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Unbeaten Heavyweight Alexander Romanov Reveals He Lost 45 Pounds Ahead of UFC on ESPN 35

The physical transformation was evident on the scales, but the results remained the same for Alexander Romanov at UFC on ESPN 35.

The biggest favorite on Saturday’s card, Romanov rolled through Chase Sherman for a submission win 2:11 into Round 1 of their preliminary heavyweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The more svelte Romanov revealed that he underwent something a physical transformation while speaking to assembled media after the fight.

“My body has changed a lot,” Romanov said. “We a lot worked with my coach and trainer on cardio, on our footwork.