Khabib responds cash to the UFC 294 fiasco! “Take us back…

Fans were impatiently awaiting UFC 294, especially to witness the rematch between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. Unfortunately, after the Brazilian’s withdrawal, Dana White will have to review his plans. A situation which made Khabib Nurmagomedov react.

Every year in Abu Dhabi, the UFC tries to organize an event worthy of the investment made by the UAE government. Aware of the enormous financial stakes, Dana White and his acolytes had therefore prepared a legendary evening for October 21, with a revenge at the top between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, but also and above all the return of Khamzat Chimaev…

Unfortunately, within a few hours this Wednesday, all plans fell through. Oliveira had to give up due to a terrible cut on his face, while “Borz”‘s opponent was uncertain following recent elbow surgery… With just over a week to go before the big night, the UFC had to rethink its depth map.

Khabib cash on UFC 294 fiasco

The good news is that there is a champion crazy enough to save the furniture and the main event. Just a few minutes after the Brazilian’s withdrawal, Alexander Volkanovski boarded the first plane to challenge Islam Makhachev. A fairly sudden and unexpected change to which Khabib Nurmagomedov responded on his X account:

Islam is a champion, if someone can get under 70 kilos before October 21st and the UFC tells us he’s a serious contender, we don’t care who it is. If King Kong can weigh less than 70 kilos, bring him back! It’s Islam champion, whatever. We already beat Charles Oliveira, it doesn’t matter if he can’t get his revenge.

If they want to give us back Alexander Volkanovski that’s fine. The first fight was very competitive, very close. But I know, and the Volk team knows it too, that we won. It was a unanimous decision. He may have been impressive, but he lost. We are here. Islam is already ready to fight, he only has 4 or 5 days of training left.

Trust still reigns in the Khabib clan, even after the abandonment of Charles Oliveira. Islam Makhachev is the lightweight champion, he has shown great dominance for years, so no one can scare him, not even the terrifying Alexander Volkanovski. Their first fight was close, and the fans are all hoping to have a similarly good show for this last minute rematch.

Khabib Nurmagomedov is confident, he knows that his friend can beat anyone to retain his belt, even King Kong if necessary. He will help him prepare to face Alexander Volkanovski, which could make the difference in the cage.