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Dana White reveals MMA Mount Rushmore, includes UFC stars Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey

Dana White reveals MMA Mount Rushmore, includes UFC stars Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed his quartet of fighters who feature on his Mount Rushmore of mixed martial…

UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed his quartet of fighters who feature on his Mount Rushmore of mixed martial arts — and while some choices may be surprising — the promotional boss has stuck to combatants who have competed in his organization.

White, the long-time president-turned-CEO of the UFC, was quizzed as to whom would feature on his Mouth Rushmore in a mixed martial arts setting — and chose former two-weight champions, Georges St-Pierre and Conor McGregor — as well as female trailblazer, Ronda Rousey, and likely nobodies surprise, incumbent heavyweight best Jon Jones, whom he had tirelessly championed recently.

Dana White reveals MMA Mount Rushmore featuring UFC stars

“You’ve got to go with Jon Jones,” Dana White said. You’ve got to go with Ronda Rousey. Women would not be fighting in the UFC if it wasn’t for her.”

You would have to put GSP (Georges St-Pierre) in there and absolutely, positively Conor McGregor,” Dana White explained. “He elevated and changed the game globally.”

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Receiving both props and criticizm aplenty following his choices, White had been accused online of simply picking fighters from the promotion who landed himself and the promotion some of the most lucrative cards in the history of combat sports.

Picking Rousey for her inaugural bantamweight title reign and presence amongst a male-dominant space during her early years in the sport, White then called upon Canadian icon, St-Pierre — who struck gold during two separate eras in the sport — in two separate divisions to boot.

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Furthermore, after providing a positive update on the fighting future of McGregor — White picked the charismatic Dubliner who became the first two-division champion who held belts simultaneously back in 2016.

Singing the praise of the polarizing Jones ahead of his expected return at UFC 309 in November, White included the outspoken Rochester native — having very-publicly proclaimed him as the greatest combat sports fighter that’s ever lived, and comprising a gushing video package during the broadcast of the Contender Series last week.

UFC’s Georges St-Pierre on PED testing: ‘If the organization has power in their testing it’s corrupt’

Former two-division UFC champion, Georges St-Pierre has claimed that if any organization has links or “power” when it comes…

Former two-division UFC champion, Georges St-Pierre has claimed that if any organization has links or “power” when it comes to their testing – it’s likely going to cause come claims of corruption, as well as potential questions of a conflict of interest.

St-Pierre, a renowned mixed martial arts legends – heralded as one of the greatest fighters to ever combat in combat sports, enjoyed a lengthy reign as welterweight champion twice in the UFC – before snapping a retirement to snatch the undisputed middleweight crown.

Minting himself as a two-weight champion back in late 2017, Georges St-Pierre submitted then-middleweight kingpin, Michael Bisping with a rear-naked choke in their title fight at Madison Square Garden, before a bout of debilitating ulcerative colitis forced him back into retirement.

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Georges St-Pierre hints at UFC “corruption” with drug testing

A major proponent for the introduction of drug testing during his era atop the promotion’welterweight pile, Canadian star, St-Pierre has claimed any organization utilizing their own power when it comes to testing for performance enhancing drugs or substances in their company, is very much “corrupt”, however.

“They’re [the UFC] not with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) anymore, but I think they hire another organization to do the tests now,” Georges St-Pierre told Theo Von during a podcast appearance. But I do believe that if you want to avoid corruption, it needs to be a seprated entity that do the tests than the organization itself. If the organization has power in their testing, it’s corrupt.”

Over the course of his gold laden spell with the UFC, St-Pierre avenged his sole professional losses to both Matt Hughes and Matt Serra with knockouts, as well as chalked up impressive wins over other contenders including the likes of Frank Trigg, Sean Sherk, B.J. Penn, Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, Thiago Alves, Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz, Jake Shields, and Johny Hendricks to name a few.

On This Day: Jon Jones Makes His Historic UFC Debut at UFC 87 – Birth of a Legend in 2008

The all-time great ‘Bones’ Jon Jones made his UFC debut on August 9, 2008. MMA fans were immediately impressed…

The all-time great ‘Bones’ Jon Jones made his UFC debut on August 9, 2008. MMA fans were immediately impressed by the incredible skill of the young fighter. UFC 87 also featured Brock Lesnar, and Georges St-Pierre, among others.

Jon Jones – UFC 87

It feels like a lifetime has passed since Jones captured UFC gold and held onto that title with an iron grip. But, ‘Bones’ made his UFC debut at just 21 years old and merely on two weeks’ notice as he was a late replacement. The undefeated 6-0 fight would continue his win streak over the highly respected Andra Gusmao.

Brazil’s Gusmao was also making his UFC debut with an unbeaten 5-0 and was considered a very hot prospect. His hype train was derailed by Jon Jones who showed an interesting mix of spinning back elbows and unorthodox takedowns.

On the UFC 87 fight, Jon Jones said:

“I was trying to stay low-key and composed. But once I hit the arena and they locked that gate, there were no jitters. Gusmao was my first fight that went the distance. He definitely had a chin on him and he wasn’t going down, but I don’t believe in standing around and waiting. I think when you step into the cage, you’ve got to take the cage and make it your zone.”

Jones added:

“All the crazy spinning back fists and back kicks, spinning elbows and all that crazy stuff that I do while competing have strictly come from moves that I’ve seen on youtube.”

After this win, the NJCAA collegiate wrestling standout changed gym to Jackson Wink MMA Academy and began his rise through the UFC. In 2011, he became the youngest champion in UFC history. Win an incredible list of wins over fighters such as Mauricio ‘Shogun Rua’ Daniel Cormier, Glover Teixeira, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Rashad Evans, and many others, Jones cemented his place as an all-time great in MMA history.

August 9, 2008

Live from Minneapolis, Minnesota, UFC 87 was headlined by Georges St-Pierre’s first title defense against the dominant wrestler Jon Fitch. The Canadian welterweight champion stopped his 16-fight win streak. Brock Lesnar had his second fight in the UFC and earned his first win in the organization against Heath Herring. Notably, Kenny Florian defeated Roger Huerta, giving him his first loss in the UFC.

On This Day: Jon Jones Makes His Historic UFC Debut at UFC 87 – Birth of a Legend in 2008

The all-time great ‘Bones’ Jon Jones made his UFC debut on August 9, 2008. MMA fans were immediately impressed…

Jon Jones – UFC 87

On the UFC 87 fight, Jon Jones said:

“I was trying to stay low-key and composed. But once I hit the arena and they locked that gate, there were no jitters. Gusmao was my first fight that went the distance. He definitely had a chin on him and he wasn’t going down, but I don’t believe in standing around and waiting. I think when you step into the cage, you’ve got to take the cage and make it your zone.”

Jones added:

“All the crazy spinning back fists and back kicks, spinning elbows and all that crazy stuff that I do while competing have strictly come from moves that I’ve seen on youtube.”

August 9, 2008

Leon Edwards looking to Surpass GOAT Georges St-Pierre

At UFC 304, Leon Edwards will look to defend his welterweight crown against the surging Belal Muhammad. This welterweight…

At UFC 304, Leon Edwards will look to defend his welterweight crown against the surging Belal Muhammad. This welterweight title match will go down live from Manchester, England on July 27. ‘Rocky’ Edwards is looking past his opponent and looking to build a greater legacy, he’s aiming for greatness.

Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 304

The English athlete Leon Edwards captured the title off of the powerhouse UFC champion Kamaru Usman, ending his reign with a fifth-round head kick. ‘Rocky’ has added two more title defences to his name since then. With his third title defence on the horizon, the 32-year-old fighter is setting his goals high; he wants to surpass the all-time great Georges St-Pierre.

The Canadian-born Georges St-Pierre won his title off of the welterweight great Matt Hughes with a stunning head kick. Eventually, ‘Rush’ would go on to have a whopping thirteen title wins to his name, including going up in weight and capturing a second-division championship. It wasn’t just the number though that made St-Pierre so great, it was also his complete and utter control of his opponents.

On July 27, Edwards will have a past opponent of his; Belal Muhammad at UFC 304. ‘Rocky’ is looking to build a legacy of greatness. During the UFC media day, Edwards explained, “He’s just another guy in the way, right? I’m chasing the great GSP’s record because he is another opponent in the way.” Leon Edwards added, “Everyone knows his gameplan will be to come out and try wrestling. But even his wrestling, it ain’t all that. He ain’t f**king Khabib [Nurmagomedov] or GSP, he’s Belal. Let’s see.”

UFC 304 will be one step in the ladder to greatness for England’s Leon Edwards.

Georges St-Pierre claims Islam Makhachev is the ‘Best pound-For-pound’ fighter after UFC 302

Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre has hailed Islam Makhachev as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the…

Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre has hailed Islam Makhachev as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

Makhachev is coming off his third defense of his lightweight title as he scored a fifth-round submission over Dustin Poirier. After the win, there was a debate if he or Jon Jones was the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But, according to St-Pierre, he believes Makhachev is a top the list.

“He’s amazing,” St-Pierre said (via MMAFighting). “I think right now he’s the best pound-for-pound right now because of his last few performances. Just amazing. An amazing showcase of heart too, because he had a bad cut on his forehead, and Poirier gave him a tough time. Pushed the pace to the edge and I think that that fight is going to make Makhachev even better because these are the fights that make you grow.”

St-Pierre also thinks it will be a long time before Makhachev loses, if he ever does, as he calls the lightweight champ the best in the sport.

Dustin Poirier reflects on incredible squeeze from Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 it was like a vise grip — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

“I think in terms of skill, Makhachev right now is the best fighter, but that doesn’t mean if you’re the best that you always win,” St-Pierre said. “There’s a lot of other factors outside of our control that can influence the result. But I think Makhachev is the best, but even the best can lose sometimes.”

Georges St-Pierre says Islam Makhachev on track to being an all-time great

Islam Makhachev is currently 26-1 as a pro and coming off the win over Poirier. Although he has only defended his lightweight title three times, Georges St-Pierre says the Dagestani native is already on track to be one of the best ever.

“I think he’s already starting to get to that status because beating Volkanovski and now his last two performances are amazing,” St-Pierre said.

If Makhachev can continue to defend his belt, or win the welterweight title and become a champ-champ, it would only help cement his case.