5 reasons why Henry Cejudo is the perfect man to defeat Alexander Volkanovski

#4. Henry Cejudo and his elite wrestling skills

Henry Cejudo has a wrestling base that could present serious issues for the current 145-pound champion. However, it's important to note just how good Alexander Volkanovski is. The featherweight champion has turned in some jaw-dropping numbers throughout his title reign.

Volkanovski's offensive capabilities are dynamic and hard to prepare for. Overall, the Australian's numbers indicate that he is nearly landing double the strikes that he absorbs. With such a commanding striking differential, he presents a unique and puzzling challenge for any competitor, regardless of weight.

Sporting a 70% takedown defense rate, Alexander Volkanovski's well-rounded style could pose serious problems for Henry Cejudo. However, Cejudo's numbers reflect a strong commitment to pursuing takedowns. With an average clip of over two takedowns per fifteen minutes, the former two-division titleholder is persistent when it comes to following a game plan.

While Volkanovski's submission defense appears to be foolproof, perhaps the wrestling of Henry Cejudo could pose difficulties to the forward pressure the 145-pound champion likes to bring with him to the octagon.

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#3. Henry Cejudo has defeated a higher-weight champion before

The superfight between Henry Cejudo and TJ Dillashaw was fast and furious. Dillashaw was eying a second title in an attempt to become the latest UFC dual-weight world champion. However, in the lead-up, many wondered how the heavier champion would fare in a lighter weight class.

Henry Cejudo responded to that burning question, and Dillashaw's 125-pound showing did not go well. It appears the weight cut may have hindered his ability to absorb damage, but the sound performance Cejudo turned in left no questions unanswered.

Since Henry Cejudo is a natural 125-pound fighter, he appears to have come into the Dillashaw fight refreshed and confident. After flattening Dillashaw with a glancing right hand, Cejudo showed why underestimating an athlete of his caliber is fool's gold.

With the experience of having gone up in weight, the size of Volkanovski will not be a factor for Henry Cejudo. The former Olympian enacts a rapid pace when he opens any fight, and against a champion as seasoned as Volkanovski, surely the start of the game plan will be no different.