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UFC 294 Co-Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman Showdown Announced!

UFC 294 Co-Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman Showdown Announced!

Because of Paulo Costa's arm surgery, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will now replace him and fight Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event.

The much-awaited UFC 294 event faced a significant setback as the anticipated Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira bout was called off due to Oliveira’s eye injury. Rumors about Paulo Costa’s withdrawal due to arm surgery were confirmed, Now Khamzat Chimaev will face Kamaru Usman.

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Khamzat Chimaev Will face Kamaru Usman In UFC 294

UFC 294 experienced a significant alteration as Dana White officially confirmed Paulo Costa’s withdrawal due to a staph infection and subsequent surgery. Kamaru Usman, former UFC welterweight champion, is now stepping in to face Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event.

Less than a day after Alexander Volkanovski replaced the injured Charles Oliveira in the UFC 294 main event against Islam Makhachev, another major shift occurred. Dana White confirmed Paulo Costa’s removal from the card after Charles Oliveira’s withdrawal.

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Costa’s disclosure of hand surgery three weeks before the event raised fan concerns and sparked withdrawal speculations. Despite the injury, Costa expressed his desire to face Khamzat Chimaev. The highly anticipated event appeared to be in jeopardy due to multiple player injuries.

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Only time will reveal if the event meets fans’ expectations and creates the anticipated hype on the main event day. One thing is certain that the action won’t stop.

Don’t miss UFC 294 Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev, live from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

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