Published 16:26 IST, June 18th 2020
UFC President Dana White forms his own MMA Mount Rushmore; watch video
UFC President Dana White Mount Rushmore has been firmed with legendary MMA figures of all time, but surprisingly does not have Conor McGregor.
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UFC President Dana White has had witnessed rise of his promotion from very beginning. Starting off in 1993 till this very day, Dana White has been through a lot of intense MMA moments, experiencing numerous greats in his promotion. While it may appear hard for anyone to pick up four best MMA fighters of all time from UFC roster, President Dana White apparently did it with a lot of ease. During his latest interaction at Schmozone Podcast, Dana White was asked to form his own MMA Mount Rushmore and Dana White’s reply has left a lot of MMA fans surprised since UFC president did t include Cor McGregor in list.
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When asked to form his own MMA Mount Rushmore, Dana White instantly took Royce Gracie’s name. Royce Gracie is undoubtedly, one of greatest MMA fighters of all time, who has been a part of UFC since initial days of promotion. wonder, UFC President Dana White picked his name primarily to structure MMA Mount Rushmore.
Next Dana White picked up Amanda Nunes as his second preference. Brazilian MMA fighters are arguably greatest Women’s fighter of all time, holding two-division titles in UFC. Also, Amanda Nunes has reached top by beating veterans like Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Valentina Shevchenko, and Germaine de Randamie in her UFC journey. Dana White claimed that without Amanda Nunes, his Mount Rushmore would be incomplete.
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Dana White picked Jon Jones next as third greatest MMA fighter of all-time in UFC. Although Dana White and Jon Jones has developed certain differences in recent time, UFC president has always gone on record to claim that Jon Jones is one of greatest fighters of all time. He also picked up Jon Jones to structure his own MMA Mount Rushmore.
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However, Dana White hesitated a bit while picking fourth MMA fighter for his Mount Rushmore. According to UFC president, both Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell are equally deserving for fourth spot. Dana White said that he would have to flip a coin in order to choose between Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell for fourth spot in MMA Mount Rushmore.
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Im courtesy: Associated Press
16:26 IST, June 18th 2020