Cutting weight has always been a challenging process for UFC fighters. Recently, fans have noticed fighters gaining significant weight after weigh-ins, with many adding 20-25 pounds by fight night. At UFC 311, this trend continued as several fighters showed notable weight gains. Notably, main event competitors Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano, both lightweight fighters, were seen reaching the welterweight range by fight night.
UFC 311 was a spectacular event, delivering top-notch performances and thrilling finishes that kept fans on the edge of their seats. However, what truly caught the attention of many was the release of fight night weight reports by the CSAC. The data revealed significant weight gains for several fighters after weigh-ins. Islam Makhachev, who weighed 155 lbs at the weigh-ins, stepped into the octagon at 178 lbs. His opponent, Renato Moicano, weighed 155 lbs during weigh-ins but fought at an impressive 181.8 lbs.
Other fighters showed similar trends. Merab Dvalishvili, weighing 135 lbs during weigh-ins, entered fight night at 156.8 lbs, matching Umar Nurmagomedov, who also weighed 135 lbs but gained 21.8 lbs by fight time. In the light heavyweight division, Jamahal Hill weighed 205 lbs at the weigh-ins and competed at 221.8 lbs, while Jiri Prochazka gained a smaller amount, going from 205 lbs to 208.2 lbs.
The CSAC have released the fight night weights of fighters on #UFC311
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 21, 2025
Islam Makhachev – 178 lbs
Renato Moicano – 181.8 lbs
Merab Dvalishvili – 156.8 lbs
Umar Nurmagomedov – 156.8 lbs
Jamahal Hill – 221.8 lbs
Jiri Prochazka – 208.2 lbs
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Islam Makhachev Aims To Win Welterweight Gold Before Retiring
Islam Makhachev, one of the most dominant lightweight champions, has clarified his ambition to achieve double-champ status by targeting the welterweight title in the future. Despite teammate Belal Muhammad currently holding the 170-pound belt, Makhachev remains committed to his goal. Speaking to streamer Adin Ross, Makhachev shared his dream of becoming a two-division champion and emphasized that discussions with their shared manager, Ali Abdelaziz, would determine the path forward.
“This is my dream, but we have Belal there. He’s gonna defend his belt soon. But with Belal, we have the same manager, Ali [Abdelaziz]. We will sit and talk, this is my dream to be double-champ. I don’t want to leave this sport before I take a second belt.”
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The lightweight champion has expressed his desire to retire only after securing a second belt. If Belal Muhammad retains the welterweight title, Makhachev may have to face his teammate to fulfill his dream of becoming a double champion, a fight fans would eagerly anticipate.
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