The second Islam Makhachev hoisted two UFC belts at UFC 322, the internet erupted, and so did Conor McGregor. Makhachev’s win over Jack Della Maddalena didn’t just cement a new champion; it cracked open a conversation that even Khabib Nurmagomedov carefully avoids. For the first time, fans boldly claimed Islam may have surpassed ‘The Eagle’ himself.

McGregor noticed that shift immediately. And classically, he turned Makhachev’s proudest moment into the perfect wedge to reopen his rivalry with Khabib.

A reporter from Ushatayka’s YouTube channel asked Islam how he felt placing both belts on his father’s shoulders. Makhachev responded, “I think there aren’t enough fathers of double champions in the world anymore.” Meanwhile, Conor McGregor targeted Khabib Nurmagomedov during a week-long

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