Dana White makes huge announcement over UFC 294 and fight fans lose their minds over ‘best card EVER’
UFC fans have been losing their minds over the “best card ever” following a huge announcement from Dana White.
UFC 294 takes place in Abu Dhabi on September 21 and was already gearing up to be one of the top fight bills around.
The main event was originally meant to be Khamzat Chimaev facing off against Paulo Costa in a welterweight battle.
But the latter was forced to undergo surgery on an infected arm last month.
And UFC boss White has announced Costa is no longer able to fight.
Instead, megastar Kamaru Usman will take on Chimaev at middleweight.
White confirmed: “Costa is hurt, you know all the rumours flying around but we got it done.
“So the No4 welterweight in the world Khamzat Chimaev is moving up to middleweight and he will face the No1 welterweight in the world Kamaru Usman.
“So No1 vs No4 at middleweight, Usman vs Chimaev, I will see you in Abu Dhabi.”
Fans were left head over heels for the new match, with some claiming it has the potential to be the best fight in UFC history.
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One said: “Best card ever omg.”
Another declared: “I love seeing fighters like Usman stepping up to take on tough challenges, it’s what makes the sport so thrilling.”
One noted: “This fight is going to be insane, can’t wait to see these warriors in the octagon.”
Another added: “This is going to be the biggest fight of the year.”