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UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski is looking for a challenge outside of 145 pounds.<\/p>\n

Volkanovski went one-on-one with Max Holloway a third time in the co-main event of UFC 276. This was a dominant showing from Volkanovski, who was just too fast for Holloway.<\/p>\n

“The Great” took a unanimous decision victory<\/a> to close the door on his rivalry with “Blessed.” Having had great success in the featherweight division, Volkanovski is planning to move up to 155 pounds.<\/p>\n

During his post-fight interview, Volkanovski said a change in weight class is in order.<\/p>\n

“I want to be in this Octagon as much as possible,” Volkanovski said. “I want to be busy. I don’t think this division can keep me busy by itself. I want to move up.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Alex Volkanovski doubled down on this desire and said he’s aiming for “champ-champ” status during the post-fight press conference (h\/t MMAJunkie<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me see what\u2019s happening with (my hand),\u201d Volkanovski said. \u201cIt gives me time to see what\u2019s happening and maybe see what\u2019s happening in my division. I want to be active, but if it\u2019s not opponents, it\u2019s maybe injuries that might slow me down a little bit.<\/em><\/p>\n

“But other than that, I need to stay active, and I want that double champ status. And like I said, I can stay active enough, and I\u2019ve proved that. What is it, three fights in nine months? I just fought three months ago, not many champions are doing that.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I don\u2019t think I can get a No. 1 contender that quick and keep me that busy, so give me another division.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

It’ll be interesting to see if the UFC will go along with Volkanovski’s plan. One featherweight who likely won’t be happy with the idea is Josh Emmett, who called for a title opportunity at 145 pounds after he defeated Calvin Kattar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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