Picking out the best mixed-martial-arts fighters in the history of the sport is such a tough job that even UFC President Dana White struggled with during his recent appearance on The Schmozone Podcast. Still, after giving it some thought, White came up with four names that he believes should be on the “Mount Rushmore” of MMA.
According to White, UFC Hall of Famer and UFC 1 champion Royce Gracie alongside current UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes are indisputable when it comes to best and most influential MMA fighters in history.
“I mean if you talk about a Mount Rushmore, where their heads are carved in stone forever, you have to go Royce Gracie, no brainer, you have to do that. Amanda Nunes, it has to be Amanda Nunes the greatest female fighter ever,” said White.
White admitted that the other two names are “tough,” before choosing the two-time undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.
“I would have to go with Jon Jones. The guys have never been beaten,” explained White.
White was conflicted between UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin for the fourth spot, before going with Liddell.
“I guess you have to go with Chuck Liddell. At the point in time, he was the biggest star ever,” he added.
