Georges St-Pierre sides with Islam Makhachev over Jon Jones: Hes the best pound-for-pound right now [Video]

Islam Makhachev is getting the support of his peers in the pound-for-pound debate.

UFC CEO, Dana White, caused somewhat of a confusing stir at UFC 302. After Makhachev’s successful third title defense, White firmly proclaimed undisputed UFC Heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, as the rightful best fighter on the planet rather than praising his 155-pound titlist after arguably saving the slog of an event.

The comments were appreciated by Jones, of course. However, the rest of the community has had plenty of counterpoints with activity levels and competition being the largest. Jones’ fellow all-time great, former UFC Welterweight and Middleweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, has nothing bad to say about “Bones.” It’s just a matter of timing.

“I think right now he’s the best pound-for-pound right now,” St-Pierre said on the Tristar Gym YouTube channel (h/t MMA Junkie). “Because of his last few performances. Just amazing. An amazing showcase of heart, too, because he …