UFC fans were in awe of Jon Jones after his sensational comeback at UFC 285. He made quick work of Ciryl Gane in under two minutes of the first round, defeating him via submission. Many people claim that this performance has cemented Jon Jones’ legacy as the greatest ever. UFC pay-per-view king Conor McGregor shared a tweet praising ‘Bones’ on his successful comeback.
Jon Jones has been one of the best fighters in the UFC for over a decade now. He might have had his fair share of mistakes outside the octagon, but he never fails to impress the UFC fans with his amazing performances. Even Conor McGregor acknowledges the greatness of ‘Bones’. He and his co-star for their upcoming movie, Jake Gyllenhaal, also attended the event when Jones made his return.
That was incredible by Jon last night! Even better to see it live! The man should’ve had two belts presented to him. And both sparkling. He did it. Fucking brilliant, @JonnyBones! Congrats!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 5, 2023
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McGregor wrote: “That was incredible by Jon last night! Even better to see it live! The man should’ve had two belts presented to him. And both sparkling. He did it. Fucking brilliant, [Jon Jones]! Congrats!”
The Irishman congratulated Jon Jones and claimed that he should have been awarded two belts for his “incredible” performance against Ciryl Gane. Moreover, the sparked many reactions from fans, like most of the tweets from the former double champion.
Fans react to Conor McGregor’s tweet
There were many people with different things to say with respect to Conor’s Twitter post.
One fan decided to share a meme of Ciryl Gane.
— Awonddy (@Awonndy) March 5, 2023
He it’s the true goat baaaaaaabaaaaa 🐐
— Charles Martinez (@MrMartinez____) March 5, 2023
Another fan mentioned that McGregor and Jones have mutual respect for each other due to him coming back to the UFC on ‘Bones’ comeback fight.
Imagine if Jon Jones and McGregor cane back on the same event🔥🔥.Goats respect goats
— Henrique (@HenriqueYB) March 5, 2023
Another fan shared the same sentiment:
Greatness recognising greatness
— Dave jono (@Brianazul8) March 6, 2023
However, one UFC fan claims that Jones is a better champion because he defends it whenever he is asked to.
Yeah, and now Jon is going to defend his new belt, which is something Conor knows nothing about.
Different levels
— Fiona Cootz (@ficootz) March 6, 2023
One individual claims that Jon Jones can make a great comeback after not fighting for three years. Conor McGregor shouldn’t have any problems doing that after coming back from an injury.
If Jon came back after 3 years not fighting and delivered that performance, there's no reason you can't do that after coming back from an injury. Let's go, champ!!!
— Jacob Ney (@jacobiathegreat) March 6, 2023
at UFC 300 you should push to fight on the same card, it would be absolutely insane I'd imagine that sells over 2.5 million ppvs
— Sav (@999sav) March 5, 2023
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A UFC fan also expressed his urge to see both UFC superstars fight on the same card. He believes that UFC 300 would be the perfect stage to do that.
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John Jones became the UFC heavyweight champion in his very first match in the division. Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal attended UFC 285, as they were scheduled to film movie scenes for ‘Road House.’ The UFC fans are yearning for the Irish fighter to return to the octagon as they wait for his clash against Michael Chandler down the line.
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