One of the friendliest personalities in MMA will not be competing at UFC on ESPN 28 on Saturday. Sam Alvey was set to face Roman Kopylov on the main card in a middleweight bout but the fight has fallen apart because Kopylov (8-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) could not make it into the U.S. due to “various reasons” according to Alvey. Alvey (33-15-1 MMA, 10-10-1 UFC) revealed the update via TikTok on Monday evening, laying out the story of how he received the news that his fight is now off and what the UFC plans to do about it. @smilensam watch this video closely, many hints as to my next opponent (I all but tell you who it is) #SMILENSAM #august28th ♬ Blue Blood – Heinz Kiessling & Various Artists Relaying the message using the TikTok “put a finger down” storytelling trend, Alvey said his opponent couldn’t make it in the country just as he was about to head to the airport to fly to Las Vegas. He was told a search for a replacement opponent was underway, so he continued his journey towards the airport.
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Sam Alvey reveals fight against Roman Kopylov is off at UFC on ESPN 28 – MMA Junkie