Deiveson Figueiredo has cleared at least one obstacle in his path as he prepares to face Joseph Benavidez for the vacant flyweight title on UFC “Fight Island” on July 18.
Earlier this week, MMA Fighting reported that Figueiredo failed a COVID-19 test in the lead-up to his rematch with Benavidez. Figueiredo’s manager Wallid Ismail later revealed that the Brazilian actually tested positive for the coronavirus two months earlier, which is what he believes led to the positive test.
On Sunday, Ismail confirmed an initial report from Combate that Figueiredo passed his next COVID-19 test and he was cleared to travel to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.