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Rafael dos Anjos Announces Positive COVID-19 Test, Withdraws From UFC 254

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming six-fight main card pay-per-view has taken a hit.

Rafael dos Anjos posted on Twitter on Thursday night that he has contracted COVID-19 and can no longer compete at UFC 254. Dos Anjos was set to face Islam Makhachev on the main card, which is set to go down on Oct.