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Gerald Meerschaert tests positive for COVID-19, UFC Vegas 5 bout vs. Ed Herman off

Yet another fight cancellation has struck UFC Vegas 5, this time on fight day itself.

Combate’s Ana Hissa reported that a light heavyweight bout between Gerald Meerschaert and Ed Herman has been cancelled after Meerschaert tested positive for COVID-19. Meerschaert had tested negative earlier in the week but his most recent test came back positive, which led to his removal from the event.

Meerschaert later confirmed his positive COVID-19 test in a tweet.

This show has been ravaged with cancellations throughout the past few weeks, including three in rapid succession from late Thursday into Friday.