Dillon Danis wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev as Paulo Costa reportedly withdraws from UFC 294
The UFC 294 card that looked star-studded is now falling apart. First, the fight of the year between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira was canceled due to an eye injury to Oliveira. Now, the news is taking an even more disappointing turn as there are reports that there may be changes to the co-main event as well. Dana White claims Paulo Costa could retire and the UFC is actively looking for a replacement to face Khamzat Chimaev. Additionally, Dillon Danis made an offer to fight Chimaev before his next match with Logan Paul.
Dillon Danis Steps Up to Face Khamzat Chimaev After News of Paulo Costa Pull Out
Dana White recently confirmed that Oliveira was out due to injury. He mentioned that Volkanovski will face Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 294. White also added that they are discussing possible replacements in case the Brazilian is unable to fight Khamzat Chimaev.
For those who don’t know, Costa announced some disturbing news before the match. Just three weeks before the match he had to undergo hand surgery. Fans began speculating about a possible exit. Recent reports confirm these speculations as Costa has indeed withdrawn from the fight. The UFC is actively searching for a replacement, and Danis has expressed interest in replacing Costa.
Danis has certainly been in the spotlight, especially since his matchup with Logan Paul was announced. Her excitement surrounding her fight increased significantly, especially with the participation of Nina Agdal. After her boxing match, Danis is planning a return to the Octagon after a long hiatus and hopes to fight Chimaev in the UFC.
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Volkanovski’s decision to sit out the game against Islam on just 11 days’ notice added an element of intrigue to the event. Speculation about who Khamzat will face has created a sense of anticipation if Costa’s departure does indeed occur. Danis won both of his MMA bouts in Bellator with strong jiu-jitsu skills, securing the victory by submission. These skills will be very important when he faces Chimaev in his UFC run, so fans can’t wait to see how he performs.
