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Alexander Volkanovski Says He’s ‘Locked In’ As Backup Fighter for UFC 280 Headliner

It’s Official, I’m the back up fighter for the Light Weight title!
See you all in Abu Dhabi #UFC280https://t.co/KkRCv1N04Y — Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 10, 2022

If something goes wrong for either Charles Oliveira or Islam Makhachev prior to UFC 280, Alexander Volkanovski will be waiting in the wings.

The reigning featherweight champion announced on his YouTube channel Monday that he will serve as the backup fighter for the lightweight championship bout at the top of the UFC 280 card on Oct.