Chris Barnett has stepped in to face Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 308 after Justin Tafa withdrew, marking Barnett's return to the Octagon after a year.
The heavyweight matchup will take place at UFC 308, which is headlined by a featherweight title fight, adding intrigue to Barnett's first heavyweight bout.
Nzechukwu, now competing in the heavyweight division, comes off two losses in the light heavyweight category, raising the stakes of his debut in this new class.
Barnett's UFC journey has been rocky, having multiple fights fall through in two years, but he's eager to make a statement against Nzechukwu.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]