Charles Oliveira can’t compete due to injuries as shared by UFC President Dana White.
UFC President Dana White shares some news about UFC player Charles Oliveira. (Photo: CNN)
UFC President Dana White’s Announcement
UFC President Dana White announced that former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is injured and unable to compete in the main event at UFC 294. However, UFC President Dana White revealed that featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will step in as a replacement to face lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for the title.
Such an announcement from UFC President Dana White sets up a rematch between Makhachev and Volkanovski, who previously fought in a highly regarded match at UFC 284. In light of the announcement from UFC President Dana White, both fighters will move up in weight class.
Makhachev has a record of 24-1 with four knockouts, while Volkanovski holds a record of 26-2 with 13 knockouts.
According to a published article by YardBaker, Oliveira sustained a cut on his eyebrow during sparring, and UFC President Dana White expressed excitement about the highly anticipated rematch.
UFC President Dana White’s Body Transformation
In a published article by Daily Mail, UFC President Dana White has undergone a body transformation after the merger between the UFC and WWE. UFC President Dana White shared a picture on social media showing his ripped physique, which he achieved through diet and exercise.
Gary Brecka projected that White had just over 10 years to live if he didn’t change his lifestyle. This prompted UFC President Dana White to focus on improving his physical shape.
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