Dana White Pushes for UFC Rankings Overhaul

Dana White, CEO of the UFC, has expressed his frustration with the current fighter ranking system, which is decided by media members, following Khalil Rountree Jr.'s performance at UFC 307. Despite Rountree's strong showing against Alex Pereira, he remained ranked No. 8, sparking White's ire and leading him to call for a revamp of the ranking process. White criticized the media's handling of rankings, a sentiment echoed by UFC commentator Daniel Cormier, who argued that Rountree's loss to Pereira justified his unchanged ranking. White announced plans to consider a non-biased system to replace the current media-driven rankings, aiming for more objectivity and transparency. Cormier noted that changing the ranking system might not resolve all issues unless experts are involved. This controversy adds to White's ongoing dissatisfaction with other ranking decisions, including those involving Jon Jones and Max Holloway.