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Charles Oliveira talks UFC 294 withdrawal: ‘We didn’t want to go unprepared, I know many people will judge’

Former UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira explains his withdrawal from Islam Makhachev rematch at UFC 294.

Yesterday the UFC officially announced that Charles Oliveira was out of his title fight set for October 21, and would be replaced by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. While the replacement will be another intriguing rematch, some fans were disappointed not to see the always exciting Oliveira back in action.

Charles Oliveira details injury

Oliveira would confirm claims made by UFC CEO Dana White that ‘he splits his eyebrow wide open’. Photos would be shared of the nasty gash before ‘Du Bronx’ would posted a video where he detailed his injury.