UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. Featherweight champ Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) was edged out by lightweight champ Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) in February at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, in a fight he thought he won. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. The team said. Locked post. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. The event takes. Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. Press the bar above you explosively. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. He revealed. 3. 95) and showed off better. Having. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. Jul. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. 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. Last Fight. 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. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. >>. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. 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. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. It turned out to be much more than that though, with the Kiwi suffering a suspected broken arm in his split decision win over Jalin Turner at UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 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's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. ”. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. 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. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. Alexander Volkanovski has apparently sustained damage during his UFC 276 title fight. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. 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. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 2. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. 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. p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. but Costa had elbow surgery three. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294. 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. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. 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. @plutonium. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. 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. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Ughh View attachment 1005809. 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. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Alexander Volkanovski walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. 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. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Alexander Volkanovski has unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. 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. 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. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. "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. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. 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. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski went five rounds trading punches and words. 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. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. After that fight, Volkanovski underwent surgery on his left arm to repair a lingering injury and was unable to do full-contact training for about six weeks. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. Islam Makhachev def. But unless. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. 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 Start. He’s been dealing with that injury for. However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. (arm triangle) (3. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. Islam Makhachev vs. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. 22. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. 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. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-2) faced interim champ Yair Rodriguez (15-4, 1 NC) in a title unification bout in the night’s main event. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. After 25 minutes of action back in. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. 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 (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. UFC. Event chronology. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown following a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Rodriguez at UFC 290 last night. 11, 2023. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in 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. 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 stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. He expressed his intentions to 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. 3. 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 showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. 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. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. The 31-year-old is only just back from surgery on his right hand, after fracturing a metacarpal in his December victory over Max Holloway that saw the Australian crowned UFC World Featherweight Champion. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. Under 4. 14, 2019. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. “The Great” wants to move up. 35. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. With a 25-2 record, already becoming one of the most consistently dominant featherweight champion in UFC history, the Australian. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. 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. 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. Official Result: Alexander. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. 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. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. I know he had it in mid-July. X-Factors. It's possible his arm was tired on a short week. Alexander Volkanovski: Hand injury forces featherweight King OUT OF ACTION for 12 WEEKS following UFC 276 TRILOGY WAR vs Max Holloway, Follow UFC Live Updates. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Feb. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Tim Elliot via third-round submission (arm triangle choke) Trevor Peek def. He. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Nah, start over. 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 gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. 8:32AM July 11, 2023. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. Abhinav Kini. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. 2/ Power Press. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. 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, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Please keep the fight discussions in here. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. I know he had it in mid-July. Islam Makhachev def. 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. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. His decision comes off the. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. Joe Rogan was eager to ask Volkanovski what his plans were after his latest title defense, and although the Australian admitted he needed some time off to get surgery on his arm he also indicated. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. 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 revealed that he will require surgery on his arm after re-asserting himself as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter in his featherweight title defence. The loss - just Volkanovski's second from 28 fights - was why he jumped at the chance for a rematch on Sunday morning [AEDT], with just 12 days' notice, after being called in as an injury. He 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. 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. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. 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 added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Volkanovski cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. UFC president Dana White was beaming as he took the podium to answer questions at the UFC 290 post-fight press conference. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. A number of intriguing fights could take place in the second half of 2023Alexander 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. 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 just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. I’m genuinely not sure what to make of both men heading into this one. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. Nowhere is Volkanovski’s preparedness for a tear up more clear than when his opponent tries to apply stoicism in the face of Volkanovski’s shoulder juking and knee pumping. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. The UFC never asked the featherweight champion, who underwent surgery on his left arm over the summer, if he was interested in coming to Abu Dhabi to serve as the backup, alternate opponent in. 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. 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 it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. Ilia Topuria:. Undefeated in the UFC, Volkanovski became the first Australian-born fighter to claim UFC gold, capping off an incredible year for City. 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. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. 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. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. At 36 years old, Cejudo came out of retirement for an immediate title shot against current titleholder Aljamain Sterling. Sayan Nag. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Victor Henry ends. 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. 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. 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. 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. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Click to expand. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. Victor Henry ends in. In addition to the rest of his run as the UFC's featherweight king since 2019, the one-sided nature of the bout sparked speculation as. 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. 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. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. 3. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Stance. But it was much more. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. 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. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Following his victory on Saturday. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. 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. Prior to his. 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. Another amazing fact, this fight is. Feb. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. He's also not necessarily in camp. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Volkanovski lands 56. Alexander Volkanovski will go under the knife to fix a broken left hand, an injury he sustained during his five-round decision victory over then-featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 245. 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. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Volkanovski. Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. 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. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. 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. The 33-year-old from Windang on the New South Wales South Coast has an overall 24-1 record in MMA combat, having won 21 straight since his only loss in May 2013. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. Southpaw. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Alexander Volkanovski addresses his comments from the UFC 294 post-fight press conference after suffering a devastating loss to Islam Makhachev while also doubling down on his desire to return to. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the.