Rankings Shakeup: Jon Jones or Francis Ngannou — who is the No. 1 heavyweight in the world?

Jon Jones or Francis Ngannou — who is the No. 1 heavyweight in the world?

That’s the question now following Jones’ triumphant return at UFC 285. The former UFC light heavyweight champion shook off a three-year layoff to put together one of the finest performances of his career. Eleven years after first teasing a potential move to heavyweight, Jones vaulted up in weight and steamrolled over Ciryl Gane with a two-minute submission win to capture the vacant UFC heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285.

But, why did that title remain vacant?

Well, it’s because the consensus No. 1 heavyweight in the world before UFC 285 — Ngannou — took the belt home with him when he departed the UFC earlier this year.

So was Jones’ latest masterpiece enough to unseat Ngannou from the top spot?

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It was not, according to six of the eight members of MMA Fighting’s rankings panel.

Jones makes his debut at No. 2 in the latest update of our heavyweight rankings, even stealing away two first-place votes from Ngannou but ultimately falling short of surpassing the former champ.

Is that the right call? Jones should be No. 1?

Vote and comment in this poll.

Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/6/23626294/rankings-shakeup-jon-jones-or-francis-ngannou-who-is-the-no-1-heavyweight-in-the-world?rand=96749