Jon Jones, the newest UFC heavyweight contender, showed off his excellent memory and sportsmanship, commenting on McGregor’s Instagram post:
In 2016, when McGregor became the first UFC fighter to hold two weight divisions championships simultaneously, and Jon Jones was the light heavyweight champion, the two UFC superstars occupied the first and second spots in the promotion’s pound-for-pound rankings.
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Having been ranked in the top position, McGregor mocked Jon Jones on several opportunities, including referring to their Rolex watches. In one of their UFC meetings, McGregor invited Jon Jones to display the luxurious accessory:
To which he replied:
McGregor comes from a defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 and currently is No. 15 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Jon Jones remains in second spot, behind only Khabib Nurmagomedov.
When is Jon Jones competing in the UFC heavyweight division?
UFC president Dana White revealed that Jon Jones would probably make his heavyweight debut in a title fight against the winner of the fight between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Speaking to BT Sport’s Adam Catterall, the UFC boss explained the promotion’s plans for the heaviest of the weight classes:
Would you prefer to see Jon Jones fighting Miocic or Ngannou? Sound off in the comments.
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