Jorge Masvidal Responds Strongly to Conor McGregor’s Criticisms Post UFC 291

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Jorge Masvidal Responds Strongly to Conor McGregor‘s Criticisms Post UFC 291

In the aftermath of UFC 291, Jorge Masvidal has taken a verbal shot at Conor McGregor, responding to the McGregors comments about Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. This article delves into the fiery exchange between the two fighters and the possible implications for their future showdown.

McGregor Claims BMF Title, Calls Out Gaethje

After Justin Gaethje’s spectacular head-kick KO victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291, Conor McGregor wasted no time in claiming that he could knock out Gaethje with a single shot and asserted that he was the true BMF (Baddest Motherf**ker) champion, not Gaethje or Poirier.

Masvidal’s Fiery Response

Unsurprisingly, Jorge Masvidal, a longtime teammate and friend of Dustin Poirier, came to the defense of his comrade and Gaethje. Taking to social media, Masvidal advised McGregor to take a drug test before criticizing other fighters while he remains unqualified to fight. In a tweet aimed at Conor McGregor, Masvidal wrote, “@TheNotoriousMMA shut ur mouth you pissing hot midget ur not cleared to fight. Talking about fighters going thru the grind and process. I bet you never say my name you scared (chicken).”

History of Rivalry

The heated exchange between Masvidal and McGregor is not entirely unexpected, as the two fighters have engaged in verbal jabs at each other in the past. Many had speculated that a potential clash in the Octagon between ‘Gamebred’ and ‘Notorious’ could materialize due to their ongoing feud.

McGregor’s Silence and Current Career Status

At the time of writing, Conor McGregor had not responded to Jorge Masvidal’s tweet, leaving fans curious about his reaction. Presently, McGregor is not a part of the USADA testing pool but is actively involved in coaching TUF 31 alongside Michael Chandler. Despite hopes of a fight later in the year, the likelihood of it happening remains uncertain, given McGregor’s absence from the USADA testing pool. His last bout was back in July 2021, where he suffered a leg injury during his trilogy match against Dustin Poirier.