Raoni Barcelos has been forced to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 186. The Brazilian bantamweight contender announnced on Twitter he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be competing against Marcelo Rojo on Saturday. Infelizmente testei positivo para o COVID 19 e estarei fora desse card do próximo dia 27 de fevereiro,em breve estarei em ação novamente!! #deussabedetodasascoisas @ufc @ufc_brasil pic.twitter.com/UVLw8cpwN6 — Raoni Barcelos (@BarcelosRaoni) February 22, 2021 Barcelos (16-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) was initially scheduled to face Raphael Assuncao on Saturday’s card, but after Assuncao was forced out, he drew newcomer Rojo (16-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in a 140-pound catchweight bout. But this time, it’s Barcelos who has had to withdraw and it is unknown if Rojo will remain on the card.
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Raoni Barcelos tests positive for COVID-19, out of UFC Fight Night 186 vs. Marcelo Rojo – MMA Junkie