It appears, after a month of coronavirus discourse and a false start, the UFC is really going forward with UFC 249 on Saturday.
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In order to make it happen, the promotion has secured more than 1,200 coronavirus testing kits to ensure its first event in nearly two months is virus-free, according John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal.
UFC has 1,200+ coronavirus tests on hand to make sure its fighters stay safe this weekend. COO Lawrence Epstein walked me through its plans.