Alexander Volkanovski eyes potential lightweight title bout against Justin Gaethje

Alexander Volkanovski, who is scheduled to defend his featherweight title against undefeated contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on October 24, has suggested a 2027 super fight against Justin Gaethje. Gaethje secured the lightweight championship by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House in June. Volkanovski views a potential matchup with Gaethje as a fitting way to eventually resolve the competitive status of their respective weight classes.

While Volkanovski previously challenged for the 155-pound title against Islam Makhachev, the promotion has not yet confirmed the next contender for Gaethje. Other fighters currently in the mix for a title opportunity include Arman Tsarukyan and the winner of the upcoming December 12 bout between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes. For now, Volkanovski remains focused on his upcoming title defense against Evloev in Abu Dhabi, where he hopes to set a new record for featherweight title defenses.