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Islam Makhachev Reflects on Life-Changing Move to Welterweight For UFC 322

Makhachev says switching from 155-lb to 170-lb has completely transformed his life. No longer drained by constant weight cuts, the ex-champion revealed he now enjoys training more than ever. “Now I can enjoy my camp, eat whatever I want, and just smile and train,” he said. Makhachev is set to face Jack Della Maddalena for welterweight gold on November 16.