The Leon Edwards versus Khamzat Chimaev battle will no longer occur on December 19.
Unfortunately, Edwards has tested positive for the coronavirus and will be not able to contend on the proposed date, per Ariel Helwani of ESPN The UFC are going to want to rebook the set early next year.
It’s a disastrous blow for Edwards, who’s 2020 has been completely prevented due to the pandemic, with a title eliminator versus Tyron Woodley being ditched back in March. Since then, Edwards has actually been waiting for a huge name opponent, ultimately accepting combat the quickly increasing Chimaev, who has actually destroyed everyone in his path since showing up in the promo in the summer.
The winner was likely going to remain in contention to face the winner of Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns for the welterweight title.
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