After almost four years without acting, Antônio Braga Neto is released from the UFC

A. Braga Neto hasn't fought since 2017. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Ultimate decided to release Antônio Braga Neto before his last fight of the contract. World jiu-jitsu champion in 2008 and 2011, the Brazilian was scheduled to face Absul Razak Alhassan in the UFC Las Vegas 34, but tested positive for COVID-19 and was released by the organization. The information was released by 'MMA fighting'.

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Despite being in Ultimate for eight years, Braga Neto He dealt with serious injuries that took him out of combat for much of his career. He even tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time and was unable to face Razak Alhassan, who knocked him out Alessio di chirico in just 17 seconds.

In the organization, the Brazilian appeared only three times, with one victory and two defeats. Professional since 2016, he has a record of nine triumphs, three setbacks and one unsuccessful fight.

In addition to the Brazilian athlete, Liliya Shakirova was also released from her contract after being suspended for two years on a positive test for using meldonium, which is primarily used to treat heart and cardiovascular diseases but is also linked to performance enhancement and is banned by the United States Anti-Doping Agency ( USED). She only made one appearance in Ultimate, but ended up defeated by Lauren Murphy, in October 2020.