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Justin Gaethje Opens as Betting Favorite Over Alex Volkanovski

Justin Gaethje has been installed as a -200 betting favorite for a potential superfight against Alex Volkanovski, who opened as a +170 underdog. The Australian featherweight champion has expressed interest in moving up a weight class to face the 38-year-old lightweight titleholder in a high-profile matchup that could serve as a retirement bout for both veterans.

Volkanovski is coming off a successful title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, while Gaethje last competed in a TKO victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. Although Gaethje has not confirmed his return to the cage due to hand injuries, industry analysts suggest a legacy clash between these two champions is a more logical path than a standard division defense.

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