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Colby Covington 'lashes out' and says Jon Jones isn't the greatest fighter of all time

The former welterweight challenger recalled 'Bones' history of confusion inside and outside the octagon and took him out of the race for the 'title'

Jon Jones at a press conference after the UFC 285 (Photo: Playback/YouTube)

Known for his always controversial opinions, the American Colby covington 'attacked' once again. In an interview with 'MSCS Media', the former welterweight (up to 77,1kg) challenger said that Jon Jones He cannot be considered the greatest fighter of all time, mainly due to his failed doping tests and controversies outside the Octagon.

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“This is opinion-based. Everyone knows the multiple steroid tests he failed, so how can you call an athlete the 'greatest of all time' when he cheated on multiple steroid tests and broke many laws? For me, the greatest fighter of all time has to be a good fighter inside and outside the cage,” said Covington.

After a three-year absence from the Octagon, Jones returned to his activities in UFC 285, held last March. In a duel valid for the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg), 'Bones' took no notice of the former interim champion Cyryl Gane and submitted the French fighter in the first round. The MMA legend's first title defense has not yet been made official by the organization.

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