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Latest coronavirus news: How COVID-19 pandemic is affecting UFC/MMA
From canceled upcoming shows to postponed events to quarantined fighters, the global pandemic has impacted Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the entire combat sports world in significant ways. This stream compiles the latest updates and news on COVID-19 and how it affects UFC, MMA and other combat sports, as well as details Dana White’s insistence to return to action as soon as possible despite universal health concerns.
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June 1
UFC’s Pandemic Immunity: ‘We Were Just Counting Cash’
According to Endeavor’s CEO, UFC made up around 70 percent of the parent company’s revenue during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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October 19, 2021
UFC Updates Fighters Affected By COVID-19 Policies
The UFC sends a memo to UFC fighters about the U.S. government’s policy for COVID-19 vaccines and travel.
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October 3, 2021
Joe Rogan Thinks Biden’s COVID-19 Booster Shot Presser Was Faked
Another day, another controversy picked up by the mainstream media after Joe Rogan said something wacky about COVID-19 and vaccines.
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April 15, 2021
COVID Cancels UFC Vegas 24 Main Card Bout
UFC Vegas 24 will lose a main card bout on ESPN after another positive COVID test ahead of this weekend’s action inside APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 5, 2021
‘The Blood Just Got Worse And Worse’
UFC Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, reveals the serious COVID-19 symptoms that landed him in the hospital for days hooked up to Oxygen.
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March 30, 2021
Complete List Of COVID-19 Cases In UFC
Dive in to see a complete and updated list of all the fighters, coaches and cornermen who have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began earlier this year.
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March 21, 2021
Volkanovski: ‘I Tested Negative Before Entering The UFC Bubble’
Alexander Volkanovski gives us an update after he was pulled from UFC 260 following a positive COVID-19 test.
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March 20, 2021
Volkanovski Vs. Ortega Removed From UFC 260
A featherweight title fight between current UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski and No. 1 contender Brian Ortega has been removed from UFC 260 due to COVID-19 protocols.
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March 14, 2021
Fury Shuts Down Joshua Camp Amidst COVID-19 Delays
"The Gypsy King" is taking a break from boxing as COVID-19 uncertainties have left him without a date for his highly anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua.
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March 9, 2021
COVID-19 Bounces Muhammad’s Coach From UFC Vegas 21
Belal Muhammad will be without his long-time head coach at UFC Vegas 21 for his main event fight against Leon Edwards because of a positive COVID-19 test.
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March 4, 2021
White Eyes Texas UFC Event With COVID-19 Bans Lifted
UFC President Dana White says he is looking to stage an event in Texas as soon as possible following the news that Governor Greg Abbot lifted the statewide COVID-19 restrictions.
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February 25, 2021
Holland Wants Chimaev To ‘Get The F*ck Over’ COVID-19 Issues
Kevin Holland isn’t impressed with how Khamzat Chimaev has handled the lingering effects of his positive COVID-19 diagnosis, advising "Borz" to simply "get the f*ck over it."
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February 22, 2021
COVID-19 Cancels UFC Vegas 20 Fight
Raoni Barcelos has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been forced to withdraw from his fight against Marcelo Rojo at UFC Vegas 20 this Saturday night (Feb. 27).
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February 16, 2021
Chimaev Likely Out Until June
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is flying Khamzat Chimaev to Las Vegas, Nevada so he can receive medical care to combat his lingering issues from COVID-19. As a result, "Borz" likely won’t return to action until summer.
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February 15, 2021
White Hopes To Have Full Arenas This Summer
UFC President Dana White says he hopes to start allowing fight fans back into the arenas at full capacity as early as this summer.
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February 9, 2021
COVID Zaps UFC 258 Main Card Matchup
UFC 258 pay-per-view (PPV) main card, set for Feb. 13 at APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, just took a sizable hit after losing a bantamweight bout to COVID-19.
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January 28, 2021
Update: Fedor Released From Hospital Following COVID-19 Treatment
Good news! ‘The Last Emperor’ is out of the hospital following treatment for COVID-19.
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January 17, 2021
COVID-19 Claims Life Of UFC Pioneer Paul Varelans
"The Polar Bear" competed for the UFC through multiple tournaments in 1995 and 1996, becoming a fan favorite.
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January 9, 2021
Official COVID-19 Safety Protocol For Fans Attending ‘Fight Island’
Find out what COVID-19 safety protocols are being put in place for fan attendance in advance to UFC’s return to "Fight Island."
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January 4, 2021
COVID-19 Cancels Another UFC Fight Island 7 Fight
Anthony Hernandez tested positive for COVID-19, prompting UFC officials to move his scheduled bout against Rodolfo Vieira set for UFC Fight Island 7 on Jan. 16 over to UFC 258 on Feb. 12, 2021.
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December 22, 2020
Espinosa Vs Elliott Off UFC Fight Island 7 Due To COVID-19
A fight between Jordan Espinosa and Tim Elliott has been moved from UFC Fight Island 7 on Jan. 16. 2021 to UFC 259 on March 6 after Espinosa tests positive for COVID-19.
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December 17, 2020
COVID Cancels Another UFC Vegas 17 Fight
UFC Vegas 17 has lost yet another fight due to COVID-19, bringing the total to four lost fights as a result of coronavirus.
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December 7, 2020
UFC 256 Loses Second Fight To COVID-19
UFC 256 has lost another fight due to COVID-19 after Karl Roberson tested positive. His fight against Dalcha Lungiambula will now take place at UFC Vegas 17 on Dec. 19, 2020.
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December 6, 2020
UFC’s Vegas Bubble Has Popped
With COVID ravaging main events and taking out fights a day or two before events, something is seriously wrong with UFC’s bubble procedures in Nevada.