Alexander Vokanovski and Yair Rodriguez clash at the UFC 290 in the main event of the night and the battle for the featherweight belt. Volk is still, for many, the top pound-for-pound fighter in the organization, while on the other side, Rodriguez is the most attractive.
Before Betting on Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
Alexander Volkanovski is arguably the most dominant champion in the UFC right now, and his reign in the featherweight division hasn’t been endangered at any point since he took the belt from Max Holloway. Volk is a well-rounded fighter whose cardio and speed are unmatched, and we’ve seen him going with Islam Makhachev toe-to-toe and (undeservingly) losing via split decision.
Volk has many notable names in his bio. He has 25 wins and two losses in career, beating Max Holloway three times, the Korean Zombie, Brian Ortega, Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes, Darren Elkins, etc.
Meanwhile, Rodriguez has had plenty of problems with injuries in the past, preventing him from making a much better career. However, with 30 years, he still has enough time to create some legacy. He recently defeated Josh Emmet in the interim title bout via submission. Now, El Panthera isn’t the guy who takes care of the business on the mat but prefers to do it in stand-up.
He is one of the technically most gifted fighters in the division and his leg kicks are a piece of art. Rodriguez has 15 wins, three defeats, and one no-contest. El Panthera’s previous victims were BJ Penn, Andre Fili, Dan Hooker, the Korean Zombie, Brian Ortega.
Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez UFC 290 Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Volkanovski | Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 1.24 | 4.20 |
| MyBookie | 1.24 | 4.25 |
| BetUS | 1.24 | 4.30 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 1.24 | 4.20 |
| XBet | 1.25 | 4.25 |
Volk’s reign is long due to his ability to adjust to the rivals’ tactics and style. No doubt he will do the same here. Rodriguez is a bit one-dimensional, using his kickboxing most of the time. Volk has previously encountered such fighters, and we believe he has enough power to defend the title.
