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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.
According to a recent social media post by Volkanovski, he broke his thumb in the second round of trilogy fight with “Blessed.” Despite the ailment, Volkanovski was too much for Holloway in every single round and cruised to his third win over the Hawaiian. It was the most impressive performance of Volkanovski’s career and a lopsided win that cements him as one of the best featherweight fighters in the history of the sport.
Volkanovski’s broken thumb, which can be seen below, is expected to sideline him for 12 weeks as he heads for surgery on Friday. That should give the reigning UFC featherweight champion enough time to heal and get back inside of the Octagon early next year.
Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don’t stop us!
Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to everyone for the support pic.twitter.com/XvwLd223vL— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) July 8, 2022
“Broke my thumb in the second round, but that don’t stop us! Having surgery today and will be out for 12 weeks. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to everyone for the support,” wrote Volkanovski.
Insomnia
Looks like Chris Pratt apologized to Israel Adesanya for his UFC 276 comments.
You’re right. I’m sorry brutha. It bugs me when people criticize my work- having never themselves risked anything. It makes me a hypocrite to do exactly that to you. My bad. Keep on keeping on champ. ??
— Chris Pratt (@prattprattpratt) July 6, 2022
Here’s Daniel Cormier getting stuffed by Belal Muhammad.
Belal showed DC his best Dikembe Mutombo impression
(via @bullyb170) pic.twitter.com/lCrY74mlzW
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 7, 2022
Henry Cejudo and Sean O’Malley once again chopped it up about a matchup that will never happen.
Lol Ronald Methdonald got his feeling hurt. He doesn’t want to die! I’m Eligible in October per USDA. Plus I have to lose some of this Mexican fat. Ps make sure the Virgin boyz are in front row to witness the assassination. I love paperview point https://t.co/90712S37jA
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 7, 2022
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are still going at it despite their canceled bout.
Would the third time be the charm for a #PaulFury fight? pic.twitter.com/oN5WnFoxwJ
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) July 7, 2022
Rafael Fiziev, who fights Rafael dos Anjos this weekend at UFC Vegas 58, shared his final thoughts on his Wednesday feud with Conor McGregor.
Rafael Fiziev’s response to Conor McGregor’s last tweet between them#UFCVegas58 pic.twitter.com/8JRsnrj32m
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) July 7, 2022
Surging UFC bantamweight contender Adrian Yanez chimed in on the recent release of former opponent Tony Kelley.
There goes my rematch….
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) July 7, 2022
Don’t know if this is old or new, but certainly entertaining.
oddly satisfying watching usman and chandler playfully rolling. pic.twitter.com/N82r09nhYe
— Dovy (@DovySimuMMA) July 7, 2022
Georges St-Pierre doing what Georges St-Pierre does.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Check out some of this memorable action from BFL 73 last night on UFC Fight Pass.
Bringing the doctor in to check on the leak.#BFL73 pic.twitter.com/8i1vTYsXek
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 8, 2022
SLAM!!!!!!!!!!#BFL73 pic.twitter.com/L5ClbJrCbd
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 8, 2022
Random Land
This might be the best one-punch knockout we see all week.
Must’ve been a long day at work pic.twitter.com/tnNiykutKH
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 7, 2022
Airplane or automobile?
What in the 2040 is Mercedes-Benz making now? pic.twitter.com/QWJY4uB75V
— Aqualady (@Aqualady6666) July 7, 2022
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness and random chaos is always on the way.