“I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 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. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. 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. 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 destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 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. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. 70. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. 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. 14, 2019. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. 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. 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. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Under 4. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. Volkanovski looks to right the wrong from. Alex Volkanovski was open with his feelings after the tough loss. yet. 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. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. 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. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 1 and Makhachev No. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. 3. 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. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Nah, start over. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. 1 and No. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Having. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. Alexander Volkanovski has unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. 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. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Barboza. 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. Code Sports. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. 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. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. Please keep the fight discussions in here. 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. Click to expand. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. ESPN. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. 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. 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. But it was much more. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. . 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. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Max Holloway and will require 12 weeks for recovery, he. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s religion isn’t a topic his fans are unaware of. 8, 2023. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. In the UFC 290 main event. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Jul. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. 2. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. . Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. He's also not necessarily in camp. Jul. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Nah, start over. Feb. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. But it was much more. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. He had elbow surgery. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Press the bar above you explosively. Only two months removed from annihilating Chan Sung Jung in their title match at UFC 273, Volkanovski defends his title this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 276 against Max Holloway. Volkanovski, 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. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Volkanovski earned. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Volkanovski 2 Oct. However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. He has an issue with his elbow that won. 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. 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. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. 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. 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. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. 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. 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. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. 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. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. The champion scored seven successful takedowns in 12 attempts. 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. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. 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. Dana White says the UFC 284 main event could not have played out any better but while he’s open to Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski running it back, it’s not likely the next matchup. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 8, 2023. C. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. And everything that comes with that. . Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. 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 added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. 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. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 5. Islam Makhachev def. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. 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. Following his victory on Saturday. Stance. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski 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. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. 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 Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he broke his hand early in the fight with Max Holloway at UFC 276 press conference and that it may delay his jump to the. Joe Rogan was eager to ask Volkanovski what his plans were after his latest title defense, and although the Australian admitted he needed some time off to get surgery on his arm he also indicated. Undefeated in the UFC, Volkanovski became the first Australian-born fighter to claim UFC gold, capping off an incredible year for City. He revealed. Brent Brookhouse. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. 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. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. 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. Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski is aiming to become only the eighth two-division. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. The fourth-ranked Korean Zombie. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. 0% Total voters 90. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. 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. Feb. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. 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. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Last Fight. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. 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. As champions of two. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. 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. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski enhanced his stake for GOAT status at 145 pounds this past weekend with a fifth successful defense of the title. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. 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 Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. Feb. p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. #3,402. The 35-year-old Volkanovski knows he doesn’t have much time left in his career, which is why the pressure got to him. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. 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. If you do make a post. One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Ilia Topuria:. 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 need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. According to a recent social media post by. 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 Australian UFC fighter is an Orthodox Christian and has proudly embraced it in front of the world. 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. 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. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. New customers who bet $5 on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight will earn $200 in bonus bets instantly. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. The UFC dream, he. 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. 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. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 🐐 shit. 8, 2023. 3 percent). [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Abhinav Kini. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. 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. 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 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. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. 11, 2023. 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. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 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. 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. I’m genuinely not sure what to make of both men heading into this one. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. >>. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. His decision comes off the. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. 8, 2023. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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 . Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. 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 manager, Ash Belcastro,. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. 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 UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. They were tight. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through…UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. 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. 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. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. 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.