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Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to UFC fight in bizarre tweet

Conor McGregor tweeted that he wanted to host the fight if Cruise accepted to participate.

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In a confusing tweet, Justin Bieber challenged Tom Cruise to a UFC fight on Sunday night.

The pop star tweeted that he wants to fight Cruise in the Octagon and asked Dana White to host it.

An hour later, Conor McGregor tweeted that he wanted to host the fight if Cruise accepted to participate.

Here’s Bieber’s tweet:

Here’s Conor’s response:

Tom Cruise has yet to respond.

Read more at usatoday.com.

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