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Kamaru Usman will reportedly fight Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 pending COVID-19 tests

Jorge Masvidal has stepped in to fight Kamaru Usman at next weekend’s UFC 251, the UFC announced on Sunday.

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News that a deal had been reached was originally reported by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani.

Negotiations for Usman vs. Masvidal are done, per sources. All sides agreed to terms. Usman is en route to LV; Masvidal landed earlier. Once at the hotel, they’ll have to take a COVID test and then quarantine while awaiting results.