Former interim UFC featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez has stated his ambition to face Alexander Volkanovski, the current featherweight titleholder, in his next fight.
Rodriguez acknowledged a potential fan-pleasing fight with Diego Lopez, but emphasized his focus has shifted to challenging Volkanovski for the championship. He confidently asserted his belief in avenging his previous loss to Volkanovski and claiming the title in a rematch. Rodriguez was quoted by MMA Fighting expressing this determination.
On April 13th at UFC 314 in Miami, USA, Rodriguez secured a unanimous decision victory over Patricio Freire.
