Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. 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 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. He had 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’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. If you do make a post. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. 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. 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 think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. 22. F. including addressing a nagging arm issue. Ilia Topuria:. . Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. 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. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. Makhachev vs. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. Volkanovski lands 56. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. 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. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. One that required “immediate surgery. Jul. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. "Would I prefer a. 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. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. Taking the. 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. According to a recent social media post by. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. And du Plessis' upset stoppage is already creating major buzz for Adesanya boutThe No. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. 3. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Sayan Nag. Still, he has a variety of factors working against him in the rematch: arm surgery on July 18 (which required six weeks of rehab before returning to training), the short-notice booking in place of Charles Oliveira, a limited camp, and a partisan crowd for his opponent. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. 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. Alexander Volkanovski: Hand injury forces featherweight King OUT OF ACTION for 12 WEEKS following UFC 276 TRILOGY WAR vs Max Holloway, Follow UFC Live Updates. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. 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. Please keep the fight discussions in here. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab before he can return to full contact training. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 11, 2023. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. 1 and Makhachev No. Volkanovski vs. . I know he had it in mid-July. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. However, these setbacks will not hinder his readiness for aThe true extent of the cut under Alex Volkanovski’s eye can finally be revealed, with the featherweight world champion receiving five stitches less than a week out from his UFC 290 title defence against Yair Rodriguez. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. 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. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. 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. However, a potential surgery. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. I know he had it in mid-July. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. “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. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. 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. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Khamzat Chimaev could be in jeopardy. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Another amazing fact, this fight is. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. 3. Volkanovski, 35, has made it a goal to be an active champion since capturing gold in December 2019. Undefeated in the UFC, Volkanovski became the first Australian-born fighter to claim UFC gold, capping off an incredible year for City. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. 9 July 2023 Mixed Martial Arts Volkanovski is unbeaten in 12 UFC bouts at featherweight Alexander Volkanovski brilliantly stopped Yair Rodriguez to retain his featherweight title. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. 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. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. 8, 2023. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. 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. 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. The fourth-ranked Korean Zombie. 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. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. . Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. GIF LINK. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. New UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery on his broken hand that will keep him on the shelf for the foreseeable future. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. Feb. 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. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. 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. 8, 2023. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 2/ Power Press. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. @plutonium. The pay-per. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. Event chronology. 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. 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. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. 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. Volkanovski 2. 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. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. A 22-fight winning streak has put Volkanovski amongst some of the best fighters in the sport and ending that run at UFC 284 will be a serious challenge for Islam Makhachev. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 71. 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. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 2% implied) from the first bout to about -250 (71. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. 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. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. 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. 70. Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. In. Barboza. At 36 years old, Cejudo came out of retirement for an immediate title shot against current titleholder Aljamain Sterling. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. He expressed his intentions to move. Volkanovski is coming off a third-round TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 back in July. 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. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. 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 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. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. X-Factors. 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. 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. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). 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. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. 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. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. 1 and No. Dana White says the UFC 284 main event could not have played out any better but while he’s open to Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski running it back, it’s not likely the next matchup. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. 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. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. 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. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. 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. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. 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. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. 🐐 shit. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. Victor Henry ends. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. 5. . 8, 2023. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. Alex Volkanovski was open with his feelings after the tough loss. He would defeat. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. 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. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. With a 25-2 record, already becoming one of the most consistently dominant featherweight champion in UFC history, the Australian. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski went five rounds trading punches and words. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Volkanovski (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. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. Oct 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Accepting a fight with. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. Alexander Volkanovski’s religion isn’t a topic his fans are unaware of. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. . Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of 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. (arm triangle) (3. 8:32AM July 11, 2023. 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. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. 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. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. After Volkanovski defended. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. 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. The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294. Volkanovski cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. 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 . Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. 1 spot; it ainR…Nolan King and Ken Hathaway. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Ughh View attachment 1005809. The Australian UFC fighter is an Orthodox Christian and has proudly embraced it in front of the world. 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. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he will require surgery on his arm after re-asserting himself as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter in his featherweight. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. 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. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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. Alexander Volkanovski will go under the knife to fix a broken left hand, an injury he sustained during his five-round decision victory over then-featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 245. . In their first meeting back at UFC 245, Volkanovski was able to shut down a large part of Holloway’s momentum with hard leg kicks that were coupled with punctuating counters and freezing feints.