The
Ultimate Fighting Championship is waiting Justin Gaethje to decide if he will continue to fight the potential champion versus the champion Alexander Volkanovsky among the options.
UFC CEO Dana White is open to a gamble after Volkanovski expressed interest in another lightweight title bid. Gaethje has yet to announce his plans after winning the undisputed 155-pound championship. Ilia Topuria at
UFC Freedom 250 in June.
Dana White says Justin Gaethje’s future is uncertain as Alexander Volkanovski eyes another UFC lightweight title shot
Speaking on “The Jim Rome Show,” White praised the reigning featherweight champion but said Gaethje’s future is still up in the air.
“I would do almost anything for Aleksandr Volkanovski at this point in his career,” White said. “A great man, a great athlete, a great champion. The big question is: What does Justin Gaethje want to do?”
“Justin, having this incredible win in the White House. He’s also an incredible athlete; what does he want to do next? I don’t know yet… We’re talking to him, but we’re figuring it out. He’s got to pull the trigger one way or another,” he continued.
Volkanovski has admitted it Arman Tsarukyan deserves the next lightweight title shot. He has also expressed his willingness to challenge Tsarukyan for the vacant championship when Gaethje retires.
