Ariel Helwani first reported on his social media that Alexander and his manager Ash Belcastro told him that his elbow surgery went well. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 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. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. New comments cannot be posted. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. Volkanovski. 3. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. however, Volkanovski revealed that he needs to have surgery upon his return to Australia, leaving many doubting his status for the Abu Dhabi-held pay-per-view. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. Victor Henry ends. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. Jul. 2 – Alexander 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. The UFC’s return to Syndey, Australia is a big one for the middleweight division as the title will be on the line when. It was to be a victory for ‘The Great’ by unanimous decision. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. The Australian UFC fighter is an Orthodox Christian and has proudly embraced it in front of the world. including addressing a nagging arm issue. 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. ESPN. 3. . No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left. 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. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion, thinks Volkanovski’s recent agreement to serve as the UFC 280 main event backup is not intelligent for a variety of reasons. Volkanovski earned. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. 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. Holloway 3 was tipped to be another battle of the best. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The team said. He won that fight by TKO. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. 0% Total voters 90. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Having undergone surgery on his arm since, he was ideally looking to return to action one more time in. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Holloway was able. He would defeat. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. 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. 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. 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. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. Furthermore, the caption for the post says, “COME GET SUMM‼️‼️‼️”. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. Volkanovski. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 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. Australian featherweight Alexander Volkanovski has revealed he could have lost his leg after a nasty blood infection saw him rushed to hospital in Chile while en route back to Australia. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. 11, 2023. His decision comes off the. 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. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Volkanovski will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off the. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Is the damn arm sleeve mind games or. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. 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. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. 70. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. As champions of two. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. . Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. night (July 8, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alexander Volkanovski 1 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. 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. In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. 54), he also obliterated Makhachev in total strikes (164 vs. He had elbow surgery. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown following a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Rodriguez at UFC 290 last night. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. 8, 2023. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. 3 percent). Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Volkanovski finished the round on top with punches — strong round for the Aussie. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. 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. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. The pay-per. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. If you do make a post. One that required “immediate surgery. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. 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. Better yet, he would have snapped Makhachev’s arm off for one. A cacophony of boos rang out among the 14,000 fans as the Russian’s arm was lifted to signal the result via unanimous decision. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. 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 . The Russian ultimately prevailed by unanimous vote and hasn’t entered the octagon since. This compels Jung to take larger steps in order to cut. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 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. Taking the. 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. In the UFC 290 main event. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. However, a potential surgery. July 9, 2023 11:20 am ET. Volkanovski 2. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. 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. UFC. 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. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. 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. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Volkanovski will undergo surgery for the injury and will be out of competition for 12 weeks. Locked post. A 22-fight winning streak has put Volkanovski amongst some of the best fighters in the sport and ending that run at UFC 284 will be a serious challenge for Islam Makhachev. Under 4. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Orthodox. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. That's ten to twelve weeks. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Volkanovski’s house is stylish and minimalist, white and pale grey, clean enough for heart surgery. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. Ilia Topuria:. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. 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. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. 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 earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Prior to his. 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. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. 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. Southpaw. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. 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. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. Still, he has a variety of factors working against him in the rematch: arm surgery on July 18 (which required six weeks of rehab before returning to training), the short-notice booking in place of Charles Oliveira, a limited camp, and a partisan crowd for his opponent. 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. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. 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. 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. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. He’s been dealing with that injury for. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. 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. Oct 11, 2023. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. 2. . 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. 25 strikes landed per minute is well above the UFC average of 3. 5. The event takes. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. 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. 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. 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. 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. @plutonium. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. Henry Cejudo advised to quit mentioning Volkanovski’s name. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. Islam Makhachev def. 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. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. After Volkanovski defended. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294. "Would I prefer a. I know he had it in mid-July. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. 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. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday evening that featherweight champion Volkanovski has. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. 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. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. 🐐 shit. Volkanovski lands 56. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. I’m genuinely not sure what to make of both men heading into this one. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. 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. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 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. GIF LINK. Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Alexander Volkanovski following the news that the Australian will step in at UFC 294. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. Normally, I would say fighting in someone’s home country would favor that fighter, but Makhachev. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. 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. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Volkanovski. After 25 minutes of action back in. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. 4% implied) in the rematch. Feb. 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. 5. 1 and Makhachev No. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. The 35-year-old Volkanovski knows he doesn’t have much time left in his career, which is why the pressure got to him. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. The champion scored seven successful takedowns in 12 attempts. The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. The UFC dream, he. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Alex Volkanovski was open with his feelings after the tough loss. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Volkanovski was clamoring for a Islam Makhachev rematch but the lightweight champion is already booked to run it back with. 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. Sayan Nag. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. 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 retained his featherweight title with a third round stoppage of Yair Rodriguez while Alexandre Pantoja claimed flyweight gold with a split decision over. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Victor Henry ends in. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 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. Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. He revealed. Volkanovski (25-1) defended his featherweight championship for the fourth time Saturday night, defeating Holloway (23-7) via unanimous decision in their highly anticipated trilogy bout. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. Barboza. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. 11, 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. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. He has an issue with his elbow that won. “You couldn’t have topped off a great International Fight Week any. Yet rather than worry, the 34-year-old Sydneysider actually played up the situation -- rocking up for what. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. ”. Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Feb. This was his fifth successful UFC featherweight. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290.