Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. 2021, Chan Sung Jung revealed he is still suffering from a serious SLAP tear in his shoulder that occurred in his fight against Dan Ige. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. 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. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. 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. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. 71. 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. 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. 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. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. 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. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Volkanovski 2. The fight. It's possible his arm was tired on a short week. Continue reading to find out how Volk ended up with a damaged limb and his feelings about staying away from fighting due […]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Victor Henry ends in. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. 11, 2023. Accepting a fight with. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski looks to right the wrong from. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his UFC 290 featherweight title defense over Yair Rodriguez. 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. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. 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. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. 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. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. One that required “immediate surgery. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Volkanovski further cemented himself asAlexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. . Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. @plutonium. 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. 🐐 shit. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 & 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. 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. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. 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. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. 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. Ughh View attachment 1005809. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Volkanovski. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. 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. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. . Having planned to attend the Abu Dhabi event as an interested onlooker, Volkanovski jumped at the chance to instead get back in the octagon following surgery on his arm in. After 25 minutes of action back in. Volkanovski, who's three months removed from arm surgery, said in a video on his YouTube channel he believes he has the best shot out of anyone to beat Makhachev on short notice. Islam Makhachev def. 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. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. In their first fight, Volkanovski landed 70 of 143 significant. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The MMA fans looked very excited after seeing this poster from Adesanya. Jul. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. The team said. He’s been dealing with that injury for. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Khamzat Chimaev could be in jeopardy. He suffered a broken hand in that bout and is currently recovering from surgery. However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. Lewis. Green. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. The Start. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. The UFC’s return to Syndey, Australia is a big one for the middleweight division as the title will be on the line when. 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. 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 (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. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). Tim Elliot via third-round submission (arm triangle choke) Trevor Peek def. With a 25-2 record, already becoming one of the most consistently dominant featherweight champion in UFC history, the Australian. 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. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. Code Sports. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. He had elbow surgery. 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. July 9, 2023 11:20 am ET. Oct 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. Prior to his. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. 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. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. Feb. 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’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). Volkanovski, 35, has made it a goal to be an active champion since capturing gold in December 2019. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. Stance. And return ASAP he did. After Volkanovski defended. Volkanovski won just about every minute of the fight, except for 40-odd seconds where the opportunistic Ortega nearly subdued him: Once with a guillotine, and once with a triangle. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. The fourth-ranked Korean Zombie. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. 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. 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. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. >>. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. Feb. p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. It is a. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. 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. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. Brent Brookhouse. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. After a convincing championship defense over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290, the featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski had a startling update to share with the fans. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. I know he had it in mid-July. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. 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. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. 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 . 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. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. He expressed his intentions to move. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. but Costa had elbow surgery three. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. 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. Orthodox. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. 35. 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. 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. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. Last Fight. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. X-Factors. Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo was known to be undergoing tests for a serious arm injury, and the specifics of the injury are now known, as reporter Francys. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Following his victory on Saturday. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. 8:32AM July 11, 2023. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. Volkanovski 2 Oct. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. 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's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. 2. A real fighter unlike your 9 loses olive lover. As champions of two. That's ten to twelve weeks. Islam Makhachev def. 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 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. Taking the. Sayan Nag. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. 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. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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 lands 56. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. The champion scored seven successful takedowns in 12 attempts. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. 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. 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. Volkanovski cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. 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. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. . Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 2/ Power Press. 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. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. 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. UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. 11, 2023. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. #3,402. yet. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. 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. 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. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. 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. Ilia Topuria:. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. After Charles Oliveira was forced out due to a cut, featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) will step in on less than two weeks’ notice to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) next Saturday, Oct. Volkanovski (25-1) defended his featherweight championship for the fourth time Saturday night, defeating Holloway (23-7) via unanimous decision in their highly anticipated trilogy bout. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. At 36 years old, Cejudo came out of retirement for an immediate title shot against current titleholder Aljamain Sterling. Victor Henry ends. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. However, a potential surgery. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. He's also not necessarily in camp. Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. 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. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Alexander Volkanovski 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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 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. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. 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. 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. A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. “The Great” wants to move up. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Despite Volkanovski’s perfect 9-0 record inside the Octagon, a 22-1 record overall, and an incredible 19-fight winning streak, Ortega isn’t the only person he needs to convince that the. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. 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. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. The true extent of the cut under Alex Volkanovski’s eye can finally be revealed, with the featherweight world champion receiving five stitches less than a week out from his UFC 290 title defence. 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. 95) and showed off better. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. 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 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. Nah, start over. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. . Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. The pay-per. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. He has an issue with his elbow that won. 3. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59.