Marcelo Rojo has gotten his wish. Weeks after telling MMA Junkie he wanted to replace injured Raphael Assuncao at UFC Fight Night 186 , Rojo (16-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has been chosen to do just that. Verbal agreements are in place for him to fight Raoni Barcelos at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The Feb. 27 fight will be contested at a 140-pound catchweight. A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie on Saturday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
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Marcelo Rojo replaces Raphael Assuncao to fight Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night 186 – MMA Junkie