Dana White waits on Justin Gaethje's decision for Volkanovski matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
UFC is awaiting Justin Gaethje's decision on his fighting future, including a potential matchup with Alexander Volkanovski. UFC CEO Dana White has expressed his support for Volkanovski's interest in another lightweight title shot. Gaethje, who won the 155-pound championship against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 in June, has not communicated his plans yet. Volkanovski has noted that Arman Tsarukyan deserves the next title shot but is open to facing Tsarukyan if Gaethje retires.
- •UFC waits for Justin Gaethje's fighting decision.
- •Dana White supports Alexander Volkanovski's lightweight title aspirations.
- •Gaethje won the lightweight championship at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
- •Volkanovski acknowledges Arman Tsarukyan for the next title shot.
- •Volkanovski is willing to face Tsarukyan for a vacant title if Gaethje retires.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White awaits Justin Gaethje decision on Alexander Volkanovski fight
- 9:21 PMSherdog — Dana White awaits Justin Gaethje decision on Alexander Volkanovski fight
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship is waiting for Justin Gaethje to decide whether he will continue fighting, with a potential champion-versus-champion matchup against Alexander Volkanovski among the options.
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship is waiting for Justin Gaethje to decide whether he will continue fighting, with a potential champion-versus-champion matchup against Alexander Volkanovski among the options.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 9:21 PMDana White awaits Justin Gaethje decision on Alexander Volkanovski fight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is waiting for Justin Gaethje to decide whether he will continue fighting, with a potential champion-versus-champion matchup against Alexander Volkanovski among the options.
- SherdogNov 5, 2026, 9:21 PMDana White awaits Justin Gaethje decision on Alexander Volkanovski fight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is waiting for Justin Gaethje to decide whether he will continue fighting, with a potential champion-versus-champion matchup against Alexander Volkanovski among the options.
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