UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is openly talking about the end of his career, and he just dropped the idea of an absolutely wild “send-off” superfight against UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. This isn’t just some pipe dream chatter, either. Volkanovski is thinking about going out with a bang, and he wants the lightweight strap involved.
Volk’s Epic Retirement Plan: Gaethje For All The Marbles?
Volkanovski revealed his thinking during an appearance on the “Who Da Fook Are These Guys?” podcast, saying he loves the idea of a massive farewell fight. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Volkanovski explicitly said, “Imagine that, do it as a send-off. Gaethje, Volk. I think he’s said that he maybe has one more. That could be a superfight. Let’s do a superfight with the lightweight title on the line. We can both see everyone off with a crazy superfight. That could be really good.” The dude isn’t just dreaming; he’s laying out a blueprint for an all-time classic. If Gaethje is also thinking about his last dance, this pairing makes so much sense for a fan-pleasing spectacle.
First Things First: A Title Defense Awaits
Before any “send-off” superfight against Gaethje can even be considered, Volkanovski has business to handle. He’s scheduled to defend his own 145-pound title against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333. That huge showdown goes down on October 24 in Abu Dhabi. Getting past Evloev is the first step if Volkanovski wants to make this dream retirement match a reality. The stakes for that upcoming title defense just got even higher.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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