Conor McGregor has branded UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski “two little ticks,” as the Irishman claimed he is “crazy confident” of a successful return to fighting.
Russia’s Makhachev was crowned new UFC lightweight king with a dominant performance against Brazilian rival Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.
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Current featherweight champion Volkanovski was among those in the crowd at the Etihad Arena, and the Australian made his way into the octagon after the fight to reiterate his intention to face Makhachev in a bid to become the UFC’s latest two-weight champion.
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