UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski is a man that keeps a close eye on his division. Especially when there is a big fight in the main event.

UFC Vegas 42 sees his former foe Max Holloway taking on Yair Rodriguez in a very exciting main event that is sure to guarantee fireworks. The winner could very well be facing Alex Volkanovski next.

Alex Volkanovski did an interview with James Lynch where he was asked his prediction on the main event. The UFC champion did not hesitate on who he saw winning the contest.

“Max Holloway,” UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski said without hesitation (transcription via MMA News). I think Max Holloway will be too much; too much pressure. Yair likes to fight on the outside and again, he’s the type of guy, you give him room to move, you stand in front of him and let him work at a range he’s comfortable at, mate, he looks like an absolute weapon. But you take that away from him, then obviously he has to try and think on the fly a little bit and that’s not really (his strength). So, the pressure that Max will bring will definitely make it hard for Yair.”

Max Holloway will be hoping a win over Yair Rodriguez gives him the opportunity to earn back his UFC featherweight title against Alex Volkanovski. Yair Rodriguez will be hoping to upset the former champion and skip ahead to the title. The champion will be watching this fight very closely come Saturday.