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Islam Makhachev Reportedly Won't Compete at UFC 249; Hernandez Expected to Fight

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Another fight on the UFC 249 card is in a state of flux after TSN's Aaron Bronsteter reported Islam Makhachev will be unable to fight April 18.

Makhachev was slated to meet Alexander Hernandez. According to Bronsteter, Hernandez is expected to fight a different opponent.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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