Conor McGregor has confirmed he wants to fight behind closed doors - and believes his next fight will be against Justin Gaethje.
Gaethje earned a shot at lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov by beating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 last weekend. But McGregor insists the Russian will side-step the interim champion, leaving the path clear for the Irishman. "The fans make the sport," tweeted McGregor. "Watching the other night I was against going in without them but it will be my f****** pleasure to display the power I possess with zero background noise for them. "It's me and Justin next as Khabib is the biggest bottle fighter in the game - guarantee it. "Justin, there is no danger in a man that hugs legs, we all know.
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