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Justin Gaethje volunteers himself as an opponent for Conor McGregor’s planned January return.
Conor McGregor recently announced the date for his UFC return. During a recent media tour in Moscow, “The Notorious” revealed he’ll be returning on January 18th in Las Vegas, against a still undetermined opponent.
In another report by ESPN, two fighters are lined up for McGregor to face: top-five lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone. Both fighters already issued callouts to McGregor in the past, but it’s “The Highlight” who’s been more vocal.
In a recent tweet he posted, Gaethje once again challenged McGregor. This time, he volunteered himself as the opponent for the Irishman’s planned January return.
First a bantamweight now the man I defeated last. I can fight in January @TheNotoriousMMA Let’s show the world the little coward you are. I won’t take your neck when you give it to me and the fetal position is not an option.
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) October 24, 2019
First a bantamweight now the man I defeated last. I can fight in January @TheNotoriousMMA Let’s show the world the little coward you are. I won’t take your neck when you give it to me and the fetal position is not an option.
UFC president Dana White already shut down McGregor’s announcement, stating nothing’s finalized yet.