Undisputed light-weight champion, Islam Makhachev has staked his declare for a grudge combat with former two-division titleholder, Conor McGregor in his return to the Octagon subsequent following his win at UFC 302 – claiming the conflict is “extra attention-grabbing” to him that different matchups.
Makhachev, the present undisputed light-weight champion and pound-for-pound primary ranked contender, headlined UFC 302 final weekend in New Jersey, efficiently defending his crown in a fifth spherical win over commo-foe, Dustin Poirier.
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Touchdown a powerful submission victory, Makhachev battled by way of some vital adversity towards the light-weight putting veteran, to land a D’Arce choke win, handing over his third profitable protection of the 155lbs title.
And instantly linked with a title combat rematch towards the surging primary ranked, Arman Tsarukyan in his return after his win in ‘The Backyard State’, Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez as an alternative urged a pairing with the above-mentioned, McGregor subsequent.
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Islam Makhachev performs up Conor McGregor combat
Amid continued hypothesis concerning his personal UFC 303 return – slated for later this month in a welterweight combat towards Michael Chandler, Makhachev, who claimed he was not sure if the Dubliner would ever combat once more, staked his declare for a protection, nevertheless nonetheless.
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“To be sincere, the (Conor) McGregor combat seems to be extra attention-grabbing when it comes to media, and in all respects,” Islam Makhachev instructed Ushatayka of who he want to tackle subsequent. “However I don’t assume he’ll ever present up for his subsequent combat [at UFC 303]. We’ve all seen that video – plus, they [the UFC] cancelled the press convention.”
“I don’t assume he’ll be capable of make it to the combat,” Islam Makhachev continued. “Even when he does [fight at UFC 303], I feel (Michael) Chandler will win. He’s extra targeted, he’s been coaching arduous, he seems to be extra hungry.
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