Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski went five rounds trading punches and words. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 71. 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. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. 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. 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. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. We also have a fight thread in our Kbin community for those who would prefer not to use Reddit but would still like to talk about the fights. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. 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. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. Undefeated in the UFC, Volkanovski became the first Australian-born fighter to claim UFC gold, capping off an incredible year for City. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. 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. He would defeat. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday evening that featherweight champion Volkanovski has. 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 would need to reassess his next move. 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. Another amazing fact, this fight is. 1 and No. Volkanovski is coming off a third-round TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 back in July. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Nah, start over. 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. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. 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. ” 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. 8, 2023. 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. . Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. However, a potential surgery. Nowhere is Volkanovski’s preparedness for a tear up more clear than when his opponent tries to apply stoicism in the face of Volkanovski’s shoulder juking and knee pumping. The 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. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . New comments cannot be posted. 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. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. Last Fight. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. He has an issue with his elbow that won. ESPN. 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. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. Accepting a fight with. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. He’s been dealing with that injury for. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev head-to-head recordVolkanovski was given just eleven days notice of his bid to avenge his narrow decision loss to Makhachev If the Wollongong man can claim victory, he will become the first Australian to win titles. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. Alexander Volkanovski returned to the featherweight division on Saturday, taking just shy of three rounds to put away interim champ Yair Rodriguez in a title unification bout at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. The UFC dream, he. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. 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. 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. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. Mentality. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Taking the. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. 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. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. 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. 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. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. 11, 2023. That's ten to twelve weeks. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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. Still, he has a variety of factors working against him in the rematch: arm surgery on July 18 (which required six weeks of rehab before returning to training), the short-notice booking in place of Charles Oliveira, a limited camp, and a partisan crowd for his opponent. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. . I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. 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. Official Result: Alexander. Volkanovski. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. Jul. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Alexander Volkanovski following the news that the Australian will step in at UFC 294. 11, 2023. 3. New customers who bet $5 on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight will earn $200 in bonus bets instantly. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. 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. Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he broke his hand early in the fight with Max Holloway at UFC 276 press conference and that it may delay his jump to the. 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 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Volkanovski. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 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. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. 70. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. 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. 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 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. 5. 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. Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, recently revealed that he will need to undergo surgery on his arm. Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he will require surgery on his arm after re-asserting himself as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter in his featherweight title defence. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. 2. 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 . “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. said recent surgery on his arm had slowed his training and that he took the fight to return to get into a routine that he felt. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. Oct 11, 2023. It is a. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. @plutonium. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Abhinav Kini. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. . Prior to his. As champions of two. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout, and was slated to face number five ranked featherweight Ilia Topuria at UFC 297 in Toronto in January. Volkanovski 2 pits Islam Makhachev vs Alexander The Great Volkanovski fight in Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Oct 21, 2023. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. "Would I prefer a. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Under 4. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. 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. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. 2/ Power Press. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. 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 currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. The 35-year-old Volkanovski knows he doesn’t have much time left in his career, which is why the pressure got to him. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. 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. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. The team said. 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. 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. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. Stance. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. Nah, start over. Southpaw. The fight. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. 8, 2023. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Locked post. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. 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. 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. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. . Feb. 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. If you do make a post. After 25 minutes of action back in. 35. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Lewis. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. 11, 2023. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. According to a recent social media post by. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. 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 Start. 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. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. Volkanovski lands 56. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. 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 is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. 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. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. He's also not necessarily in camp. His decision comes off the. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. 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. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. But unless. Having. Drew Brees reveals that he can only throw left-handed now (1:04) Drew Brees explains how a shoulder injury has made it impossible to throw with his right arm. 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. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Green. 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. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. 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. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. In. Volkanovski was always interested in sports as a kid, but rugby wasn’t one of them at first. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. 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. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. One that required “immediate surgery. Khamzat Chimaev could be in jeopardy. Islam Makhachev def. 8, 2023. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. 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. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. yet. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. Volkanovski vs. In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. 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. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Volkanovski 2 Oct. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. “The Great” wants to move up. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. Volkanovski 2. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. The pay-per. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. 14, 2019. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Normally, I would say fighting in someone’s home country would favor that fighter, but Makhachev. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. 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. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. 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. 1 and Makhachev No. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294.