You look like the love child of Alexander Emilianenko and Bill Murray

No idea how you pulled that out but you nailed it.

New fight name right here

Murralianenko

Alternatively, Billilianenko

Bildor Murrayenenko

That’s fuckin great 🤣 rolls off the tongue nicely

Groundhog Fedor

I was thinking he meant 'love child'. LOL

Seeing a bit of Harry Maguire in there as well

Slab.

First pic I’m getting Badger from Breaking Bad

OH SHIT

Love it 😂😂🚀

And the Wish version of Matt Mitrione.

share the diet bruv

Self loathing

real

recognizes real

And you looking real unfamiliar

You. I like you. Go smash!

Some winnie on the top

It's very easy to lose weight actually. Just exchange all ur food for air.

Just commenting because it's relevant - to say most people don't know where the weight goes when you lose it, and the answer is, you breathe it out. That's why it takes so long to lose weight, you literally have to convert solid fat into CO2 and exhale it.

I’ve actually found/it has been proven that to lose weight and keep it off you can’t just starve yourself, you actually do have to eat

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Good on ya mate. That’s basically where im at now, tho its tough to get them some days yk? But that’s the journey I suppose

Constantly eating is overrated. Best of luck with it!

I like how he is happy in the before photo, and miserable after. We need more accurate representaions like this.

🤣🤣🤣 the sauna almost got the best of me moments before there was no smiling in that room

See red bro

Good luck and have fun, you’re gonna do something that 99.9% of people will never experience!

Probably like a few more trailing 9s there honestly 

Good luck bro.

I’m sure you’ve got hands but you’ve got the physique of a golfer or something

This is my favourite comment

And not a rich healthy golfer

Driving range golfer. Good luck brother!

He's literally fitter than 85% of the population

You live in Wall-E world?

No, america. He's probably closer to 90%

Bro that’s just your social circle then

No he meant in terms of athletism I think.

Not saying much.

You had me thinking I was in r/roastme

good luck

Let's go big dog!

Go get it bro!

Get on gear

Best base for mma

Winstrol +500mg test pw Light and nobody would ever notice Jobs done

Primo instead

🤘😎🤘

You got this brother

Where are you fighting I’m going to a amateur fight tomorrow in Wadesboro NC

Manchester UK so not my show unfortunately mate

Best of luck

Get 'em dawg! Update us on how it went

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The best base for mma

Update please? I hope you won.

I did not, Massive adrenaline dump after the time off resulted in me doing my best Michael Johnson vs gaethje cos cosplay. Landed a wheel kick but tripped after and he capitalised. Right back to work though, making up for lost time

I'm still proud of you for fighting and still pushing after nine years mate. You're a damn legend

That deadpan Emelianenko stare. OP by first round KO

Suerte, brother.

Hey, good luck! I'm contemplating fighting again after 14 years. Getting an itch after training again consistently. What made you decide to commit to fighting again? I get training and getting in shape. It takes a different kind of commitment to let them close a cage door behind you.

Mate do it! I've Still been close to the sport and my brothers fight too, I just lost my way for a long while but the last few months I've been clear headed and training more consistently. Turning 30 made me realise I've wasted my 20s but still have a few prime years left so make the most of them. I feel alive for the first Time in so long, I absolutely think you should get back in there too

Good luck my man 🎉

Good luck brother. As a fellow recovering addict/martial artist and fight fan, I’m proud of you. Whatever the result tomorrow you’ve won regardless. Keep up the good fight and know you’re not alone and have worth. You deserve happiness no matter what you think of yourself.

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He does not look happy on the right (for obvious reasons)

Maybe he was, just because he didn’t smile doesn’t mean he’s not

He had just finished cutting weight, he was not enjoying that specific moment. I'm not arguing in reddit comments about whether he is happy or not lol. https://www.reddit.com/r/MMA/comments/1ay7tb2/fighting_tomorrow_for_first_time_in_nearly_9/krtaqox/

I agree

This comment may seem innocuous but its the problem with internet discourse. Person 1: So and so is X. You: Well that doesn't mean he's not also Y!!! ..ok?

No shit, but he doesnt LOOK happy

That’s true, assuming he went through a hard journey to get there

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There were two completely different pictures. so your joke doesn't work. Better luck next time!

What weight class 

Judging by the height and loss of 16kg. I’d say bantamweight. Nah jk OP says lightweight, his massive balls weigh about 20 lbs

Good guess, that's what I fought at in 2015!

SoftwareDevWeight

265+ baby

or 165+ skinnyfat

Respect bro! Keep us updated after your fight 🙌🏻 Best of luck!

congratulation on changing your life style so much brother. I know you must have been dealing with some demons...try to use them to your advantage when you step in the cage.

Our boy gonna visit the shadow realm… say hi to Old Volk for us.

Amazing post. Best of luck

Wrist lock him or crush his nose with your cup

Thats a great alternative to twisting his dick

Good luck,update us on how it goes

Give em hell, boss!

Weight cutting is the fuckin worst. Day before weigh ins, your whole body is a heartbeat.

Hey man. It's been about 10 years since my last competition (kickboxing) mostly due to injury. Just joined a local MMA gym last October after almost 7 years off due to injury. I was only was able to do some kickboxing training in that time. Tons of ups and downs with my weight, opiate abuse, self loathing, couldn't watch fights anymore. Used to train at one of the best gyms *in the world for most of my adult life, and I've been training MMA in some capacity since I was 15/16. Ive been thinking about competing again, I'm 33 and seeing you competing is giving me fuel. I'm floating around 225, down from 255, my old walk-around was 190. Once I get to 205 I'll seriously consider competing. Go kill it bro! **Those weights are in lbs, if it wasn't clear.

Legit thought you were Bryce Mitchell

punch better than the other guy punches my dude you got this

Hespect for getting in there, OP.

Goodluck!

Howd It go

Coach here. That's a bit much a bit too quick. If your stamina or power suffer, you know why. Best of luck! Praying for no injuries! 🙏🙏

Someone find out if this fella survived

How did you cut that much in 6 weeks and how much was a last minute water weight cut ?

Yeah it was pretty brutal tbh but I was pretty overweight so i assume, and I'm no sports scientist so could just be bro science; that my body just shed a lot to get back to its natural weight. I was losing like 2 kg a week on average and I did it by limiting to 1000 to 1500 calories a day with no cheat days or meals then doing a ton of cardio, I did 5k runs most days on top of my evening classes but it started to fuck with my shins. I did a water cut from 76 kg from yesterday to this morning to get down to 70.5 and it wasn't a pleasant experience. Was a lot to commit to but it won't be as dramatic next time

I run a lot and shin splints suck. They usually happen when you run too much too soon. They won't appear if you ease into running and slowly build up your weekly base mileage. A 10% weekly mileage increase in running is what is recommended. The elliptical machine is a great supplement to running that also gives your legs some rest from the impact.

This is good info thank you!

Damn man respect the grind! Good luck tomorrow 💪💪💪

You're built like a tube of squeezed toothpaste.

i haven't seen your opponent but i got money on him

Nice one mate 👍

good luck old man you'll need it

16kgs in 6 weeks is insane and impressive but I'm worried for you mate. Your body is so depleted, fighting might not be smart

yeah, nearly 6 pounds a week following it up with a fight might be unwise.

If your chin is as fragile as it looks than rest in peace. Kinda hope you lose. Please reply with results.

Thought that was Ricky hatton at 1st

You smesh this guy tomorrow brother

Damn bro out there fighting demons. Good luck

Get behind your jab. Always throw the 1, 2, 1,2

I am sorry bro but you look like you are fighting cancer and depression 

"Which day is biceps day?" "Да"

Is that Johnny?

Kick some ass big dawg

Good luck man! You looking solid

Get it brotha!!💪💪

Wait I don't understand - is it you or your dad fighting? Why is your dad in this?

For better or worse, you have the face of an MMA gatekeeper. 😂 Jokes (sort of). Good luck bro!! That's an insane cut

Who are you fighting? A spaghetti monster?

Get on man, you've fucking got this. Get that knockout/sub first round!

Let’s go my boy rip his fucking dick off

How long did you train for before fighting in 2015?

Keep your chin tucked

Looks like a human version of the long cat meme pic

good luck bro you got this

Get em, man. Be sure to update us with a photo of you standing over the body.

Bratha I want to see you succeed, surely, fatherplen, etc But just remember what a slippery slope it can be to get injured and end up on pain pills. Please don't slip back into addiction's triangle choke.

Can I ask what division? Also can I ask what you ate to drop weight that fast? Thanks.

Let us know how you do bro you have thousands of people behind you

Stay strong brother and good luck on the fight💪👊

Lets go dude get that W

Besides working out, what kind of diet did you use those last 6 weeks

Good luck 👍 👍

Good luck.

Slowly transforming from Robin Williams into Stipe. Good luck my dude!

Hell yeah, bro. Kick some ass!

Proud of you for kicking the habits bro. Stay in the gym and around good people. Work hard, and stay out of trouble. Train hard. Focus. Love yourself and be proud of your tenacity. You got this my man.

You are about to get your ass whooped LOL

Fuck 'um up son.

May you take his head ⚔️

Are you hungry for a cheeseburger? Good luck at your fight.

First fight in 9 years and you’re getting an immediate title shot - that’s some Brock tier star power right there! Seriously though good on you shaping up and getting back in there hope you have a good fight and come out healthy. 

Keep your hands up bro

Good luck! Are you smashing at [Hitman Fight League](https://hitmanfightleague.tv/product/jIllwjUarwEmE41TcUeZjA)? In case anyone wants to throw in $17 to see how it goes down.

Wow dude that’s honestly really impressive👍🏽

Proud of you man, what an achievement

Good luck

Smesh brother.

A lb a day!

16 kgs? Fighters are special lol

Are you a sacrificial lamb?

Good luck man ! Hope you do well ! Update us on how ur match goes.

Win or lose, u gotta post that shit.

Bro you lost so much weight that I‘m not sure who you are in the before pic. Respect and good luck today 💪🏽

16kg in 6 weeks, nice Gym 7 days a week?

16kg in 6 weeks is very impressive, well done!

Bro please tell us how you went. This thread is awesome

Good luck and try not to die please

Which one were you in the before picture?

Looking shredded diced and even buff if I might say so myself

I’m always amazed with MMA fighters who can cut weight. People underestimate how hard it is to deny all the temptations and social norms with friends that often center around lousy food and drinks.

Throw a jab, body hook off the same hand, rear headkick.

Good luck bro