"Alexander Volkanovski's Confidence Remains Unshaken Against UFC Featherweights"
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes the only way he can lose to someone in his division is if they land a lucky punch, acknowledging the danger posed by his upcoming opponent, interim champ Yair Rodriguez. Volkanovski, who seeks his fifth defense of the belt, recognizes Rodriguez's dynamic and destructive finishes but remains confident in his own fight IQ, resilience, and durability. While he plans to make the fight look easy, he acknowledges Rodriguez's danger factor and is well-prepared for the title unification bout. Volkanovski also expresses interest in a rematch with Islam Makhachev and eyes a potential fight with rising contender Ilia Topuria after his bout with Rodriguez.