Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has stated he is willing to fight lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan if a potential matchup with Justin Gaethje does not materialize, according to a report published Thursday.
The comment comes as the UFC lightweight division continues to see movement at the top. Tsarukyan, who recently competed at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles, where he faced Mauricio Ruffy, remains a prominent name in the 155-pound rankings.
Volkanovski, who has previously expressed interest in moving up to lightweight, did not specify a timeline for a potential fight. Gaethje, a former interim lightweight champion, has not publicly responded to the callout.
