Bisping shows respect for Jones, but condemns new controversy: 'There is no excuse'

M.Bisping at a UFC press conference Photo: Instagram/UFC

After of another arrest of Jon Jones, Michael Bisping spared no criticism of the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg). On your channel youtube , the former leader of the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg) showed respect for 'Bones', however, highlighted the seriousness of the recent accusations surrounding him.

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“I’m not here to talk s*** about Jones. I have great respect for his accomplishments inside the octagon. Most of the time when I talk to Jones, my interactions with him are fantastic. I saw him recently in Las Vegas, we stopped, took a photo, laughed and talked for a few minutes. I wish him all the best. He’s a good person, but, he’s just making bad choices,” Bisping stated.

Even though he showed respect for Jones, the 'Count' criticized his aggression and stated that he would never take similar action.

“I don't know the story, but now the accusation is of domestic violence and this indicates that, perhaps, he attacked a woman. We don't know the details. But a man like Jones, big and also one of the greatest of all time or the greatest fighter in the history of MMA, has absolutely no place after hitting a woman. If this is what happened, it is deplorable and there is no excuse. I would never have done that. I would never dream of putting my hands on a woman. Jones shouldn’t be doing this,” concluded Michael.

Last week, 'Bones' entered the Ultimate 'Hall of Fame' alongside Swedish Alexander Gustaffson. The duel between the two, which took place at UFC 165 in September 2013, is considered one of the greatest fights in the organization's history. On that occasion, Jones won a unanimous decision from the judges in a tight duel.

Involved in a contractual controversy with the UFC, Jones was waiting for the opportunity to make his debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). The former champion of the under-93kg division harshly criticized the payment received by the company and claims that he deserves to receive a higher salary.