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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.
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.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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