"Would I prefer a. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Ilia Topuria:. Feb. 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. F. And everything that comes with that. Another amazing fact, this fight is. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. 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. 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. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. 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. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. 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 I want that lightweight belt, I'm. The UFC’s return to Syndey, Australia is a big one for the middleweight division as the title will be on the line when. As champions of two. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. 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. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev head-to-head recordVolkanovski was given just eleven days notice of his bid to avenge his narrow decision loss to Makhachev If the Wollongong man can claim victory, he will become the first Australian to win titles. 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. Sayan Nag. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through…UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski 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. The event takes. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. 🐐 shit. 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. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Victor Henry ends. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. Alexander Volkanovski walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. . That's ten to twelve weeks. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. . In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. If you do make a post. 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. 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. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. Feb. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. 95) and showed off better. 1. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. Volkanovski. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. X-Factors. 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. Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. 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. 3. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. The fight. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. 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. I’m genuinely not sure what to make of both men heading into this one. 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. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. #3,402. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. The fourth-ranked Korean Zombie. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. In their first fight, Volkanovski landed 70 of 143 significant. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. I know he had it in mid-July. 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 UFC dream, he. Mentality. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 22. Volkanovski 2. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. ”. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. It's possible his arm was tired on a short week. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. He's also not necessarily in camp. Alex Volkanovski was open with his feelings after the tough loss. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. 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. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. GIF LINK. Jul. 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. 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. One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. 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. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, recently revealed that he will need to undergo surgery on his arm. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. 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 lands 56. . Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. But unless. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. 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. In the video above, Volkanovski points to some bruising near his left thumb, saying while he doesn’t think it requires major surgery, X-rays revealed that there are a couple of breaks that need to be repaired. 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. 70. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. Jul. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. 14, 2019. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Muhammad Mokaev def. The pay-per. 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. That's ten to twelve weeks. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. Oct 11, 2023. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. But it was much more. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 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. Barboza. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. Makhachev vs. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. 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. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. However, a potential surgery. Khamzat Chimaev could be in jeopardy. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. Nah, start over. He expressed his intentions to move. 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. RelatedVolkanovski was listed as the underdog at +245 by the betting companies. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. After that fight, Volkanovski underwent surgery on his left arm to repair a lingering injury and was unable to do full-contact training for about six weeks. The team said. 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. 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. 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. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. Alexander Volkanovski is targeting another attempt at the UFC lightweight title after the Australian produced a dazzling performance to retain his featherweight crown with a knockout win over Yair Rodriguez on Saturday. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. 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. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. 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. A cacophony of boos rang out among the 14,000 fans as the Russian’s arm was lifted to signal the result via unanimous decision. 11, 2023. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. The current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery on his arm, as he will be out of action for the next six weeks before. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. 1 and Makhachev No. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Islam Makhachev def. . Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. including addressing a nagging arm issue. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. He’s been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it… — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 18, 2023 July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Prior to his. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. 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 destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. Volkanovski cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. 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 just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. 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. Following his victory on Saturday. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. 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. 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. 0% Total voters 90. Volkanovski 2 Oct. One that required “immediate surgery. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. 2. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. 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. . He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. 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 looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. 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. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Alexander Volkanovski thinks all the pressure is on Islam Makhachev ahead of their title-fight rematch. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 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. 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 dropped Makhachev in. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. 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. The 31-year-old is only just back from surgery on his right hand, after fracturing a metacarpal in his December victory over Max Holloway that saw the Australian crowned UFC World Featherweight Champion. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. 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. 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. 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. Share. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Volkanovski, the underdog who moved up in weight, had all the momentum by the end of the fight, finishing the bout on top of Makhachev, throwing punches. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. 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. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he will require surgery on his arm after re-asserting himself as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter in his featherweight title defence. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. It is a. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. 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. Ilia Topuria:. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. He’s been dealing with that injury for. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. .