Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. . I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Click to expand. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Feb. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. Still, he has a variety of factors working against him in the rematch: arm surgery on July 18 (which required six weeks of rehab before returning to training), the short-notice booking in place of Charles Oliveira, a limited camp, and a partisan crowd for his opponent. If Oliveira is steadfast about not facing Islam in October and Volkanovski is having arm surgery, the options for Makhachev in Abu Dhabi are starting to drop off. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Maybe it won’t hurt him too much since he already had a full training camp for Islam and a fight with him I guess maybe this. 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. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. 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. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. 8, 2023. One that required “immediate surgery. Having undergone surgery on his arm since, he was ideally looking to return to action one more time in. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Volkanovski 2. Locked post. Man it fucking sucks if Islam has to fight Volkanovski next, the fight is already high risk no reward as is, and Volk coming off surgery is gonna be even worse, if Islam wins people are gonna cope about it, it sucks, and if Volk puts the most minimal amount of resistance they're gonna say some bullshit moral victory about winning after surgery Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. 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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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 (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. including addressing a nagging arm issue. 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. "Would I prefer a. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 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. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. Volkanovski, in his post-fight interview with the commentator and podcast star Joe Rogan, said he needed surgery on one of his arms before he competes next, and. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. 3. However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. Yet rather than worry, the 34-year-old Sydneysider actually played up the situation -- rocking up for what. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. 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 UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. The Australian UFC fighter is an Orthodox Christian and has proudly embraced it in front of the world. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Jul. Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski 2 takes place in the main event of UFC 294 but do people know Volkanovski just recover from surgery on his arm? This. Share. 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. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. As champions of two. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). Nah, start over. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. 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. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. Tybura Nov. 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 just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Nah, start over. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. 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. 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. In their first fight, Volkanovski landed 70 of 143 significant. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. 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. Normally, I would say fighting in someone’s home country would favor that fighter, but Makhachev. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. Having planned to attend the Abu Dhabi event as an interested onlooker, Volkanovski jumped at the chance to instead get back in the octagon following surgery on his arm in. Volkanovski. 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. ESPN. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Stance. Featherweight champ Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) was edged out by lightweight champ Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) in February at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, in a fight he thought he won. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. 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. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. 0% Total voters 90. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Muhammad Mokaev def. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. His decision comes off the. It is a. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. . 8:32AM July 11, 2023. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. 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. In addition to the rest of his run as the UFC's featherweight king since 2019, the one-sided nature of the bout sparked speculation as. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. Volkanovski lands 56. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. The UFC dream, he. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Islam Makhachev beat home favourite and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision to retain his lightweight title in an engaging contest at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. 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 is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. After Volkanovski defended. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. 35. That's ten to twelve weeks. 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. 1 and Makhachev No. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. 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. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. Islam Makhachev vs. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. 3. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Islam Makhachev def. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. 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. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. I know he had it in mid-July. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. Lewis. 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. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. He suffered a broken hand in that bout and is currently recovering from surgery. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Holloway 3 was tipped to be another battle of the best. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. 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. He. Official Result: Alexander. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. 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. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. “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 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. 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 . . 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. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. Alexander Volkanovski is the long-reigning featherweight champion of the UFC. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. 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. Feb. 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. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. but Costa had elbow surgery three. . The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. 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. In the UFC 290 main event. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Ughh View attachment 1005809. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. 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. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. 🐐 shit. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. 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 Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. 71. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. . Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Victor Henry ends. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. Alexander Volkanovski’s religion isn’t a topic his fans are unaware of. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Prior to his. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. 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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. 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. 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 . 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. Volkanovski is aiming to become only the eighth two-division. 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. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Mentality. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. UFC. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. 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. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 & 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. F. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. 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. But it was much more. Max Holloway and will require 12 weeks for recovery, he. The pay-per. 8, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. 1. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. 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. And everything that comes with that. 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. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. 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. He revealed. UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. Under 4. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. In. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. 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. I know he had it in mid-July. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Victor Henry ends in. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. . 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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. He had elbow surgery. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. 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. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it.