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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev stunned fans with his incredible weight loss before his rematch with Alexander Volkanovski. In a shocking turn of events, Makhachev knocked out Volkanovski in round one of the UFC 294 headliner, thanks to a head kick followed by a ground and pound finish.
Extreme Weight Loss
Before the fight, Makhachev had to shed an astonishing two-and-a-half stone in order to make weight. Volkanovski, who took the bout on just 11 days' notice, also had to lose nearly two stone in less than two weeks to meet the 155lb limit. Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, revealed that the UFC champion had entered his fight camp at 191lb (13st 6lb), meaning he had to lose a significant amount of weight to make the 155lb mark.
Next Steps for Makhachev
Having secured his victory over Volkanovski, Makhachev has now set his sights on the welterweight title. He is ready to step in as a replacement should either Leon Edwards or Colby Covington pull out of their upcoming fight at UFC 296 on December 16. Makhachev expressed his readiness for any fight and his ultimate goal of becoming a double champion in the UFC, joining the ranks of only seven fighters in history who have achieved this feat.
It's clear that Makhachev is determined to make his mark in the UFC and solidify his status as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
