The UFC’s #10 ranked featherweight, Alexander Volkanovski, is gearing up to face the #5 ranked Chad Mendes at UFC 232 on December 29, 2018. Before marching into battle, Volkanovski spoke with Bloody Elbow about how his days of playing rugby actually shaped his fighting style, and how he is used to competing against much larger men. Volkanovski also apologizes to Mendes for throwing dirt on his name, but said it worked to get the fight booked. Towards the end of the interview, Volkanovski gives his official prediction for his upcoming UFC 232 bout.
**The complete interview video can be seen at the top of the page.