Truce? Islam Makhachev praises Conor McGregor in comparison to Ilia Topuria: 'On another level'

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Recently, Islam makhachev He shocked the world, and not just because of his skill and dominance in MMA. Surprisingly, the former UFC lightweight king (up to 70,3 kg) and current welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) praised none other than... Conor McGregor, greatest enemy of Khabib Nurmagomedov, his great friend, training partner and coach.

When asked about the most skilled fighter between the Irishman and Ilia TopuriaMakhachev didn't mince words. Convinced, the athlete praised McGregor, acknowledging his quality as a fighter and, consequently, ignoring all the attacks McGregor had made against his Dagestani clan, led by 'The Eagle'. According to the UFC icon, 'Notorious', 100% focused and prepared, was a special athlete.

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“If we’re talking about pure offensive power, maybe Topuria has more. But, as a counter-puncher, McGregor was better. His timing, the way he waited and prepared everything. The way he hit his opponents with his left hand while making them miss. That was on another level,” said the UFC champion in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Ushatayka'.

McGregor back?

Without fighting since 2021, Conor McGregorThe 37-year-old guarantees he will return to competition in 2026. Excited and determined to silence critics who don't believe in his return to the UFC, the former featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight champion asserts that he will be in action at the company's highly anticipated and grand event at the White House, scheduled to take place in June.