Daily debate: All things considered, is Jon Jones the world's No. 1 light heavyweight?

It’s a simple question that has a complicated answer: Is Jon Jones the world’s No. 1 light heavyweight?

That’s the topic we covered in MMAjunkie Radio’s latest daily debate feature.

It was close, but in a poll of MMAjunkie readers and MMAjunkie Radio listeners, a slim majority – 52 percent – believes Jones shouldn’t be considered the top 205-pounder (via Twitter):

Jones (22-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is currently facing a four-year suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USDA) for his second alleged anti-doping offense, though the fighter’s reps maintain he’s innocent and should be punished only with time already served. In fact, his manager, Malki Kawa, recently told MMAjunkie Radio he’s “95 percent” sure Jones will fight in 2018 and predicted his return would be a pay-per-view blockbuster with 750,000 to 800,000 buys.

Here’s that conversation:

Jones has been benched since this past August, soon after his UFC 214 title win over (now-reinstated champ) Daniel Cormier. You can check out our previous report to get a full rundown of Jones’ current situation and his past indiscretions.

Jones has been removed from the official UFC rankings. However, “Bones” currently is No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light-heavyweight rankings and No. 2 pound-for-pound. According to our ranking criteria:

Fighters are no longer eligible to be ranked after they’ve been inactive for 24 months, either due to injuries, drug/conduct suspensions, contract disputes or self-imposed hiatuses.

Fighters serving drug/conduct suspensions are eligible to be ranked, so long as they’re not inactive for more than 24 months.

While each outlet’s rankings use its own criteria, should a still-pending case factor into them? Check out the video above as MMAjunkie Radio hosts “Gorgeous” George Garcia and Don Tom, as well as guest host/UFC lightweight contender Michael Chiesa, discuss.

And for more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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