Deiveson Figueiredo tests positive for COVID-19 and could leave his title fight against Joseph Benavidez

D. Figueiredo tests positive for COVID-19. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @daico_deusdaguerra

The rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo e Joseph Benavidez, scheduled for the 18th, is at risk of not happening. The Brazilian, who would embark for Ilha da Luta, last Friday (10), tested positive for COVID-19. The information is from the Combate channel website.

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Despite the positive result, the Brazilian's team hopes that he will be released to fight. The team claims that Deiveson already contracted COVID in May and the result would be a 'false positive'. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is possible to test positive for COVID more than once, without the person contracting the virus again.

The fighter underwent a second test, last night, and is awaiting the results to find out if he will face Benavidez. If Deiveson is prevented from fighting, his replacement must be another Brazilian. The Fluminense Alexandre pantoja, Which is scheduled to be the reserve in the title fight.

UFC Ilha da Luta 2 main fight

the fight between Deiveson Figueiredo e Joseph Benavidez is expected to be the main attraction of the UFC Fight Island 2, on the 18th, in Adu Dhabi. The duel marks the reunion between the fighters, who stepped into the Octagon for the first time in February. Figueiredo won by knockout in the second round, but didn't take the belt because he hadn't made weight. As a result, the title became vacant and the rematch was rescheduled for Ilha da Luta.