Invincible! Conor McGregor dismisses Jon Jones, GSP, and Anderson Silva as nothing and claims he would beat them all in their prime.

Promotional poster for McGregor's return to the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Throughout your career, Conor McGregor He has always shown confidence and pride in his abilities and, now, even without fighting rhythm, he hasn't lost his self-esteem. Out of action since 2021, the Irish star makes his long-awaited return to the octagon in... UFC 329, an event that takes place this Saturday (11), in Las Vegas (USA), has ahead Max Holloway Again, and going even further. Convinced that he will beat the Hawaiian once more and aware of the legacy he has built in MMA, 'Notorious' decided to go head-to-head with... Anderson SilvaGeorges St. Pierre and Jon Jones.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'Complex', McGregor stated without hesitation that he would beat the trio of legends in their prime. Interestingly, all the fighters mentioned shone in different weight classes in the UFC. The Irishman was champion in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the Canadian is the former king of the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg) and was champion in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), the Brazilian was dominant in the middleweight division, and the American made his mark in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) and won the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg).

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Naturally, given such a difference in physical stature, practically no one imagined McGregor facing the three MMA icons, who are considered by many to be the best fighters in history. In any case, the Irishman, who calls himself the GOAT, that is, the number one in the sport, when projecting what hypothetical superfights against Anderson, GSP, and Jones would be like, guaranteed he has what it takes to beat them.

“I would beat GSP, I would beat Jones. I would find ways to beat Jones. He doesn’t know how to box. He knows how to stomp on the knee. What he does most efficiently are the stomps. He has some moves. I recognize that he has some punches and knows how to box a little,” said the MMA legend.

“There were rumors that I would fight Anderson. There were ongoing discussions. I think there was talk of maybe fighting at 77 kg. Maybe at a catchweight between 77 and 83 kg. That would be incredible. Nowadays or at any time? I would do well,” he concluded.

McGregor's fighters in MMA

Conor McGregorNotorious B.W., 37, is an MMA legend and the most popular fighter in the sport's history. The Irishman began his career in the sport in 2008 and debuted in the UFC in 2013. With the company, 'Notorious' was champion in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions.

In his career, McGregor won 22 fights, 20 of them by stoppage (19 by knockout and one by submission), and lost six times. His main victories were against... Chad Mendes, Donald Cerrone, Dustin poirierEddie Alvarez José Aldo, Max Holloway e Nate diaz.