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UFC 332 fight saved as MMA champion steps in to replace injured star on just 3 days’ notice

A titleholder will have the chance to impress in a late-notice debut this Saturday. The Octagon is back in Salt Lake City for the upcoming…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:57 PM
UFC 332 fight saved as MMA champion steps in to replace injured star on just 3 days’ notice
Key Things to Know
  • UNF champion Anthony Romero is replacing the injured Bernardo Sopaj to fight Marcus McGhee at UFC 332.
  • The late-notice matchup will now be contested at featherweight instead of bantamweight.
  • UFC 332 takes place on October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Up Next Fighting champion Anthony Romero has agreed to make his promotional debut on three days' notice against Marcus McGhee at UFC 332. The event takes place on October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Romero steps in to replace Swedish bantamweight Bernardo Sopaj, who was forced to withdraw during fight week because of an injury.

Due to the short preparation window, the bout between McGhee and Romero will take place at featherweight rather than bantamweight. Romero enters the Octagon holding a 7-2 professional record following a 25-second knockout title defense in UNF, while McGhee aims to build on his June victory over John Yannis.

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