Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. 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. That's ten to twelve weeks. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. 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. After Charles Oliveira was forced out due to a cut, featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) will step in on less than two weeks’ notice to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) next Saturday, Oct. 8, 2023. Against Makhachev for the vacant belt this past October, “Do Bronx” saw his incredible 11-fight undefeated streak snapped in round two with an arm triangle choke. He has an issue with his elbow that won. He’s been dealing with that injury for. 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. 3. 3. 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. Having. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. 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. 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. The Australian UFC fighter is an Orthodox Christian and has proudly embraced it in front of the world. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Orthodox. The fight. 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. Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski 2 takes place in the main event of UFC 294 but do people know Volkanovski just recover from surgery on his arm? This. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 8, 2023. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Last Fight. 0% Total voters 90. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. 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. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. Nah, start over. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. The 35-year-old Volkanovski knows he doesn’t have much time left in his career, which is why the pressure got to him. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. 8, 2023. He. 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. 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. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). Holloway was able. 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, 35, has made it a goal to be an active champion since capturing gold in December 2019. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. The champion scored seven successful takedowns in 12 attempts. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. 11, 2023. He aims to secure a title bout against Islam Makhachev later in the year, following his arm surgery. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. 70. Having planned to attend the Abu Dhabi event as an interested onlooker, Volkanovski jumped at the chance to instead get back in the octagon following surgery on his arm in. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. 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 and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. Volkanovski lands 56. 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. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Volkanovski looks to right the wrong from. The Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. The MMA fans looked very excited after seeing this poster from Adesanya. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Under 4. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 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. Official Result: Alexander. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. Stream ONE Fight Night, ONE Friday Fights events and get access to highlights and ONE’s library archive of more than 100 past events for free on 7plus . He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. After 25 minutes of action back in. 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 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. 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 33-year-old finds the timing of his recovery perfect as Charles Oliveira is set to fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. Locked post. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. ”. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Jul. 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. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. Feb. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. 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. . Volkanovski cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. including addressing a nagging arm issue. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. He would defeat. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against Rodríguez, who he finished. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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 surgery Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Please keep the fight discussions in here. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 95) and showed off better. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. Islam Makhachev def. The UFC’s return to Syndey, Australia is a big one for the middleweight division as the title will be on the line when. 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. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. He won that fight by TKO. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. 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. 1. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. 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. Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. Having undergone surgery on his arm since, he was ideally looking to return to action one more time 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. Nah, start over. Volkanovski's arm injury, his limited training camp for this fight, and. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. Featherweight champ Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) was edged out by lightweight champ Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) in February at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, in a fight he thought he won. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. 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. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. 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. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. The team said. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Islam Makhachev def. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. 5. He had elbow surgery. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Holloway 3 was tipped to be another battle of the best. Event chronology. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Post-fight, 'The Great' revealed his belief that he'd suffered a hand injury early, which his corner dismissed immediately. Volkanovski was expected to be given a stiff test by Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 but finished off the big-hitting Mexican inside three rounds for a TKO win. It is a. 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. Muhammad Mokaev def. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. 2% implied) from the first bout to about -250 (71. The Start. 🐐 shit. 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. Volkanovski Pick As I stated earlier, Islam Makhachev has moved from roughly a -360 favorite (78. The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Volkanovski runs towards them, with all gas and no breaks. 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. Mentality. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Green. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. 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. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. Feb. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. The true extent of the cut under Alex Volkanovski’s eye can finally be revealed, with the featherweight world champion receiving five stitches less than a week out from his UFC 290 title defence. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. 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. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. 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. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. I know he had it in mid-July. 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. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Abhinav Kini. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. 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. 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. 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. 22. 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. 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. Volkanovski revealed that he’s been dealing with issues with his elbow for well over a year and the pain became unbearable during his most recent fight. 11, 2023. He suffered a broken hand in that bout and is currently recovering from surgery. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. In. 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. I know he had it in mid-July. After Volkanovski defended. But it was much more. 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 Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Prior to his. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. Continue reading to find out how Volk ended up with a damaged limb and his feelings about staying away from fighting due […]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Stance. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Muhammad Mokaev def. Accepting a fight with. 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. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. 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. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Khamzat Chimaev could be in jeopardy. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. 1 and Makhachev No. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. 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. UFC. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. Volkanovski further cemented himself asOfficial result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Volkanovski was always interested in sports as a kid, but rugby wasn’t one of them at first. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. Oct 11, 2023. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. Volkanovski earned his 10th straight UFC win with a hearty unanimous decision win . Currently, he has beaten every featherweight champion in UFC history sans. But unless. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. X-Factors. Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo was known to be undergoing tests for a serious arm injury, and the specifics of the injury are now known, as reporter Francys. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. With a 25-2 record, already becoming one of the most consistently dominant featherweight champion in UFC history, the Australian. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. 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. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. 8, 2023. Following his victory on Saturday. 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. Alex Volkanovski was open with his feelings after the tough loss. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Southpaw. A real fighter unlike your 9 loses olive lover. 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. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. Islam Makhachev def. He's also not necessarily in camp. 14, 2019. And return ASAP he did. He's also not necessarily in camp. Volkanovski would finally have surgery on his left arm yesterday and per his manager, Ash Belcastro (via Ariel Helwani), everything went smoothly and he'll back in. 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. Click to expand.