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UFC 294 has a brand new primary occasion on simply 11 days discover.
Charles Oliveira was set to satisfy Islam Makhachev in a rematch for the light-weight title in Abu Dhabi. Sadly for “Do Bronx,” an harm has compelled him out of the competition. In consequence, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will step up on brief discover for his personal rematch towards Makhachev as the brand new marquee bout of the pay-per-view occasion.
Naturally, when the MMA group is hit with main information, there’s an enormous response on social media, together with former UFC famous person Nate Diaz, who took pictures at Oliveira for pulling out of the combat.
Scroll under to see the reactions to the large UFC 294 information.
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Mike Bohn
Volkanovski is the definition of a fighter. What a transfer on 11 days’ discover. Pulling this off would rating epic GOAT factors.
And props to Makhachev, who will get minimal credit score for beating a short-notice Volkanovski and if he loses, can have his first win additional doubted. https://t.co/w4HO0rhpC8
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) October 11, 2023
Nolan King
Charles Oliveira is certainly out, per Dana White. Alexander Volkanovski steps as much as rematch Islam Makhachev. MMA is loopy. #UFC294
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) October 11, 2023
Matthew Wells
Main information from UFC tonight.
We nonetheless get a rematch in Abu Dhabi for the light-weight title, however a special one. https://t.co/7TgBR3lcjQ
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) October 11, 2023
Ariel Helwani
Been some time since we had a loopy PPV card shakeup like this on the (near) eleventh hour.
Really feel for Oliveira. Horrible luck. However Islam x Volk 2 is an unimaginable various for the UFC. Credit score to each males for accepting on such brief discover.
And now we wait on the destiny of…
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) October 11, 2023
Marc Raimondi
Can we speak concerning the brass ones on Volkanovski? My goodness. Going up a weight once more on 11 days discover to combat a monster in Islam Makhachev. Unreal.
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) October 11, 2023
Chamatkar Sandhu
Really feel for Charles. Want him a speedy restoration.
Volk a legend for accepting on 11 days discover.
Islam a G for agreeing to the rematch too.
Gamrot have to be pissed.
This sport man. Nothing prefer it. pic.twitter.com/6bpB7m35Mg
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) October 11, 2023
Oscar Willis
Since we’re getting the rematch in 11 days: This is Alex Volkanovski screaming at Islam and punch him for the final minute of their fourth spherical. pic.twitter.com/6oZFtsxKfr
— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) October 11, 2023
Aaron Bronsteter
One thing to look at is how the Islam/Volk combat impacts UFC 297, anticipated to be held in Toronto, which was reportedly going to be headlined by Volkanovski vs. Topuria.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 11, 2023
Chase Hooper
In all probability the man with the perfect likelihood of beating Islam, and the primary combat was a banger so I’m all in for it 🔥🔥 https://t.co/lvQ2H6nsmm
— Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) October 11, 2023
Michael Bisping
Large respect to @alexvolkanovski for stepping up on tremendous brief discover towards Islam. Respect to @MAKHACHEVMMA additionally for accepting a harmful stylistic change. What a narrative and what a sport!
— michael (@bisping) October 11, 2023
Eric Jackman
*whispers* Ilia vs. Max
— Eric Jackman (@NewYorkRic) October 11, 2023
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