Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect'
Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje exchange verbal barbs ahead of UFC 329 as McGregor outlines his path to a third title.
📍 How it ended
Conor McGregor responded to criticism from Justin Gaethje by dismissing the possibility of a fight between the two. He stated a preference for pursuing a third UFC title at welterweight rather than competing against Gaethje.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Conor McGregor has publicly addressed comments made by Justin Gaethje regarding a potential fight. During a media day appearance, McGregor pushed back against Gaethje’s characterizations of him, warning the fighter against showing disrespect while also dismissing the prospect of a bout between the two.
Coverage from Fox Sports, AOL.com, Bloody Elbow, hitc.com, talkSPORT, ny fights, and MMA Junkie highlights that McGregor is instead prioritizing a pursuit of a third UFC title at welterweight. Reports note that McGregor addressed other personal and professional topics during the same media session, including a pending sexual assault case and his relationship with alcohol.
While McGregor has expressed interest in competing for a welterweight championship, coverage does not yet specify if the organization has approved this ambition or if a match with Gaethje will be reconsidered.
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Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect' MMA Junkie · 91d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What is the nature of the disagreement?
McGregor responded to Gaethje's public comments calling him a 'f*cking bum' and expressing a desire to fight him.
Is a fight between McGregor and Gaethje planned?
No, McGregor has rejected the prospect of a 155lbs fight against Gaethje, favoring a pursuit of a third title at welterweight instead.
What other topics did McGregor discuss?
According to reports, McGregor spoke about his return to the sport, his career ambitions, and his experiences regarding a sexual assault case and alcohol.
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