‘The True Fight to Make Is Me and Conor’- UFC Veteran Jeremy Stephens Calls Out Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor is currently on a losing streak. He has also suffered a gruesome leg break in his last fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Despite the severity of his injury, there are still thoughts on who he will fight once he is fit to return to the Octagon. Well, one of the hardest-hitting 155-pounders in the UFC roster has made himself available as an option for the Irishman.

Jeremy Stephens wants to fight McGregor next. ‘Lil Heathen’ suffered a disappointing submission loss this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises. In fact, Stephens hasn’t won a fight since 2018. He has lost 5 out of his last 6 outings with the other being declared a no-contest.

“Just thinking… the true fight to make is me and Connor. He broke his ankle, someone dove for my ankle. We both like to fight and keep it standing. Both power both different. Plus I like to calve kick and have wide range of KO’s,” wrote Stephens.

It is true that Stephens proved himself to be one of the most vicious knockout artists over the course of his UFC career. He doesn’t finish fights by T/KO. Instead, when he knocks his opponents out, they don’t move. But the chances of him fighting McGregor next might just be too far-fetched.

Conor McGregor vs Jeremy Stephens: Does this fight make sense?

As mentioned earlier, Stephens hasn’t won a fight in the UFC Octagon for a considerable amount of time. Also, despite being a veteran and fan-favorite, he is not necessarily the kind of guy McGregor will look to fight next.

As the Irish fighter remains the fight game’s topmost draw despite his recent slump, he might be expected to fight Poirier again once he is fit to return and raring to go. So, it’s highly unlikely the UFC will bring the name of Jeremy Stephens up to the table as a potential opponent. But, ‘Lil Heathen’ made a smart move to make himself relevant by calling out McGregor.

What’s next for Conor McGregor and Jeremy Stephens? Let us know.

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