Michael Bisping expresses skepticism about Volkanovski facing Gaethje
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping has voiced concerns regarding featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski's potential move to fight lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje. Bisping highlighted that Gaethje has a clear No. 1 contender in Arman Tsarukyan and noted Volkanovski's previous attempts at the lightweight title. Bisping questioned whether a fight benefits Gaethje, considering he could be facing an opponent moving up a weight class. UFC CEO Dana White remains open to the matchup as Volkanovski seeks a retirement fight.
- •Bisping disagrees with Volkanovski's proposed fight against Gaethje.
- •Gaethje is considered to have unresolved title contention in the lightweight division.
- •Volkanovski has previously fought for the lightweight title twice.
- •Dana White is receptive to the idea of the match.
- •Bisping believes Gaethje could be hesitant to take the fight.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — 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
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