Alexander Volkanovski isn't lobbying for a super fight, but he's not turning one down either. Asked about a potential champ versus champ bout with lightweight king Justin Gaethje, the featherweight titleholder made his stance clear. 'Of course I'd do it. I'm not gonna call for it. That's the type of champion I am. I think you need to earn it. But if the UFC wants to offer it? Of course I would. 100%,' Volkanovski said.

For now, Volkanovski has business to take care of at 145 pounds. Our Elo model has Volkanovski sitting at 1505 across his last six bouts.

Gaethje, meanwhile, is coming off one of the biggest wins of his career. He stopped Ilia Topuria by knockout in the fourth round, finishing the fight right at the five minute mark on June 14, 2026, to hold onto the lightweight strap. His Elo number sits at 1579 over his own six fight sample, notably higher than Volkanovski's current mark.

A champ versus champ fight between the two would be a massive addition to the UFC's calendar given both men's status atop their divisions, but Volkanovski's comments make clear it's not something he's going to push for publicly. He wants it handed to him by the promotion rather than demanded, and until then his focus stays on Evloev.

Still, the idea alone is enough to get fans buzzing about what a Volkanovski-Gaethje matchup could look like, even if nothing concrete is close to being made. For now, it remains a hypothetical that both champions would reportedly entertain if the call ever comes.