The champion revealed after the bout that he requires surgery on his left arm. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Southpaw. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. After his latest stoppage win, Volkanovski revealed to Joe Rogan that he needs shoulder surgery, but then during UFC 290’s post-fight press conference , he downplayed the upcoming procedure and. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. “Be smart about what you do,” is the overarching message Henry Cejudo is hoping to get across to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Barboza. 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 retained his featherweight title with a third round stoppage of Yair Rodriguez while Alexandre Pantoja claimed flyweight gold with a split decision over. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. He had to get surgery on his arm soon after that. Alex Volkanovski has just 11 days after accepting a short-notice rematch with Russia's Islam Makhachev. 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. 95) and showed off better. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Australia's Alex Volkanovski only had two weeks to prepare for the lightweight title fight. ”. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. 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 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. In 2020, he shared a post celebrating Easter and captioned it, “Happy Orthodox Easter!!”. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. 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. Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. . Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. Under 4. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. New comments cannot be posted. According to a recent social media post by. Volkanovski, 35, has made it a goal to be an active champion since capturing gold in December 2019. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Ortega threw a head kick that was blocked, but showed that he was still in the fight. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. 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. In the UFC 290 main event. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski of Australia punches Yair Rodriguez of Mexico in the UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 290 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. With a 25-2 record, already becoming one of the most consistently dominant featherweight champion in UFC history, the Australian. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. 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. Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a dominant third-round TKO of Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Sayan Nag. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. 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. Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. 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 cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. One that required “immediate surgery. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. Up next for Volkanovski (after he has arm surgery) could be a rematch with Lightweight champ Islam Makhachev or a matchup with contender Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. 1 and Makhachev No. Taking the. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. July 9, 2023 11:20 am ET. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. “The Great” took to his Instagram to share a photo of an x-ray reflecting the injury. Victor Henry ends. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. I want Volkanovski at his best on neutral ground against Islam because that fight was damn good. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. "But I want that lightweight belt, I'm. “The Great” wants to move up. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. It would be interesting to see who he fights next because the status of his injury is unknown and it depends upon how much time it takes for his arm to recover after the surgery. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. At 36 years old, Cejudo came out of retirement for an immediate title shot against current titleholder Aljamain Sterling. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. Share. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. Makhachev vs. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Alexander Volkanovski (c) 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. 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. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost. After his latest stoppage win, Volkanovski revealed to Joe Rogan that he needs shoulder surgery, but then during UFC 290’s post-fight press conference , he downplayed the upcoming procedure and. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. 0% Total voters 90. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. 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 was always interested in sports as a kid, but rugby wasn’t one of them at first. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Khamzat Chimaev could be in jeopardy. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski recently appeared. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. And everything that comes with that. UFC. 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 UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. Official Result: Alexander. Locked post. 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. If you do make a post. Volkanovski said he had a lot of pressure built up given the recent birth of his daughter and arm surgery after UFC 290 that slowed down his training. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Islam would make his MMA debut against Magomed Bekbolatov at Tsumada FC 4. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. X-Factors. 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. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. 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. He won that fight by TKO. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. 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. Ilia Topuria, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Lightweight fighter from. . but Costa had elbow surgery three. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. Ilia Topuria:. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 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. 11, 2023. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. It was Aspinall's fifth UFC win in a row and definitely a coming out party as the world finally saw what the 28 year old UK native can do. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Volkanovski lands 56. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Oct 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. . His decision comes off the. He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. The co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. 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. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski. 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. Yet rather than worry, the 34-year-old Sydneysider actually played up the situation -- rocking up for what. Islam Makhachev def. That's ten to twelve weeks. 1 spot; it ainR…Nolan King and Ken Hathaway. 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. 11, 2023. 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. 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. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read Alexander Volkanovski's win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 2. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. 7KThat constant forward focus isn’t surprising to anyone that has watched Volkanovski’s growth and development over the course of his six-plus year career in the UFC, where he’s amassed a. The 33-year-old finds the timing of his recovery perfect as Charles Oliveira is set to fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Jul. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. Volkanovski 2 Oct. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Max Holloway and will require 12 weeks for recovery, he. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. @plutonium. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. Another amazing fact, this fight is. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. ” According to Fox Sports Australia, Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. However, he is not ruling out the possibility that a. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. 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. Yair Rodriguez by TKO (punches), Round 3, 4:19 Alexander Volkanovski clinically stopped Yair Rodriguez in the third round at UFC 290 to retain his featherweight title. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. 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 SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. ESPN. 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. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. 22. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. "Would I prefer a. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 8, 2023. The 35-year-old Volkanovski knows he doesn’t have much time left in his career, which is why the pressure got to him. 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. Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). I’m genuinely not sure what to make of both men heading into this one. Press the bar above you explosively. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. Holloway was able. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. 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. He's also not necessarily in camp. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Short notice fight and still has time to put out content. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. 8, 2023. Ughh View attachment 1005809. 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. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion. . Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. 1 and No. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. 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. Feb. Camera IconFeatherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his title in the UFC 276 co-main event against Max Holloway, but suffered an injury that will keep him sidelined for 12 weeks. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 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. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. One that required “immediate surgery. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. Chan Sung Jung via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 0:45 Round 1: Zombie has the centre of the Octagon early, with Volkanovski circling on the outside, left. 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. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alex Volkanovski will not be a UFC champion in two different weight classes. Feb 10, 2023, 08:08 AM ET. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. And return ASAP he did. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 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. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. C. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. F. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. He would defeat. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. 1. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. 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. 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 lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. 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. 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. 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. Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock.