Team Khabib Fighter Explains What’s Special About Rival Conor McGregor’s Striking

Islam Makhachev Breaks Down Why Conor McGregor’s Timing and Counters Were 'Another Level' vs Ilia Topuria

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev recently shared his perspective on how Conor McGregor’s striking compares to that of Ilia Topuria. According to Makhachev, McGregor’s counter-punching is on “another level” when compared to the rising lightweight contender. Topuria, known for his knockout power and precision striking, has often drawn comparisons to a young McGregor. Despite that, ...

Team Khabib Fighter Explains What’s Special About Rival Conor McGregor’s Striking

Conor McGregor (Image Credits Imagn Images) Everyone in the UFC aims to achieve fame like Conor McGregor, but becoming like McGregor is very tough. However, fans and MMA stars feel like Ilia Topuria is getting there and has the spark to become a future star like ‘The Notorious.’ Meanwhile, Team Khabib fighter Islam Makhachev had a different opinion on the McGregor vs. Topuria comparison. The welterweight champion says that the Spanish fighter ha…

Islam Makhachev Compares Conor McGregor to Ilia Topuria

Islam Makhachev gives credit when it is due. In spite of sharing a bond of intense animosity with McGregor he has a few positive elements to highlight in his fighting style. He recently took the time to compare McGregor to Ilia Topuria and said that his counter-punching abilities stand out noticeably and gives him credit for shocking his opponents with the glorious left-hand shots. As far as Ilia Topuria is concerned, his performances loudly ech…

Islam Makhachev compares Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria in terms of skill

Islam Makhachev Weighs In On Conor McGregor's Timing Vs Ilia Topuria's Power

Pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev was recently asked if he rates UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria’s striking pedigree higher than Conor McGregor’s. Despite McGregor’s long-running feud with Team Khabib, Makhachev favored the Irishman. In the past, the Dubliner has put several opponents to sleep with his elite precision and timing. ‘The Notorious’ etched his name into UFC history by knocking out Jose Aldo at UFC 194, which to date remains…