The UFC is close to finalizing the welterweight title fight that the fans have been anxious to see this entire year. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani is reporting that the UFC is progressing in talks to book Kamaru Usman (16-1) and Jorge Masvidal (35-13) for next week’s UFC 251 card on Fight Island.
SportsCenter report on the latest regarding Usman vs. Masvidal pic.twitter.com/gJUscZ5v7V
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 5, 2020
The UFC is making a push
Late Friday evening, the UFC heard some bad news as top contender, Gilbert Burns, tested positive for COVID-19.