The UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings have long been a lightning rod for debate, and Alexandre Pantoja is the latest champion to spark a storm. The flyweight kingpin is not shy about expressing his frustration with the current system, which sees him ranked at a modest #10 despite a dominant run and multiple title defenses.
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Alexandre Pantoja’s argument is simple: the pound-for-pound list should reflect who is actually doing the most work in the cage. The UFC’s current system, which compares fighters across weight classes as if they were the same size, is often criticized for being subjective, with marketability and star power sometimes trumping pure performance.