Conor McGregor, a two-division champion, is gearing up for his return to the UFC after a leg injury at UFC 264. He’s set to face Michael Chandler. And recently, UFC 295 faced a setback as heavyweight champion Jon Jones withdrew from his fight against Stipe Miocic due to injury. Now, there’s anticipation about how these two matchups will unfold on the same card.
McGregor and Jones Poised to Share Epic UFC Stage
Conor McGregor had plans to make his comeback to the UFC in December, with a potential fight against Michael Chandler. However, due to a recent decision to join the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency), Conor failed to meet the deadline for reentering the USADA testing pool. As a result, he is unable to participate in the December event, causing disappointment for both Conor and his fans.
Additionally, there has been a setback in UFC 295, as Jon Jones sustained a shoulder injury and will require surgery. The recovery process is expected to take approximately eight months before Jon can return to the octagon.
It is possible to speculate that Jones and McGregor may have the opportunity to appear on the same event, which could generate significant pay-per-view (PPV) sales due to their large fan bases.
However, McGregor would likely fight first, particularly if the UFC can arrange for his bout against Chandler to be the main event for UFC 300.
If Jones can recover quickly and make an earlier comeback, we might witness these UFC legends together. McGregor and Jones, both incredibly unpredictable MMA stars, make forecasting their future endeavors exceptionally challenging.
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Fans eagerly anticipate the comebacks of both Jones and McGregor, wondering when and if they’ll fight, either separately or on the same card. Only time will reveal what the future holds for these fighters.
