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Alex Volkanovski’s pitch to fight Justin Gaethje ‘one of the dumbest ideas’ in UFC history

Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants to move up to lightweight, fight Justin Gaethje for the 155-pound title, then retire from combat sports. And it sounds like “The Great” has the support of UFC CEO Dana White.
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Alex Volkanovski’s pitch to fight Justin Gaethje ‘one of the dumbest ideas’ in UFC history

Wed, October 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM UTC·

Chael Sonnen Rips Alex Volkanovski for Justin Gaethje Fight Pitch

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen ripped Alex Volkanovski for his fight pitch about a superfight against Justin Gaethje.After knocking out Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 and defending his UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski made it clear that he hopes to fight Gaethje for the UFC lightweight title in what he has pitched to be a […] The post Chael Sonnen Rips Alex Volkanovski for Justin Gaethje Fight Pitch appeared first on HEAVY.

Morning Report | Chael Sonnen: Alexander Volkanovski double retirement fight pitch is ‘one of the dumbest ideas I’ve ever heard’

Chael Sonnen rips Alexander Volkanovski trying to get another lightweight title shot

Michael Bisping doesn't want to see Alexander Volkanovski fight Justin Gaethje

Former middleweight champ Michael Bisping isn't a fan of Alexander Volkanovski moving up to fight Justin Gaethje

Dana White leaves door open for Alexander Volkanovski fighting for lightweight title

UFC CEO Dana White seemed open to featherweight champion Alexander Volklanovski moving up.

UFC lightweight contender supports Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje

Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight Justin Gaethje, and Renato Moicano loves the idea.

Alex Volkanovski Would Give Up Belt to Fight Arman Tsarukyan

UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski says that he would give up his belt at 145 lbs to fight Arman Tsarukyan up at 155 lbs.Volkanovski knocked out Movsar Evloev in the second round of their UFC 333 main event fight to defend his UFC featherweight belt once again.In the wake of that impressive victory, Volkanovski has […] The post Alex Volkanovski Would Give Up Belt to Fight Arman Tsarukyan appeared first on HEAVY.

Alexander Volkanovski has another target if Justin Gaethje retires

Alexander Volkanovski wants another chance at the UFC lightweight title with or without Justin Gaethje.

Alexander Volkanovski Willing to Vacate Featherweight Title to Fight Arman Tsarukyan for Lightweight Gold if Justin Gaethje Retires

Alexander Volkanovski is now more excited about a potential vacant lightweight title fight against Arman Tsarukyan than the Justin Gaethje bout.

Arman Tsarukyan says Justin Gaethje 'trying to duck me,' open to 'perfect' alternative

Arman Tsarukyan wants nothing more than to fight Justin Gaethje, but he's willing to go with the flow if the champ retires.

Alexander Volkanovski's coach points to key factor in beating Justin Gaethje

Joe Lopez sees UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski figuring out Justin Gaethje.

Alex Volkanovski’s Coach Explains How They Beat Justin Gaethje

Joe Lopez, the head coach of UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski, explained how they’ll beat UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.After knocking out Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333, Volkanovski called out Gaethje for a superfight between two of the sport’s top pound-for-pound fighters.While it remains to be seen if the UFC will […] The post Alex Volkanovski’s Coach Explains How They Beat Justin Gaethje appeared first on HEAVY.

Alex Volkanovski pivots to 2 new options if Justin Gaethje fight can't happen next: 'That excites me'

Volkanovski still wants Gaethje more than anything else. But a lightweight title bout against Arman Tsarukyan or a featherweight defense against Aljamain Sterling? Now you have his attention.

Alexander Volkanovski open to fighting Arman Tsarukyan for UFC gold

Alexander Volkanovski is open to fighting Arman Tsarukyan if Justin Gaethje isn’t interested in defending the lightweight title.

Alexander Volkanovski Wants Ilia Topuria Rematch for Lightweight Title if Justin Gaethje Retires

Alexander Volkanovski would love to rematch Ilia Topuria who handed the Aussie his first defeat at 145lbs back at UFC 298.

UFC Legend Alexander Volkanovski Teases Ilia Topuria Rematch Before Retirement

Could 'The Great' kill two birds with one stone before hanging up the gloves?

Arman Tsarukyan Confused By Justin Gaethje's Absence As UFC Title Fight Looms

Arman Tsarukyan wants answers regarding his next UFC fight as soon as possible.

Arman Tsarukyan Reveals UFC’s November Deadline for Justin Gaethje, Eyes Alexander Volkanovski Fight

Ahead of UFC 333, Arman Tsarukyan talked about Justin Gaethje's future and welcomed Alexander Volkanovski superfight for 155lbs gold.

Alexander Volkanovski believes Aljamain Sterling deserves title shot over Brazilian knockout artist — ‘In a great position’

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski has one eye on a retirement fight against Justin Gaethje and the other on the next wave of Featherweight contenders. “The Great” successfully defended his 145-pound title at UFC 333 last weekend, handing the previously undefeated Movsar Evloev his first professional loss with a technical knockout in […]

UFC Legend Takes Huge Stance on Islam Makhachev-Alexander Volkanovski GOAT Debate

Is Michael Bisping onto something regarding Makhachev-Volkanovski?

Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski explained why he had so much urgency to finish Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.Volkanovski finished Evloev via second-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 333 to defend his title for the second time during his second reign as the UFC featherweight champion.It was Volkanovski’s first finish since UFC 290 […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev appeared first on HEAVY.

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