Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old is only just back from surgery on his right hand, after fracturing a metacarpal in his December victory over Max Holloway that saw the Australian crowned UFC World Featherweight Champion. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. . 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 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. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. 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. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. With an overall career record of 25-1, the UFC featherweight champion has not lost a fight in almost 10 years, and that lone defeat came at. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. 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. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. 14, 2019. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. 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 lands 56. He's also not necessarily in camp. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. @plutonium. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Volkanovski was always interested in sports as a kid, but rugby wasn’t one of them at first. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. 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. 5. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. 11, 2023. >>. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Under 4. 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. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. 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 anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Victor Henry ends. 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. 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 2. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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 stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. 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. 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. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. 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 and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. They were tight. Islam Makhachev def. 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. 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. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. 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. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. 35. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Islam Makhachev vs. The MMA fans looked very excited after seeing this poster from Adesanya. Barboza. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. Nah, start over. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Volkanovski has proven to be a dominant champion at 145 lbs with successful titles defenses over opponents like Holloway, Chan Sung “The Korean Zombie” Jung, and Brian Ortega. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. . Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 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. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. Jul. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. Feb. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. He’s been dealing with that injury for. 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 Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Oct 11, 2023. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 3. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. Islam Makhachev def. He expressed his intentions to move. RelatedVolkanovski was listed as the underdog at +245 by the betting companies. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. 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. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. 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. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. As champions of two. Official Result: Alexander. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. 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. 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. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. including addressing a nagging arm issue. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Ughh View attachment 1005809. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 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 has plenty of reasons to be confident. #3,402. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. The team said. After Volkanovski defended his featherweight title back at UFC 290 with a TKO win over Yair Rodriguez, he revealed he was a bit banged up and would likely need surgery. X-Factors. Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. 5. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. 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. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. 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. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Volkanovski looks to right the wrong from. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Featherweight champ Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) was edged out by lightweight champ Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) in February at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, in a fight he thought he won. 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. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. 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. I know he had it in mid-July. In their first fight, Volkanovski landed 70 of 143 significant. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 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. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. 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 undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. 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. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. ” According to Fox Sports Australia, Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. Green. Islam Makhachev def. 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 vs. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. 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. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. The Start. This was his fifth successful UFC featherweight. But unless. 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 trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Following his victory on Saturday. 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. This, of course, is no surprise as Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) had mentioned in the UFC 290 post-fight press conference, following his TKO win over Yair Rodriguez earlier this month , that he was in need of minor surgery on a nagging injury. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. . The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. 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. 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. Holloway was able. 11, 2023. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Volkanovski, 35, has made it a goal to be an active champion since capturing gold in December 2019. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. 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. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. It is a. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. He’s been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it… — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 18, 2023 July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. . Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. Lewis. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. Islam Makhachev beat home favourite and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision to retain his lightweight title in an engaging contest at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. Man it fucking sucks if Islam has to fight Volkanovski next, the fight is already high risk no reward as is, and Volk coming off surgery is gonna be even worse, if Islam wins people are gonna cope about it, it sucks, and if Volk puts the most minimal amount of resistance they're gonna say some bullshit moral victory about winning after surgery Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Yet rather than worry, the 34-year-old Sydneysider actually played up the situation -- rocking up for what. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. 0% Total voters 90. 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 featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. 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. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Ilia Topuria:. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. “The Great” wants to move up. 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. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 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. 1. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. That's ten to twelve weeks. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. However, a potential surgery. 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. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. 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. 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. 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. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Stream ONE Fight Night, ONE Friday Fights events and get access to highlights and ONE’s library archive of more than 100 past events for free on 7plus . Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. The UFC’s return to Syndey, Australia is a big one for the middleweight division as the title will be on the line when. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. After Volkanovski defended. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. 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. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. 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. After his latest stoppage win, Volkanovski revealed to Joe Rogan that he needs shoulder surgery, but then during UFC 290’s post-fight press conference , he downplayed the upcoming procedure and. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. 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. Continue reading to find out how Volk ended up with a damaged limb and his feelings about staying away from fighting due […]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Mentality. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. He would defeat. Press the bar above you explosively. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. 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. Muhammad Mokaev def. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski 2 Oct. 22. Abhinav Kini. 4% implied) in the rematch. . Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski will go under the knife to fix a broken left hand, an injury he sustained during his five-round decision victory over then-featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 245. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. 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. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. 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. He aims to secure a title bout against Islam Makhachev later in the year, following his arm surgery. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. 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. 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. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. 1 spot; it ainR…Nolan King and Ken Hathaway. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Man it fucking sucks if Islam has to fight Volkanovski next, the fight is already high risk no reward as is, and Volk coming off surgery is gonna be even worse, if Islam wins people are gonna cope about it, it sucks, and if Volk puts the most minimal amount of resistance they're gonna say some bullshit moral victory about winning after surgeryVolkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. 2/ Power Press. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. 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. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs.