In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. Nice round for Volkanovski. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. 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. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. Maybe it won’t hurt him too much since he already had a full training camp for Islam and a fight with him I guess maybe this. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Up next for Volkanovski (after he has arm surgery) could be a rematch with Lightweight champ Islam Makhachev or a matchup with contender Ilia Topuria. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. 0% Total voters 90. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. 4% implied) in the rematch. Barboza. Another amazing fact, this fight is. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. Round two: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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 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. It would be interesting to see who he fights next because the status of his injury is unknown and it depends upon how much time it takes for his arm to recover after the surgery. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. Feb. 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. 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. 1 and No. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 2. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Following his victory on Saturday. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alexander Volkanovski thinks all the pressure is on Islam Makhachev ahead of their title-fight rematch. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. 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. And everything that comes with that. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. (arm triangle) (3. Volkanovski’s win knocks off yet another contender at 145 pounds and the Australian continues to cement himself as one of the top champions across any weight class in the UFC. 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. 35. UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. LAS VEGAS – UFC 294 has a new main event, and very soon, it could have a new co-main event should the cards fall a certain way. 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. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. 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. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his UFC 290 featherweight title defense over Yair Rodriguez. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. 95) and showed off better. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 3. Victor Henry ends. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski blew that number out of the water. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. Nowhere is Volkanovski’s preparedness for a tear up more clear than when his opponent tries to apply stoicism in the face of Volkanovski’s shoulder juking and knee pumping. Volkanovski, the underdog who moved up in weight, had all the momentum by the end of the fight, finishing the bout on top of Makhachev, throwing punches. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. After Volkanovski defended. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. The eyes of Australia and the MMA world are on UFC 284, and it could see Alex Volkanovski break the record for the most pay-per-views for a UFC fight. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. Henry Cejudo advised to quit mentioning Volkanovski’s name. They were tight. said recent surgery on his arm had slowed his training and that he took the fight to return to get into a routine that he felt. He said he still wants another shot at Makhachev and the 155-pound belt down the road, but he likely needs surgery on his right arm. Volkanovski was expected to be given a stiff test by Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 but finished off the big-hitting Mexican inside three rounds for a TKO win. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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. Volkanovski is aiming to become only the eighth two-division. . A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Holloway was able. 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. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. A 22-fight winning streak has put Volkanovski amongst some of the best fighters in the sport and ending that run at UFC 284 will be a serious challenge for Islam Makhachev. He aims to secure a title bout against Islam Makhachev later in the year, following his arm surgery. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. He said he still wants another shot at Makhachev and the 155-pound belt down the road, but he likely needs surgery on his right arm. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. In their first meeting back at UFC 245, Volkanovski was able to shut down a large part of Holloway’s momentum with hard leg kicks that were coupled with punctuating counters and freezing feints. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. 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. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. The fight. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. yet. Volkanovski was always interested in sports as a kid, but rugby wasn’t one of them at first. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Last Fight. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski won his 20th consecutive bout and successfully defended his belt for the second time in the UFC 266 main event with a five-round unanimous decision. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. Under 4. 8, 2023. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 11, 2023. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. He won that fight by TKO. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. Nah, start over. And return ASAP he did. 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. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. Having undergone surgery on his arm since, he was ideally looking to return to action one more time in. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. . Oct 11, 2023. Stance. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. Code Sports. Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Alexander Volkanovski following the news that the Australian will step in at UFC 294. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout, and was slated to face number five ranked featherweight Ilia Topuria at UFC 297 in Toronto in January. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. It turned out to be much more than that though, with the Kiwi suffering a suspected broken arm in his split decision win over Jalin Turner at UFC 290. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. Prior to his. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a 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. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. Victor Henry ends in. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . 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. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. . Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. 1 spot; it ainR…Nolan King and Ken Hathaway. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski announced Thursday he's set to undergo surgery to repair the broken thumb he suffered in the second round of his trilogy bout against Max Holloway. 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 cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. 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. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. . 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. Volkanovski 2 pits Islam Makhachev vs Alexander The Great Volkanovski fight in Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Oct 21, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. but Costa had elbow surgery three. 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. 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 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. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. I know he had it in mid-July. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. Volkanovski is coming off a third-round TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 back in July. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. 🐐 shit. During his post-fight interview at UFC 290, Volkanovski stated his desire to get a second crack at the lightweight belt and his intention to take on Topuria as well. . Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. 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. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. 3. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-2) faced interim champ Yair Rodriguez (15-4, 1 NC) in a title unification bout in the night’s main event. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. 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. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. Volkanovski did not specify what is wrong with his arm, though he did state it was just clean-up surgery due to some setbacks during his camp. 8, 2023. 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. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. The pay-per. . Dan Hooker shares X-ray of broken arm after UFC 290. Volkanovski lands 56. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. Volkanovski would dominate on the feet with 214 strikes to Ortega's 101 and dominate on the ground with a ground control time of 3 minutes 51 seconds to Ortega's 54 seconds control time. According to a recent social media post by. "Would I prefer a. 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 six weeks of rehab before he can return to full contact training. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbs: Ilia Topuria: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 7" 146 lbsIslam Makhachev is a dagestani born MMA fighter, he is currently signed to the UFC, where he competes in their lightweight divison. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. How Volkanovski used leg kicks to win gold (3:01) In this excerpt of Unlocking Victory on ESPN+, Dominick Cruz and Gilbert Melendez show how Alex Volkanovski used leg kicks to beat Max Holloway to. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Following his victory on Saturday. It's possible his arm was tired on a short week. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski vs. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. 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 before he can return to full contact training. In the cage, Volkanovski spoke of his numerous options for what’s next, including addressing a nagging arm issue that he said would require surgery that he said made his fight camp “a bit of a. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. 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. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. The team said. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. But it was much more. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. 8, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. Press the bar above you explosively. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. The champion scored seven successful takedowns in 12 attempts. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. 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. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. 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. That’s because in a video blog released at the end of Nov. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. A real fighter unlike your 9 loses olive lover. We also have a fight thread in our Kbin community for those who would prefer not to use Reddit but would still like to talk about the fights. He's also not necessarily in camp. Lewis. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. However, a potential surgery. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 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. 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. 5. Normally, I would say fighting in someone’s home country would favor that fighter, but Makhachev. Alexander Volkanovski addresses his comments from the UFC 294 post-fight press conference after suffering a devastating loss to Islam Makhachev while also doubling down on his desire to return to. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. He's also not necessarily in camp. Jul. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. He suffered a broken hand in that bout and is currently recovering from surgery. 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. Volkanovski’s win knocks off yet another contender at 145 pounds and the Australian continues to cement himself as one of the top champions across any weight class in the UFC. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. 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. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday evening that featherweight champion Volkanovski has. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor 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 arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. 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. 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. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276.