Islam Makhachev has no difficulty with Conor McGregor making his comeback.
McGregor is about to return to the Octagon within the UFC 329 important occasion on July 11. He’ll face Max Holloway in a rematch. The 2 first did battle again in 2013 and it was the “Infamous” one who earned the unanimous determination win.
Makhachev was interviewed by TNT Sports activities and was requested for his ideas on McGregor’s return combat. The reigning UFC welterweight titleholder isn’t against the comeback, however he thinks it’ll be an uphill battle for the Irishman.
“Yeah, it’s good,” Makhachev mentioned. “Large identify for our sport, however he have powerful opponent. Max Holloway towards Conor, I feel Max can beat him.”
McGregor has been out of motion since breaking his leg in a 2021 trilogy bout towards Dustin Poirier. A 2024 return towards Michael Chandler was deliberate, however the combat was derailed on account of an damage. Some followers are questioning if McGregor vs. Holloway 2 will in the end undergo, however “Mystic Mac” expects to return to type on combat night time.
Throughout a latest Kick stream, Holloway revealed that he needed to preserve his conflict with McGregor secret for a number of months. He admitted that it was getting tiring to maintain the bout hidden from the general public eye, however now he doesn’t should cope with that stress.
As for Makhachev, his first 170-pound title protection hasn’t been introduced. Names resembling Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales have been thrown round by followers as potential contenders. Carlos Prates has additionally emerged as a wild card choice.
Makhachev gained the UFC Welterweight Championship again in Nov. 2025. He turned in a one-sided grappling affair towards Jack Della Maddalena within the UFC 322 important occasion to seize the gold.
If Conor McGregor pulls it off towards Max Holloway, who would you prefer to see him combat subsequent? Hold forth within the feedback under.
