Not only was UFC middleweight Wellington Turman forced out of a October 31 fight against Sean Strickland due to a positive COVID-19 test, but his bout with the disease was a rather tough one to endure.
In an interview with Combate, the 24-year-old fighter detailed all the symptoms he felt and how much the infection affected his daily life. According to Wellington, mundane tasks like cleaning up after his dog were rendered nearly impossible due to the shortness of breath Turman experienced, for instance.
“I was tested three weeks ago,” Turman said. “My brother had his first symptoms on a Tuesday, then Wednesday I was feeling it, too.