UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has indicated he would vacate his 145-pound title to challenge Arman Tsarukyan for the lightweight championship if Justin Gaethje retires.
The Australian fighter, who has defended the featherweight belt multiple times, has long expressed interest in moving up to lightweight to pursue a second division title. Tsarukyan, a rising contender at 155 pounds, is seen as a potential opponent for the vacant belt should Gaethje step away from the sport.
Volkanovski's willingness to relinquish his featherweight crown underscores his ambition to become a two-division champion. The scenario depends on Gaethje's future, with the former interim lightweight champion yet to announce his plans.
