JON JONES has revealed his top five fighters in UFC history.
And the 35-year-old, who returns to the octagon against Ciryl Gane this weekend after a three-year absence, snubbed Conor McGregor from his list.
McGregor, 34, is a two-weight world champion and set to make his own return against Michael Chandler later this year.
But, speaking to RMC Sport, Jones left McGregor off his UFC's version of Mount Rushmore, just like Dana White did in December.
Jones revealed: "I would say – if I'm allowed – I would say myself, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Jose Aldo.
"Those are my favourites at least."
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The two-time light heavyweight champion went on to praise Khabib Nurmagomedov, who beat McGregor in their grudge 2018 bout.
Jones continued: "I love what Khabib represents. We’ve had our differences in the past, I’ve made some quotes about him. But there’s never really been a real beef.
"I love the way he carries himself as a Muslim, I love the way he represents his country.
"I love the businessman that he is. He just seems like a stand-up guy, gives back to others.
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"He’s a stand-up guy, an admirable man. I appreciate his existence."
Jones makes his long-awaited and long-overdue heavyweight debut against Gane at UFC 285 this weekend.
He has undergone a stunning body transformation since last gracing the octagon.
Jones has not fought since a victory over Dominick Reyes in February 2020 at UFC 247.
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