‘Would be very supportive’: UFC boss’ hint on next Volk quest… and response to presser moment
UFC President Dana White has expressed support for Alexander Volkanovski to move up a weight class to challenge Justin Gaethje for a two-division title. This comes ahead of Volkanovski's upcoming featherweight title defense against Movsar Evloev.
Why it matters
The potential superfight represents a major strategic move for the UFC and Volkanovski's legacy.
UFC ‘Would be very supportive’: UFC boss’ hint on next Volk quest… and response to presser moment 'One of the greatest of all time': Dana | 05:42 Nick Walshaw from Fox Sports October 24th, 2026 8:42 am UFC president Dana White has opened up on his now infamous moment at Alexander Volkanovski’s latest world title press conference – while also declaring interest in a blockbuster superfight between the Australian superstar and UFC lightweight champ Justin Gaethje.
On the eve of Sunday’s hyped UFC featherweight showdown between Volkanovski and unbeaten Russian bogeyman Movsar Evloev, White has surprisingly declared himself open to the Australian superstar moving up one more time, even at 38, to try and become a two-division champion.
It follows Volkanovski, in fight week, declaring he wants a shot at American cult favourite Gaethje, who famously upset Ilia Topuria in June on no less than the White House lawn.
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