Justin Gaethje prefers Conor McGregor fight over avenging losses: ‘Fun to shut him up’

Justin Gaethje, who won the UFC lightweight championship by defeating Ilia Topuria at the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14, 2026 at the White House in Washington, DC, has expressed a preference for fighting Conor McGregor over rematches against Max Holloway or Charles Oliveira. Gaethje, now the reigning lightweight champion, stated it would be 'fun to shut him up' when referring to a potential bout with McGregor. His next title defense has not yet been scheduled or officially announced.