The UFC 256 Prelims took a hit as Angela Hill announced on social media that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and her fight this Saturday against Tecia Torres has been pulled from the fight card. Hill and Torres were to be the feature event on the UFC Prelims prior to the main card. Tested […]
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Edwards out of his matchup with Chimaev due to COVID-19
Leon Edwards is out of his matchup with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC Fight Night 183 due to testing positive for COVID-19. Edwards has lost 12 pounds due to the virus and is recovering with hopes of fighting in early 2021. Edwards and Chimaev was set for December 19th in a matchup of welterweights. Chimaev is […]
Vettori replaces Holland for this week’s UFC main event
The UFC is juggling its matchups once again due to a positive COVID-19 test. This time its Kevin Holland that has been pulled from his main event fight with Jack Hermansson for this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card. Marvin Vettori is stepping in on short-notice to fill-in. Holland announced via social media of his need […]
Moicano-Fiziev fight rescheduled to UFC 256 due to COVID-19
Yet another UFC match has been postponed due to COVID-19 as Renato Moicano tested positive and his fight with Rafael Fiziev originally set for this Saturday has been rescheduled. Punchline MMA was the first to report the news of the postponement as Moicano announced his positive test. The fight has been rescheduled for December 12th […]
Coaches suspended, fighter fined after breaking Bellator COVID-19 protocol
The Mohegan Tribe Athletic Department of Athletic Regulation suspended Sanford MMA coaches Henri Hooft and Greg Jones after they broke COVID-19 protocol. The regulator body overseeing Bellator 253 fined Jason Jackson $1,000 for the breach of his coaches. The punishment came as a result of a video of them breaking quarantine and training with Jackson. […]