Mauricio Ruffy sends official invitation to Conor McGregor to get revenge on Islam Makhachev

Mauricio Ruffy has officially invited former double champion Conor McGregor to join his corner for a future title fight against Islam Makhachev. This alliance, Brazilian fighter, who has been compared to Conor McGregor during his 2023 debut, views it as an opportunity for the Irishman to taste revenge from Khabib Nurmagomedov's team. Fresh off his Knockout of the Year showing against Bobby Green at UFC 313, Mauricio Ruffy has been making his mark in the lightweight division with his striking style and charismatic personality. The 28-year-old Brazilian has also admitted Conor McGregor’s influence on his development as a fighter.Ruffy told MMAJunkie, "In the construction of Mauricio Ruffy, there was always a little bit of Conor McGregor there. I'm a big Conor McGregor fan, I love McGregor's style, and there is a little bit of McGregor there.”Conor McGregor has revealed his intentions if a showdown with current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is a longtime training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov – Conor McGregor's bitter rival, was to happen.When Ruffy eventually fights Islam Makhachev, he wants Conor McGregor in his corner. This potential matchup, he says, is a symbolic 'us versus the Russians' contest that he wants McGregor to witness and participate in the victory he is anticipating. Mauricio Ruffy knows that Khabib Nurmagomedov will have Khabib Makhachev in his corner and sees this as an opportunity for McGregor to be in the corner when Mauricio Ruffy says he will beat Islam Makhachev and finish his championship run.For UFC 314 this weekend, the Brazilian fighter will be in Miami to ensure he has a backup role for the lightweight bout between Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler. Mauricio Ruffy has his eyes set on UFC 317 in International Fight Week, and if that doesn't materialize, his next opponent will be veteran contender Beneil Dariush.Also Read: Mauricio Ruffy calls out Islam Makhachev following his victory against King Green: “I’m on my path towards you”Conor McGregor is yet to respond to Mauricio Ruffy's invitation, but the potential pairing would certainly add another intriguing chapter to one of MMA's most heated rivalries. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds and how the fans react.