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UFC vs Coronavirus live updates: News, cancellations, and analysis as the pandemic affects combat sports.
There’s a global pandemic, and this is how the UFC and other organizations are dealing with it. Follow along for the latest updates on COVID-19 and how it affects the UFC, MMA and other combat sports.
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May 13, 2020
Roberson pulled from UFC Jacksonville due to non-COVID medical issues
Roberson missed weight by 1.5lbs on Tuesday for the middleweight bout against Marvin Vettori in Florida.
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May 13, 2020
Report: UFC postpones May 23 event to May 30
The UFC is reportedly pushing back its scheduled May 23rd event to the next week.
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May 11, 2020
Oleinik: I was ‘afraid’ of contracting COVID-19 at UFC 249
The UFC heavyweight was particularly worried about passing the potentially fatal disease to his family.
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May 11, 2020
Controversial UFC 249 waiver explained: Rights of families also signed away
Here’s a summary and analysis of the entire UFC 249 waiver that can affect not just fighters, staff and media, but also their families.
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May 10, 2020
Waiver includes fighters, staff and media, who can’t sue if they contract COVID-19
More details on the UFC 249 waiver signed by all participants.
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May 9, 2020
Waiver allows UFC to revoke purses if fighters criticize COVID-19 protocols
UFC reportedly made participants sign a waiver relating to COVID-19.
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May 9, 2020
Before positive test, Jacare only accepted bout to keep his house
Jacare initially noted that he was ‘scared’ and concerned about fighting during a pandemic.
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May 9, 2020
Jacare’s two cornermen also test positive; UFC praises their health measures
Jacare Souza’s teammates also tested positive.
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May 8, 2020
Jacare Souza out of UFC 249 after positive COVID-19 test
The UFC middleweight contender was supposed to face Uriah Hall on Saturday night.
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May 8, 2020
UFC 249 Editorial: Hope for the best and enjoy the fights
Some thoughts on the UFC’s return at a time when the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on.
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May 8, 2020
Feature: The political implications of UFC 249
Karim Zidan delves into the political implications of the UFC’s decision to soldier on with an event during a global pandemic.
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May 7, 2020
Sergei Kharitonov: ‘I tried to get coronavirus’
The Russian heavyweight fighter also promoted unorthodox treatments in freezing rivers to fight off the deadly disease.
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May 7, 2020
Fight week returns - Finding room for UFC 249 in a pandemic
Returning to a busy weekly UFC event schedule may not be smart, and it may not be safe, but it is happening.
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May 6, 2020
UFC says it has over 1,200 COVID-19 tests for Jacksonville shows
More on the UFC’s coronavirus-related health and safety measures for its upcoming cards.
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May 6, 2020
White ‘possibly’ open to other interim titles if champs won’t fight soon
Dana White is pushing for his champions to fight, pandemic or not.
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May 6, 2020
Health and safety questions remain unanswered for UFC 249
Information has leaked about safety for the three UFC Jacksonville events, but more details are needed.
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May 6, 2020
Oleinik reveals ‘$15-17k’ debt ahead of UFC 249 bout
The UFC heavyweight spoke candidly about his financial situation and how problematic the ongoing pandemic has been for his overall security.
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May 6, 2020
White addresses ‘corporate greed’ accusations, says May 23 event is in Vegas
The UFC says they are coming back to Vegas sooner than many expected.
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May 6, 2020
White: Other sports canceled events because ‘they caved to the media’
UFC president Dana White has a theory on why other sports leagues closed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 5, 2020
Dana on first responder Miocic: ‘Fighting won’t be here forever’
The UFC president has a puzzling way of expressing his logic sometimes.
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May 5, 2020
Immunologist, ringside physician react to UFC’s ‘weak’ COVID-19 testing
Two doctors don’t think UFC’s testing protocols are sufficient.
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May 4, 2020
Aleksei Oleinik plans to travel to UFC 249 by car to avoid contracting COVID-19
The UFC heavyweight is not taking any added risks (outside of fighting) during the ongoing pandemic.
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May 4, 2020
Report: UFC to conduct diagnostic swab and antibody COVID-19 tests
UFC will reportedly test fighters and cornermen upon arrival at the host hostel.
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May 4, 2020
June’s UFC Kazakhstan scrapped, one fighter moved to May 23 in Florida
Light heavyweight Klidson Abreu has reportedly agreed to meet Jamahal Hill in Jacksonville, Florida.
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May 3, 2020
UFC 249 training: Hall moved into gym, Jacare used wife’s crossfit weights
Fighters are having to get creative to stay ready and in shape so that they’ll be able to answer the call when the UFC needs them.