The UFC never asked the featherweight champion, who underwent surgery on his left arm over the summer, if he was interested in coming to Abu Dhabi to serve as the backup, alternate opponent in. After that fight, Volkanovski underwent surgery on his left arm to repair a lingering injury and was unable to do full-contact training for about six weeks. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. He had elbow surgery. It wasn’t as if Volkanovski was at 100 per cent, explaining post-fight he would need surgery on his arm after an issue that he fought throughout his training camp. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 245 to win the title and emerge as a new global star in MMA. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. Jul. 2% implied) from the first bout to about -250 (71. Prior to his. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. He revealed. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. And du Plessis' upset stoppage is already creating major buzz for Adesanya boutThe No. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. Only two months removed from annihilating Chan Sung Jung in their title match at UFC 273, Volkanovski defends his title this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 276 against Max Holloway. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown following a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Rodriguez at UFC 290 last night. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. 9 July 2023 Mixed Martial Arts Volkanovski is unbeaten in 12 UFC bouts at featherweight Alexander Volkanovski brilliantly stopped Yair Rodriguez to retain his featherweight title. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. However, a potential surgery. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Brent Brookhouse. He’s been dealing with that injury for. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) was looking to defend his lightweight title for the first time when he faced reigning featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-2 MMA) this evening. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. Volkanovski, 35, has made it a goal to be an active champion since capturing gold in December 2019. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. If you do make a post. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in the biggest fight of his career thus far. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. Against Makhachev for the vacant belt this past October, “Do Bronx” saw his incredible 11-fight undefeated streak snapped in round two with an arm triangle choke. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. The 35-year-old Volkanovski knows he doesn’t have much time left in his career, which is why the pressure got to him. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev head-to-head recordVolkanovski was given just eleven days notice of his bid to avenge his narrow decision loss to Makhachev If the Wollongong man can claim victory, he will become the first Australian to win titles. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. Current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery on his arm, and now he needs 6 weeks until he will be back to full contact training. A cacophony of boos rang out among the 14,000 fans as the Russian’s arm was lifted to signal the result via unanimous decision. . The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 35. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. Camera IconFeatherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his title in the UFC 276 co-main event against Max Holloway, but suffered an injury that will keep him sidelined for 12 weeks. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. Volkanovski said he had a lot of pressure built up given the recent birth of his daughter and arm surgery after UFC 290 that slowed down his training. And return ASAP he did. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. It is a. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Southpaw. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Jul. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. He's also not necessarily in camp. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. One of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, Alexander Volkanovski, will seek to defend his title once more opposite fan favorite, Chan Sung Jung, this Saturday (April 9, 2022. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Monday, October 16, 2023 Fight Sports TV - Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. New UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery on his broken hand that will keep him on the shelf for the foreseeable future. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. . Volkanovski, in his post-fight interview with the commentator and podcast star Joe Rogan, said he needed surgery on one of his arms before he competes next, and would need to reassess his next move. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski won just about every minute of the fight, except for 40-odd seconds where the opportunistic Ortega nearly subdued him: Once with a guillotine, and once with a triangle. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title with a third round stoppage of Yair Rodriguez while Alexandre Pantoja claimed flyweight gold with a split decision over. 7KThat constant forward focus isn’t surprising to anyone that has watched Volkanovski’s growth and development over the course of his six-plus year career in the UFC, where he’s amassed a. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Gareth A Davies reflects on Alexander Volkanovski's latest 'masterclass' and asks how the UFC featherweight champion would fare against Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor or AJ McKee. Having planned to attend the Abu Dhabi event as an interested onlooker, Volkanovski jumped at the chance to instead get back in the octagon following surgery on his arm in. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. Volkanovski is leaving Abu Dhabi with his status as one of the baddest men on the planet intact — but it’s undeniable he is leaving with a diminished legacy — and he may only have himself to. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. X-Factors. 3. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. July 9, 2023, 4:53 AMAs Volkanovski and Rodriguez kicked at the same time, Volkanovski was able to catch the body kick of Rodriguez and (1) snag the knee. 8, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Volkanovski, who's three months removed from arm surgery, said in a video on his YouTube channel he believes he has the best shot out of anyone to beat Makhachev on short notice. 2021, Chan Sung Jung revealed he is still suffering from a serious SLAP tear in his shoulder that occurred in his fight against Dan Ige. Alexander Volkanovski has unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. Victor Henry ends. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. 70. 11, 2023. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. He suffered a broken hand in that bout and is currently recovering from surgery. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. After Charles Oliveira was forced out due to a cut, featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) will step in on less than two weeks’ notice to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) next Saturday, Oct. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski enhanced his stake for GOAT status at 145 pounds this past weekend with a fifth successful defense of the title. I know he had it in mid-July. Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. Barboza. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. If Oliveira is steadfast about not facing Islam in October and Volkanovski is having arm surgery, the options for Makhachev in Abu Dhabi are starting to drop off. Abhinav Kini. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. UFC. Alexander Volkanovski couldn’t have been more excited to get the phone call to step in for Charles Oliveira to get a second crack at Islam Makhachev. Australian featherweight Alexander Volkanovski has revealed he could have lost his leg after a nasty blood infection saw him rushed to hospital in Chile while en route back to Australia. However, these setbacks will not hinder his readiness for aThe true extent of the cut under Alex Volkanovski’s eye can finally be revealed, with the featherweight world champion receiving five stitches less than a week out from his UFC 290 title defence against Yair Rodriguez. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski further cemented himself asAlexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. The loss - just Volkanovski's second from 28 fights - was why he jumped at the chance for a rematch on Sunday morning [AEDT], with just 12 days' notice, after being called in as an injury. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Alexander Volkanovski didn’t get his hand raised in the UFC 284 main event, but the featherweight champion didn’t lose an ounce of status in his razon-close bout. Post-fight, Volkanovski admitted he wants to move up to Lightweight and challenge for the title again but will have to get surgery on his arm first. . Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. The current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery on his arm, as he will be out of action for the next six weeks before. After 25 minutes of action back in. Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. 1 and Makhachev No. 3. Another amazing fact, this fight is. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski (25-1) defended his featherweight championship for the fourth time Saturday night, defeating Holloway (23-7) via unanimous decision in their highly anticipated trilogy bout. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski has locked in another UFC featherweight title defence against rising star Ilia Tuporia in February as the Australian looks to rebound from an early knockout in his last fight. yet. The 33-year-old finds the timing of his recovery perfect as Charles Oliveira is set to fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title. Alexander Volkanovski of Australia punches Yair Rodriguez of Mexico in the UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 290 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Makhachev vs. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 4% implied) in the rematch. July 9, 2023 11:20 am ET. . Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. 5. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Minutes earlier, Volkanovski (26-2) ended Rodriguez’s hopes in the third round after a short timeout following a head clash, putting his foot down with a stiff right hook. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo was known to be undergoing tests for a serious arm injury, and the specifics of the injury are now known, as reporter Francys. Yet rather than worry, the 34-year-old Sydneysider actually played up the situation -- rocking up for what. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through…UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. After a convincing championship defense over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290, the featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski had a startling update to share with the fans. He won that fight by TKO. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. Minutes earlier, Volkanovski (26-2) ended Rodriguez’s hopes in the third round after a short timeout following a head clash, putting his foot down with a stiff right hook. After Volkanovski defended. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. Monday, October 16, 2023 Fight Sports TV -Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. GIF LINK. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Sayan Nag. Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. Please keep the fight discussions in here. Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he will require surgery on his arm after re-asserting himself as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter in his featherweight. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. Code Sports. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. The 33-year-old from Windang on the New South Wales South Coast has an overall 24-1 record in MMA combat, having won 21 straight since his only loss in May 2013. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. C. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. Taking the. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. Volkanovski earned. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. The move to book Makhachev against Volkanovski comes just days after former KSW Champion Mateusz Gamrot was announced as an alternate for the UFC 294 main event. Volkanovski. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. 1. Jul. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. however, Volkanovski revealed that he needs to have surgery upon his return to Australia, leaving many doubting his status for the Abu Dhabi-held pay-per-view. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. Blown that we’re not getting the Charles rematch, but that Volk Islam fight was pretty close imo Volk does deserve a rematch but he’s not going to get a full camp he’s on ten days notice. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Alexander Volkanovski has a busted arm which requires surgery but just moments after defending his featherweight title in Las Vegas, the man many consider the best pound for pound UFC fighter. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. I know he had it in mid-July. F. Alexander Volkanovski returned to the featherweight division on Saturday, taking just shy of three rounds to put away interim champ Yair Rodriguez in a title unification bout at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. The MMA fans looked very excited after seeing this poster from Adesanya. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. Alexander Volkanovski: Hand injury forces featherweight King OUT OF ACTION for 12 WEEKS following UFC 276 TRILOGY WAR vs Max Holloway, Follow UFC Live Updates. Feb. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. In the video above, Volkanovski points to some bruising near his left thumb, saying while he doesn’t think it requires major surgery, X-rays revealed that there are a couple of breaks that need to be repaired. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. 11, 2023. Stance. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. He has an issue with his elbow that won. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Volkanovski would finally have surgery on his left arm yesterday and per his manager, Ash Belcastro (via Ariel Helwani), everything went smoothly and he'll back in. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Volkanovski, in his post-fight interview with the commentator and podcast star Joe Rogan, said he needed surgery on one of his arms before he competes next, and. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. #3,402. do y'all not know what normal arm lengths look like?Volkanovski (25-1) will weigh-in at 155 pounds in Abu Dhabi, in the event anything happens to either individual. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he will require surgery on his arm after re-asserting himself as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter in his featherweight title defence. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. . Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. 11, 2023. Volkanovski vs. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. However, a potential surgery. He's also not necessarily in camp. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Volkanovski would finally have surgery on his left arm yesterday and per his manager, Ash Belcastro (via Ariel Helwani), everything went smoothly and he’ll back in full contact training within six weeks. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. 8, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski dominated Max Holloway to retain his featherweight title at UFC 276 last weekend in Las Vegas and he did it with a broken thumb. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. It was Aspinall's fifth UFC win in a row and definitely a coming out party as the world finally saw what the 28 year old UK native can do. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. Mentality. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski revealed that he’s been dealing with issues with his elbow for well over a year and the pain became unbearable during his most recent fight. The reigning UFC featherweight champion announced on Thursday that he is set to undergo surgery to repair a broken thumb he suffered in his trilogy match. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. New customers who bet $5 on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight will earn $200 in bonus bets instantly. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Feb. Alexander Volkanovski is targeting another attempt at the UFC lightweight title after the Australian produced a dazzling performance to retain his featherweight crown with a knockout win over Yair Rodriguez on Saturday. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 & 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. The fourth-ranked Korean Zombie. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. 22. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. Chan Sung Jung via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 0:45 Round 1: Zombie has the centre of the Octagon early, with Volkanovski circling on the outside, left. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to.