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Star Middleweight Fighter Out of UFC 294 Main Card – Replacement Announced

Star Middleweight Fighter Out of UFC 294 Main Card – Replacement Announced

Get the scoop on the latest from UFC 294 main card action: a notable middleweight fighter pulled out of the lineup for the Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira showdown.

UFC 294- The upcoming UFC pay-per-view is set to be Charles Oliveira’s chance to take vengeance. At the Abu Dhabi event’s main attraction, Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight championship against the opponent from whom he claimed the title. 

Amidst the attention on this fight, the main card boasts a lineup of top talents, including Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa. However, just before the event, a star middleweight, Nassourdine Imavov, had to withdraw from his match against Ikram Aliskerov. Check out the details on this development.

UFC 294: Nassourdine Imavov Out Of Main Card – Check out his replacement

On Twitter, @bigmarcel broke the news that Nassourdine Imavov won’t be participating in UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi due to a passport/visa issue. He mentioned that Ikram Aliskerov is still set to compete in the event. Instead, Warlley Alves, returning to the 185-pound category for the first time since winning TUF Brazil 3 in 2014, will step in to face Aliskerov.

Absolutely, fans were eyeing on the Imavov vs. Aliskerov matchup, as it promised to be an exciting and challenging contest. It’s disappointing that it won’t materialize, and fans were genuinely keen to witness Aliskerov’s prowess in the middleweight category. Hopefully, there will be more captivating matchups in the future to keep fans engaged and entertained.

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Absolutely, while we may have missed out on the Imavov vs. Aliskerov fight, there’s still much excitement in the middleweight division. The upcoming clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Brazilian standout Paulo Costa has captured the attention of fans and the online community. 

Anticipation is high, and it’s expected to be a one hell of an event with packed names. Meanwhile, Warlley Alves stepping in adds another layer of intrigue, ensuring there’s still plenty of excitement in the middleweight lineup.

Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira Updated Main Card

  • Islam Makhachev  vs. Charles Oliveira, lightweight championship
  • Khamzat Chimaev  vs. Paulo Costa, middleweights
  • Ikram Aliskerov -120 vs. Warlley Alves, middleweights
  • Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker, light heavyweights
  • Said Nurmagomedov vs Muin Gafurov- Bantamweight 
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