Watch Conor McGregor gatecrash UFC 285 weigh-ins to greet fellow legend Jon Jones and promote new movie
CONOR MCGREGOR made a shock appearance at the UFC 285 weigh-ins – where he embraced the returning Jon Jones.
The ceremonial weigh-ins for Jones’ long-awaited comeback fight at UFC 285 – which will see him challenge Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title – took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The pair took part in a heated face-off in front of a raucous crowd.
But the fans in attendance went even wilder when UFC commentator Joe Rogan said: “I’m going to hand the mic over to Conor McGregor.”
Fans who were about to leave the arena turned around as a jacked McGregor took to the stage and hugged Jones before shouting: “Las Vegas!”
McGregor said to Jones: “Go on the boy.”
Former pound-for-pound king Jones replied: “What’s up, Conor. Good to see you, baby.”
The MMA-mad fans went doolally as the legends embraced.
And they soon learned they’d be part of McGregor’s upcoming film with Hollywood superstar Jake Gyllenhaal as the actor would film a weigh-in scene for Roadhouse shortly after.
McGregor said: “Who’s ready for tomorrow night?
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“We’ve got the biggest fight in Roadhouse history, Harris versus Dalton UFC 222.
“Everyone in this arena, you’re about to be part of my movie that’s coming out with myself and Jake Gyllenhaal.
“A Joe Silver production, make sure to cheer for the weigh-ins and let’s go Las Vegas.”
A jacked Gyllenhaal made the walk to the scales shortly afterwards and showed off his incredible physique before facing off with former UFC fighter Jay Hieron – his opponent in the movie.
McGregor, 34, is currently in Las Vegas filming season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter along with future opponent Michael Chandler.
A date for their clash has yet to be finalised as McGregor has not yet to rejoin the USADA testing pool, which he has to be in for a minimum of six months before competing.