He expressed his intentions to move. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. 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. 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. Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. 1 and No. Max Holloway and will require 12 weeks for recovery, he. Taking the. A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. Following his victory on Saturday. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. The event takes. 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 know he had it in mid-July. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. New comments cannot be posted. 11, 2023. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. Oct 11, 2023. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. 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. Alexander Volkanovski thinks all the pressure is on Islam Makhachev ahead of their title-fight rematch. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 2% implied) from the first bout to about -250 (71. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. After 25 minutes of action back in. UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. 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. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. 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. ”. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. yet. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. I’m genuinely not sure what to make of both men heading into this one. But, he didn’t walk out unscathed. 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. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). It left a giant hole in one of his hands. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Ilia Topuria:. 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. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. After Volkanovski defended. It is a. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. #3,402. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Nah, start over. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. 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. 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. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. 8, 2023. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. But it was much more. Jul. 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. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. 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. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. He won that fight by TKO. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. Feb. 95) and showed off better. Victor Henry ends. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. It wasn’t as if Volkanovski was at 100 per cent, explaining post-fight he would need surgery on his arm after an issue that he fought throughout his training camp. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski is targeting another attempt at the UFC lightweight title after the Australian produced a dazzling performance to retain his featherweight crown with a knockout win over Yair Rodriguez on Saturday. 3. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Victor Henry ends in. Feb. Alexander Volkanovski walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. 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. Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. A real fighter unlike your 9 loses olive lover. 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. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. 7KThat constant forward focus isn’t surprising to anyone that has watched Volkanovski’s growth and development over the course of his six-plus year career in the UFC, where he’s amassed a. The 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. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. 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. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. Normally, I would say fighting in someone’s home country would favor that fighter, but Makhachev. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. 1. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. After Volkanovski defended his featherweight title back at UFC 290 with a TKO win over Yair Rodriguez, he revealed he was a bit banged up and would likely need surgery. Alexander Volkanovski 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. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Volkanovski. 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. 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. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. including addressing a nagging arm issue. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. . Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Volkanovski has proven to be a dominant champion at 145 lbs with successful titles defenses over opponents like Holloway, Chan Sung “The Korean Zombie” Jung, and Brian Ortega. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. In. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Code Sports. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. . Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. He's also not necessarily in camp. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. In the UFC 290 main event. Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, recently revealed that he will need to undergo surgery on his arm. He’s been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it… — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 18, 2023 July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. Volkanovski 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. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Islam Makhachev def. Henry Cejudo advised to quit mentioning Volkanovski’s name. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski blew that number out of the water. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. Feb. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. . And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. The team said. The fourth-ranked Korean Zombie. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. That’s because in a video blog released at the end of Nov. He. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Under 4. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. 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. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. 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. 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 (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. 11, 2023. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. 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. 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. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. 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. Mentality. Jul. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. Official Result: Alexander. Green. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. 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. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 3. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. 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. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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. 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. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. The Start. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. One that required “immediate surgery. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Barboza. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. ” 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. 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. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. 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. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. . July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. In the cage, Volkanovski spoke of his numerous options for what’s next, including addressing a nagging arm issue that he said would require surgery that he said made his fight camp “a bit of a. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski went five rounds trading punches and words. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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 breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. 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 need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. Only two months removed from annihilating Chan Sung Jung in their title match at UFC 273, Volkanovski defends his title this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 276 against Max Holloway. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. . Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. 0% Total voters 90. Islam Makhachev beat home favourite and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision to retain his lightweight title in an engaging contest at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. 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. "Would I prefer a. Press the bar above you explosively. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. With an overall career record of 25-1, the UFC featherweight champion has not lost a fight in almost 10 years, and that lone defeat came at. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Jul. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. 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. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the.