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Jon Anik challenges Dana White's GOAT rankings ahead of UFC Freedom 250

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Jon Anik challenges Dana White's GOAT rankings ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Summary

At a pre-fight news conference for UFC Freedom 250 on June 12, Jon Anik expressed disagreement with Dana White's claim that Alex Pereira could achieve greater GOAT status with a victory over Ciryl Gane. Anik emphasized the importance of title defenses in determining greatness, citing Pereira's three compared to Jon Jones' 16. He acknowledged Pereira's potential historic accomplishment as the first fighter to hold titles in three UFC divisions but maintained that he would need to do more to surpass the all-time greats.

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  • •Jon Anik disagrees with Dana White's assessment of GOAT status.
  • •Alex Pereira aims to win the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250.
  • •Pereira has three title defenses, compared to Jon Jones' 16.
  • •Anik acknowledges Pereira's potential historic achievement in UFC.
  • •UFC Freedom 250 takes place on June 12, 2026.
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Dana White thinks GOAT status is up for grabs at UFC Freedom 250, but Jon Anik doesn't see it that way.

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