Big names like Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev have advanced to higher divisions due to their brutal weight cuts. Speaking on the same issue, UFC 323 headliner Merab Dvalishvili opened up about how extreme weight cutting affects him.

Fans have seen countless viral videos of fighters collapsing during cuts. Recently, Brian Ortega failed to make weight and struggled to even stand, forcing a catchweight bout. During his own cuts, “The Machine” also gets extremely drained, and he recently shared how tough the process is.

“The weight cut is never easy. I feel a little bit off sometimes, I don’t have energy. Sometimes I want to take a break, sometimes I feel sleepy,” Dvalishvili told ESPN MMA.

With UFC 323 just days away, fans are ready to see the Georgian star return to the Octagon. This wi

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