Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. 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. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. New customers who bet $5 on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight will earn $200 in bonus bets instantly. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. The pay-per. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. . 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 . Orthodox. 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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. yet. F. 11, 2023. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. That’s because in a video blog released at the end of Nov. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. 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. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. After Volkanovski defended. Volkanovski blew that number out of the water. One that required “immediate surgery. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. 4% implied) in the rematch. The team said. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. 1 and No. 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’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. He said he still wants another shot at Makhachev and the 155-pound belt down the road, but he likely needs surgery on his right arm. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. The loss - just Volkanovski's second from 28 fights - was why he jumped at the chance for a rematch on Sunday morning [AEDT], with just 12 days' notice, after being called in as an injury. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. including addressing a nagging arm issue. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. 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. He. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. Abhinav Kini. Jul. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. Holloway was able. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. 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. 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. RelatedVolkanovski was listed as the underdog at +245 by the betting companies. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Drew Brees reveals that he can only throw left-handed now (1:04) Drew Brees explains how a shoulder injury has made it impossible to throw with his right arm. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. 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. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. (arm triangle) (3. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion, thinks Volkanovski’s recent agreement to serve as the UFC 280 main event backup is not intelligent for a variety of reasons. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. "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. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Brent Brookhouse. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Volkanovski 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 anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. 8:32AM July 11, 2023. 5. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Under 4. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. 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. Following his victory on Saturday. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. It would be interesting to see who he fights next because the status of his injury is unknown and it depends upon how much time it takes for his arm to recover after the surgery. 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 Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. Muhammad Mokaev def. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. 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. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Barboza. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. 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. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. 11, 2023. 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. One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 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. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. 35. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. How Volkanovski used leg kicks to win gold (3:01) In this excerpt of Unlocking Victory on ESPN+, Dominick Cruz and Gilbert Melendez show how Alex Volkanovski used leg kicks to beat Max Holloway to. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. In their first fight, Volkanovski landed 70 of 143 significant. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. . Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. 0% Total voters 90. Muhammad Mokaev def. . 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. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Locked post. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. Code Sports. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. It turned out to be much more than that though, with the Kiwi suffering a suspected broken arm in his split decision win over Jalin Turner at UFC 290. 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. Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. 11, 2023. 5. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. 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. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. In. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. However, a potential surgery. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. As champions of two. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. 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. 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. Lewis. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. 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. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. 71. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski’s religion isn’t a topic his fans are unaware of. GIF LINK. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. . He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. 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. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. Dan Hooker shares X-ray of broken arm after UFC 290. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 2. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. 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. 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. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. 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. Islam Makhachev def. UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. 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. Volkanovski earned. 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. 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. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. Volkanovski is aiming to become only the eighth two-division. Makhachev vs. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Tim Elliot via third-round submission (arm triangle choke) Trevor Peek def. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday evening that featherweight champion Volkanovski has. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. Oct 11, 2023. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. . Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. 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. 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 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. Islam Makhachev vs. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 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. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 3. Having undergone surgery on his arm since, he was ideally looking to return to action one more time in. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. 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. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 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 featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. 2% implied) from the first bout to about -250 (71. 🐐 shit. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. 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. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. Alexander Volkanovski has apparently sustained damage during his UFC 276 title fight. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. 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. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. One that required “immediate surgery. Alex Volkanovski was open with his feelings after the tough loss. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. 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. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Volkanovski. He has an issue with his elbow that won. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. He would defeat. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. After 25 minutes of action back in. Moments after having his hand raised over the weekend, he sent a clear-as-day message to contenders in his division to “get your s–t together, start fighting, earn that No. 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. In the UFC 290 main event. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. 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. Nah, start over. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. 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. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. 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. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. 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. Victor Henry ends in. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. 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. 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. UFC 294 (10/21/23) Volkanovski was knocked out by Islam Makhachev at 3:06 of the first round in a bout for the UFC lightweight title . C. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. 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. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. ESPN. 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. Following his victory on Saturday. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Volkanovski vs. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. 3. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. 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. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Stance. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. He’s been dealing with that injury for. 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. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. >>. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 2/ Power Press. 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. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. The MMA fans looked very excited after seeing this poster from Adesanya. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. Volkanovski looks to right the wrong from. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 8, 2023. Jul. Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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.