In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. Having. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Topuria reflected on Volkanovki's UFC 290 performance, "With all the. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. It's possible his arm was tired on a short week. 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. . 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. Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC Featherweight Championship against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated trilogy fight. Shifting through to attack the opponent in a. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. They were tight. Gareth A Davies reflects on Alexander Volkanovski's latest 'masterclass' and asks how the UFC featherweight champion would fare against Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor or AJ McKee. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. 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. 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. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. As champions of two. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. I know he had it in mid-July. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. But unless. Volkanovski threw the low outside kick from southpaw and after. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery on his elbow. 2% implied) from the first bout to about -250 (71. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. And du Plessis' upset stoppage is already creating major buzz for Adesanya boutThe No. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. A real fighter unlike your 9 loses olive lover. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Tybura Nov. Volkanovski vs. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. 2 – Alexander Volkanovski. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 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. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. 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. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. 2. @plutonium. Headlining UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Volkanovski stunned his Mexican opponent with a stunning right. Alexander Volkanovski Expects Six-Week Recovery Time. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. he Russian Islam Makhachev is the big favorite of the bookmakers in the main event of UFC 294. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following 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. "Would I prefer a. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Following his victory on Saturday. A loss on Makhachev-Volkanovski or another UFC 294 fight generates a do-over. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbs: Ilia Topuria: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 7" 146 lbsIslam Makhachev is a dagestani born MMA fighter, he is currently signed to the UFC, where he competes in their lightweight divison. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Oct 11, 2023. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Volkanovski. 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. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. 1 and No. 2/ Power Press. 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 won just about every minute of the fight, except for 40-odd seconds where the opportunistic Ortega nearly subdued him: Once with a guillotine, and once with a triangle. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Click to expand. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Feb. He's also not necessarily in camp. 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. That's ten to twelve weeks. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. Following his victory on Saturday. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock. 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. 0% Total voters 90. UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski enhanced his stake for GOAT status at 145 pounds this past weekend with a fifth successful defense of the title. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro, relayed the news to MMA journalist. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. 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. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. 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 co-main event for UFC 276 features a third meeting for the featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. 1. The team said. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) was looking to defend his lightweight title for the first time when he faced reigning featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-2 MMA) this evening. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. 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. 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 earned. The current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery on his arm, as he will be out of action for the next six weeks before. Share. 8:32AM July 11, 2023. Press the bar above you explosively. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. Event chronology. 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. 3 percent). In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. 35. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 3. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. 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 stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski Shane Young 0 0 68 18 5 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. He said he still wants another shot at Makhachev and the 155-pound belt down the road, but he likely needs surgery on his right arm. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. 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. After Volkanovski defended. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. 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. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. 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 barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. As far as the performance itself from Volkanovski, White. Volkanovski is coming off his fourth consecutive title defense after defeating Max Holloway in a trilogy bout at UFC 276 on July 2. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. 🐐 shit. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. 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. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. >>. 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. 2. A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. Alexander Volkanovski walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. The MMA fans looked very excited after seeing this poster from Adesanya. However, a potential surgery. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. The Australian UFC fighter is an Orthodox Christian and has proudly embraced it in front of the world. Henry Cejudo advised to quit mentioning Volkanovski’s name. Volkanovski has plenty of reasons to be confident. Volkanovski (25-1) wrote on Twitter that he will undergo surgery on the broken hand and the recovery timeline is 12 weeks. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. In. ESPN. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. One that required “immediate surgery. the featherweight champion disclosed post-fight that he requires surgery for an arm injury he sustained during training. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Jul. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. And everything that comes with that. 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. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. That's ten to twelve weeks. Fighting out of Australia, Volkanovski is coming off thumb surgery in July. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. 8, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski’s religion isn’t a topic his fans are unaware of. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. Alexander Volkanovski addresses his comments from the UFC 294 post-fight press conference after suffering a devastating loss to Islam Makhachev while also doubling down on his desire to return to. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. Volkanovski, in his post-fight interview with the commentator and podcast star Joe Rogan, said he needed surgery on one of his arms before he competes next, and would need to reassess his next move. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Although Volkanovski stepped in to ask the crowd to show respect. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 11, 2023. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. but Costa had elbow surgery three. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. Volkanovski. Volk had a chipped bone in his left elbow which prevented him from fully extending the entire arm and apparently caused “nerve complications. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 95) and showed off better. After a convincing championship defense over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290, the featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski had a startling update to share with the fans. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. He. GIF LINK. In his first fight back he looks to etch his name in the history books alongside the. Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. 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. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. Like: 2 HHJ Lord of all Violence. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. Volkanovski to break McGregor’s record. Undefeated in the UFC, Volkanovski became the first Australian-born fighter to claim UFC gold, capping off an incredible year for City. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. 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. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. This, of course, is no surprise as Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) had mentioned in the UFC 290 post-fight press conference, following his TKO win over Yair Rodriguez earlier this month , that he was in need of minor surgery on a nagging injury. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski is aiming to become only the eighth two-division. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. Volkanovski’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. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. He expressed his intentions to move. The event takes. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Alexander Volkanovski has apparently sustained damage during his UFC 276 title fight. . . Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. 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. 4% implied) in the rematch. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 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. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Alexander Volkanovski will go under the knife to fix a broken left hand, an injury he sustained during his five-round decision victory over then-featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 245. He aims to secure a title bout against Islam Makhachev later in the year, following his arm surgery. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. 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. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. 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. 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. 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. Minutes earlier, Volkanovski (26-2) ended Rodriguez’s hopes in the third round after a short timeout following a head clash, putting his foot down with a stiff right hook. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. It left a giant hole in one of his hands. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. In July, the 35-year-old strengthened his already all-time great legacy. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Before his decisive and final third win over “Blessed”, Volkanovski forecasted that he would suffer a broken hand. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. said recent surgery on his arm had slowed his training and that he took the fight to return to get into a routine that he felt. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. After 25 minutes of action back in. Volkanovski's manager, Ash Belcastro,. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. Feb. He won that fight by TKO. Alex Volkanovski was open with his feelings after the tough loss. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. The logistics for another move up to 155 pounds might be tough at the moment, because after the fight Volkanovski revealed he needs surgery. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. This unexpected decision to challenge Makhachev on such short notice. He not only topped Makhachev in significant strikes (70 vs. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. In the UFC 290 main event. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Muhammad Mokaev def. Southpaw. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. "I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm," said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post. 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. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Holloway 3 was tipped to be another battle of the best. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. "Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don't stop us," Volkanovski. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. Ilia Topuria:. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. 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. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 3: Makhachev threw a head kick that was blocked and Volkanovski responded with a right hand. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. 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. He's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. 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. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. However, a potential surgery. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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 (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. 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. 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. 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. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. Ilia Topuria:. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. Nice round for Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski believes teammate Israel Adesanya will pick up a statement win against Sean Strickland this weekend in Australia. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 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. 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. Welcome to r/mma's discussion of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Complete fighter breakdown for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match this Saturday (Feb. Under 4. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 6 percent of his significant strike attempts in UFC featherweight competition, the third-best accuracy rate in divisional history behind Bryce Mitchell (59. Alexander Volkanovski is ranked by ESPN as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. 3. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. 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. Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Alexander Volkanovski following the news that the Australian will step in at UFC 294.