Watch: Islam Makhachev Absolutely Destroys the Punching Bag!

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Islam Makhachev is training hard to face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Charles Oliveira decided to opt out after he suffered a cut near his eyebrow. Makhachev battled with Alexander in the previous encounter. And expect nothing less than a war again. Let’s explore Islam oozing sweat ahead of the event.

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Islam Makhachev trains hard to face Volkanovski

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In a video clip circulating online, the Dagestani star could be seen venting fury against a punching bag to the point of tearing it with his fists.

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How did the fans react?

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“Well, we all know that ain’t happening, “Volk be like - what are you doing,” “Working HARD,” “Champ”, were some of the reactions.

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Watch: Islam Makhachev Absolutely Destroys the Punching Bag!

Islam Makhachev trains hard to face Volkanovski

In a video clip circulating online, the Dagestani star could be seen venting fury against a punching bag to the point of tearing it with his fists.

How did the fans react?

“Well, we all know that ain’t happening, “Volk be like - what are you doing,” “Working HARD,” “Champ”, were some of the reactions.

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