For now, Justin Gaethje is occupying his time coaching a team on The Ultimate Fighter 26. The former WSOF lightweight champion thrilled fans in his UFC debut in a fight of the year candidate against Michael Johnson, ultimately taking the bout via second-round TKO. And now if he can defeat fellow coach Eddie Alvarez, he might be able to net the biggest fight a lightweight can get.
He spoke about a possible possible fight with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor at a recent media luncheon (transcribed by MMA Fighting):
“McGregor, when he comes back, he’s gonna pick whoever he wants.