MMA – UFC: A former fighter reveals the only scenario in which McGregor could face Makhachev

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MMA – UFC: A former fighter reveals the only scenario in which McGregor could face Makhachev

Published on June 10, 2024 at 1:17 p.m.

Falling Dustin Poirier for his third title defense, Islam Makhachev now has several solutions available to him. The first would be to face Arman Tsarukyan, number one contender for the lightweight belt. The second would be to move up to welterweight and face the winner of the fight between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. The third, less likely, would indeed be to fight against Conor McGregor. Ali Abdelaziz says a little more about this.

After his success by submission in round 5 against Dustin Poirier during UFC 302, Islam Makhachev made two revelations. The first, said immediately after his victory, concerns the welterweight belt held by Leon Edwards : “ I want to fight for the second belt. I want to feel that energy again. When you defend your belt, it's no longer the same feeling. I need a new one! This is my dream. » he declared before confiding, a few days later, that he was also ready to face Conor McGregor for reasons more financial than sporting.

Makhachev sees McGregor losing on comeback

“ 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. » Indeed, despite the desire to Makhachev meeting the Irishman, everything will surely depend on the future shock planned for June 29, between McGregor And Michael Chandler.

McGregor must win by knockout in R1

According to Ali AbdelazizEgyptian MMA manager and former fighter, “ Conor McGregor would have to knock out Chandler in the first round. Then, if he asks for a title shot, Islam will never say no. It's a big fight, a big name, and a lot more money. » Concretely, everything should depend on the scenario that will take place at the end of the month. Furthermore, some doubts still persist regarding the smooth running of the main event of UFC 303, the press conference having been postponed last Monday. To be continued…