Matt Frevola out of UFC on ESPN 11 after cornerman Billy Quarantillo tests positive for COVID-19

Matt Frevola won’t compete this Saturday at UFC on ESPN 11.

Frevola (8-1-1 MMA, 2-1-1 UFC) has been forced out of his fight with Frank Camacho after revealing Thursday that his teammate and cornerman, UFC featherweight – Billy Quarantillo, tested positive for COVID-19.

Although Frevola has tested negative on two occasions since then, the UFC has decided it was best for him not to compete.

Frevola issued a statement on his Instagram expressing his disappointment about the news.

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The UFC has pulled me from my fight due to one of my cornerman testing positive for COVID-19. We did everything possible to make this fight happen. They tested me twice and both results came back negative. I also provided proof of my positive antibodies test from April 30th but the UFC did not want any liability or to risk it. Being that there is a lack of knowledge on the incubation period and still so many unknowns regarding covid 19, they decided to pull me bc of the positive test result from my teammate and brother, Billy Q. He’s been a huge help and source of support throughout camp and I have no hard feelings. He is 100% healthy at the moment and feels fine, so he must be a symptomatic. This is a Crazy situation and everything happens for a reason. I am on weight and prepared to the fullest. I was really excited for this fight with Frank and told him if they find him a new opponent for Saturday I will be rooting for him. If not, I’m willing to rebook this fight ASAP or when ever he wants. I’m sorry to everyone who was excited to watch me fight and supports me along this journey, I really felt the love . Can’t believe I’m the first fighter to get 2 fights canceled due to this virus (without even having it) but I know it has effected a lot more lives in worse ways . Figuring out the next move from here and will keep moving forward, that’s what we do! Should be booked to fight again ASAP and hope the UFC continues to take care of me.

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“The UFC has pulled me from my fight due to one of my cornerman testing positive for COVID-19. We did everything possible to make this fight happen. They tested me twice and both results came back negative. I also provided proof of my positive antibodies test from April 30th but the UFC did not want any liability or to risk it. Being that there is a lack of knowledge on the incubation period and still so many unknowns regarding covid 19, they decided to pull me bc of the positive test result from my teammate and brother, Billy Q. He’s been a huge help and source of support throughout camp and I have no hard feelings. He is 100% healthy at the moment and feels fine, so he must be a symptomatic. This is a Crazy situation and everything happens for a reason. I am on weight and prepared to the fullest. I was really excited for this fight with Frank and told him if they find him a new opponent for Saturday I will be rooting for him. If not, I’m willing to rebook this fight ASAP or when ever he wants. I’m sorry to everyone who was excited to watch me fight and supports me along this journey, I really felt the love . Can’t believe I’m the first fighter to get 2 fights canceled due to this virus (without even having it) but I know it has effected a lot more lives in worse ways . Figuring out the next move from here and will keep moving forward, that’s what we do! Should be booked to fight again ASAP and hope the UFC continues to take care of me.”

Quarantillo competed nearly three weeks ago on May 30 when he picked up a unanimous decision win over Spike Carlyle at UFC on ESPN 9. There have been no announcements or reports of anyone involved in that event testing positive for the coronavirus until now.

Frevola hasn’t fought since last October and is coming off back-to-back wins over Jalin Turner and Luis Pena.

Camacho, meanwhile, is left without an opponent for Saturday’s event, and it remains to be seen whether the UFC can find a late-notice replacement or whether he will be withdrawn from the card.