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Volkanovski eyes Tsarukyan for vacant lightweight title
29 Oct
Summary
- Volkanovski wants a lightweight title fight with Tsarukyan.
- He is willing to vacate his featherweight belt for this.
- This scenario depends on Justin Gaethje's retirement decision.
Alexander Volkanovski has put forth a compelling proposal for his next UFC appearance. Following his recent featherweight title defense, Volkanovski expressed interest in challenging for the lightweight championship, specifically targeting a fight with Arman Tsarukyan. He indicated a willingness to vacate his featherweight title to facilitate this move to the lightweight division.
This potential matchup is contingent on the retirement decision of current lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is reportedly weighing his future in the sport after a recent victory and is expected to consult with his family. Volkanovski seems increasingly enthusiastic about the prospect of facing Tsarukyan, viewing it as an exciting new challenge.
Should Gaethje choose to continue fighting and defend his title against Tsarukyan, Volkanovski has also considered his options at featherweight. He believes Aljamain Sterling deserves a title shot more than Jean Silva, depending on Sterling's next fight. Volkanovski's proposed lightweight title pursuit marks a significant potential shift in the UFC landscape.
