Gaethje has really surprised me these last 3 fights. After his first 3 fights in the UFC, I thought his style was mostly wearing down his opponent with sustained pressure until the other guy folds. Worked against Michael Johnson. Didn't go so well against Alvarez and Poirier. All of a sudden he's like a changed fighter with 3 very impressive victories. All KO's or TKO's in the very first round. Like I said, very impressive.
A fight between McGregor and Gaethje would be great but I think McGregor will only return for the big money fight, a rematch with Khabib. I think the UFC wants that rematch too if only because it would make BIG BANK.
Gaethje and Poirier rematch would be interesting. Has Gaethje improved enough to beat Poirier this time? I'd like to find out.
I also thought Gaethje was more of a volume cardio brawler as well. I believe that potentially Gaethje's style could help sell the fight and if McGregor won it would be a great way to remind everyone how good he is, especially the hardcore fans. But I do agree he seems to be only interested in the biggest prize fights which is understandable.
Gaethje versus Poirier 2 would be super fun and valuable for the division since both fighters are at interesting points in their career. That fight could be even better than the first considering Gaethje's fresh fighting approach. Thats a tough one to predict.
Appreciate the comment!
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