Code Sports. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. 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. Cena's last match was a loss to Sikoa at WWE Crown Jewel on November 4. 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. Unfortunately for fight fans, UFC champ Alex Volkanovski won’t be seen inside the octagon for over a month. 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. Now, he is scheduled to fight one of. @plutonium. Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, recently revealed that he will need to undergo surgery on his arm. July 9, 2023 11:20 am ET. Normally, I would say fighting in someone’s home country would favor that fighter, but Makhachev. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. Volkanovski further cemented himself asAlexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Ilia Topuria:. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. 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. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. 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 has an issue with his elbow that won. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. Stack some plates on a landmine and face it. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. ’Dangerous’ media day question Rob Whittaker just couldn’t cop ahead of UFC 290. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Locked post. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. 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 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. 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. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it out either. What do you think his actual reach is? Just based on appearance Volkanovski does not have long arms for his height. But it was much more. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 11, 2023. Volkanovski has proven to be a dominant champion at 145 lbs with successful titles defenses over opponents like Holloway, Chan Sung “The Korean Zombie” Jung, and Brian Ortega. Muhammad Mokaev def. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. 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. 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. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski went five rounds trading punches and words. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. He expressed his intentions to move. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. I think if tsarukyan wins, then it's charles vs tsarukyan for title shot. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. Inside the Wollongong gym, Alex Volkanovski circles his trainer, throwing elbows and knees with beserk force. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. His decision comes off the. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. 5:12 AM · Jul 9, 2023 252. He revealed. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his hand UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski posted on social media that he had undergone surgery on his left arm. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Share. The Aussie is still recovering from last month’s arm surgery. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. but Costa had elbow surgery three. In the UFC 290 main event. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. Lewis. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. A number of intriguing fights could take place in the second half of 2023Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he will require surgery on his arm after re-asserting himself as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter in his featherweight title defence. 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski has unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. 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. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an. 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. He angled for an arm-traingle choke, but Yair was able to stop him from crossing over. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. The event takes. . 8:32AM July 11, 2023. The Start. 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. 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. GIF LINK. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Alexander Volkanovski following the news that the Australian will step in at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. 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 I want that lightweight belt, I'm. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. 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. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. 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. Prior to his. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. 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. Volk three weeks ago with his arm still wrapped up after elbow surgery. Complete career stats for the fighter Alexander Volkanovski on ESPN. He aims to secure a title bout against Islam Makhachev later in the year, following his arm surgery. 21, 2023 KO/TKO Kick. Rodriguez, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States! Please keep the fight discussions in here. [Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Having undergone surgery on his arm since, he was ideally looking to return to action one more time in. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm," he said. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Islam Makhachev: Wrestling, Sambo: 5' 10" 155 lbs: Alexander Volkanovski: Striker: 5' 6" 154 lbsVolkanovski’s 6. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski returned to the featherweight division on Saturday, taking just shy of three rounds to put away interim champ Yair Rodriguez in a title unification bout at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. UFC 294: Makhachev vs. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. ” 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. 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. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. 3. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 2. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. Before suffering the injury, Burrow completed 11 of his 17 passes against the Ravens for 101 yards and a touchdown. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. July 18, 2023 5:20 pm ET. but Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago and. "I'll be completely honest with you, I need a bit of surgery on my arm. The pair are set for a short-notice rematch after they first fought in. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. Man it fucking sucks if Islam has to fight Volkanovski next, the fight is already high risk no reward as is, and Volk coming off surgery is gonna be even worse, if Islam wins people are gonna cope about it, it sucks, and if Volk puts the most minimal amount of resistance they're gonna say some bullshit moral victory about winning after surgeryVolkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. Figure 10 shows Volkanovski’s infamous stepping right hook, which has checked the chin of many a great featherweight. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. 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. Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay. In the post, he has tagged a sports apparel brand named Engage and is promoting their Black Friday sale along with his buddy. Mentality. 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. 3 sets of 8 reps per side. And I think the correction is an overadjustment relative to their meeting at UFC 284. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. 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. Click to expand. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. 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. Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is considered the best fighter in MMA at UFC 290. 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. 5. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. . Holloway was able. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. Nowhere is Volkanovski’s preparedness for a tear up more clear than when his opponent tries to apply stoicism in the face of Volkanovski’s shoulder juking and knee pumping. Jul. Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. 0% Total voters 90. He gravitated toward soccer and wrestling early on and didn’t join a “footy” squad. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski is an Australian professional fighter and the UFC featherweight champion. Alexander Volkanovski is nicknamed “The Great” for a reason. Volkanovski also revealed that he needs surgery on his arm, which might put him on the shelf for a little bit. 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. The 35-year-old last month took a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev with just 11 days notice and paid the. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Alexander Volkanovski says he is feeling better and on the mend after a post fight surgery. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. Now the fighter will have to spend a six-week rehabilitation period, after which he will be able to return to training. 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. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. Alexander Volkanovski dominated Max Holloway to retain his featherweight title at UFC 276 last weekend in Las Vegas and he did it with a broken thumb. They were tight. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. Alexander Volkanovski is set to have surgery after suffering a broken thumb in the trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Oct 11, 2023. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack. 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. Volkanovski had gone up to lightweight hoping to capture a second UFC title. Alexander Volkanovski is on the mend. Islam Makhachev Bobby Green 0 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. That victory served as Makhachev’s eleventh. He’s been dealing with that injury for. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. Event chronology. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. Prior to that, he had fought in July when he defended his belt against dangerous striker Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. Volkanovski added that undergoing arm surgery in July and welcoming his third child in August may have been factors. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. Official Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. mmaweekly comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Queasy. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. 1 and No. Alexander Volkanovski barely got out of the gate at UFC 294 before Islam Makhachev shut the door on him. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) defeated Holloway to notch his fourth-straight title defense. Feb. He had surgery on an injured arm following the bout. Max Holloway and will require 12 weeks for recovery, he. 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. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alex Volkanovski shows an x-ray of wrenched thumb. 71. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. yet. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Instead, he will be spending this time in rehabilitation due to his recent arm surgery. 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. The fight. 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. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. In his first attempt at becoming a dual-division champion, Volkanovski lost his first fight in. 1 and Makhachev No. 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. Alexander Volkanovski (born 29 September 1988) is an Australian professional mixed martial artist. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. . Volkanovski. Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. Jessica-Rose Clark's time in the Octagon at UFC 276 was short and not at all sweet. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Ilia Topuria:. “UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his. Volkanovski, the underdog who moved up in weight, had all the momentum by the end of the fight, finishing the bout on top of Makhachev, throwing punches. Volkanovski said he still would like to fight before the end of. MERCH: also called out rising contender Ilia Topuria for a fight . The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in the biggest fight of his career thus far. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. 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. By Adam Martin - December 19, 2019. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday evening that featherweight champion Volkanovski has. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. It is a. But it was much more. Yair Rodriguez reacts to Alex Volkanovski cut ahead of the UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. Makhachev landed a hard body kick but Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. And everything that comes with that. Alexander Volkanovski Mizuto Hirota 1 0 87 46 4 0 0 0. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. The reigning UFC featherweight champion announced on Thursday that he is set to undergo surgery to repair a broken thumb he suffered in his trilogy match. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. 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. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. That’s because in a video blog released at the end of Nov. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. Feb. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. Islam Makhachev is without an opponent for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, which the UFC reportedly wants him to headline. Most men spend a lifetime preparing for the chance to win a UFC title. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced on his social. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Brian Ortega -- Round 5: Volkanovski opened with a leg kick and a few hard jabs. Press the bar above you explosively. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. "Would I prefer a. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Following his victory on Saturday. Rodriguez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread. One that required “immediate surgery. The 34-year old lost to lightweight king Islam Makhachev on Sunday in Perth by decision, ending his dream of. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. 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. He hopes to seek clarity in the coming hours. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Nah, start over. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. 11, 2023. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. 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 will undergo a surgery on his left elbow to remove bone fragments that prevent him from full extending his arm. Volkanovski is coming off a third-round TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 back in July. 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. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. 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. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Having. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Under 4. Last Fight. 5. Islam Makhachev def. 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. Although Volkanovski retained his featherweight title, he did suffer. Alexander Volkanovski has apparently sustained damage during his UFC 276 title fight. Alexander Volkanovski Votes: 36 40. However, these setbacks will not hinder his readiness for aThe true extent of the cut under Alex Volkanovski’s eye can finally be revealed, with the featherweight world champion receiving five stitches less than a week out from his UFC 290 title defence against Yair Rodriguez. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. Means he never intended to fight in the first place. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Volkanovski. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. 🐐 shit. Volkanovski (23-1) is coming off CBS Sports' runner-up for 2021 Fight of the Year against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. No way as a pro, you would allow yourself to get cut with 2 weeks left.