Edgar challenges ‘scared’ McGregor: ‘Let’s make this happen’
Conor McGregor only took 13 seconds to overthrow Jose Aldo’s 10-year reign atop the featherweight division but Frankie Edgar still sees the Irishman as a scared goat.
Edgar, the former UFC light heavyweight champion who knocked out Chad Mendes a day before McGregor’s stunning win, took to Instagram to challenge the new featherweight champion.
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“Do I make you nervous? You had a choice in the summer. Me or Chad, and you picked Chad,” Edgar posted on Instagram Saturday, Manila time. “Now you’re looking to fight someone else again.”
“If you’re scared get a dog bro, if not let’s make this happen.”
Article continues after this advertisementMcGregor has expressed his interest to move to the lightweight division, according to a report by Bloody Elbow, to take on the winner between Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone.
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UFC President Dana White even assured McGregor of an immediate title shot if he makes the switch.
White also said that Edgar would “get whatever he wants” after the impressive knockout win.