Kamaru Usman is about to defend the UFC welterweight title in opposition to Jorge Masvidal in the principle occasion of UFC 251 subsequent Saturday night time on Struggle Island.
Usman was set to struggle Gilbert Burns’ on the showpiece in Abu Dhabi, however the Brazilian examined constructive for coronavirus and was subsequently faraway from the principle occasion.
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Nevertheless, in a dramatic flip of occasions, the UFC have efficiently crafted an settlement to make one of many greatest fights doable a actuality – regardless of being rebuffed by Masvidal repeatedly in the previous couple of months.
Though an settlement for the struggle has been made in precept, a number of hurdles nonetheless stay earlier than the 2 stars meet within the Octagon.
The fighters, who will journey to Las Vegas on a constitution aircraft earlier than the bout, must go coronavirus assessments within the United States and after they arrive in Abu Dhabi.
They may even must go a 3rd check for COVID-19 after the scheduled weigh-ins on Friday.
If all of these limitations are overcome, Masvidal get a shot a UFC title for the primary time.
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If all of these limitations are overcome, Masvidal get a shot a UFC title for the primary time.
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