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Since Dana White made the exciting announcement about The Ultimate Fighter’s upcoming season, there has been an adrenaline surge in the entire MMA community. Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are going to be the new coaches for the upcoming season. Additionally, the two fighters are going to face each other after the show ends.

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Everyone is talking about TUF now, and we also heard some comments from UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje about the same. In a brief talk with The Schmo, Gaethje was asked questions about the upcoming TUF season. Unlike other personalities, Gaethje did not have pleasing things to say about it.

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Justin Gaethje’s bold remarks about TUF & Conor McGregor

The Schmo asked Gaethje about the upcoming season of TUF and the news of McGregor and Chandler’s match. “It makes perfect sense, that man only fights people I have beaten”, said Gaethje. When asked about who he thinks will win the TUF season, he said “I don’t f*cking care”.

 

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However, he did not shy away from admitting that the upcoming season will be entertaining. “It will be fun. I’ll probably definitely pirate it”, Gaethje mocking said. Here are some of the top fan reactions to Justin Gaethje’s comments –

One fan said – “My boy said pirate it hahaha”

Another commented – “Haha I’m gonna pirate it he says , things must be tough at the top of the division 😂”

Another expressed his liking towards Gaethje – “F*cking love justin”

“Gaethje vs McGregor probably more better , he has mic skill as well…” another fan pointed out

“Gaethje’s the man!” Another one said!

Justin Gaethje & Mcgregor

Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor have shared 4 opponents till now. McGregor faced and defeated Donald Cerrone after Gaethje also won against him. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier have been able to defeat both of them. Eddie Alvarez defeated Gaethje but lost to McGregor.

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Read MoreJustin Gaethje Reveals Why Conor McGregor Is ‘Coming’ for Him

Initially, there were rumors about Conor McGregor going against Justin Gaethje in his comeback fight. But now, his fight against Michael Chandler seems to be certain at the end of this year. Fans last saw Gaethje in action against Charles Oliveria at UFC 274 last year.

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Fans are excited to see both McGregor and Gaethje in the ring back soon. And if both of them manage to get a few wins under their belt, we might even see them going against each other in the octagon.

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