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Conor McGregor calls Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski a great fight

MOSCOW, February 13 – RIA Novosti. Irishman Conor McGregor, former champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in two weight categories, described the fight between Russian Islam Makhachev and Australian Alexander Volkanovski as great.

On Sunday, Mahachev defeated Volkanovski to defend the UFC lightweight title for the first time. The bout was run by UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, with all five rounds gone. Makhachev won by unanimous decision and became the best fighter in the league regardless of weight categories (P4P).

“It was a great fight. No losers, only winners. Perth looks great too, now I understand why there are so many Irish there. I should have been there, my past titles are at stake. Congratulations to everyone,” McGregor wrote on Twitter.

Makhachev is 31 years old, he has 24 wins and one loss. The Russian won 12 fights in a row. Volkanovski, 34, who continues to hold the UFC featherweight belt, has 25 wins and two losses.

Source: Ria

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