Alexander Volkanovski is calling for a champion vs champion fight against Justin Gaethje, stating he'd take the opportunity if offered by the UFC.
What sparked the interest?
The Australian champion recently shared his intentions in a YouTube video, citing his desire to become a two-division champion.
He mentioned his past experiences, including defending his belt five times before and losing it to Islam Makhachev.
Why it matters for Alexander Volkanovski
Volkanovski believes he's earned the right to fight for another title, but acknowledges he won't call for it, instead waiting for the UFC to offer the opportunity.
He also expressed his willingness to fight Movsar Evloev, who he thinks deserves a title shot.
What comes next?
The situation is uncertain, with Arman Tsarukyan being considered a deserving opponent for Justin Gaethje, despite his controversial past.
Volkanovski admitted that Tsarukyan should be next in line for a title shot, but the UFC's decision is still pending.
The Australian champion is 38 years old, the same age as Gaethje, and thinks a fight between them would be exciting.
He mentioned that he's not going to call for the fight, but would take it if offered by the UFC.
Volkanovski has defended his belt against Diego Lopes and is looking for his next title defense.
He's open to fighting Gaethje, but also wants to give Evloev a title shot, as he thinks the Russian deserves it.
The UFC has not made a decision yet, and Volkanovski is waiting to see what happens next.
He's been in the sport for a long time and has a lot of experience, which he thinks would give him an edge in a fight against Gaethje.
Volkanovski is confident in his abilities and thinks he can take on any opponent.
He's been training hard and is ready for his next fight, whether it's against Gaethje or someone else.
The Australian champion is excited about the possibility of fighting Gaethje and thinks it would be a great opportunity for him.
He's going to wait and see what the UFC decides, but is ready for whatever comes next.