One of the breakout stars of the UFC’s first trip to Fight Island is looking for lightning to strike twice.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Mounir Lazzez will be stepping in on short notice to face Warlley Alves in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Island 8, replacing Christian Aguilera who was forced to withdraw from the event for undisclosed reasons. The event takes place Jan. 20 in Abu Dhabi and will stream on ESPN+.
MMA Junkie was first to report the switch.