Hannah Goldy vs. Jessica Penne off UFC 260 due to COVID-19; bout expected to be rebooked

Jessica Penne’s long-awaited return to the octagon will have to wait longer.

Hannah Goldy won’t be fighting Penne at UFC 260 on Saturday. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Goldy (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of her scheduled preliminary card matchup.

Her fight against Penne (12-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC) is expected to be rebooked for the promotion’s April 17 card, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

“Life is crazy man,” Goldy wrote on her Instagram post. “I literally can’t even believe I have to tell y’all that I won’t be fighting this Saturday. Flew out to Vegas and tested positive for COVID. I have never felt better, stronger or more complete. I was so ready to perform for y’all Saturday, unfortunately that was not Gods plan. I’ll be taking the necessary precautions and rescheduled as soon as I am healthy! I am so sorry guys. And I am so sorry @jessicapenne I have been looking forward to sharing the octagon with you. I will keep everyone updated. Thank you guys for all the support.”

Goldy has not competed in the UFC since August 2019, while Penne is coming off a nearly four-year layoff due to multiple injuries and a lengthy battle with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

UFC 260 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card streams on pay-per-view after prelims on ESPN/ESPN+.