The highly anticipated UFC 294 card, initially filled with star-studded bouts, has hit a major setback. The highly anticipated clash between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira was canceled due to Oliveira’s eye injury. Additionally, rumors circulated about Paulo Costa withdrawing due to a recent arm surgery.
Dana White stated that Costa might pull out, and the UFC is actively looking for a replacement to face Khamzat Chimaev. Recently, Paulo Costa hinted at the possibility of withdrawing from the fight, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the event.
Is Paulo Costa set to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294?
Dana White confirmed Oliveira’s injury withdrawal and announced Volkanovski as the new main event against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. White also mentioned ongoing discussions for potential replacements if Paulo Costa can’t fight Khamzat Chimaev.
However, Costa stated on X that he has no plans to withdraw from the bout. He stated that “Im not pulling out this fight anyway , let me fight the fu*k gourmet Chen Chen . IAM here in ABUDHABI ALready n prepared mtfks !”
Before the event, Costa’s revelation about undergoing hand surgery just three weeks before the fight raised concerns among fans, leading to speculations about a potential withdrawal.
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The UFC is actively seeking a replacement, despite Costa’s recent statement expressing his determination not to pull out of the bout.
Dana White has not provided any official confirmation about the fight or whether Paulo Costa will withdraw. If Costa does pull out, the speculation about Khamzat’s potential opponent heightens the anticipation surrounding the event.
