Watch Islam Makhachev’s Sub-Zero Training Ahead Of Alexander Volkanovski Showdown

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev won’t have to worry about winter weather when he heads to Perth, Australia to defend his title against featherweight kingpin Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 next month, but that’s not stopped him from engaging in some extreme, sub-zero temperature training in the video below.

Makhachev is leaving no stone unturned in an attempt to get himself both physically and mentally ready for the showdown with the current No.1 pound-for-pound fighter in the sport that will see him put his 11-fight winning streak up against Volkanovski’s 12-fight unbeaten run.

Check out the video below.

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