Jon Jones vs Anthony Johnson next? Conor McGregor may be out until Feb 2017
- Posted by indyman on Aug 23, 2016
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After Anthony "Rumble" Johnson knocked out Glover Teixeira in 13 seconds, he asked for a title shot against Daniel Cormier, rematch of a fight Cormier won by rear-naked choke in May 2015.
But UFC president Dana White says that he has interest in Rumble taking on Jon Jones next.
Anthony Johnson says: Breaking news: I'm laughing hysterically.
Conor McGregor must have his left foot / ankle fracture cleared by an orthopedic doctor or cannot compete until February 17, 2017.
McGregor sustained the injury throwing dozens of leg kicks at Nate Diaz during their fight at UFC 202.
Dana White also says Conor McGregor needs to either defend his featherweight title against interim champion Jose Aldo, or give that title up and go for the lightweight belt against Eddie Alvarez.
Dana noted that he has interest in number one lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting in Russia.
but Khabib is only interested in a title shot, he recently Tweeted: Any of my @ufc fans have a message for Alvar