“See you in December,” promised reigning featherweight kingpin Alexander Volkanovski to rising star Lerone Murphy back in August. But now, whispers suggest that “The Great” may be stepping away from that commitment. The two-time champion currently commands the spotlight in the 145-pound division, drawing interest from elite names like Movsar Evloev, Yair Rodriguez, and other top contenders. As of now, UFC matchmakers have yet to decide who will face him in his first title defense of his second reign.

Earlier this year, the Australian sensation made history when Ilia Topuria vacated the belt to move up to 155 pounds. At UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski battled Diego Lopes for the vacated featherweight title in a grueling five-round war. In the end, 36-year-old Volkanovski outstruck Lopes an

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