UFC picks replacement name for title fight bout between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev

Fight for the light weight title at UFC 280 in the UAE on October 22

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Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev flew to Dubai for the title fight

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Now the official backup fighter has also flown to Dubai for the UFC 280 fight.

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The UFC has officially appointed Alexander as a backup fighter for UFC 280

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Alexander had tweeted and informed that he has flown to the UAE as the official backup fighter of the UFC.

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“It’s Official, I’m the back up fighter for the Light Weight title! See you all in Abu Dhabi."

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Islam Makhanchev and Charles Oliveira will fight for the lightweight title in the UAE on 22 October

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