Manon Fiorot was in need of a new opponent for UFC Vegas 28 on Saturday night and she got one in undefeated prospect and promotional newcomer, Tabatha Ricci.
Fiorot was expected to meet Maryna Moroz in a flyweight fight, but the latter was forced to the withdraw just days before the event. Ricci then stepped in as the short-notice replacement for Moroz, who has not revealed the reason behind her withdrawal at this time. Farah Hannoun and Nolan King of MMA Junkie first reported the change on Wednesday afternoon and it was later confirmed by the UFC on social media.