The former UFC lightweight champion has broken down a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria.
Earlier this year, Islam Makhachev relinquished his UFC lightweight title when he announced he was moving up to 170lbs.
That opened up the door for Ilia Topuria to swoop in and become the champion of the division when he knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
And with both fighters being two of the biggest stars in the sport, they have both been involved in historic feuds with former king of the division, Conor McGregor.
During his prime, ‘The Notorious’ was widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the UFC, which is a title that Topuria has somewhat taken over. And with the constant comparisons between the two, Makhachev has broken down how a fight between the two would go.
Who wins between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria in their prime?
Who wins in their prime, Conor McGregor or Ilia Topuria? Credit: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images/Ian Maule
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Makhachev claims McGregor was ‘on another level’
Despite having knocked out his last few opponents, ‘El Matador’ is regarded as more well-rounded that what McGregor was throughout his UFC career.
And in a recent interview, the Russian champion was asked whether he ranks Topuria higher in skill than McGregor.
“If we’re talking about pure offensive power, maybe Topuria has more,” he told Ushatayka.
“But as a counter puncher, McGregor was better. His timing, the way he waited and set things up. I’m a southpaw myself, and he’s a…
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