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.