Volkanovski's Dramatic Weight Loss for UFC 294 Rematch

Alexander Volkanovski shed 26.5lbs in just 11 days ahead of his UFC 294 rematch with Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi.

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The highly-anticipated UFC lightweight title rematch between Volkanovski and Makhachev occurred on October 21 in the United Arab Emirates.

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Volkanovski's rematch with Makhachev came about because Charles Oliveira, Makhachev's original opponent, had to withdraw due to injury.

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Volkanovski took on the weight cut challenge on short notice, but his body responded well, and he lost weight rapidly.

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Despite the short preparation time, Volkanovski felt the pressure to win the rematch and secure the lightweight title.

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Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, moved up in weight to face Makhachev in this significant rematch.

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Volkanovski aims to join the elite group of simultaneous double champions in UFC history, which includes Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Henry Cejudo.

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