Conor McGregor mocks champion Justin Gaethje and taunts him after a threat in the UFC: 'F***ing bum'

McGregor at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

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The ever-vocal Conor McGregor He was quiet, but it only took being provoked to show that his 'trash talk' remains venomous. This Saturday (11), in Las Vegas (USA), the Irish star, who has not acted since 2021, leads the UFC 329, face Max Holloway for the second time in his career, but clashed with Justin gaethjeSince he doesn't take insults lying down, 'Notorious' gave a less than friendly response to the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg).

It all started when the American reiterated his interest in facing McGregor, revealed he would be in the front row of the T-Mobile Arena to watch the fight, and declared he would "love to punch him in the face." Upon learning of Gaethje's threat, the Irishman laughed and made a point of reminding McGregor of the humiliation he suffered against "Blessed" in the previous fight. UFC 300In 2024.

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On that occasion, Gaethje put his 'BMF' (Baddest Motherfucker) belt on the line against Holloway and suffered a brutal and historic knockout with one second remaining in the fight. It's worth noting that this wasn't the first time 'The Highlight' publicly expressed his desire to face McGregor. However, 'Notorious' downplayed the importance of his rival, as he aims to become the first athlete to be a champion in three different weight classes in the UFC.

“Get in line. There are a lot of people wanting it. He has the lightweight belt, congratulations to him. But Holloway left him face down, with his butt up. He was face down on the ground and in terrible condition,” said the MMA star at the media day. UFC 329.

"I'm not even thinking about that right now. Going back to the lightweight division? I'm not so sure. I'm focused on the triple crown. So, less disrespect, you s***," he concluded.

McGregor's fighters in MMA

Conor McGregorNotorious, 37, is an MMA legend and the most popular fighter in the sport's history. The Irishman began his career in the sport in 2008 and debuted in the UFC in 2013. With the company, 'Notorious' was champion in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg) and the lightweight division.

In his career, McGregor won 22 fights, 20 of them by stoppage (19 by knockout and one by submission), and lost six times. His main victories were against... Chad Mendes, Donald Cerrone, Dustin poirierEddie Alvarez José Aldo, Max Holloway e Nate diaz.