UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has declared that he would vacate his title to fight Arman Tsarukyan for the vacant lightweight championship, highlighting his excitement about this potential matchup over a fight with Justin Gaethje.
In a bold statement, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has expressed his willingness to vacate his title to challenge Arman Tsarukyan for the vacant lightweight championship, contingent on Justin Gaethje’s potential retirement. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Volkanovski revealed that the idea of facing Tsarukyan has become increasingly exciting, even more so than a matchup with Gaethje.
Volkanovski regards Tsarukyan as one of the premier wrestlers and grapplers in the UFC, stating his confidence in being able to rise to his feet during exchanges. He emphasized, “You ain’t holding me down. Even Arman.” This confidence extends to Tsarukyan’s striking capabilities, which Volkanovski believes adds an intriguing layer to their potential fight.
Additionally, Volkanovski mentioned that with fighters like Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett also in the lightweight division, they could compete against each other while he and Tsarukyan vie for the title. The prospect of this matchup has left fans wondering if they would like to see Volkanovski face Tsarukyan for lightweight gold.