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#3. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters of all-time. He is already a member of the Hall of Fame for his classic bout with Alexander Gustafsson.
His legal troubles outside the octagon haven't stopped fans from supporting the former champion. Jones has 5.9 million Instagram followers and has done a great job remaining in the mix for a future title shot at heavyweight. He has kept fans updated on his progress as he prepares for his upcoming heavyweight debut.
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'Bones' hasn't fought since 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes via unanimous decision. It was his final bout at light heavyweight as he vacated the title later that summer and shifted his focus to getting his body into heavyweight shape.
#2. Israel Adesanya
There's no denying that UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is one of the biggest stars in MMA. He transitioned from kickboxing and has showcased what he is capable of in the octagon. He has a 23-1 MMA record and is yet to lose a fight at 185lbs.
Adesanya has 6.8 million Instagram followers and has been an entertaining fighter to follow on social media. What makes him stand out is that he has fully embraced the entertainment side of the sport. In his most recent bout against Jared Cannonier, he used WWE legend The Undertaker's theme song and carried an urn during his walkout.
After defeating Jared Cannonier, he mentioned that he'd be open to appearing in the WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment] one day. His anime references and unique persona have garnered him fans in unexpected places.
#1. Conor McGregor
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is the biggest star in MMA by a wide margin. He has achieved a great deal of success throughout his career and even in defeat, remains relevant in title discussions. There is a lot of anticipation for his return after recovering from a broken leg, which he sustained during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirer.
"The Notorious" has been promising to make the greatest comeback in history and seems motivated and focused. He currently has 45.9 million followers on Instagram, which is significantly greater than Adesanya's 6.8 million followers.
No other active fighter comes close to his pay-per-view drawing power. 'Mystic Mac's appeal and following are the reasons why so many fighters are calling him out for his return bout. Whoever competes against the former champion in his octagon return will make career-changing money.
