Johnson Accepts Short-Notice Opponent At UFC 330

Charles Johnson will face a new opponent at UFC 330 this Saturday after a late injury forced Jose Ochoa out of their scheduled flyweight bout. Per MMA Mania, Eduardo Henrique has stepped in on short notice to meet Johnson on the main card in Philadelphia.

Johnson confirmed the switch on social media, writing that he's ready to "load the next dungeon" against the former LFA flyweight champion. "System update: new opponent detected," the 35-year-old posted. "Eduardo Henrique. No restart needed."

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Contender Series Winner Gets UFC 330 Call

Henrique earned his opportunity through Dana White's Contender Series, where he defeated An Tuan Ho by unanimous decision. The 30-year-old Brazilian also competed on Season 33 of The Ultimate Fighter and brings a 15-2 record into his main card debut.

Johnson holds a 19-9 professional record. The nature of Ochoa's injury has not been disclosed, and UFC officials have not confirmed whether the replacement bout will remain on the main card or shift to the prelims.

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UFC 330 takes place August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Ian Machado Garry in the main event.

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• MMA Mania — Late injury shakes up UFC 330 main card … ‘Contender Series’ winner to the rescue!