Justin Gaethje targets Conor McGregor after victory over Ilia Topuria

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje recently secured a victory against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House. Gaethje views the result as an effective avenging of his previous losses to Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, who were both finished by Topuria. The champion expressed a desire to face Conor McGregor next, citing a personal interest in silencing the former titleholder. However, McGregor remains sidelined following a knee injury sustained during his loss to Holloway at UFC 329 this past July. With McGregor unavailable until 2027, Gaethje continues to evaluate other top contenders in the division, including Arman Tsarukyan, while waiting for the matchmakers to finalize his next title defense. The UFC has not yet confirmed an opponent for the lightweight title bout.

• 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — MMA math! Justin Gaethje avenged losses to Holloway, Oliveira by smashing Ilia Topuria, sets sights on Conor McGregor