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Danny Segura

Yair Rodriguez won’t count out Alexander Volkanovski against Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s the pound-for-pound guy for a reason’

Yair Rodriguez thinks Alexander Volkanovski has a solid chance at becoming a two-division champion.

The Mexican star won’t underestimate Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC), who currently holds the title at 145 pounds, while he looks to defeat lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 284.

Despite being a +320 underdog, Rodriguez (14-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) thinks Volkanovski has the tools to defeat Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC).

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