He said he'd been keen to fight again following arm surgery in July, with his mental health suffering without a fixed goal. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday. Due to his poor diet, Volkanovski's immune system couldn't fight the bacteria, which only grew larger by the day. 3 percent). Jul. On Tuesday, Volkanovski announced. 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. 2 pound-for-pound matchup was everything UFC fans hoped it would be -- and then some. 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. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Arm Triangle 2 3:16 win. The Bloodline member attacked him repeatedly with the Samoan Spike to effectively. Ilia Topuria:. Immediately following the fight, Alexander was claiming he broke his hand in the first or second round. The loss - just Volkanovski's second from 28 fights - was why he jumped at the chance for a rematch on Sunday morning [AEDT], with just 12 days' notice, after being called in as an injury. However, it looks like Izzy was just trolling everyone with this post. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. He is also a former Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) Featherweight champion. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. Feb. 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. Mentality. Volkanovski. . p> Meanwhile, former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was left stunned as future title contender Dricus Du Plessis walked away with a second round knockout. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. . Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. One day after Paulo Costa revealed he recently had arm surgery, UFC CEO Dana White indicated the fight vs. Despite the unfavorable result, the 35-year-old doesn’t regret. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. 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. Instead of moving straight back, he moves to the right. @plutonium. Muhammad Mokaev def. 35. Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du. GIF LINK. 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. He makes coffee, then sits himself in a squashy, pewter-coloured sofa. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. He’s been dealing with that injury for. She suffered a scary armbar submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko in the card's first bout of the night. 3. By Cole Shelton - July 18, 2023. Stance. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is doing well after undergoing surgery on his left arm Monday. Volkanovski is coming off a dominant three-round featherweight title fight victory over Yair Rodriguez in July. Volkanovski underwent arm surgery in mid-July and at the time was given six weeks of rehab. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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. Alexander Volkanovski (top) lands an elbow to Yair Rodriguez during their UFC 290 featherweight title unification bout on Saturday night in Las Vegas. 14, 2019. 5 rounds – 20/21 with BetVictor. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. “I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” said Volkanovski during his UFC 290 post-fight interview with Joe. 🐐 shit. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. His decision comes off the. In their first fight, Volkanovski landed 70 of 143 significant. Please keep the fight discussions in here. Volkanovski takes small steps back, drawing Jung forward. Alexander Volkanovski reacts to USMAN vs CHIMAEV | UFC 294. One arm fixed, clean & headed for therapy. Source: Getty Images “No one dominates Volkanovski. 1 percent) and Jimmy Hettes (57. As champions of two. There were many questions being asked of Volk as he made his return to featherweight after an unsuccessful. ”. I believe he's coming off arm surgery and he's not in camp. Volkanovski, 34, has been UFC featherweight champion since beating Max Holloway at UFC 245 on Dec. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Ortega from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 25, 2021 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. 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. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski, seemingly with ease, got past Yair Rodríguez via technical knockout in the third round of the main event of U. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent profitable surgical procedure this week to restore an injured arm. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. Volkanovski's reach has been listed as anywhere from 64 inches to 71 inches over his career. Prospective bettors who lock in our Caesars Sportsbook promo code AMNY1000 qualify for a $1,000 first bet on Caesars. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world clashed for a second time in Saturday. But he certainly won’t allow that to deter his opportunity to become a two-division UFC. His rehab was scheduled to end in August or beginning of September. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA) took place last Saturday, July 2nd at UFC 276. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 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 there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. >>. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. 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. Costa was pulled from the bout because of an arm injury. I know he had it in mid-July. 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's been dealing with that injury for a year, he said, and it became "unbearable" during this fight camp. 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. 2. Nearly 74 percent of those strikes landed for Volkanovski are at distance. Volkanovski battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in an instant classic at UFC 284. 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 Costa had elbow surgery three weeks ago 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. ESPN. Locked post. 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. This week, he'll have extra time to rest and prepare for the Eagles, which should bode well for his arm. however, Volkanovski revealed that he needs to have surgery upon his return to Australia, leaving many doubting his status for the Abu Dhabi-held pay-per-view. but Costa had elbow surgery three. The champion scored seven successful takedowns in 12 attempts. Alexander Volkanovski feels robbed of his moment to become UFC dual champion at home. Another amazing fact, this fight is. Lean into the weight slightly and hold the end at your collarbone ( A ). 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. 1. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab before he can return to full contact training. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Volkanovski stopped Yair Rodriguez via strikes at 4:19 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight title . Alexander Volkanovski will undergo surgery for a broken left thumb suffered in his fight vs. A loss to Makhachev wouldn't change what's. 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. And du Plessis' upset stoppage is already creating major buzz for Adesanya boutThe No. The Australian is undefeated in the featherweight division of the UFC. 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. 11, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, recently revealed that he will need to undergo surgery on his arm. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. Since the doctors revealed they have scheduled a surgery for Alexander Volkanovski’s left elbow, the fans were anxiously in shock. The 34-year-old revealed after the fight that he needs surgery on his arm but refused to withdraw from the bout. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. 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 Australian is certainly not short of confidence, understandably given his impressive record in UFC. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Holloway (23-7 MMA). 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. He's at a huge disadvantage against an incredible opponent if he takes this bout. If you do make a post. 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. However, a potential surgery. ESPN ranks Volkanovski No. UFC 284 (2/12/23) Volkanovski lost a five round unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in. 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 underwent successful surgery on his elbow. Volkanovski, 35, suffered his second defeat in the Octagon against. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. “When he took on Max Holloway that first time, no one gave. 3. 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. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. MMA Junkie confirmed with Volkanovski’s management, followed by a report from Ariel Helwani. . (arm triangle) (3. Victor Henry ends. 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. Learn why UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent surgery and if he is fit to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Henry Cejudo advised to quit mentioning Volkanovski’s name. He just needs six weeks of rehab and then straight back to full contact training. "A lot of people will say it's for the money and all that. Some say all that suggests Volkanovski steps into the. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his UFC 290 featherweight title defense over Yair Rodriguez. – Volkanovski told media at UFC 290 presser. 18, 2017 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. 11, 2023. 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. 5. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. 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. Following his successful title defense at UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski is nursing a few minor injuries. 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. If they'd had bears in Wollongong when he was growing up, he'd have fought them as well. Alexander Volkanovski has unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. It was his first fight since losing a close, unanimous decision to Makhachev in February at UFC 284. 'My respect for Alexander Volkanovski has gone up. For the UFC featherweight championship in July, the Australian defeated Mexican Yair Rodriguez via technical knockout. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. 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. 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. Alexander Volkanovski walked out of UFC 276 ‘And Still’. Following his victory at 290, Volkanovski revealed that he is dealing with an arm injury that requires minor surgery. In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T. But it would be Makhachev who put his own legacy in full motion by putting any thought that Volkanovski had his number to rest. Not suggesting that he wanted the cut, but at this point, you cant rule it. Tim Elliott via 3rd round submission (arm triangle) (3:03) Trevor Peek def. A real fighter unlike your 9 loses olive lover. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski revealed that he will need surgery following his. The champion also out-landed the challenger 149-57 in total. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through…UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. UFC. 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. If Volkanovski can secure a stoppage, it will be one of the most arresting visuals in UFC history, in part due to the factors. But it was much more. Providing further insight into his condition, Volkanovski himself took to his Instagram Stories, sharing a video showcasing his arm, wrapped in bandages. Volkanovski lost in a five-round thriller to Makhachev at UFC 284 in February 2023. Volkanovski 2 Oct. Green. Oct 11, 2023. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM PDT 2 min read. Alexander Volkanovski destroyed Yair Rodriguez - and did it with an arm that needs surgery. Following his victory on Saturday. The UFC’s return to Syndey, Australia is a big one for the middleweight division as the title will be on the line when. 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. 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. 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. 70. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. He won that fight by TKO. In addition, the title picture at lightweight seems murky, so there is a lot to figure out. Ughh View attachment 1005809. Volkanovski underwent surgery on his arm three months ago and will have to drop from 180 pounds, which he weighed last week, to 155. UFC 294 (10/21/23) Volkanovski was knocked out by Islam Makhachev at 3:06 of the first round in a bout for the UFC lightweight title . Volkanovski lands 56. Nah, start over. “The Great” wants to move up. Volkanovski’s average fight time of 18:00 in UFC featherweight competition is the longest in divisional history. 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. [2]Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. ” Still, the man hadn’t ruled out returning to the Octagon as soon as possible. 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. Volkanovski and Makhachev's tense face-off during press conference ahead of UFC 294 fight. At the top of the list of admirers were UFC champs like. 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. 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. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Islam Makhachev to win - 2/5 with BetGoodwin. But others offered a word of warning, lamenting the fact that Volkanovski has recently undergone surgery on his left arm. Volkanovski looks to right the wrong from. This was of course after Volkanovski’s TKO win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Having. Islam trains with the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov who he grew up with. Alexander Volkanovski has just stunned the MMA world by agreeing to step in on short-notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Alexander Volkanovski gets six weeks of rehab following his arm surgery. 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. Volkanovski’s management verified the surgery, as reported by MMA Junkie and later corroborated by Ariel Helwani. 4 and nearly triple Makhachev’s 2. 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 never asked the featherweight champion, who underwent surgery on his left arm over the summer, if he was interested in coming to Abu Dhabi to serve as the backup, alternate opponent in. Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski has locked in another UFC featherweight title defence against rising star Ilia Tuporia in February as the Australian looks to rebound from an early knockout in his last fight. 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. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are throwing down again, probably sooner than most expected. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and. 95) and showed off better. UFC bantamweight championship -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. This bout follows after Volkanovski stepped in as a last-minute replacement for UFC 294’s original lightweight title challenger and former division. Volkanovski, who underwent arm surgery during the summer, had originally been slated to remain in recovery until January. Lewis. Islam had captured the promotion’s 155lbs title last October at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira with an arm-triangle choke. Alexander Volkanovski has looked into his crystal ball ahead of UFC 293. Volkanovski stepped up and set the stage for a legacy-defining fight. Alexander Volkanovski via 1st round knockout (head kick & punches) (3:06) to. Now, with his featherweight reign firmly established, Volkanovski has set his sights on another challenge—the lightweight division. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. Volkanovski threatened with an arm triangle and continued to drop punches. Fight summary of UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Still, nothing was going to stop him from showing up. Alexander Volkanovski anticipates a quick return to the training room following arm surgery. Volkanovksi copped a brutal kick to the head in the first round, leading to the TKO call. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. Islam Makhachev def. 3 kilograms] and underwent surgery on his left arm in July. Alex Volkanovski will step up on just 11 days’ notice to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi next weekend. 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. Taking the fight against Makhachev was almost a return to normalcy for him. “Stylebender” will put his middleweight crown up for. Prior to his. Volkanovski's victory over Yair Rodriguez was another statement, despite the champion saying afterward he needs to have surgery because of an arm injury. He's never lost in the UFC, compiling an impressive 12-0 record since his 2016. Other successful defenses include Holloway a second time, “The. The fight. Holloway was able. Alexander Volkanovski breaking news and and highlights for UFC 298 fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski’s win over Yair Rodriguez was made all the more impressive considering he needs surgery on his arm. However, a potential surgery. 71. “I’ll be completely honest with you, I need to get a little bit of surgery on my arm,” he added. Volkanovski cut a different figure during fight week; one finally ready to own his status as the best 145-pounder in the world. I think there was so much going on with the surgery, the baby - I just needed to get in camp. Islam Makhachev turned back the challenge of Alexander Volkanovski with a vicious head kick knockout to retain his UFC lightweight championship at UFC 294. Volkanovski and Makhachev are arguably the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. 8, 2023. Alexander Volkanovski has apparently sustained damage during his UFC 276 title fight. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has accepted his next challenge, despite a recent return from elbow surgery. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair. Alexandre Pantoja took Brandon Moreno's. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 & 30-27) Javid Basharat vs. He revealed. Following his UFC 290There’s no such thing as slowing down for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanosvki. Volkanovski (26-3) has five successful title defences at featherweight while Topuria (14-0) is a 26-year-old Spain resident of Georgian descent and is 6-0 in the UFC with five finishes. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. Meanwhile, Browning struggled to put together. A cacophony of boos rang out among the 14,000 fans as the Russian’s arm was lifted to signal the result via unanimous decision. The SydneysiderAlexander Volkanovski is back to training after undergoing surgery on his thumb that kept him out for months. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will step inside the Octagon for the second time at UFC 294 on. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown following a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Rodriguez at UFC 290 last night. 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. He secured a TKO victory by finishing off 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 went under the knife, but can expect to be back in training soon. 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 before he can return to full contact training. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. His decision comes off the heels of former lightweight titleholder. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. A 22-fight winning streak has put Volkanovski amongst some of the best fighters in the sport and ending that run at UFC 284 will be a serious challenge for Islam Makhachev. 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. 2/ Power Press. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski had surgery on his left arm yesterday. But Volkanovski had 11 days to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds [70. Following his UFC 290 win over Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski indicated that he was going to have surgery. Dan Hooker called it “just a scratch”. He expressed his intentions to move. According to a recent social media post by. Dan Hooker shares X-ray of broken arm after UFC 290. 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. 290, retaining his 145-pound featherweight belt by. Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski 2 takes place in the main event of UFC 294 but do people know Volkanovski just recover from surgery on his arm? This. Just after dispatching Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night, Volkanovski mentioned plans for an arm surgery. Jul. 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. Alexander Volkanovski’s only loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in the lightweight division. Volkanovski took the dangerous Rodriguez down with ease, it seemed. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now. Additionally, the arm injury was plaguing Volkanovski for a year but only became unbearable during the fight camp for UFC 290. Volkanovski had arm surgery shortly after the fight in August and took the rematch with Makhachev on less than two weeks’ notice. After the bout, Volkanovski revealed he requires surgery on an injury. Clearly, it was not a debilitating issue against. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underwent successful surgery this week to repair an injured arm. His manager Ash Belcastro told me all went all. The UFC featherweight champion had surgery on his left arm on Monday and will now have to go through six weeks of rehab. Gamrot, who is coming off a win. In less than two weeks, the UFC put together a pound-for-pound rematch and a middleweight title shot match out of nowhere. 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. The Australian UFC brute retained his featherweight title with a relentless beat down of the dangerous, but significantly outclassed, Mexican. Volkanovski 2. His words came true during the fight as he endured a wrenched thumb during the contest. Featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski spoke to Joe Rogan following his fifth title defense, this time over opponent Yair Rodriguez via third-round knockou. They were tight. 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. one arm left to go! Thank you again and see you ASAP for the next one!! A second successful surgery is now. Volkanovski earned the fifth defense of his featherweight crown. . Despite his upcoming medical procedure, Volkanovski displayed his talent and skill in the octagon during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. Alexander Volkanovski has undergone surgery and is en route to recovery. Volkanovski also posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing off his bandaged arm. Following his victory on Saturday. Orthodox Easter is different from the Easter celebrated by the larger.