Conor McGregor, the former UFC double division champion, is preparing for his octagon return. He has not fought inside the octagon since his leg break against Dustin Poirier. Reports suggest that McGregor will fight Michael Chandler on his comeback. However, McGregor recently revealed that he has been offered to coach at TUF. This won’t be the first time that McGregor has appeared on the famous UFC show. He previously went head to head with UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber, creating one of the most infamous seasons of the Ultimate Fighter.

The question on everyone’s mind is, who will UFC pair McGregor against next? UFC legend Michael Bisping discussed potential matchups during his recent YouTube podcast with Anthony Smith. It will be interesting to see how McGregor fares in his comeback and who he will face in the octagon.

Michael Bisping wants Jorge Masvidal to face Conor McGregor for TUF

UFC legend Michael Bisping suggested that a matchup between McGregor and Jorge Masvidal would be great, stating that “Masvidal doesn’t take no crap, you know what I mean. He’s got in my face many times.” Bisping also mentioned that both McGregor and Masvidal are “about that life” and that the match-up would be fireworks.

Smith seemingly agreed with Bisping and added, “I think Masvidal just built for reality TV, because he is so real.” Smith also pointed out that McGregor is quick on his feet and that Masvidal has a “gangster mentality” that would make for good TV. He also goes on to say that he likes the matchup better than the proposed fight with Michael Chandler.

Bisping concluded by saying that a fight between McGregor and Masvidal at 170 would be a tough but winnable matchup for McGregor. Both fighters being strikers, the matchup ticks all the boxes. It will be interesting to see if this matchup comes to fruition and how both fighters fare in the octagon.

Legal battles threaten potential McGregor vs Masvidal superfight: Experts weigh in

As Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith examined the potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal, they also mentioned a possible hindrance to the fight. Masvidal is currently involved in legal battles stemming from an altercation with Colby Covington outside a restaurant in Miami.

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Bisping said, “Masvidal’s the one. I mean, obviously he’s got that situation with um Colby.” Smith admitted, further adding that Masvidal “has his own situation.”

It’s important to note that any legal issues that a fighter may have can potentially impact their ability to compete in the octagon. However, if Masvidal‘s legal issues reach a resolution, the matchup between him and McGregor can happen. The two fighters have a similar fighting style and it would be a great match to watch.

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