Gaethe isn't southpaw so it wouldn't be the same problem. He would have to do switch kicks, and Gaethje's throws with more power from his right leg and not his left. Plus he would be open to Conor's straight left going for the switch calf kick.
Gaethje has shown the ability to break opponents down and disrupt their movement and timing with his lead leg kick against Southpaws. He is significantly more effective than DP is in this regard. Shit DP is a southpaw and Gaethje ate his lead leg up same with Michael Johnson.
But he isn't hitting the calf and he would be open to Conor's left. Conor is much more precise than MJ. He would need to get in closer in order to throw the kick to be in range, it's an extra step compared to being a southpaw and throwing your left leg as the power kick. That extra step can cost him vs Conor while he's fresh. Gaethje usually does damage with his right leg vs orthodox fighters on their left leg. MJ was broken by Gaethje's pressure punches and knees, not so much his switch kick.Gaethje has shown the ability to break opponents down and disrupt their movement and timing with his lead leg kick against Southpaws.
I do agree with that (granted MJ throws a pretty clean straight left). A patient Gaethje is a very tough fight for Conor I think he would tko Conor in 3-4 he’s durable enough and has amazing recovery, I see him weathering any potential offense Conor has and walking him down while using his kicks to cut off the ring and Conors circling out. I will put some money on this fight if it happens.
Gaethje is tough fight, the pressure I think would get to Conor. He doesn't handle pressure fighters too well at lightweight and higher.
