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Alex Volkanovski's coach details strategy to face Justin Gaethje

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 6:34 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Alex Volkanovski's coach details strategy to face Justin Gaethje

Summary

Joe Lopez, head coach of UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski, outlined their strategy to defeat UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. After Volkanovski's knockout victory over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, he expressed interest in a superfight with Gaethje. Although interest in the fight appears one-sided, Lopez believes Volkanovski's fight IQ could give him an edge. Volkanovski, at age 38, is focused on securing marquee matchups as his career winds down. Gaethje's camp has not publicly expressed interest in the potential matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Joe Lopez discusses strategies to defeat Justin Gaethje.
•Volkanovski called out Gaethje after UFC 333.
•Fight interest appears to be one-sided currently with no response from Gaethje's camp.
•Lopez believes Volkanovski's fight IQ is crucial in a potential matchup.
•Volkanovski aims for big fights as he nears the end of his career.

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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.
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