Baraniecki to face Tafa as replacement for Elekanu at UFC Vegas 118

A light heavyweight bout has been confirmed for UFC Vegas 118 on June 6. Ivo Baraniecki, who holds a 2-0 record in the UFC, will face Junior Tafa (3-5 UFC), who is stepping in as a replacement for Billy Elekanu. The fight represents an opportunity for Baraniecki to extend his undefeated UFC run, while Tafa will be looking to snap a potential losing streak given his record. No details were provided about why Elekanu withdrew from the original matchup. The bout is officially scheduled for the light heavyweight division at UFC Vegas 118.