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Is there an end to the ‘Notorious’s antics? In the dynamic world of UFC, drama often unfolds both inside and outside the octagon. The latest bout of verbal sparring revolves around the coveted BMF title. Reigning BMF champion Justin Gaethje recently expressed his desire to unify BMF titles by facing former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal. ‘The Highlight’ had made it clear that he was eager for this showdown, even considering a fight at 170 lbs, despite his usual weight class of 155 lbs.

However, things took a surprising turn when former UFC double champ Conor McGregor threw his hat in the ring, expressing his own desire to compete for the BMF title by targeting Jorge Masvidal. Why the sudden interest? It was triggered by Masvidal’s callout to Justin Gaethje for a title fight. ‘Notorious’ seized the moment and delivered an X-rated Twitter rant aimed at ‘The Highlight.’ But Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, wasn’t about to let this slide, and he has now fired back with his own taunting response. For those of you who are not up to speed, Abdelaziz is also managed UFC’s former Lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Justin Gaethje’s manager fires back at X-rated rant by UFC star Conor McGregor

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Gaethje, who already indicated that he wouldn’t be defending his BMF belt anytime soon, has his sights set on a different prize—the lightweight title, which will be held by the winner of the Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira bout at UFC 294. This ambitious move indicates his desire to reach the top of UFC’s Lightweight division.

However, McGregor’s tweet didn’t sit well with Justin Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz. In a sharp and biting response, he fired back at McGregor. Taking to X, Abdelaziz wrote:

 

The tweet’s conclusion was a sharp and scathing remark. Abdelaziz accused the Irishman of indulging in alcohol and drugs – implying that the Irish fighter had lost his way and was no longer the elite athlete he used to be. The final sentence, “This is who you are,” serves as a damning judgment, suggesting that McGregor’s recent actions and behaviors are a reflection of his true character. It goes without saying that the animosity between Nurmagomedov’s manager and the Irish UFC star is also to blame for these fiery remarks.

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If ‘The Highlight’ squanders the opportunity to become the lightweight champion, he could defend the BMF belt. The timeline for all this to unfold remains a bit muddled. But what did the Irish superstar say insinuated such a strong retort from ‘The Highlight’s camp?

Conor McGregor and his X-rated jibe at Jorge Masvidal’s callout to Justin Gaethje

In response to Masvidal’s callout, Conor McGregor took to Twitter with a witty and hilarious X-rated tweet. ‘Notorious’s choice of words added a touch of satire to his tweet, but it was clear he was ready for the BMF challenge. He humorously wrote:

 

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Moreover, Gaethje has already declared his dream of ‘ending’ the Irish star’s UFC career. However, the Irishman has different plans for the BMF title. He recently unveiled a three-fight plan for his UFC comeback, which included matchups against TUF rival Michael Chandler, BMF champ Justin Gaethje, and former UFC veteran Nate Diaz. His intention was crystal clear: he wanted to compete for the BMF title against Gaethje. ‘Gamebred’s challenge to Gaethje only fueled McGregor’s determination.

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As the battle for the BMF title continues to unfold, it’s evident that words are flying as fast and furiously as fists in the octagon. The future remains uncertain, with Gaethje eyeing a lightweight title shot, McGregor planning a triumphant comeback, and Masvidal’s callout adding another layer of intrigue to the already heated mix. So, what do you think? Will we get a BMF title fight before Conor McGregor locks horns with his TUF rival Michael Chandler? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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