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Dana White Says Jon Jones Is the UFC's Best Fighter Ever

UFC President Dana White said two-time light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in the MMA promotion's history.

White told TMZ Sports in an interview released Saturday that while Jones is the all-time GOAT, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is the best active fighter, though his status is uncertain after he retired following an October title defense against Justin Gaethje.

He also lamented Jones' only career loss (26-1 with one no contest), a disqualification against Matt Hamill in December 2009 for illegal downward elbows, which he believes should have only been a point deduction.