McGregor vs. Mayweather 'makes no sense', says ex-UFC fighter

It's being pegged the "money fight", and it's easily one of the most anticipated events in sports history.

But, if you ask Mark Hominick, he'll tell you that Saturday's bout between UFC champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxerFloyd Mayweatheris more spectaclethansport.

"It's not even a fight, it's an event," says theformer UFC contender.

"The fight makes no sense to the boxing worldand makes no sense for MMA (mixed martial arts). This is Conor's first fight in boxingand he's fighting the greatest ever (Mayweather). It doesn't mean I'm not excited (to watch), but I don't think it has any importance on either side."

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Hominick, who's theco-owner of the Adrenaline Training Centre in London, spends his time trainingupcoming mixed martial artists.

But in his former career as a pro contender, he has just one degree of separation from McGregor, theUFC's current lightweight and formerfeatherweight champion.

Hominickfought and lost to fighter Jose Aldoat UFC129 in2011. Four years later, ConorMcGregor defeated Aldo at UFC194.

"I'm not disappointed in how big he's made himself," said Hominickwho referred toMcGregor's success.

"I'm proud to see he's accomplished what he set out to do. And if he comes out and shocks the world by winning, he'll go down as someone who's remembered on both sides of the sporting spectrum."

Hominickis setto watch the fight with fellow members of his gym on Saturday.

He predicted thatMayweatherwill win the bout after three rounds.

Listen to Hominick's full conversation with Afternoon Drive host Chris dela Torre, as well as some insight on the fight from some of the young MMA fighters at Hominick's gym: