It was announced earlier today that Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver would be headlining a fight card in Boston in January, which sparked ONE FC champion Ben Askren to Tweet the UFC, and McGregor.
Giving @TheNotoriousMMA another easy tune up match against another non wrestler is a really smart move by the UFC!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 23, 2014
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advertisement – continue reading belowWhich prompted McGregor to respond
@Benaskren Hey pube head. I'm the No.1 contender. I could sit and wait. But multi 6 figure cheques feel so nice in my bank. You wouldnt know
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 23, 2014
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@TheNotoriousMMA try any of the bullshit ninja moves on me I'll throw ya on the ground slap you and tell you to stop with the childs play!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 23, 2014
McGregor has recently been under fire from wrestlers, such as Chad Mendes, who asked Conor if he had heard what wrestling is, to which McGregor responded “I can rest my balls on your forehead” (Watch that HERE)