Author: Steven Marrocco / Source: MMA Junkie
PHILADELPHIA – If there’s one lesson from UFC on ESPN 2, it’s that lightweight star Justin Gaethje dislikes hypotheticals.
So when Paul Felder respectfully broached the idea of a fight on the post-fight show for UFC on ESPN 2, Gaethje was none too pleased.
Moments after his interview, Gaethje called Felder’s overture “bull(expletive).”
“He’s trying to steal my thunder, him and Karyn (Bryant),” Gaethje said backstage at Wells Fargo Center, which hosted his stunning knockout over Edson Barboza (20-7 MMA, 14-7 UFC).
Standing next to Gaethje (20-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Felder (16-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) did clarify he was putting his name in the hat with the utmost respect. UFC analyst Bryant added she was simply endorsing a beloved colleague at the commentary desk. But an awkward still interaction ensued.
“You don’t want that to happen,” Gaethje shot back with a smile.
“Whether it’s now, or whether it’s later, me and you are going to put on a show for these fans some day,”…
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