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Conor McGregor Responds to Anderson Silva’s 80-Kilogram Catchweight Offer: ‘I Accept’

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On Thursday night, Anderson Silva (34-10, 1 NC) posted on Instagram expressing his respect for fellow former champ Conor McGregor (22-4). Additionally, Silva called for a fight against McGregor, at a specified 176.37-pound -- 80 kg -- catchweight. Although “The Spider” traditionally competes at middleweight or occasionally light heavyweight, he did begin his career as a welterweight.