MMA: Like two other UFC champions, Makhachev wants to face McGregor!

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MMA: Like two other UFC champions, Makhachev wants to face McGregor!

Published on June 8, 2024 at 7:17 a.m.

On June 29, Conor McGregor will make his comeback to the octagon. Absent since July 2021, when he broke his tibia against Dustin Poirier, the Irishman will return against Michael Chandler. And even though the fight has not yet taken place, “The Notorious” receives several requests from famous fighters in the UFC. After Leon Edwards and Ilia Topuria, it is Islam Makhachev's turn to talk about a potential duel with McGregor.

Although he had been absent for a vast period, Conor McGregor has not lost its aura. As proof, since the announcement of his return to the cage, several UFC fighters want to fight him. If the Irishman's form raises questions, the money that he can generate by his simple presence makes some people want it, such as Ilia Topuria : “ I hope to defend the belt with Max Holloway, and then I want to fight with Conor McGregor. If he wins his next fight (against Michael Chandler), that's the fight I'm looking for. This will be the biggest fight in MMA history. Biggest seller, biggest pay-per-view, biggest everything. » first affirmed the Georgian, featherweight champion, before being followed by Leon Edwards.

The Jamaican wants McGregor but on one condition…

Indeed, the holder of the welterweight belt also expressed his wish to face the Notorious if he beats Belal Muhammad in July, but more for the sporting side: “ After he beats Chandler, if he beats Chandler in June, let's fight for the welterweight title in November at Madison Square Garden (New York). I'd like to see him fight for a little while, so I hope that happens. I want to see, is this the same Conor? Is it this guy? If that's not the case, then there's no point in having a conversation with him. »

Makhachev prefers to face McGregor than Tsarukyan

Now it's the turn ofIslam Makhachev call-out Conor McGregoralthough according to him, the Irishman is no longer at the level: “ To be honest, the fight against McGregor seems more interesting (than the one against Arman Tsarukyan) in terms of media coverage and on many points but I doubt he will show up for his next fight. Even if he does, I think Chandler will win. » confided the Dagestani to Ushatayka.