UFC champ Volkanovski proposes 'send-off' superbout vs. Gaethje
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Key Points:
- UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has proposed a superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje as a "send-off" for both fighters, potentially taking place in 2027.
- Both champions, Volkanovski (38) and Gaethje (37), are nearing the end of their careers, with Volkanovski scheduled to defend his featherweight title at UFC 333 in October.
- Volkanovski has previously attempted to win the lightweight title but lost twice to Islam Makhachev in 2023, while Gaethje's future fighting plans remain uncertain after his recent lightweight championship win.
- Volkanovski suggests a winner-take-all superfight with the lightweight title on the line, proposing it as a final bout before retirement, which he believes would be well-received by the UFC and fans.
