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Will face Nzechukwu
Rogerio de Limo will face Kennedy Nzechukwu in a heavyweight showdown at UFC 308 on Oct. 26, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rogerio de Lima is coming off a victory back in February in which he disposed of Junior Tafa in the first round. He'll look to once again stack consecutive victories in the UFC and put more distance between his most recent loss at the hands of Derrick Lewis. His opponent Nzechukwu has five inches of height on him, as well as eight inches more on his wingspan.
Rogerio de Lima is coming off a victory back in February in which he disposed of Junior Tafa in the first round. He'll look to once again stack consecutive victories in the UFC and put more distance between his most recent loss at the hands of Derrick Lewis. His opponent Nzechukwu has five inches of height on him, as well as eight inches more on his wingspan.
Dominates late-notice replacement
Rogerio de Lima defeated Junior Tafa via TKO (strikes) at 1:14 of Round 2 at UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim.
ANALYSIS
Rogerio de Lima came to Anaheim intending to fight a member of the Tafa family and got his wish. After Justin was forced to withdraw on Friday, Junior stepped in for his brother on one day's notice and was dominated. Rogerio de Lima simply stood in the pocket and fired off massive kicks to the lead leg of his opponent. The huge blows allowed him to get his wrestling game and whatever else he wanted going in the process. Referee Frank Trigg was finally forced to step in early in Round 2 after the final shot crumpled Tafa. If Justin's ailment isn't serious, perhaps the UFC will look to book he and Rogerio de Lima once again.
Rogerio de Lima came to Anaheim intending to fight a member of the Tafa family and got his wish. After Justin was forced to withdraw on Friday, Junior stepped in for his brother on one day's notice and was dominated. Rogerio de Lima simply stood in the pocket and fired off massive kicks to the lead leg of his opponent. The huge blows allowed him to get his wrestling game and whatever else he wanted going in the process. Referee Frank Trigg was finally forced to step in early in Round 2 after the final shot crumpled Tafa. If Justin's ailment isn't serious, perhaps the UFC will look to book he and Rogerio de Lima once again.
Finds late replacement
Rogerio de Lima will face off against Junior Tafa at UFC 298 on Saturday, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Following the news that Justin Tafa (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the fight, the UFC has organized a late replacement for Rogerio de Lima, who will now face off against Justin's brother, Junior Tafa. The 38-year-old, who is 4-2 during his time with the UFC, will look to secure a win this weekend.
Following the news that Justin Tafa (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the fight, the UFC has organized a late replacement for Rogerio de Lima, who will now face off against Justin's brother, Junior Tafa. The 38-year-old, who is 4-2 during his time with the UFC, will look to secure a win this weekend.
Fight called off
Rogerio de Lima will no longer face Justin Tafa at UFC 298 on Saturday, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear exactly what forced Tafa's withdrawal, but with the UFC likely unable to find a new opponent on such short notice, the preliminary bout has been scrapped.
It's unclear exactly what forced Tafa's withdrawal, but with the UFC likely unable to find a new opponent on such short notice, the preliminary bout has been scrapped.
Next bout scheduled
Rogerio de Lima will face off against Justin Tafa at UFC 298 on Feb. 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rogerio de Lima, who was most recently taken down by Derrick Lewis in stunning fashion this July, will look to bounce back against Justin Tafa in February. The 38-year-old fighter is 4-2 in the UFC since May 2021.
Rogerio de Lima, who was most recently taken down by Derrick Lewis in stunning fashion this July, will look to bounce back against Justin Tafa in February. The 38-year-old fighter is 4-2 in the UFC since May 2021.