With less than 48 hours to go before UFC 325 in Sydney, former contender Chad Mendes didn't hold back in describing champion Alexander Volkanovski as the best featherweight in UFC history. Mendes, who competed in the featherweight division for years and faced Volkanovski in 2018, argued that "The Great's" sustained wins against elite opponents and his ability to adapt to varied styles put him above any other champion in this category. This statement has generated echo among fans, prompting comparisons to featherweight legends such as Jose Aldo and Max Holloway, and further raising expectations around this weekend's title rematch.