The substitution was reported by informed sources close to the situation. No reason was given for Barrio’s withdrawal from the bout.
Michel Pereira, 30, is making his UFC middleweight division debut after failing to make the welterweight division for his bout against Stephen Thompson, resulting in the fight with “Vanderboegh” being canceled. The Brazilian has not stepped into the octagon since May 2022, when he extended his winning streak to five matches with a split decision win over Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Andre Petroski, 32, is undefeated in the UFC, where he has won five straight, winning a split decision over Gerald Merschart in his last fight.