Rafael Do Nasicmento steps in to face Lewis McGrillen at PFL Austin

Late replacement opponent set for July 18 bout.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

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What happened: Rafael Do Nasicmento will face Lewis McGrillen in a bantamweight bout at PFL Austin on July 18. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN 2.

Why it matters: Do Nasicmento steps into the contest as a replacement opponent. The lineup change occurs after Sergio Pettis withdrew from his originally scheduled fight against McGrillen.

What to watch: The fighters will meet at the PFL Austin event on July 18.

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