Michael Bisping doesn't want to see Alexander Volkanovski fight Justin Gaethje

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has voiced his opposition to featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski moving up in weight to fight lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje. Volkanovski has expressed interest in the bout as a potential retirement fight, and UFC CEO Dana White has indicated openness to the idea. The article, published October 28, 2026, highlights that not everyone in the MMA community is on board with the proposed matchup.