Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. 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. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. 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. 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. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. (arm triangle) (3. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. including addressing a nagging arm issue. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. yet. Ilia Topuria:. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. 14, 2019. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. 3. 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. . Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. 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. F. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. In addition to the rest of his run as the UFC's featherweight king since 2019, the one-sided nature of the bout sparked speculation as. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown following a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Rodriguez at UFC 290 last night. Taking the. 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. That's ten to twelve weeks. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. But it was much more. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. 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. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. 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. X-Factors. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. 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. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. 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. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. That's ten to twelve weeks. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. 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. Green. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. That’s because in a video blog released at the end of Nov. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. 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. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. 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. 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 via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. 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. He. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Mentality. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. 🐐 shit. 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. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Orthodox. However, a potential surgery. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. 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. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. 3. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. 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. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. At 36 years old, Cejudo came out of retirement for an immediate title shot against current titleholder Aljamain Sterling. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 8, 2023. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. 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. 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. 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. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. He's also not necessarily in camp. 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. 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 successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. 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. 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 had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. Islam Makhachev vs. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. 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. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. 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. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. 1 and Makhachev No. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. Holloway was able. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 & 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Feb. 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’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. 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. 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. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. 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. 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 . Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Volkanovski lands 56. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. 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. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. A real fighter unlike your 9 loses olive lover. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. 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. Under 4. 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. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. He suffered a broken hand in that bout and is currently recovering from surgery. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. A hungry, dangerous striker in Yair Rodriguez entered the octagon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas seeking to turn his interim title to undisputed, but Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) wasn't ready. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 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 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. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski blew that number out of the water. 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. 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. Abhinav Kini. Holloway 3 was tipped to be another battle of the best. 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. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. @plutonium. 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. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Press the bar above you explosively. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 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. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. 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. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. "Would I prefer a. 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. After Volkanovski defended. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. 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. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. In. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. Islam Makhachev def. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. . 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. Yet rather than worry, the 34-year-old Sydneysider actually played up the situation -- rocking up for what. Oct 11, 2023. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. 11, 2023. In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. Locked post. 4% implied) in the rematch. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. The team said. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. 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. Prior to his. Still, he has a variety of factors working against him in the rematch: arm surgery on July 18 (which required six weeks of rehab before returning to training), the short-notice booking in place of Charles Oliveira, a limited camp, and a partisan crowd for his opponent. 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. 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. He won that fight by TKO. Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. One that required “immediate surgery. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. 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. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. ” 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. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. . 2. The event takes. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. Despite Volkanovski’s perfect 9-0 record inside the Octagon, a 22-1 record overall, and an incredible 19-fight winning streak, Ortega isn’t the only person he needs to convince that the. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 2. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. Following his victory on Saturday. 8, 2023. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. New customers who bet $5 on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight will earn $200 in bonus bets instantly. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. 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. Jul. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. 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. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. . He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. Having. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. C. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski has apparently sustained damage during his UFC 276 title fight. The fight. They were tight. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. 35. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. 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) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 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. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. If you do make a post. 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 underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. 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 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. 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. 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. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Feb. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. It is a. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. Stance. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Islam Makhachev def. Event chronology. 22. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. Volkanovski earned. 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. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. The 31-year-old Makhachev is 23-1 and coming off a second-round submission win over Charles Oliveira via an arm-triangle choke to take the vacant UFC lightweight championship at UFC 280 on Oct. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. 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 has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. 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. 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. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. 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 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.