“Is this a hoax?” – Fans go berserk as Charles Oliveira gets replaced by Alexander Volkanovski to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

Alexander Volkanovski will rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. He replaces Charles Oliveria after a gruesome cut sidelined the Brazilian fighter.

“Is this a hoax?” – Fans go berserk as Charles Oliveira gets replaced by Alexander Volkanovski to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

Alexander Volkanovski replaces Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 (via Imago/Instagram/UFC.com)

The MMA world received shocking news about the exciting UFC 294 PPV. Former champion Charles Oliveira pulled out of the title bout against Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski took Oliveira’s spot in a bold move. Fans went crazy on Twitter with the news.

The news will come as a blow for Charles Oliveira and his fanbase. They were hoping to see “Do Bronx” retain the title. However, Oliveira might have to wait due to injury. The inclusion of Alexander Volkanovski into the main event of UFC 294 will give fans their much-anticipated rematch. Infamously, Volk and Makhachev fought each other at UFC 284 in Australia.

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The match was the most even matchup of all time. Both fighters had their moments, and it was a closely contested bout. Ultimately, the decision became controversial as many, including Joe Rogan, thought Volkanovski did enough to defeat Makhachev. This made fans want to see an immediate rematch. They get their wish at UFC 294. However, it may not be how they imagined. Yet, they get to witness a rematch at UFC 294.

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Volk did not have much time for a training camp. It might affect his performance in the title fight. Yet, Volk made the bold move to take on a dominant fighter like Makhachev on short notice. If Volk wins, he pulls off the biggest upset in the history of the UFC. Only time will tell if they can accomplish it.

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Charles Oliveira pulled out of UFC 294. It made fans disappointed, but not for long. The UFC immediately announced Alexander Volkanovski as the replacement. Fans went on the internet to react to the new title fight. Check out some of the fan reactions:

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Fans could not believe the fight announcement. Mateusz Gamrot was the backup fighter. However, the UFC chose Volk over Gamrot for the title fight. UFC 294 has a stellar card, and it got better with the inclusion of Volkanovksi.

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