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Alexander Volkanovski pushes for lightweight title shot: ‘I think I’ve earned it’

Alexander Volkanovski is all in for a lightweight title fight … so long as he’s not messing up the 145 and 155 pound divisions by pursuing double-champ glory. The featherweight champ Volkanovski just handled challenger Movsar Evloev with ease at…

By Ryan Harkness · MMA Mania

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 9:04 PM

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Alexander Volkanovski is pushing for a lightweight title shot following his UFC 333 victory.
Volkanovski defeated featherweight challenger Movsar Evloev by second-round TKO in Abu Dhabi.
The Australian fighter offered to retire and immediately vacate the lightweight title win or lose to avoid holding up contenders.

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Alexander Volkanovski is campaigning for a lightweight title fight following his second-round TKO victory over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Speaking at the post-fight press conference, the featherweight champion stated that he believes he has earned another shot at the 155-pound championship.

Volkanovski expressed interest in a potential retirement superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. To avoid holding up the division, Volkanovski proposed retiring and immediately vacating the belt win or lose, while also confirming he would fight Arman Tsarukyan if the lightweight title becomes vacant.

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