Islam Makhachev, UFC lightweight champion, announced that Justin Gaethje They offered to replace Charles Oliveira, but he refused.
“I heard the UFC called Gaethje. He replied that he would not be able to lose weight in 10 days,” Makhachev said.
Let us remind you that Alex Volkanovski became Makhachev’s new opponent. Their fight will headline UFC 294, which will take place on October 21 in Abu Dhabi.
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