SUMMARY
- In a podcast, a UFC veteran claimed to have cracked the ongoing UFC 300 main event debate.
- Conor McGregor shared earlier the desire to become a three-division champ.
Conor McGregor has been the hottest property in the sports and entertainment business since making his mark in the UFC. The former double champion is undoubtedly the biggest draw for the promotion and always delivers as per fans’ expectations. From being a plumber to the face of combat sports, the Irish have seen and done it all.
McGregor last stepped in the octagon against former Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier to complete their fight trilogy at UFC 264. The Irishman faced a devasting broken tibia and has since been off the scene. He did take part in the highly successful The Ultimate Fighter 31 against former Bellator champion Michael Chandler, which garnered a lot of views and speculations about his return.
UFC 300 main event and co main. Y’welcome. Name two bigger fights. #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/roRHLXuWVq
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) February 5, 2024
In his recent podcast, former UFC fighter, Brendan Schaub claimed to have cracked the ongoing UFC 300 main event debate. Schaub stated, “If you announce Alex Periera-Tom Aspinall UFC 300..and then if you went also Conor McGregor-Leon Edwards, you want your mind blown, that would do it”. Sharing his perspective on the return of Conor McGregor against welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC 300.
Brendan Schaub has a surprising take on Conor McGregor’s Potential UFC 300 return
Brendan Schaub’s theory amused the fans, although it didn’t seem quite likely to happen. The former UFC fighter went on to back his theory by stating that it would be the perfect occasion for Conor McGregor to go in for the never-achieved triple champ status. McGregor shared earlier the desire to become a three-division champ and also main event the historic event, cementing his legacy further.
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(via @TheNotoriousMMA) pic.twitter.com/ZmSwFhfJpX
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 15, 2023
Schaub also added that it would be iconic as the triple champ status would be coming figuratively at UFC 300. This may be one of the most absurd takes on the topic, but it could also be considered based on the ongoing speculations about his return. Also, the podcaster suggested adding another double champion, Alex Periera, against Interim Heavyweight Champ Tom Aspinal in the mix.
Conor McGregor is frustrated with his UFC return
UFC president Dana White has yet to confirm the main event of UFC 300 and shared that he had many options that he was working on. Fans had spotted sparing and workout videos of Conor McGregor showing him to be up for the task. McGregor has shared his interest in a return, which many believe would most likely be against Michael Chandler in their much-awaited bout.
Also re-entering the drug testing pool, McGregor took to social media to express his frustration with the promotion for not having an official fight date yet. The UFC fighter wrote, “Get this f**king date set”. However, it is still to be seen whether Dana White will provide any updates on McGregor returning inside the octagon once again.
