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Harry Davies

Alexander Volkanovski aims to match Conor McGregor feat with double champion UFC status

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski plans to move up to lightweight to try and capture another title and become the second man to hold both belts at the same time after Irish legend Conor McGregor.

Volkanovski is scheduled to make the third defence his 145lb crown against Max Holloway in a trilogy fight at UFC 276 next weekend. 'The Great' defended his belt earlier this year against The Korean Zombie in a one-sided, fourth-round stoppage win.

The 5'6" Australian started his MMA career as a middleweight and is seemingly interested in moving back up a weight class. Volkanovski wants to end his rivalry with Holloway then entertain a move to 155lb.

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