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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Justin Gaethje have the desire to conquer Conor McGregor in Ireland but that will only happen after Gaethje faces Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Gaethje did not forget the desire to face Conor McGregor. Before appearing as a substitute fighter to face Tony Ferguson, Gaethje was rumored to be an opponent of McGregor in mid-2020.
In a press conference session, Gaethje was briefly asked about the possibility of a duel against McGregor before facing Khabib. Gaethje claimed not to be interested in the option, but still included the name McGregor in the next potential opponent.
“No. [berminat lawan McGregor saat ini]. I want to face the greatest challenge in the world and that is Khabib Nurmagomedov. “
 Conor McGregor was rumored to be facing Justin Gaethje in mid-2020 (Steve Marcus / Getty Images / AFP) |
“After that I will go to Ireland and do what I have to do [duel lawan McGregor]”Gaethje was quoted by Pundit Arena.”
Duel Gaethje vs. McGregor had floated in the air after McGregor defeated Cowboy Cerrone earlier in the year. In the plan, the winner of the duel Gaethje vs Ferguson will face the winner of the duel of Khabib vs Ferguson.
[Gambas:Video CNN]But Khabib called off the fight and withdrew from UFC 249 due to the crown pandemic situation plus an unclear battleground. Gaethje was retired as a substitute fighter to face Ferguson at UFC 249.
Before UFC 249 was held, UFC chief Dana White said Conor McGregor also volunteered to fight and was ready to fight any fighter.
But White considers McGregor’s dueling option without the spectator to be a disadvantage because McGregor generally features a nearly $ 20 million profit on spectator tickets. (ptr)
[Gambas:Video CNN]
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