Since Conor McGregor signed with the UFC in 2013, MMA’s premiere promotion has gradually shifted towards more ‘money’ fights, with less emphasis on the pound-for-pound rankings.
Several fighters, including heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa, have called for boxing crossover fights in the wake of McGregor’s boxing extravaganza against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Aug. 26.
Current UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones, who reclaimed the title against Daniel Cormier last month at UFC 214, called out WWE superstar Brock Lesnar for a heavyweight showdown in the post-fight interview.