Published 16:37 IST, May 12th 2020
Justin Gaethje's manager plays down Conor McGregor's challenge, says he will face Khabib
Despite being called out by Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje's manager claimed that 'The Highlight' will face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title next.
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Cor McGregor officially called out Justin Gaethje on Twitter this week, after ‘ Highlight’ registered a stunning victory against Tony Ferguson to claim interim lightweight title at UFC 249. Justin Gaethje snapped Tony Ferguson’s eight-year-long undefeated streak with a sensational kckout win. Cor McGregor later surprised UFC fans by claiming that he will “butcher” Justin Gaethje if y ever fight inside octagon. However, Justin Gaethje’s manr Ali Abdelaziz poured cold water over idea as he went on to state that Justin Gaethje will face Khabib Nurmagomedov for lightweight title next, before suggesting Cor McGregor could compete in co-main event of fight card.
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UFC news: Ali Abdelaziz rejects idea of Justin Gaethje vs Cor McGregor
ESPN's Bret Okamoto recently took to Twitter and claimed that Justin Gaethje’s manr slammed Cor McGregor for offering to pit himself against Justin Gaethje. According to Gaethje's manr, Cor McGregor h chance to face Justin Gaethje in January but he chose to fight Donald Cerrone inste. refore, Ali Abdelaziz does t see Justin Gaethje facing Cor McGregor next, as Gaethje has alrey earned a title shot opposite Khabib Nurmagomedov. “ two kings of division are going to fight in Khabib and Justin. Cor can be co-main event," said Ali Abdelaziz, per Bret Okamoto.
Cor McGregor recently slammed a number of UFC fighters from his Twitter handle and Justin Gaethje was one of m. Cor McGregor claimed that he could easily take Justin Gaethje in a fight and insisted ‘ Highlight’ face him inste of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Justin Gaethje is yet to respond to Cor McGregor’s offer.
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UFC news: Cor McGregor slams Khabib apart from Justin Gaethje
former UFC double champion also slammed Khabib Nurmagomedov with one of his latest tweets. While Khabib fans trolled McGregor in comments section, numerous Irish fans showed ir support towards Cor McGregor. Here’s a look at tweet.
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Im courtesy: Instagram of Cor McGregor and Justin Gaethje
16:37 IST, May 12th 2020