The fight card for UFC 298 in Tafas took an unexpected turn during the weigh-in day. Just minutes before the official weigh-ins in Anaheim, California, it was announced that Justin Tafa had withdrawn from his preliminary card bout against Marcos Rogerio de Lima. However, the promotion had a backup plan. Junior Tafa, with only a few moments’ notice, managed to secure a contract, make weight, and is now set to compete against de Lima at Honda Center. This last-minute addition to the fight card is one of the quickest turnarounds in UFC history. Tafa, who was originally scheduled to fight Karl Williams in March, will have the status of that bout determined by the outcome of Saturday’s fight. Meanwhile, de Lima, coming off a TKO defeat to Derrick Lewis, is looking to bounce back. The UFC 298 lineup has been adjusted accordingly. The main card will be broadcast on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET, while the preliminary card will be shown on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET and ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET.
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