Masvidal passes COVID-19 test and ‘happy’ with new deal, Usman bout official for UFC 251 – Bloody Elbow

Jorge Masvidal has passed his pre-flight COVID-19 test on Sunday night, and his short notice title bout with Kamaru Usman has been made official for UFC 251. The promotion announced the new main event shortly after.
Due to money issues and COVID-19 protocols, the match up didnt even seem realistic just less than two days ago, but it has now been made official.
Masvidal previously asked for a release and demanded the entire roster get a better cut of the UFCs revenue, but his hold out is now over. His manager didnt reveal any details, but says theyre extremely happy with the new deal they got from the promotion.
Both headliners have also passed their COVID-19 tests in Las Vegas, and will be flying on separate private flights to Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Like the rest of the card though, they still have a few more steps to go before actually stepping in the Octagon on Saturday. Once they arrive in Abu Dhabi, theyll still have to take two more COVID-19 tests, cut and make weight by Friday, and then pass another COVID-19 test before the fights.
Theres obviously a lot that can still happen, but as of right now, that welterweight title bout is as official as it will get, and Masvidal will be looking to step into a main event title fight in less than a weeks notice.

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