Jon Jones? Forget about it! Conor McGregor leaves Bones behind and declares himself the GOAT of MMA.

McGregor's start in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Five years later, it is possible to state that Conor McGregor He's back. The most popular name in the history of the sport, the Irishman has created a legion of fans and critics for not mincing words and adopting a combative stance whenever he felt it necessary. In this context, the Notorious came to the public this Wednesday (8) to give his opinion on the best fighters of all time during an interview with 'Complex'. And without many surprises, he left Jon Jones He set himself aside and placed himself at the top of the list.

The Irishman didn't hesitate and said he deserves to be seen as the best fighter in Ultimate history not only because of his achievements inside the octagon, but also because of the value he earned during his prime years. Upon seeing a photo of Jones, he explained why he sees himself above Bones on the list of GOATs.

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“Jon looks very soft there. His physicality isn’t normal. Where is he now? It’s a game of pain, about who can endure the longest. Here I am still. I’m back on July 11th and I’m very excited to show that none of these guys, including Jon, are on my level. He has 8 knockouts, I have 19. I understand Jon’s greatness, no doubt, but it’s difficult to weigh all the statistics because there are so many variables,” he stated.

Conor McGregor says he's the GOAT of MMA, not Jon Jones

"Jon looks very soft there. Where's he now? Here I am still. None of these boys, including Jon, are on my level. He's got 8 knockouts, I've got 19."

(via @Complex)pic.twitter.com/tqgqSXBqlV

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