Conor McGregor expresses his desire to face Justin Gaethje after Gaethje’s victory at UFC 291. Read more about their potential showdown and the implications for the lightweight division.
Conor McGregor Targets Justin Gaethje for Next Fight
Conor McGregor, the former UFC double champion, has expressed his desire to face Justin Gaethje, the new Baddest Motherf—ker (BMF) champion. Gaethje recently defeated McGregor’s rival, Dustin Poirier, to claim the BMF strap with a second-round head kick knockout. Despite being committed to a future clash with Michael Chandler, McGregor is now eyeing a potential showdown with Gaethje in his return to the octagon.
Gaethje, however, has other plans as he awaits the winner of the Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 fight for the undisputed title shot at UFC 294. But Henry Cejudo, another former UFC champion, believes that going after the McGregor fight would be a lucrative opportunity for Gaethje.
Cejudo, in a recent video on his YouTube channel, highlighted the financial benefits of facing McGregor. He emphasized Gaethje’s stylistic advantage, particularly his leg kicks and aggressive fighting style, which could pose problems for McGregor. Cejudo also mentioned that the belt will always be there for Gaethje, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming title fight.
McGregor, who last fought in July 2021 and suffered a first-round TKO loss to Poirier, has yet to re-enter the USADA testing pool. This means he must undergo six months of clean testing before he can compete again.
In conclusion, McGregor’s interest in a fight with Gaethje adds another exciting chapter to the ongoing drama in the UFC’s lightweight division . Fans eagerly await the outcome of Gaethje’s next move and whether McGregor can make a successful comeback.
