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Conor McGregor's rival threatens to quit UFC over Irishman's "preposterous" demand

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Conor McGregor's rival Justin Gaethje has threatened to quit the UFC if the Irishman is granted a title shot. McGregor was knocked out in the second round of his rematch with Dustin Poirier last month to seemingly shatter his hopes of challenging for the lightweight title.

But he is demanding a third fight with Poirier in May - and wants the 155lb strap to be on the line. Gaethje, however, who unsuccessfully challenged current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, is ready to walk out of the promotion if that happens. "He’s not fighting for a title," he said. "I will think about never fighting in the UFC again if he fights for a title. "That would be preposterous.

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