“Heck of a fighter” – Conor McGregor impressed by Stipe Miocic’s preparation has important message for Jon Jones

Conor McGregor anticipates an exciting showdown between Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones at UFC 295 in Madison Square Garden.

“Heck of a fighter” – Conor McGregor impressed by Stipe Miocic’s preparation has important message for Jon Jones

Conor McGregor praises Stipe Miocic before Jon Jones fight (Credits: MMA Fighting, ESPN and Forbes)

Conor McGregor is anticipating a fun matchup between Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones. Miocic and Jones are set to fight at UFC 295 in Madison Square Garden. Jones would be defending his heavyweight title against the former two-time champion. The excitement surrounding this matchup is because Jon Jones is widely regarded as the MMA GOAT, and Stipe Miocic is considered the GOAT of MMA’s heavyweight division.

McGregor is known for his controversial remarks against fighters. However, he also gives credit where it’s due. McGregor recently commented on the Instagram video posted by Stipe Miocic. This is what McGregor commented on the post:

"One heck of a heavyweight fighter is Stipe, this fight is going to be wild!"

Stipe Miocic has not competed since UFC 260 when he lost the heavyweight title. It was against Francis Ngannou and was a rematch of UFC 220 which Miocic won comfortably via unanimous decision. On the other hand, Jones was on a hiatus for three years. He returned to win the vacant title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. With Conor McGregor keeping an eye on the fight, it is safe to say that the matchup would deliver.

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McGregor was cageside when Jones fought Gane. Moreover, he was also seen supporting Jones at the event. Recently, he trolled Islam Makhachev for claiming to be pound-for-pound better than Jon Jones. McGregor did have a notable rivalry with Islam Makhachev’s coach and friend, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Michael Chandler says Conor McGregor is afraid to fight him inside the octagon

Conor McGregor has not fought since his unfortunate leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He recently coached against Michael Chandler at TUF 31. McGregor is rumored to fight against Chandler at UFC 300. However, no official announcement has been made. Chandler and McGregor have feuded both online and in person at TUF.

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler (Image via: MMA Fighting)

Recently, Chandler took it to X, formerly Twitter, to troll Conor McGregor. This was a move unexpected from someone like Michael Chandler. This is what Chandler posted on X about McGregor.

You ever realize how @TheNotoriousMMA stays silent on social about me. Telltale sign, he’s smart, he’d rather find a lesser opponent. He’s waiting for me to move on. It’s too late to be scared man. Can’t remain afraid kid.

The move by Chandler is to be considered a fight-building tactic. A fight with Conor McGregor is a big-money fight for any fighter. Chandler is poised to make millions against McGregor.

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