Conor McGregor claims to be capable of defeating Makhachev: "I have the tools to beat that style."

WANTS TO BE PART OF THE PARTY. The coronation of Russian Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 could not be ignored by MMA superstar Conor McGregor, who wasted no time in speaking out about the new lightweight champion.

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Although he initially acknowledged the good work of Makhachev, he could not contain himself and claimed to have the tools to not only defeat Islam, but also his archrival, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

"A good fight. good performance. I have created all the tools to defeat this style (grappling) now compared to before. Experience versus sh*t... Face-breaking strikes from the clinch and strikes from underneath. And the rest of my repertoire you already know. Steel left leg. Back cannon. Wrist control," McGregordescribed.

The Irishman claimed to have his own system to defeat fighters like Makhachev and his trainer, Nurmagomedov.

WHEN WILL CONOR MCGREGOR RETURN?

Conor McGregor suffered an ankle fracture in the third fight against Dustin Poirier and has not stepped into the UFC octagon for almost two years. Because of this absence, the division has seen the rise of new figures like Makhachev, Gaethje, and even Beneil Dariush.

The latest news about Conor McGregor is that he should return to action in 2023. Although at one point it was stated that he would venture into the welterweight division, there is no official information about a division change.

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