Conor McGregor challenges UFC 280 winner Islam Makhachev, I have better technique than him

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor hasn't won a lightweight title since his 2016 knockout of Eddie Averages

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Conor McGregor says current UFC light weight champion Islam can beat Makhachev

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McGregor says he has developed a new 'system' to defeat Khabib's close and new light weight champion Islam Makhachev

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He further said that you know my old techniques which shots I have used till now but I will tell you the new technique.

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Face breaking shots from clinch and baby brain batter shots from bottom.

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Steel left leg. Canon back hand. Wrist control. There are certain techniques that make me very different and special.

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Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira to win the Lightweight Title Championship in the UAE on Saturday

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