Former two division UFC champion Henry Cejudo advised Alexander Volkanovski to oppose UFC 280 becoming a backup fighter.

Two Division UFC champion Henry Cejudo criticized Alexander for being a backup fighter for Charles Oliveira and Islam makhachev.

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The UFC 280 Light Weight Championship is set to take place on 22 October

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UFC announces backup fighter for UFC 280 appoints Alexander Volkanovski as backup fighter

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Former UFC champion Henry took to his YouTube channel to describe Alexander's biggest mistake and said

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“For me, I would never be a replacement fighter,” said Cejudo. "You know why? Because I take my credentials too serious, as I should

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He further said that you have just recovered from the injury and you are thinking of fighting Islam makhachev.

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Because oliveira is the only person who can be out because of a weight mistake

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If You Want To Fight With Double Title You Must Take The Time

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He went on to say that you can't fight because you can win it.

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Alexander had just defeated Max Holloway in his last match at UFC 246.

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