Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 5. After Volkanovski defended. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. And du Plessis' upset stoppage is already creating major buzz for Adesanya boutThe No. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. Share. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. 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, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. Volkanovski is aiming to become only the eighth two-division. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Victor Henry ends in. 2. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. 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. . 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Sayan Nag. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown following a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Rodriguez at UFC 290 last night. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. 14, 2019. 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. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. yet. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Islam Makhachev def. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. July 9, 2023 11:20 am ET. The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. 1 and No. That's ten to twelve weeks. 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. 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 (c) vs. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. 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. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. 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. New comments cannot be posted. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. 11, 2023. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. Volkanovski 2 Oct. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. 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. Barboza. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. UFC. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. But unless. UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski enhanced his stake for GOAT status at 145 pounds this past weekend with a fifth successful defense of the title. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. 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. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. 8:32AM July 11, 2023. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. . Brent Brookhouse. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. (arm triangle) (3. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Dan Hooker shares X-ray of broken arm after UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. Volkanovski 2. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. 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. Under 4. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. 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. In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. >>. 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. 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. F. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Alexander Volkanovski didn’t get his hand raised in the UFC 284 main event, but the featherweight champion didn’t lose an ounce of status in his razon-close bout. One that required “immediate surgery. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. According to a recent social media post by. 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. After 25 minutes of action back in. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. 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. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. 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. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. 2% implied) from the first bout to about -250 (71. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. Jul. 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. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. Henry Cejudo advised to quit mentioning Volkanovski’s name. And everything that comes with that. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. His decision comes off the. 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. 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. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski went five rounds trading punches and words. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. The MMA fans looked very excited after seeing this poster from Adesanya. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. 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. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. but Costa had elbow surgery three. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. Islam Makhachev vs. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. 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. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. 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. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. The Start. Click to expand. Volkanovski was always interested in sports as a kid, but rugby wasn’t one of them at first. But it was much more. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. The 33-year-old from Windang on the New South Wales South Coast has an overall 24-1 record in MMA combat, having won 21 straight since his only loss in May 2013. 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. The reigning UFC featherweight champion announced on Thursday that he is set to undergo surgery to repair a broken thumb he suffered in his trilogy match. Volkanovski’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’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. 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. 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. In the cage, Volkanovski spoke of his numerous options for what’s next, including addressing a nagging arm issue that he said would require surgery that he said made his fight camp “a bit of a. 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. . He's also not necessarily in camp. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Jul. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. One that required “immediate surgery. 11, 2023. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. 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. 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. Nice round for Volkanovski. 8, 2023. 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. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Muhammad Mokaev def. 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. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. However, a potential surgery. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. 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. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 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. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 5. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. 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. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. 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. Ughh View attachment 1005809. Orthodox. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Alexander Volkanovski walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. 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. 3. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout, and was slated to face number five ranked featherweight Ilia Topuria at UFC 297 in Toronto in January. 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. At 36 years old, Cejudo came out of retirement for an immediate title shot against current titleholder Aljamain Sterling. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. Nah, start over. 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. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. Please keep the fight discussions in here. The fight. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. 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 . In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Volkanovski looks to right the wrong from. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. 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. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. And return ASAP he did. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Islam Makhachev def. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. Feb. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. With a 25-2 record, already becoming one of the most consistently dominant featherweight champion in UFC history, the Australian. Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 245 to win the title and emerge as a new global star in MMA. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. . He won that fight by TKO. 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 before he can return to full contact training. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. X-Factors. 7KThat constant forward focus isn’t surprising to anyone that has watched Volkanovski’s growth and development over the course of his six-plus year career in the UFC, where he’s amassed a. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. however, Volkanovski revealed that he needs to have surgery upon his return to Australia, leaving many doubting his status for the Abu Dhabi-held pay-per-view. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. It was Aspinall's fifth UFC win in a row and definitely a coming out party as the world finally saw what the 28 year old UK native can do. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. . 1 spot; it ainR…Nolan King and Ken Hathaway. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Holloway was able. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Last Fight. Press the bar above you explosively. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. Mentality. #3,402. He. Official Result: Alexander. 3. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. But it was much more. 2. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. The pay-per. 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 title defence. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. LAS VEGAS – UFC 294 has a new main event, and very soon, it could have a new co-main event should the cards fall a certain way. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. Jul. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. 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. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. 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 is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. If you do make a post. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. The team said. The move to book Makhachev against Volkanovski comes just days after former KSW Champion Mateusz Gamrot was announced as an alternate for the UFC 294 main event. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. 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. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well.