"I hope we get a great fight out of this," said Olivi.
Olivi concluded by emphasizing the legacy both athletes share inside the sport.
"I know they both want a finish, but I hope we get several rounds out of it.
They're both probably going to be in the Hall of Fame much sooner than later and there's a lot to look forward to and a lot of vintage performances from Conor in all aspects of the game," said Olivi.
Psychological Hurdles and Support
Former UFC fighter and current analyst Chael Sonnen highlighted that McGregor's primary obstacle might be the psychological hurdle of trusting his surgically repaired leg rather than his opponent inside the cage.
"So, let's make a case for Conor," said Sonnen, in a video posted to his YouTube channel.
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Sonnen drew a direct parallel to former champion Chris Weidman, who suffered a similar severe leg break in 2021 before making his own competitive comeback.
"He hasn't been in there. He's dealing with a leg injury.
One guy that had that same leg injury and spoke candidly about it is Chris Weidman, Hall of Famer, world champion, one of the GOATs," said Sonnen.
Sonnen detailed the internal doubts that athletes face when returning to combat sports after sustaining such severe skeletal injuries.
"Chris Weidman is that good. And he said, 'Man, I questioned that leg.
I questioned, should I throw it for a kick? I questioned, can I take a kick?
