Jon Jones has publicly backed Conor McGregor ahead of his return at UFC 329 next weekend, calling it a moment worth celebrating. The two UFC icons, often viewed as the sport's most polarizing figures, share more in common than fans might realize, according to Jones.
McGregor steps back into the Octagon after a prolonged absence, with his last fight ending in a broken leg in 2021. While some question whether he can recapture his past form, Jones focused on the milestone of “The Notorious” competing again at the highest level.
Jones himself has not fought since his heavyweight title win in March 2023, an absence that has drawn its own scrutiny. His praise for McGregor comes as both fighters navigate long layoffs and shifting public opinion about their respective returns.
UFC 329 is shaping up to be a significant event for the promotion, with McGregor’s return drawing massive attention. Fight fans remain divided on whether the Irish star can still deliver the explosiveness that once made him a two-division champion.
“Not everyone is excited about Conor returning, but I sure am,” Jones said, according to Yahoo Sports. “We’ve both done things inside that cage that people won’t forget.”