Chris Barnett has a new opponent for his long-awaited return to the UFC cage. Junior Tafa has stepped into UFC Fight Night 244 in place of Waldo Cortes-Acosta , the promotion recently announced. The three-round heavyweight bout will take place Oct. 12 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas
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