Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect'
Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje exchange verbal barbs as speculation builds regarding McGregor’s path toward a third UFC title.
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Conor McGregor has publicly rejected the possibility of a matchup against Justin Gaethje. The exchange follows recent comments from Gaethje directed at McGregor.
Coverage from outlets including MMA Junkie, talkSPORT, and HITC highlights McGregor's stated desire to pursue a third championship title at welterweight. Additionally, reporting from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser notes McGregor's assertion regarding his status as the greatest featherweight of all time.
Coverage does not yet specify the identity of McGregor's confirmed opponent for the event.
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Quick answers
What is Conor McGregor's stated fighting goal?
McGregor has expressed an ambition to secure a third UFC title while competing at welterweight.
How does McGregor view a potential fight with Justin Gaethje?
According to reports, McGregor has rejected a title shot involving Gaethje and dismissed the prospect of competing at 155lbs.
What prompted the recent verbal exchange?
The exchange follows comments made by Justin Gaethje, to which McGregor responded by calling for less disrespect.
Coverage (8)
- Conor of old fires up at media day... and opens up on sexual assault case, booze and critics Fox Sports · 22h ago
- Conor McGregor reacts to Justin Gaethje attending UFC 329 AOL.com · 22h ago
- Conor McGregor shreds Justin Gaethje after champion claimed he wants to 'punch him in the face' Bloody Elbow · 22h ago
- Conor McGregor reveals triple crown ambition ahead of UFC 329 return, not Justin Gaethje hitc.com · 22h ago
- Conor McGregor shuts down Justin Gaethje title shot as he names preferred option talkSPORT · 22h ago
- Conor McGregor Hunting for a Third UFC Title at Welterweight, Rejects Justin Gaethje at 155lbs ny fights · 22h ago
- McGregor says he’s the greatest featherweight of all time Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 22h ago
- Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect' MMA Junkie · 22h ago
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