Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect'
Conor McGregor targets a third title at UFC 329 while dismissing a potential matchup against Justin Gaethje.
📍 How it ended
Conor McGregor responded to Justin Gaethje, telling him to show less disrespect after Gaethje claimed he wanted to punch McGregor in the face. McGregor also shut down the possibility of a title shot against Gaethje, instead expressing his ambition to win a third UFC title at welterweight. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage, with no further developments reported beyond the exchange of words between the two fighters.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Conor McGregor has publicly addressed comments made by Justin Gaethje regarding a potential fight. McGregor responded to Gaethje's remarks by calling for a change in tone and specifically rejecting the prospect of a bout against him at the 155lb weight class.
Coverage from outlets including Fox Sports, talkSPORT, and MMA Junkie highlights that McGregor's primary focus ahead of his return at UFC 329 is securing a third UFC title at welterweight. Reports from Bloody Elbow and hitc.com note that McGregor has identified other preferred opponents, effectively shutting down the possibility of a title shot for Gaethje.
Future developments will depend on the official matchups finalized for UFC 329. Coverage does not yet specify whether the UFC organization will entertain McGregor’s stated pursuit of a welterweight crown or if Gaethje will be scheduled for a different opponent.
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Coverage (7)
- Conor of old fires up at media day... and opens up on sexual assault case, booze and critics Fox Sports · 45d ago
- Conor McGregor reacts to Justin Gaethje attending UFC 329 AOL.com · 45d ago
- Conor McGregor shreds Justin Gaethje after champion claimed he wants to 'punch him in the face' Bloody Elbow · 45d ago
- Conor McGregor reveals triple crown ambition ahead of UFC 329 return, not Justin Gaethje hitc.com · 45d ago
- Conor McGregor shuts down Justin Gaethje title shot as he names preferred option talkSPORT · 45d ago
- Conor McGregor Hunting for a Third UFC Title at Welterweight, Rejects Justin Gaethje at 155lbs ny fights · 45d ago
- Conor McGregor responds to 'f*cking bum' Justin Gaethje: 'Less of the disrespect' MMA Junkie · 45d ago
Quick answers
What is Conor McGregor's goal for his UFC 329 return?
McGregor is aiming to secure a third UFC title, specifically targeting the welterweight division.
How did Conor McGregor respond to Justin Gaethje?
McGregor rejected Gaethje's calls for a fight, citing a lack of respect and ruling out a meeting at 155lbs.
What other topics did McGregor address?
According to Fox Sports, McGregor also discussed a sexual assault case, alcohol, and his critics during media day.
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