Conor McGregor could have a massive challenge on his hands, with an ex-UFC heavyweight suggesting two potential opponents for him.
At the peak of his powers, ‘The Notorious’ was a truly terrifying competitor, capable of rendering unconscious anybody he connected on.
However, in recent years, his career has left a lot to be desired. The Irishman has lost his last two fights to Dustin Poirier, and despite beating Donald Cerrone in between, McGregor is still being mocked by Khabib Nurmagomedov, for their one-sided fight back in 2018.
Therefore, in order to remind the world of just how talented he is, ‘The Notorious’ is in desperate need of a big performance.
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Brendan Schaub wants Conor McGregor to fight Ilia Topuria or Paddy Pimblett
Brendan Schaub believes Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett would be the perfect opponents to welcome Conor McGregor back to the octagon.
However, he claims that the man who could potentially stand in the opposite corner from the Dubliner, relies solely on Islam Makhachev.
In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Schaub said: “We’re all waiting on Islam Makhachev, because if he goes, ‘No, I’m staying at 155lbs, because Belal Muhammad won [against Jack Della Maddalena], I’m gonna fight one more at 155lbs’, you go Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria in Spain, then you do Paddy vs Conor.
“Then, if Paddy wins that, he fights the winner.
“Either way, if it’s Topuria vs Paddy, Paddy vs Conor, Conor vs Topuria, take my money.”
Michael Chandler still wants Conor McGregor
While Schaub wants McGregor to battle it out with Pimblett or Topuria, Michael Chandler is still willing to do whatever it takes to finally secure the showdown he so desperately craves.
The pair filmed a series of The Ultimate Fighter together, which was meant to culminate in a significant showdown between the legends.
Alas, the former 2x UFC champion pulled out through injury.
However, the American hasn’t given up hope, with Chandler recently reigniting his feud with McGregor.