“He always gets my pay-per-view,” Jon Jones echoes thoughts of million fans as he awaits Conor McGregor’s iconic return to octagon

Jon Jones candidly discussed his battle with anxiety and the challenges faced by even accomplished athletes.

“He always gets my pay-per-view,” Jon Jones echoes thoughts of million fans as he awaits Conor McGregor’s iconic return to octagon

Jon Jones and Conor McGregor (Image via Imago)

Jon Jones candidly discussed his battle with anxiety and the challenges that even accomplished athletes can confront in a recent interview featured on Episode 5 of the OverDogs Podcast. He delved into his UFC 295 showdown against Stipe Miocic. He also shed light on the mental hurdles accompanying high-pressure situations.

The interview underscored the significance of mental well-being in professional sports. In the interview, Jones was asked about the fighter who excites him. He named Sean O’Malley, Tom Aspinall, Bo Nickal, and Zhang Weili at first. Then Jon Jones continued speaking about Conor McGregor.

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He said, “I would love to see McGregor come back. He will always get my pay-per-view. I love what he did for the sport, I love the businessman that he is, the mindset, the marketability. He fast-forwarded this whole game up at least ten years, I feel, and he’ll always have my support. He is always gonna have my support, He will always get my pay-per-view buy.”

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Jon Jones demonstrated a profound grasp of the sport while previewing the UFC 293 event. His excitement for MMA extended beyond his personal fights. The podcast provided insights into a fighter’s mindset. The episode showcased Jones’ willingness to openly discuss his vulnerabilities. It also navigated the complexities of managing a competitive career. He also expressed his excitement for the upcoming UFC events.

“Bones” is scheduled to fight Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden. He won the vacant title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. Miocic is arguably the greatest heavyweight in UFC history, while Jones is the arguable GOAT of MMA. Conor McGregor is presumed to fight Michael Chandler in early 2024.

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‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley’s win at UFC 292 excites the UFC heavyweight champion

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Sean O’Malley (Image courtesy: IMAGO)

In the interview with the Overdogs podcast, Jones was asked to name the fighters who excite him. The first name that came from his mouth was that of Sean O’Malley. Jones was very impressed with O’Malley’s victory over Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title.

Jon Jones said that he sees shades of Conor McGregor in the bantamweight champion. He was of the opinion that O’Malley had the looks and fighting style to succeed in MMA. Jones always picks a fighter with wrestling credentials when picking fights. But O’Malley was an anomaly in his beliefs.

O’Malley is most likely to fight Marlon Vera at UFC 296 in December. Considering O’Malley’s star power, It is highly possible that he will fight Vera in December. O’Malley called out Marlon Vera after UFC 292 victory.

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