Usman replaced Brazilian Paulo Costa, who was not cleared by doctors for the fight. The fight between Usman and Chimaev will take place on the night of October 22 Moscow time at the UFC 294 tournament in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
“Let’s do what we’re used to. UFC 294,” Usman wrote on social media.
Oliveira made statement after withdrawing from fight with Makhachev
Earlier, UFC President Dana White confirmed that the winner of this fight will have a title fight with Sean Strickland.
Source: Sport
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