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Champion Strength: Islam Makhachev Crushes a 485lb Deadlift, Stuns Fans

There’s a reason Islam Makhachev is the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound ranked fighter in the world, even if Dana White doesn’t agree.

Makhachev climbed to the top of the coveted P4P rankings courtesy of his impressive back-to-back wins against former featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski and his fifth-round submission victory against Dustin Poirier over the summer.

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Champion Strength: Islam Makhachev Crushes a 485lb Deadlift, Stuns Fans 2

While fans continue to wait for news regarding Makhachev’s fourth lightweight championship defense, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ offered everyone a little something to whet their appetites on Instagram.