Oliveira pulled out of fight with Makhachev at UFC 294 – Kommersant
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Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Charles Oliveira withdrew from the fight against the Russian champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in lightweight weight Islam Makhachev. Their rematch was planned for October 21 as part of the UFC 294 show in Abu Dhabi.
As UFC head Dana White explained, Oliveira received a severe cut to his eyebrow during one of the sparring sessions before the fight. As a result, Australian Alexander Volkanovski was announced instead of the Brazilian, reported press service UFC.
The 31-year-old Makhachev won 24 victories and suffered one defeat. The 34-year-old Volkanovski has 26 wins and two losses.
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