Anderson dos Santos won’t be fighting on “Fight Island.” Originally expected to fight Jack Shore at the UFC event on July 15, dos Santos (20-8 MMA, 0-2 UFC) has been removed from the bout due to a positive COVID-19 test. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed dos Santos’ withdrawal and the positive COVID-19 test to MMA Junkie on Friday. The person asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. MMA Fighting was the first to report the news. At this time, no replacement opponent for Shore (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has been revealed. Dos Santos, 34, has competed twice under the UFC banner.
Visit link:
Anderson dos Santos out of UFC ‘Fight Island’ after testing positive for COVID-19 – MMA Junkie