Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. Having. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. July 9, 2023 11:20 am ET. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. 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. Stance. 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. 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. 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. Please keep the fight discussions in here. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Jul. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. 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. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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 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. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get 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. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. Holloway 3 was tipped to be another battle of the best. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. He has an issue with his elbow that won. In. Lewis. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. 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. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski 2 Oct. 0% Total voters 90. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. 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 294: Makhachev vs. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. In the UFC 290 main event. Alexander Volkanovski is the long-reigning featherweight champion of the UFC. 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. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. 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. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. UFC Fight Night: Almeida 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. The current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery on his arm, as he will be out of action for the next six weeks before. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. 3. 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. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbs: Ilia Topuria: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 7" 146 lbsIslam Makhachev is a dagestani born MMA fighter, he is currently signed to the UFC, where he competes in their lightweight divison. Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, recently revealed that he will need to undergo surgery on his arm. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. 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. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. 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. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. 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. @plutonium. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. He would defeat. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. 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 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Following his victory on Saturday. 3. 35. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Victor Henry ends in. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Islam Makhachev vs. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. 8:32AM July 11, 2023. One that required “immediate surgery. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. 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. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. "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. 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. 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. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 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. 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. Code Sports. He had elbow surgery. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. 11, 2023) at UFC 284 inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 1 spot; it ainR…Nolan King and Ken Hathaway. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. 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. ESPN. 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. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. The 35-year-old Volkanovski knows he doesn’t have much time left in his career, which is why the pressure got to him. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. Locked post. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. 8, 2023. 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 Great” wants to move up. I know he had it in mid-July. 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. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. 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. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Makhachev vs. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. That's ten to twelve weeks. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. However, a potential surgery. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. C. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. This was his fifth successful UFC featherweight. Click to expand. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. 22. yet. 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. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. 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. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Feb. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. 8, 2023. Share. 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. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Victor Henry ends. Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski is aiming to become only the eighth two-division. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. 11, 2023. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. New customers who bet $5 on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight will earn $200 in bonus bets instantly. 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. 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. But unless. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. 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. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. 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 and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. 3 percent). . They were tight. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. The 33-year-old finds the timing of his recovery perfect as Charles Oliveira is set to fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. GIF LINK. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 95) and showed off better. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Feb. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski announced Thursday he's set to undergo surgery to repair the broken thumb he suffered in the second round of his trilogy bout against Max Holloway. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Barboza. 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. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. 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. Abhinav Kini. 2/ Power Press. 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. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. 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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 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. 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. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. 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. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Australian featherweight Alexander Volkanovski has revealed he could have lost his leg after a nasty blood infection saw him rushed to hospital in Chile while en route back to Australia. The pay-per. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. One that required “immediate surgery. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. The champion scored seven successful takedowns in 12 attempts. 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. 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. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. However, a potential surgery. The fourth-ranked Korean Zombie. Ilia Topuria:. X-Factors. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. ” According to Fox Sports Australia, Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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 UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through…UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. 1 and Makhachev No. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Volkanovski, 35, has made it a goal to be an active champion since capturing gold in December 2019. 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. But it was much more. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. He's also not necessarily in camp. Press the bar above you explosively. 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 added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. Henry Cejudo advised to quit mentioning Volkanovski’s name. Yet rather than worry, the 34-year-old Sydneysider actually played up the situation -- rocking up for what. 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 Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. If you do make a post. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Tybura Nov. 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 undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. 11, 2023. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. "Would I prefer a. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. 11, 2023. And everything that comes with that. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Volkanovski. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa.