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Alexander Volkanovski's surprising odds as UFC 280 main event backup

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Alexander Volkanovski's surprising odds as UFC 280 main event backup

Alexander Volkanovski is an alternate for the UFC 280 main event. Oddsmakers have him as the underdog in both potential fights against Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira. UFC280 takes place on Saturday, October 22. UFC is a stacked fight card with two title fights and a bunch of exciting main card and preliminary fights. Order the PPV here and watch every fight live on ESPN+. The current pound-for-pound champion is Alexander Volkanski.

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