Alexander Volkanovski ruled the UFC featherweight division like a king for years, defending his throne against every challenger who stepped up. His reign included victories over Max Holloway, Brian Ortega, and Korean Zombie, among others. Then Ilia Topuria came along and knocked him out cold, ending one of the most dominant championship runs in recent memory. Now after reclaiming his throne at UFC 314, Volkanovski finds himself in a familiar position, defending the belt.<\/p>
Yair Rodriguez represents one of the most talented yet frustrating fighters in the division. The Mexican striker possesses incredible creativity and has produced some of the most spectacular finishes in featherweight history. His spinning elbow knockout of Korean Zombie remains one of the most jaw-dropping moments ever captured on camera. However, Rodriguez has also struggled to capitalize on his biggest opportunities when the lights shine brightest. His encounter with Volkanovski ended in a TKO loss that left little doubt about who the better fighter was that night. Now, whispers of a potential rematch with Volkanovski have some fighters scratching their heads and wondering if the UFC<\/a> is making the right call.<\/p>