UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has playfully noted UFC boss Dana White's change of stance over the pound-for-pound rankings.

Makhachev is already the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, a decision UFC CEO Dana White lambasted. White has reiterated that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones should be No. 1, but when asked if Makhachev’s willingness to fight anyone at anytime has changed his mind, he finally caved.

Islam Makhachev’s dominant performance at UFC 311 left no room for debate. Dana White, who had previously favored Jon Jones as the best pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, officially crowned Makhachev the top fighter in the sport.

Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration has a heavy combat sports presence. Notables from the UFC, boxing and WWE have flocked to Washington ahead of Trump's inauguration Monday, which officially marks the beginning of his second term as U.

UFC CEO Dana White bolted out of California to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S. President. UFC CEO Dana White made a pitstop in Washington, D.C., after UFC 311 to support his friend, Donald Trump.