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In a last-minute change to the UFC 298 lineup, Junior Tafa is stepping in to fight Marcos Rogerio de Lima, replacing his brother Justin Tafa who had to withdraw due to a knee injury. This switch marks a first in UFC history, as Junior Tafa weighed in at 249 pounds on just one day's notice. The heavyweight bout, set to be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports and discovery+, has attracted significant attention, with Junior taking his brother's place against de Lima in what is anticipated to be an intense fight. The UFC officials approved Junior as a suitable replacement, ensuring the bout remains on the card. This event underscores the unpredictable nature of mixed martial arts and the readiness of fighters to step in under challenging circumstances.
Coming up next is Marcos Rogério de Lima vs Junior Tafa in a Heavyweight bout. *Junior replaced his brother Justin who injured his knee #UFC298 https://t.co/QDi7Asrrkz
Junior Tafa vs Marcos De Lima up next. Wild sequence of events yesterday as Justin Tafa, the brother of Junior was scheduled to fight but had an injury. His brother steps in on very short notice. Both Tafa brothers want to knock you out so not much of a change. #UFC298 https://t.co/fbAgSzHJFW
Justin Tafa tags in his brother Junior Tafa to take on Marcos Rogerio de Lima after dropping out due to injury #UFC298 | Saturday | LIVE on TNT Sports and discovery+ https://t.co/M9PxGXfzfX
Junior Tafa steps in to fight Marcos Rogerio de Lima in place of his brother Justin Tafa on one days notice after an injury forced Justin out of his fight at the last minute. #UFC298 https://t.co/35I0NnNIi2
Junior Tafa steps in to fight Marcos Rogerio de Lima in place of his brother Justin Tafa on one days notice after an injury forced Justin out of his fight with de Lima at the last minute. #UFC298 https://t.co/vWWo3S4Vcr
Junior Tafa steps in for his injured brother, Justin, against Marcos Rogerio de Lima on hours notice at #UFC298 Per UFC officials #UFC #MMA #JuniorTafa #TafaGang https://t.co/aXUMAGbJ8l
Justin Tafa scratched from UFC 298 fight with Marcos Rogerio de Lima, brother Junior Tafa steps in https://t.co/9vzU8gdeHP
Junior Tafa is stepping in for his brother Justin at #UFC298 😯 https://t.co/tDsSpBp7Oc
A first in UFC history: Junior Tafa showed up at #UFC298 weigh-ins replaced injured brother Justin Tafa against Marcos Rogerio de Lima. 😳 https://t.co/e7pzHcbeAm
Justin Tafa’s brother Junior will step in against Marcos Rogerio de Lima in a heavyweight bout at #UFC298 per ESPN https://t.co/1zJYNqwl9h
Breaking: Justin Tafa's brother Junior will replace him against Marcos Rogerio de Lima in a heavyweight bout at #UFC298. https://t.co/9NQxsBxcGK
After heavyweight Justin Tafa suffered an injury, he was removed from his #UFC298 bout with Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Junior Tafa (@JuniorTafa), Justin's brother was approved as a replacement and will fight de Lima. https://t.co/K6fa2orhTB
Junior Tafa (249) He will replace his brother, Justin Tafa. #UFC298 https://t.co/dnCkAOJVkS
#UFC298 weigh-in results: Junior Tafa (249) Junior Tafa is stepping in on last-minute notice for Justin Tafa, who has withdrawn from his fight with Marcos Rogerio de Lima due to injury https://t.co/94WRm1XyG5
Junior Tafa is in against Marcos Rogerio de Lima, replacing his brother Justin Tafa.
Junior Tafa is stepping in to fight Marcos Rogerio De Lima on one days’ notice. Junior will be replacing his older brother Justin Tafa who had an injury this morning. (Per: @MikeBohn) https://t.co/OzzIozsUyH
UFC is finalizing having Junior Tafa – Justin Tafa’s brother – step in and fight Marcos Rogerio de Lima on one days’ notice at #UFC298, multiple sources tell @MMAJunkie. https://t.co/PjJd3Ml65z
The UFC is working on a last-minute replacement to fight Marcos Rogerio de Lima: Justin Tafa's brother Junior, per sources. #UFC298