“I was 82 when…” Alexander Volkanovski’s 25-pound weight cut in 10 days has MMA fans worried about UFC 294 legacy fight

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to compete against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294.

“I was 82 when…” Alexander Volkanovski’s 25-pound weight cut in 10 days has MMA fans worried about UFC 294 legacy fight

Alexander Volkanovski wants an immediate fight after UFC 294 ( Image via Imago )

Alexander Volkanovski faces an immense challenge, as he has a mere 10 days to shed a staggering 25 pounds in preparation for his showdown with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. This highly anticipated event was initially expected to feature Charles Oliveira. However, it took an unexpected twist when Oliveira withdrew due to injury. As a result, the main event now promises an electrifying rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.


Volkanovski finds himself grappling with the formidable task of meeting the required weight. In an eye-opening revelation, Alexander Volkanovski shared that when he accepted the invitation to face Makhachev, he tipped the scales at 180lbs. With just 10 days to prepare for a title fight in a higher weight class than his usual division, Volkanovski faces a daunting challenge.


To qualify for the lightweight category, he must now reduce his weight by another 25 lbs. Their initial encounter saw Islam Makhachev secure a unanimous decision victory over Volkanovski. Now, with an unwavering determination to emerge victorious, Volkanovski’s decision to step into this fight on short notice has undeniably heightened the anticipation surrounding this eagerly awaited rematch.


It has been a while since Makhachev fought in the octagon. Meanwhile, Volkanovski defended his featherweight title against Yair Rodriguez in July. Fans are eagerly counting down the days until the clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev at UFC 294, where Makhachev will defend his lightweight championship.

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Fans react to Alexander Volkanovski needing to lose 25 lbs in just 10 days

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski’s initial matchup resulted in a decision win for Islam. This is why the rematch between the two is such a highly anticipated showdown. However, the severe weight cut Volkanovski has to undergo has raised concerns among fans on social media. Here are some of the reactions from the comment section:

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Will Volkanovski make the cut is highly intriguing and will it hinder his performance in the octagon is the highly intriguing question here. The fight will take place this October at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Volkanovski boasts a professional record of 26 wins and 2 losses. Meanwhile, Makhachev draws a record of 24 wins and 1 loss. Thus the high stakes have drawn major attention for the main event of UFC 294. The highly anticipated matchup has fans gripping the edge of their seats.

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