Lupita Godinez will step in on short notice at UFC Vegas 27 to take on Sarah Alpar.
MMASucka.com learned of the short notice contest from sources close to the bout.
Lupita Godinez Takes on Sarah Alpar at UFC Vegas 27
The fight will take place two weight classes above Godinez’s natural division.
Godinez (5-1) signed with the UFC and made her debut in April against veteran Jessica Penne. It was a war of attrition in that contest, with Penne edging ‘Loopy’ on the judges scorecards and earning a split decision.