
The upcoming
Ultimate Fighting Championship event has undergone a late
change, with Eduardo
Henrique stepping in to replace Jose Ochoa
at UFC
330.
Ochoa was reportedly forced out due to an injury, leaving Charles
Johnson without an opponent days before their bout at Xfinity
Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. However, the promotion quickly found
a replacement in Henrique, who will now make his UFC debut against
Johnson.
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Eduardo Henrique gets UFC debut against Charles Johnson after
Jose Ochoa injury
Henrique (15-2) will return to action after nearly nine months
away. The former
Legacy Fighting Alliance flyweight champion last competed in
September 2025, earning a decision over An Tuan Ho
on
Dana White’s Contender Series. However, the victory wasn’t
enough for a UFC contract.
The fighter also appeared on Season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighter”
last year. Now, Henrique has the chance to make his UFC debut as a
late replacement in UFC 330.
Johnson (19-9) lost to Asu
Almabayev in his last Octagon appearance in June. His upcoming
bout will be his fourth UFC fight of 2026, making him the
promotion’s most active fighter this year. He is currently
averaging one bout every 98 days.
Despite the unexpected shakeup, UFC 330 remains a 12-fight card
capped off by two title fights.
Prepared for any challenge 😎@INNERG_UFC |
[ LIVE SAT AUG 15 | 9pmET on @ParamountPlus
#UFC330
] pic.twitter.com/4cUUoI5Ffz— UFC (@ufc) August
12, 2026