Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" card has lost a bout, as a matchup between Drakkar Klose and Luis Pena has been scratched from the lineup. One of Klose's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19, causing the fight to be cancelled, per a tweet from Pena. The fight was set to take place at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Drakkar Klose vs. Luis Pena Out of February 20th UFC Lineup
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Khamzat Chimaev Out of March 13th Fight Against Leon Edwards Due To COVID-19 Infection Aftermath
A welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev has been cancelled for the third time, removing it from the main event of a March 13th UFC card. News of the cancelled bout was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Per the report, this iteration of the bout was thrown out due to the … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev Out of March 13th Fight Against Leon Edwards Due To COVID-19 Infection Aftermath
Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera Removed From UFC 258, Moved To February 27th Event
Saturday night's UFC 258 card has suffered a loss, as a bout between Pedro Munhoz and Jimmie Rivera has been removed from the lineup. Per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, a COVID-19 test forced the fight to get moved. UFC is looking to move the fight between Munhoz and … Continue reading Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera Removed From UFC 258, Moved To February 27th Event
RIZIN 27 Moved To Nagoya, Booted Ahead By A Week In March
Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN announced a change to the location and date of their upcoming RIZIN 27 card on Thursday. The event will be moved from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, to the Nagoya Civic General Gymnasium in Nagoya, as revealed at a press conference. The event will also be bumped ahead a week, … Continue reading RIZIN 27 Moved To Nagoya, Booted Ahead By A Week In March
COVID-19 Test Moves Marion Reneau vs. Macy Chiasson To February 27th UFC Card
Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" card has lost a bout, as a positive COVID-19 test to Marion Reneau has taken her out of a fight against Macy Chiasson. While the fight is out of Saturday's lineup, the plan currently is to have the fight later in the month on UFC's February 27th show at the … Continue reading COVID-19 Test Moves Marion Reneau vs. Macy Chiasson To February 27th UFC Card
COVID-19 Takes Andre Ewell Out of February 6th Fight Against Cody Stamann, Replaced By Askar Askar
A positive COVID-19 test has forced Andre Ewell out of his February 6th fight against Cody Stamann. Taking his place on the UFC "Fight Night" card will be promotional newcomer Askar Askar, as first reported by Sergio Piniero of Bloody Canvas. The new matchup joins an event that is set to happen at the UFC … Continue reading COVID-19 Takes Andre Ewell Out of February 6th Fight Against Cody Stamann, Replaced By Askar Askar
Chris Weidman Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Fight Against Uriah Hall Moved Off UFC 258
A fight between former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman and Uriah Hall has been removed from UFC's February 13th pay-per-view event following a positive COVID-19 test. Per a report from Ariel Helwani of ESPN, a positive test to Weidman resulted in the fight departing the UFC 258 lineup. With the fight removed from its original … Continue reading Chris Weidman Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Fight Against Uriah Hall Moved Off UFC 258
Fedor Emelianenko Released From Hospital Following Battle With COVID-19
MMA heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko has been discharged from a hospital in Moscow, Russia, after previously being admitted due to COVID-19. TASS reported the update on Emelianenko earlier in the week. It was reported last week that Emelianenko, 44, was admitted to a hospital due to his battle with COVID-19. The veteran MMA fighter put out … Continue reading Fedor Emelianenko Released From Hospital Following Battle With COVID-19
Bellator Fighter Fedor Emelianenko Hospitalized Due To COVID-19
Bellator fighter Fedor Emelianenko has reportedly been hospitalized to deal with an ongoing battle with COVID-19. Per reports, Emelianenko was admitted to a hospital in Russia after contracting the virus. Emelianenko, the 44-year-old MMA fighter, provided a reassuring update through his Instagram page on Thursday. "Thanks to all who are genuinely concerned for my health. … Continue reading Bellator Fighter Fedor Emelianenko Hospitalized Due To COVID-19
Early UFC Fighter Paul Varelans, 51, Passes Away Due To COVID-19
Paul Varelans, a fighter from the beginning years of the UFC, passed away recently following a month-long battle with COVID-19. Varelans, 51, was a frequent fighter in the beginning years of the UFC. Dave Doyle of MMA Junkie confirmed the news on Saturday night. The news of Varelan's passing comes following previous updates about his … Continue reading Early UFC Fighter Paul Varelans, 51, Passes Away Due To COVID-19
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