# Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect'

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-09 12:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje exchange verbal barbs ahead of UFC 329 as McGregor outlines his path to a third title.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
UFC, Conor McGregor, Conor, Justin Gaethje, Justin Gaethje Less, Conor McGregor Hunting, Third UFC Title, Welterweight Rejects Justin Gaethje

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Sports | Conor of old fires up at media day... and opens up on sexual assault case, booze and critics | 2026-07-09 01:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwJBVV95cUxNRDM5dHhnRWl3WElUU1VyMUMxekVCZFRLWnZJLXpRXzNWdkpjdk9wTHk2ckdYdFljeXFIZHVSODdpc0FoMjNsZFpwM05rYUNvUUNkME1ObUFZM3ZuNHI2ZTFGOHB4aDV4TUFBV3lvaGRKcUtWOHJoaXhNcDQwUTJhYURveVdtc3JxZldyZ0RTMzZJTEF1blJBVlNlS2w0alB5TkltSkdEYlduOW5qemIwMlN3cXpScFFJWmtJaklIbFFmcldVYXRoaEsyWW5sWWNHU3laY1l3eGViQzZrLTdWZ21lMHRMMGVKREgtU1VndXlxcjF5ZHA4dkVZMVlaMy1YS2EtNzNoRk15MjA?oc=5) |
| AOL.com | Conor McGregor reacts to Justin Gaethje attending UFC 329 | 2026-07-09 01:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPVnluR3I4ZnAySjhPWHI4ZXhDWUtMRzFKVDhZQThtNHdfTFlXU0diZzVBYVo1N0FEeGZzNUY0RzU4ZmY2alVLZXhQT3RiUnFTUmhnRGFqNzVKYXppMWFNYVFRTXpDY0dWcExyR3prTXFlLWRzdENOd3RXb0RQU2dONzctc0o3N1E?oc=5) |
| Bloody Elbow | Conor McGregor shreds Justin Gaethje after champion claimed he wants to 'punch him in the face' | 2026-07-09 01:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxOeTdPYm5LRjduT3dzNy1HVDVhX3hFdFZyaWIxajBIR3UzT1BTQ01uN2pSMnNXNjlVQzBfOXFDcXpjdFZud0lSbTM4aFNoaGtKNDZFLWhoejRHSndfQjBsQzVXMUxHVE1sdFFsUzhZZWNwSWZoX2lqd2JMUEVRdnpzeE5iMkNxMFBReGF5amthODBJaUFWT3dvS21zWTIyTTdVZ01mME1qYjJiRkZROTlubGt1cE92eTJ2STYxSGtMZFFNVzRCblhJOQ?oc=5) |
| hitc.com | Conor McGregor reveals triple crown ambition ahead of UFC 329 return, not Justin Gaethje | 2026-07-09 01:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNT2xLYTJUbEJibTVjVTJwX3lGQmVaVWQ5UWptY0paZGxJak9FTndhWXZlOWJwdFVZOFFnUWFBRXpvOUdIbWxkT3o2bVl5RWVHMWFfQ0NOSGpzcU1Cc0FGSWVyQTQ0My1wX1VDSjBaTmVYaFdkMnM3Z2hxTkdQOFFYRS1DU1F1d01jNEV6bWFrbkxTZ2xIdWRoa0RiTllqVG9sdFJDX3NiRzltYlhJbUE?oc=5) |
| talkSPORT | Conor McGregor shuts down Justin Gaethje title shot as he names preferred option | 2026-07-09 01:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE5UemEwUjRJRS1ZWVl3VXNMdmF5NkdXWXM5WU5FaXJyLUNXZDlFQjJuMndMbm5fOFd3bWI3TUo0aGJ0OERLS3lFTk9YbUJDUzdaYXZXZkNfM0ZPaGw4OTZkaWluaS1sR0FBMTVBQVQ5Ujd3MW1QVkJHV2ZpWUw?oc=5) |
| ny fights | Conor McGregor Hunting for a Third UFC Title at Welterweight, Rejects Justin Gaethje at 155lbs | 2026-07-09 01:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE9zTWlJTXY3MFNUbi1LSi1kbXBhMmlhUU9fRHB0SlFOZlVucFR2VXEzQ085R0pUUGpReWVXdkhfUGtnb0RweVBFNjhSaXk0bjFRQUg2MGxLM1lMVVUxVGxGZjY0SnlWVkxEVXl5UG1fM01NelRSQnlKQw?oc=5) |
| MMA Junkie | Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect' | 2026-07-09 01:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxObHBKRUdkOTVWZHRYZ0NJWGF5b05yQ0tUYWJDOC1DVnV1NnNMTW9Ia1hpaHh2aTFudEhZZVVoRmtmZEctRmN4NnNZYkJFeU5aV2JySDFpc0oyX0Z1MlpDY3NUM3R2UTFQXzhNMDFXSFJrLVI5LU80Qi1CbXdWRXFoaHNfUXlnNFdrT0xibWJQNUdQUjgxSWFadllfUlBValdnLVNFZHlkaGJTVlRvYzhZNFh1S0k2V3ZqSG94aWwySnhOWVFfeHZaVWxNeWh4OUlJLXJWWXNR?oc=5) |

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