VIDEO: Scary Footage of Islam Makhachev Cutting Weight for His First Main Event at UFC Vegas 31 Revealed

Cutting weight is one of if not the hardest part of fight week for most fighters. While the amount of weight to cut varies from fighter to fighter, having to drain your body of fluids and working out even in a state of depletion is something that is not easy for anyone. This was very evident in a recent clip of Islam Makhachev cutting weight for his five-round main event fight. 

The clip showed a depleted and bewildered Islam Makhachev being carried over to the scales by his teammates ahead of his weigh-ins. Makhachev was completely depleted and was incapable of taking a few steps himself. Much like his mentor ‘The Eagle’ Islam has a tough time cutting weight and making the 155-pound limit. However, in his UFC career thus far, Makhachev has never missed weight. 

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Can Islam Makhachev move to 8-0 with a win over Thiago Moises?

Makhachev is currently on a seven-fight win streak. In most cases, that would warrant a title shot. However, inactivity along with circumstances beyond his control have meant that Islam is still making his way to a title shot. 

The Russian fighter takes on Thiago Moises in his first five-round main event fight. Moises is currently ranked 14th in the division whereas Makhachev is ranked 9th. This is not the step up Makhachev would have wanted for but is a good opportunity to show why he thinks he is the best lightweight in the world. 

It is no secret that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege is primarily a wrestler. However, Makhachev is a much better striker than his mentor and has proven it time and time again. He has landed an impressive 2 significant strikes per minute thus far in the UFC while absorbing just 0.77 in return. Moises on the other hand lands 2.47 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.2. 

Takedowns and takedown defense will play a key role in this fight as Moises will aim to keep the fight on the feet. And Makhachev will aim to take the fight to the ground. Moises has a 57% takedown defense which will be tested repeatedly by Makhachev. 

If Makhachev is able to secure a win, he will most definitely get a top-5 opponent in his next fight. All eyes will be on Makhachev to see how he copes with his first five-round main event. 

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