After Gilbert Burns tested positive for COVID-19 and was removed from his title bout with Kamaru Usman, negotiations for Jorge Masvidal stepping in on the UFC 251 main event started to take place. Masvidal, who was seen getting coronavirus testing done earlier in the day, would be stepping in on just seven days notice.
While the Usman vs Masvidal bout seemed highly unlikely at first, it seems to be all but finalized now.
“I am told as of right now, talks are on going,” Ariel Helwani reported on Sports Center. “I’m told those talks are moving in a positive direction.