Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman Awaiting COVID-19 Tests For UFC 251 Main Event

After the departure of Gilbert Burns from UFC 251 due to a positive COVID-19 test, the UFC is now nearing making short-notice main event between Jorge Masvidal and UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. First reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the negotiations have concluded, and now the parties await a COVID-19 test before flying to … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman Awaiting COVID-19 Tests For UFC 251 Main Event →

Gilbert Burns Out of Headlining UFC 251 Fight After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Gilbert Burns has been pulled from his main event UFC 251 fight against Kamaru Usman after testing positive for COVID-19. First reported by Mike Bohn on MMA Junkie, a test of Burns was flagged in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA before he was set to travel to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for his July 11th fight. … Continue reading Gilbert Burns Out of Headlining UFC 251 Fight After Testing Positive For COVID-19 →

Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251

Three championship fights were announced for UFC 251, with the bantamweight, featherweight and welterweight belts on the line on the pay-per-view program on July 11th. Shortly after proving himself to be the top contender in the 170-pound division, Gilbert Burns will challenge UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on the show. Also announced was that a … Continue reading Bantamweight, Featherweight and Welterweight UFC Championship Bouts Announced For UFC 251 →