Chris Barnett is heading to Abu Dhabi.
Barnett steps in on two weeks’ discover to face Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 308, which takes place Oct. 26 at Etihad Enviornment. The information was introduced throughout Saturday’s UFC Vegas 98 broadcast.
The fan-favorite Barnett replaces Justin Tafa, who has been faraway from the bout for undisclosed causes. Barnett was slated to battle on Saturday’s occasion on the UFC APEX however was unable to compete as a result of causes related to Hurricane Milton.
Barnett returns to the octagon for the primary time in over two years, a second-round TKO win over Jake Collier at UFC 279 in September 2022. “Beastboy” is 2-2 in his UFC run, together with a memorable stoppage of Gian Villante at UFC 268 in November 2021 at Madison Sq. Backyard.
Nzechukwu seems to snap a two-fight dropping streak as he competes at heavyweight for the primary time in his UFC profession.
UFC 308 is headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway for the featherweight title.
