White backs Volkanovski to chase Gaethje superfight at lightweight
Dana White is open to a Volkanovski vs. Gaethje superfight at lightweight, despite Volkanovski being 38.
UFC president Dana White discussed a possible superfight between Alexander Volkanovski and Justin Gaethje. Volkanovski is an Australian featherweight champion.
Gaethje is the lightweight champion. Volkanovski, 38, wants to fight Gaethje.
White told Main Event Australia that for a fighter at Volkanovski's level, there are few things the UFC would turn down. Volkanovski faces undefeated Russian Movsar Evloev on Sunday at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
He seeks his seventh title defense in a row, matching a record held by Brazilian legend Jose Aldo.
- 38
- Volkanovski's age
- seventh in a row
- Title defenses sought
- José Aldo's
- Record he matches
- Movsar Evloev
- Opponent next
Why it mattersThis shows that one of the year's biggest superfights could happen. It also confirms that Volkanovski stays central to the UFC's biggest plans.
AustraliaAn Australian icon could get his shot at a second world title, keeping the nation's top fighter in the spotlight.
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