Khabib Nurmagomedov Rival Conor McGregor Praises Islam Makhachev's Work

Conor McGregor, the longtime rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov, has praised Islam Makhachev's body of work, calling it 'tremendous'.

McGregor will fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, and has hinted at chasing Makhachev should he win.

Makhachev is a friend and protege of Khabib Nurmagomedov, and McGregor's praise for him is unexpected given his history with Nurmagomedov.

McGregor submitted to Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in 2018, and the two have exchanged words since.

Makhachev will fight Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on August 15, and McGregor has one fight remaining on his current UFC deal after UFC 329.

McGregor has said that his next fight is already set for April 2027.

The Irishman's feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov was one of the most bitter in UFC history, but he seems to have a different approach to discussing Makhachev.

Makhachev's rise to the top of the UFC has been impressive, and McGregor has taken notice.

The current welterweight king has a lot left in him, according to McGregor, and should keep going.

McGregor has even said that he has Makhachev above both Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier.

This praise from McGregor is a surprise given his history with Nurmagomedov and his team.

The UFC 329 fight between McGregor and Holloway will take place at welterweight, and the winner could potentially face Makhachev in the future.

Makhachev's first title defense at 170 pounds will be against Ian Machado Garry on August 15.

The fight will be a highly anticipated one, and McGregor's praise for Makhachev has added to the hype.

McGregor's comeback fight against Holloway will be his first since he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier five years ago.

The fight will take place on July 11, and the winner will be one step closer to facing Makhachev.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's legacy continues to be felt in the UFC, and his friend and protege Makhachev is carrying on his tradition of excellence.

The future of the UFC is bright, with talented fighters like Makhachev and McGregor leading the way.

The rivalry between McGregor and Nurmagomedov may be over, but the rivalry between McGregor and Makhachev could be just beginning.

Only time will tell what the future holds for these two fighters and the UFC as a whole.

The stage is set for an exciting few months in the UFC, with several highly anticipated fights on the horizon.

McGregor's praise for Makhachev has added to the excitement, and fans will be eager to see what happens next.

The UFC 329 fight between McGregor and Holloway will be a highly anticipated one, and the winner will be one step closer to facing Makhachev.