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Pantoja Demands Fair Rankings: Points System Proposal

6/19/2025

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UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is calling for a shake-up in the pound-for-pound rankings, insisting they should mirror fighters' recent performances. Despite an impressive streak of seven wins and three title defenses, he finds himself at #10, while Jon Jones, with minimal recent fights, clings to a top-three spot. Pantoja proposes a points-based system to honor true championship success.

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UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is calling for a shake-up in the pound-for-pound rankings, insisting they should mirror fighters' recent performances. Despite an impressive streak of seven wins and three title defenses, he finds himself at #10, while Jon Jones, with minimal recent fights, clings to a top-three spot. Pantoja proposes a points-based system to honor true championship success.