McGregor Calls Gaethje Woeful Ahead of July 11 UFC 329 Return
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Updated · MMA Fighting · Jun 28
McGregor Calls Gaethje Woeful Ahead of July 11 UFC 329 Return
3 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Jun 28
Summary
Conor McGregor dismissed lightweight champion Justin Gaethje as merely "OK" at his best and "atrocious" when off form, while saying he is not actively chasing that matchup.
July 11 is McGregor's immediate focus, with the former two-division champion set to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in his first fight since a 2021 broken leg.
170 pounds appears to be McGregor's preferred lane now; he said he is a welterweight and wants activity more than a return to the 155-pound title picture.
Two fights remain on McGregor's UFC contract, and he said he wants to stay busy after losing five years to injury, with another bout in 2027 only loosely discussed.