The UFC’s return to Brazil next month has seen a lineup shakeup in a women’s bantamweight bout on the preliminary card. Dudu Santana (3-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is out of her fight against Tracy Cortez (6-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC on ESPN+ 22. Stepping up for Santana will be Vanessa Melo (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC). A person with knowledge of the new booking confirmed the news to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CagesidePress.com
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