“Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Volkanovski 2. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Alexander Volkanovski addresses his comments from the UFC 294 post-fight press conference after suffering a devastating loss to Islam Makhachev while also doubling down on his desire to return to. . 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. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. Makhachev vs. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. 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. 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. 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. #3,402. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. 🐐 shit. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski 2 takes place in the main event of UFC 294 but do people know Volkanovski just recover from surgery on his arm? This. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. The loss - just Volkanovski's second from 28 fights - was why he jumped at the chance for a rematch on Sunday morning [AEDT], with just 12 days' notice, after being called in as an injury. He aims to secure a title bout against Islam Makhachev later in the year, following his arm surgery. 5. 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. He would defeat. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. 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. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. Alexander Volkanovski thinks all the pressure is on Islam Makhachev ahead of their title-fight rematch. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. He’s been dealing with that injury for. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. The Australian UFC fighter is an Orthodox Christian and has proudly embraced it in front of the world. 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 threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. 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. Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. That's ten to twelve weeks. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. He's also not necessarily in camp. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Accepting a fight with. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. . Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion, thinks Volkanovski’s recent agreement to serve as the UFC 280 main event backup is not intelligent for a variety of reasons. That’s because in a video blog released at the end of Nov. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Barboza. How Volkanovski used leg kicks to win gold (3:01) In this excerpt of Unlocking Victory on ESPN+, Dominick Cruz and Gilbert Melendez show how Alex Volkanovski used leg kicks to beat Max Holloway to. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 8, 2023. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. Ilia Topuria:. UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Feb. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Feb. 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. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, recently revealed that he will need to undergo surgery on his arm. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. 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. Following his victory on Saturday. 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. 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. 3. 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. Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. Muhammad Mokaev def. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. This was his fifth successful UFC featherweight. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. 8, 2023. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski has locked in another UFC featherweight title defence against rising star Ilia Tuporia in February as the Australian looks to rebound from an early knockout in his last fight. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. But it was much more. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. Nah, start over. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. 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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. 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. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. 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. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. including addressing a nagging arm issue. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. 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. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. Volkanovski cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. 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. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. 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. Please keep the fight discussions in here. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Volkanovski would finally have surgery on his left arm yesterday and per his manager, Ash Belcastro (via Ariel Helwani), everything went smoothly and he’ll back in full contact training within six weeks. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The UFC dream, he. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. Brent Brookhouse. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday evening that featherweight champion Volkanovski has. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. It is a. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. That's ten to twelve weeks. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. 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. 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. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. In the UFC 290 main event. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. 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. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. 1. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. Feb. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. In their first fight, Volkanovski landed 70 of 143 significant. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. . Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. 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. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. . Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. “The Great” wants to move up. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. X-Factors. He won that fight by TKO. I’m genuinely not sure what to make of both men heading into this one. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. 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. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. He expressed his intentions to move. Alexander Volkanovski is the long-reigning featherweight champion of the UFC. Alexander Volkanovski’s religion isn’t a topic his fans are unaware of. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Dan Hooker shares X-ray of broken arm after UFC 290. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Abhinav Kini. Feb. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Nah, start over. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Having undergone surgery on his arm since, he was ideally looking to return to action one more time in. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. Volkanovski was always interested in sports as a kid, but rugby wasn’t one of them at first. but Costa had elbow surgery three. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab before he can return to full contact training. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. 70. 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. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. 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 walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. C. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. 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. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. 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. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. yet. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. 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. RelatedVolkanovski was listed as the underdog at +245 by the betting companies. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. 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. But it was much more. 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 has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. However, a potential surgery. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) was looking to defend his lightweight title for the first time when he faced reigning featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-2 MMA) this evening. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. The eyes of Australia and the MMA world are on UFC 284, and it could see Alex Volkanovski break the record for the most pay-per-views for a UFC fight. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. The fight. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. The pay-per. 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. 71. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-2) faced interim champ Yair Rodriguez (15-4, 1 NC) in a title unification bout in the night’s main event. 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. Tim Elliot via third-round submission (arm triangle choke) Trevor Peek def. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. 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. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 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. 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. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. . 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. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. 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. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. As champions of two. 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. Orthodox. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. F. . The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. 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. Click to expand. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. The event takes. 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. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Prior to his. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Ilia Topuria:. He revealed. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Muhammad Mokaev def. 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. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. 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. 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.