Coming off a dominant first round TKO victory over Donald Cerrone in September 2019, Justin Gaethje (21-2) has been pressing for a match up with superstar Conor McGregor. In a world where it often seems like every fighter on the lightweight, welterweight, and featherweight rosters are looking to reap the infamous “red-panty night” payday, Gaethje has other thoughts on his mind. Instead, the ‘Highlight’ says that he sees McGregor as a vehicle to get to the ultimate prize: UFC gold.
“It’s more just the cherry on top, the sundae is the belt,” Gaethje told BYM co-host Luis Gomes, expressing that – while he would welcome a fight with Conor – his ultimate focus is the lightweight king, Khabib Nurmagomedov.