Ricardo Carcacinha tests positive for Covid-19 and is out of UFC Las Vegas 24

A featherweight representative, the Brazilian would face Bill Algeo on the main card of the show; organization seeks new opponent for the North American

R. Carcacinha has not yet performed in 2021. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook RicardoRamos

Brazilian downtown. Featherweight representative (up to 65,7kg.) of Ultimate, Ricardo Carcacinha is out of UFC Las Vegas 24, which takes place this Saturday (17). The athlete was diagnosed with Covid-19 and was forced to leave the clash against Bill Algeo, which would take place on the main card. The information was released by 'Combate'.

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In the clash against Algeo, Carcacinha would try to recover from the defeat suffered in his last appearance. In July 2020, the Brazilian ended up being surpassed by Lerone murphy, with a knockout in the first round.

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This is the second time in the season that the São Paulo native has had a clash cancelled. A month ago, the fighter was scheduled to fight against Zubaira Tukhugov, but the duel ended up falling apart after the Brazilian's rival was injured.

With Ricardo out, the UFC will have to race against time to find a new opponent to fight. Bill Algeo. The North American is looking to have his third fight with the Ultimate gloves. So far, the fighter has one win and one loss for the company.

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Without Carcacinha, Brazilians will now only have Josiane Nunes as representatives. The fighter will make her first appearance in Ultimate and will face Zarah Fairn dos Santos in the second fight of the night.

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