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UFC legend Conor Mcgregor has challenged streamer-turned-boxer KSI at the AJ vs. Helenius fight. The popular UFC star has called out the streamer to a bare-knuckle fight, resulting in his fans being gifted an unexpected banter session.

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As a response to the call-out, KSI took to social media to take a dig at not just McGregor but also Jake Paul while he was at it. With KSI’s fighting career on the line, it remains to be seen if such a bout actually happens in reality.

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McGregor called out KSI in London

McGregor was present at the fight between Helenius and Anthony Joshua in London on August 13. After the fight, he congratulated AJ on his win and also commended Helenius for his indomitable spirit. McGregor also, in a way, called AJ a great fighter. “Greatness don’t rush“, said the former UFC champ, maybe drawing on how AJ took his time to finish his opponent. Right after the credit was given where it was due, McGregor unexpectedly called out KSI.

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Apparently, the streamer, now a boxer, was also present in the crowd. McGregor didn’t waste any time in taking a potshot at the up-and-coming fighter. “I know your man KSI is in the crowd, yeah? And he couldn’t box eggs if he worked in an egg boxing factory“, said the UFC legend without batting an eyelid. He then went on to challenge KSI to a bare-knuckle fight.

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KSI gets back at Conor McGregor

While KSI didn’t respond at the stadium, it wasn’t long before the streamer returned to sneer at McGregor’s remarks. While he made comments aimed at McGregor for his antics in London, the streamer also made some sly comments against Jake Paul.

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Jake Paul must be crying that I’ve got Connor on my d*** already and I didn’t even have to fight an MMA fighter“, KSI tweeted. The remark comes after Paul has been trying for months to get McGregor to acknowledge him and maybe arrange a fight. Jake Paul, the social media personality-turned-boxer has been making a lot of headlines lately. Paul’s in-ring career has turned quite a few heads thanks to his impressive skills as a fighter that no one was aware of previously.

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With KSI’s reluctance to take McGregor seriously, fans will have to wait and see if the latter will taunt the YouTuber any further.

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Diptarko Paul is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, specializing in standout performances in Olympic sports. A State Championship swimming qualifier, he brings eight years of editorial experience shaped by a deep understanding of both traditional and emerging sports. His career includes shaping editorial narratives at Yahoo India and leading content strategy at Coinbase. He has covered American sports and the esports ecosystem extensively. At EssentiallySports, Diptarko was a key member of the Paris Olympics trends desk, where he tracked emerging storylines and helped shape coverage strategy. Diptarko is a graduate of EssentiallySports’ prestigious Journalistic Excellence Program, receiving mentorship from industry veterans to refine his reporting and storytelling skills.

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