Conor McGregor wants to become a three-weight UFC champion by challenging Kamaru Usman in his comeback fight, but the Irishman has been warned against a welterweight return.
McGregor, who has previously won titles at featherweight and lightweight, hasn't competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy fight last July. Promising to waltz his way back into a title shot, the Irishman wants Usman as his next opponent.
But he has been advised to take a warm-up fight before challenging any elite fighters at welterweight. Stephen Thompson, a former welterweight title challenger, has also weighed in on McGregor's return telling him it's a "mistake" to fight at 170-pounds.
