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Alexander Volkanovski Doubts Another Lightweight Title Shot Despite Paddy Pimblett’s Claim

Alexander Volkanovski thinks the chances of him fighting for the undisputed UFC lightweight title again are thin.

Volkanovski is currently gearing up for the first title defense of his second reign at featherweight and will face Diego Lopes in a rematch at UFC 325. ‘The Great’ wants to make easy work out of Lopes, take minimal damage, and then return to the octagon to fight Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy.

Earlier this month, Paddy Pimblett, who will take on Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 for the interim 155-pound strap, had predicted that if he becomes the undisputed champion in 2026, ‘The Great’ might move up in pursuit of two-division glory once more and challenge Pimblett.