Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez II is still on for July 18.
Last week, it was first reported by Combate Americas that the contender for the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship had tested positive for the coronavirus, though Figueiredo’s manager, Wallid Ismail, disputed the claim that his client had the virus.
However, the issue appears to have been resolved as Figueiredo has reportedly passed his second coronavirus test, according to Combate:
Here is the translation of this post (Transcript courtesy of Fightful.com):
Deiveson Figueiredo looking for a flight to board the team tonight, as his manager just informed me @WallidJfc the fighter proved he didn't have the disease and was released by the UFC doctor
Alexandre Pantoja was set to replace Figueiredo if the fighter couldn’t compete this weekend, but now, he will continue to face Askar Askarov as originally scheduled.
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez II takes place on Saturday, July 18 from Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi with the UFC Flyweight title match headlining the event. Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jack Hermansson will co-main event the fight night show.