CONOR McGREGOR is "salivating" at the thought of fighting Jake Paul.
The UFC star watched as Tyron Woodley beat Tyron in his fourth professional boxing bout.
Jake Paul won a split-decision win against Tyron Woodley at Cleveland
He was taken to the eight-round mark for the first time in his brief career.
He won the split-decision win to keep his perfect record.
McGregor posted a one-word message to Twitter.
He wrote "Salivating."
It suggests that the Irishman is excited about taking on Paul, because he is certain of defeating the entertainer in the ring.
Paul was rocked by a large hook to the head for the first time in the course of his career, but he recovered and won the victory.
McGregor lost his 2017 pro-boxing fight against Floyd Mayweather.
The two-weight UFC champion will have to be in good physical condition before any fight can take place.
The 33-year-old The Notorious has lost three of his four MMA fights. He also lost twice to Dustin Pourier this year.
He broke his leg during their July fight and needed surgery to repair the injury.
McGregor would be elated to have the opportunity to face Paul.
Paul suggested that a showdown be held last year, but he doubled down on it in July.
McGregor was offered a PS37million. McGregor, who is now 24, told him in an Instagram message that he would 'take on the fight p ****'.
There is still no agreement between them to rumble. But McGregor is confident that they will have a good night's sleep if they do.
The tweet was retweeted by the American in a press conference.
Paul stated, "I'm salivating because I'm just getting warmed-up." Conor McGregor has much more to concentrate on than me right now.
"I have five wins in succession, he has one in three over the past four years, so he needs a vodka detox and to get back into the gym so we can fight.
"He hits harder than Woodley," he says. He doesn't weigh nearly as much and is shorter than Woodley.
"I stated it before the fight. I believe Woodley is a tough fight, especially considering the weight he is going to - Conor's going down, and I'm going up."
