Ilia Topuria:. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. 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. . Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 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. 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. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. 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. “The Great” wants to move up. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. If you do make a post. A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Dan Hooker shares X-ray of broken arm after UFC 290. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. 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. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. That’s because in a video blog released at the end of Nov. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. Islam Makhachev def. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. He's also not necessarily in camp. "Would I prefer a. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. 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. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. 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. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbs: Ilia Topuria: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 7" 146 lbsIslam Makhachev is a dagestani born MMA fighter, he is currently signed to the UFC, where he competes in their lightweight divison. do y'all not know what normal arm lengths look like?Volkanovski (25-1) will weigh-in at 155 pounds in Abu Dhabi, in the event anything happens to either individual. Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. 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. One that required “immediate surgery. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. Jul. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. 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. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. 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. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. . 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. 8, 2023. It was Aspinall's fifth UFC win in a row and definitely a coming out party as the world finally saw what the 28 year old UK native can do. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. Chan Sung Jung via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 0:45 Round 1: Zombie has the centre of the Octagon early, with Volkanovski circling on the outside, left. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Orthodox. We also have a fight thread in our Kbin community for those who would prefer not to use Reddit but would still like to talk about the fights. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. 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. ” 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. F. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. Australian featherweight Alexander Volkanovski has revealed he could have lost his leg after a nasty blood infection saw him rushed to hospital in Chile while en route back to Australia. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. 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. In the UFC 290 main event. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. 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’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. ”. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. 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. 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. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. But it was much more. Volkanovski. 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. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. He aims to secure a title bout against Islam Makhachev later in the year, following his arm surgery. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. 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 . The Start. 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. 3. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. It's possible his arm was tired on a short week. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Alexander Volkanovski of Australia punches Yair Rodriguez of Mexico in the UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 290 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. Feb. Taking the. Sayan Nag. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 0% Total voters 90. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. 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. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 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 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski announced Thursday he's set to undergo surgery to repair the broken thumb he suffered in the second round of his trilogy bout against Max Holloway. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. Ilia Topuria:. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Alexander Volkanovski is the long-reigning featherweight champion of the UFC. And du Plessis' upset stoppage is already creating major buzz for Adesanya boutThe No. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. Following his victory on Saturday. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. . His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 2. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. He revealed. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. 3. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. 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. 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. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Official Result: Alexander. 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. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. Alexander Volkanovski walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. C. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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. 95) and showed off better. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. Post-fight, Volkanovski admitted he wants to move up to Lightweight and challenge for the title again but will have to get surgery on his arm first. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. 5. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. The true extent of the cut under Alex Volkanovski’s eye can finally be revealed, with the featherweight world champion receiving five stitches less than a week out from his UFC 290 title defence. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 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. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. And return ASAP he did. 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. 8, 2023. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. The UFC dream, he. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. 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. A number of intriguing fights could take place in the second half of 2023Alexander 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. yet. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 🐐 shit. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. The UFC’s return to Syndey, Australia is a big one for the middleweight division as the title will be on the line when. 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. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. Under 4. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 1. One that required “immediate surgery. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. 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. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Alexander Volkanovski has unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. 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. Undefeated in the UFC, Volkanovski became the first Australian-born fighter to claim UFC gold, capping off an incredible year for City. Makhachev vs. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. They were tight. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Volkanovski blew that number out of the water. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 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. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. Alexander Volkanovski has apparently sustained damage during his UFC 276 title fight. including addressing a nagging arm issue. Jul. Locked post. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. 2/ Power Press. Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. The reigning UFC featherweight champion announced on Thursday that he is set to undergo surgery to repair a broken thumb he suffered in his trilogy match. Volkanovski 2. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. That's ten to twelve weeks. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. 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. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. The team said. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. Southpaw. The event takes. Green. 11, 2023. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. In. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. 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. Feb. 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. but Costa had elbow surgery three. 71. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski went five rounds trading punches and words. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. 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's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. New comments cannot be posted. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. 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. He. 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. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Round two:Volkanovski would finally have surgery on his left arm yesterday and per his manager, Ash Belcastro (via Ariel Helwani), everything went smoothly and he’ll back in full contact training within six weeks. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. 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. Abhinav Kini. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through…UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. 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. 2. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. Having. 11, 2023. The UFC never asked the featherweight champion, who underwent surgery on his left arm over the summer, if he was interested in coming to Abu Dhabi to serve as the backup, alternate opponent in. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Khamzat Chimaev could be in jeopardy. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. Victor Henry ends. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday evening that featherweight champion Volkanovski has. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content.