Islam Makhachev Channels His Inner Khabib Nurmagomedov to Hit Back at Conor McGregor for Disrespecting the Biggest Fight in UFC History

Islam Makhachev is making headlines after his victory at UFC 284. The Russian lightweight champ took down Alexander Volkanovski, the featherweight champion, in a highly anticipated match. Despite some fans being unhappy with the decision, Makhachev‘s performance was nothing short of impressive. The unanimous decision was a testament to his skill and determination in the octagon.

Before the fight, Conor McGregor took to Twitter to mock both Volkanovski and Makhachev. However, the Russian was quick to respond. He fired back with a tweet of his own. The Russian fighter showed that he was not one to be taken lightly and proved his worth in the ring. His response to McGregor‘s insult only was adding more to the excitement of the fight.

The result of the fight was not a surprise to many experts and fans, as Makhachev was the clear favorite. However, Volkanovski put up a strong performance, making it a close and exciting match. Despite this, a UFC analyst and commentator received backlash for their opinions on the fight. Nevertheless, Makhachev‘s victory was a great showing for the Russian fighter, and fans are eager to see what he will bring to the octagon next.

Islam Makhachev takes a sly dig at Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor‘s tweet before the fight, “Pound for pound wafflers,” was met with a sly dig from Islam Makhachev. The Russian fighter didn’t let McGregor‘s insults affect his performance in the ring, instead using them as motivation to secure a victory against ‘The Great’.

After the fight, Makhachev made a statement, saying, “Real contender, not fake. A couple of guys are going to show now for a fake fight, but I need a real contender.” This statement showcases Makhachev‘s confidence in his abilities and his determination to face the toughest opponents in the UFC. He wants to test himself against the best and prove that he is a true juggernaut.

Makhachev‘s performance at UFC 284 showed why he is a top contender for the number one spot. Whether you like him or not, he truly believes that he is the best fighter in the world right now. He dominated the featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, and proved that he has what it takes to compete against the toughest opponents in the UFC.

Makhachev claims McGregor will retire if…

Islam Makhachev has given his verdict on the highly anticipated fight between the first UFC double-division champion and Michael Chandler. He claims that if Chandler wins the fight, then McGregor will have no choice but to retire. Makhachev‘s statement adds fuel to the fire for this upcoming match and has fans even more eager to see the outcome.

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He said, “It’s a good fight for MMA fans, but if Chandler wins, [McGregor] is going to retire for sure.”

Makhachev also added that McGregor is just in it for the money and that “is just it.” However, he praised Chandler, saying that he is a “smart guy” and a “crazy fighter.”

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