Justin Gaethje Floats Title Defense vs. Conor McGregor to ‘Shut Him Up’
Gaethje said McGregor is his preferred first defense after upsetting Ilia Topuria, while he plans to sit out the rest of the year and return in 2027.
- UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje recently expressed interest in defending his title against Conor McGregor, calling it a fun opportunity to "shut him up."
- Gaethje explained that his division feels "cleaned out" after Ilia Topuria defeated Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, leaving McGregor as a unique non-rematch option.
- McGregor, 38, returned in July after a five-year absence but suffered a leg injury at UFC 329; critics note booking him would undermine contenders like Arman Tsarukyan, who faces Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
- Following his UFC Freedom 250 victory, Gaethje is recovering from a hand injury and does not plan to return to the Octagon until 2027.
- Approaching his 38th birthday in November, Gaethje emphasized he relies on his team for career decisions while remaining hungry, stating "I'm a petty person" driven by personal motivation.
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Fans Call Out Justin Gaethje’s ‘Dumb’ MMA Math as UFC Champion Calls Out Conor McGregor
Justin Gaethje is sitting pretty right now. After finally becoming the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, ‘The Highlight’ has plenty of high-profile options on the table. But here’s the twist: avenging his previous losses doesn’t seem to be high on his priorities list. Instead, Gaethje has set his sights on a blockbuster fight with none other […]
Justin Gaethje names Conor McGregor as his preferred first UFC title challenger, says it will be ‘fun to shut him up’
Justin Gaethje said he would rather face Conor McGregor than revisit potential rematches with Max Holloway or Charles Oliveira, who have both previously beaten him.
Justin Gaethje Interested in Fighting Conor McGregor
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje said that he is more interested in fighting Conor McGregor than rematching previous opponents. Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria via fourth-round TKO in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 in one of the biggest upsets of the year. He has said that he plans on taking the rest of the […]
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