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.

Tom Aspinall couldn't help but share his thoughts on Dana White switching from Jon Jones to Islam Makhachev, whom he believes is the No. 1 fighter.

Dana White has seen enough to finally put Islam Makhachev at the top of his personal list as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter over Jon Jones.

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.