Challenged by McGregor, Usman mocks Irishman and 'threat': 'I'm going to call Poirier, Khabib or Diaz'

K. Usman responded to C. McGregor's provocation. Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press

Recovering from the serious injury suffered in UFC 264, Conor McGregor provoked and was responded to. After suggesting that he is looking for a third UFC belt, at welterweight (up to 77kg), the Irishman received a direct response from the champion, Kamaru Usman. In a tone of irony, the Nigerian responded to the 'Notorious' provocation.

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“Who are you going to end up with? You must be talking about the pipe you've been smoking. Unlike you, if I'm going to provoke you, I'll tag you (on social media). Now shut up before I call (Dustin) Poirier, Khabib (Nurmagomedov) or (Nate) Diaz to beat you again,” Usman wrote on his Twitter account. Twitter.

This is not the first time that Conor and Kamaru have exchanged barbs on social media. A few months ago, the 'Notorious' had already hinted that he could challenge the Nigerian in the future.

McGregor's moment, however, is not the best. Legend in mixed martial arts and the first double champion of Ultimate, the Irishman suffered three defeats in his last five fights.

Coincidentally, Conor's last victory came in the category led by Usman. In January 2020, the athlete moved up to welterweight to face Donald Cerrone. In the confrontation, the Irishman got the better of him and beat the veteran with ease, just a few seconds into the contest.

If the situation of the 'Notorious' is bad, the same cannot be said of the Nigerian. Champion of the group up to 77kg. Since 2019, the combatant has continued collecting victims in his commitments. Today, Kamaru is number two in the weight-for-pound rankings and has a streak of 18 consecutive victories, in addition to being undefeated in the UFC.

Spark who?? You must be talking about that pipe you've been smoking. Unlike you, if I'm gonna talk shit ill @ U. Now be quiet before I call Poirier or Khabib or Diaz to finish you again 🤫 # P4P 🤴🏿 https://t.co/2jSlVOkRXM

— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 16

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