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UFC 333: Alexander Volkanovski Feels Champ-Champ Fight with Gaethje Won’t Hold Divisions Up

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski returns to action at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this Saturday, paired up with undefeated 20-0 Russian Movsar Evloev. Evloev took the long road to the title, likely in part due to a complete lack…

By Jay Anderson · Cageside Press

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:17 PM

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Alexander Volkanovski suggested a champion-versus-champion retirement fight with Justin Gaethje wouldn't hold up their respective divisions.
Volkanovski stated both fighters could leave the sport afterward and allow the weight classes to move forward freely.
The 38-year-old featherweight champion defends his title against undefeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.

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Alexander Volkanovski has proposed a potential champion-versus-champion retirement superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Speaking ahead of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, the featherweight champion argued that such a bout would not stall either weight class because both fighters could vacate and retire immediately afterward, allowing the divisions to move forward.

Volkanovski's immediate focus remains defending his featherweight belt against the undefeated Movsar Evloev this Saturday. Despite outside questions regarding his age, the 38-year-old fighter stated he intends to deliver one of his best career performances against Evloev before considering future opportunities.

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UFC 333: Alexander Volkanovski Feels Champ-Champ Fight with Gaethje Won’t Hold Divisions Up

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