‘I don’t respect him as a fighter’ – Hasbulla hits back at Conor McGregor’s tweets after social media star joins UFC
HASBULLA has hit back at Conor McGregor, claiming he has "lost respect" for him as a fighter.
The Irishman launched a Twitter tirade against the social media sensation earlier this year.
In a since deleted tweet, McGregor wrote: "I’d love to boot that little g**p Hasbulla over a goal post. How much to get him on the volley?
"I’m gonna make it my mission to score a 3 pointer with him one day."
He also called the 3ft 4in star a "smelly little inbred".
After recently signing with the UFC, Hasbulla responded to McGregor's comments.
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Speaking to the podcast, the Russian said: "Yeah, I saw all of his Tweets of me.
"But, he is not my opponent, he can just talk. He’s not like a fighter for me, I don’t respect him as a fighter."
He then fired a warning at McGregor, continuing: "And if I meet him I will cause some problems for him.
"I don’t know yet [what he will do]. But, I will definitely do something."
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When McGregor first aimed inflammatory comments his way, Hasbulla responded: "Hey uncle Dana White and UFC please make it happen.
"Let me eat this chicken Conor McGregor. I'm hungry, I’ll smash him with my mountain spirit.
"My brother Khabib [Nurmagomedov] smashed him and all his team, now is my time to rise!
"I don’t follow bums... I didn’t know someone was running their mouth, @ me next time."
When asked whether McGregor has reached out since the UFC signed Hasbulla, White told :: "No! He shouldn't f*** around because he will get his ass whooped if he runs into him on the streets."
On what plans he has for Hasbulla, White also said: "Yes, we did sign Hasbulla. What he's going to end up doing remains to be seen."
