Islam Makhachev Puts Conor McGregor Back in His Place for Latest UFC Title Shot Suggestions

Makhachev secured a sensational first-round knockout victory over UFC veteran Bobby Green in the main event of UFC Vegas 49. After attaining his fourth finish in a row, Islam Makhachev took a nasty jibe at the former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor.

The Dagestan native stands number four in the lightweight division and is on a ten-fight undefeated streak now. Given his run in the promotion, Makhachev and his coach Khabib Nurmagomedov have been asking for a title shot next.

However, number one contender Justin Gaethje, who is already in the picture, might face UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira next. That fight is not official yet.

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Meanwhile, the former champion Conor McGregor, who suffered an injury in his last outing, has recovered has hinted at a return this year. Despite being on a two-fight skid, ‘The Notorious’ stated that he can skip the line and fight for the title next.

On being asked to shed light on McGregor’s comments about potentially getting a title shot against ‘Do Bronx’ as soon as he comes back, Makhachev said, “Honestly, I don’t remember when this guy beat someone. “He have to come back, beat someone and let’s go why not? I am gonna smash him like easy. Bobby Green’s gonna be hard (harder) for me!”

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