The pool of contenders continues to grow for recently minted champion Alexander Volkanovski. The Aussie featherweight reaffirmed his place atop the 145 lb division last Saturday, at UFC 251, with a controversial decision victory over former belt holder Max Holloway in a rematch of their December contest.
But while he was wrapped up with preparing for his ‘Blessed’ opponent, the UFC has been trying to book other bouts between the divisional elite. Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Yair Rodriguez is reportedly targeted for August 29th, although a promised fight between Chan Sung Jung and Brian Ortega appears to be falling apart.