UFC Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing For Las Vegas Return

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is ramping up its COVID-19 testing procedures for the promotion’s return to Las Vegas, expected to take place this Sat. night (May 30, 2020) on ESPN from inside UFC APEX facility, pending approval of Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

UFC on ESPN 9 will be headlined by the welterweight showdown pitting former 170-pound champion Tyron Woodley against surging division bruiser Gilbert Burns. Elsewhere on the card, Blagoy Ivanov and Augusto Sakai collide in heavyweight action while Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez hook ‘em up at 170 pounds.

See the finalized UFC on ESPN 9 fight card and line up right here.