UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Chimaev

UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Chimaev

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event will take place on December 19, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. A welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev was initially scheduled to serve headline this event.

About UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Chimaev in brief

Summary UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. ChimaevUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event will take place on December 19, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. A welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev was initially scheduled to serve headline this event.

On November 29, it was announced that Chimaeva had tested positive for COVID-19, but was expected to be able to compete. In turn, Edwards pulled out two days later after also testing positive. The promotion is expected to keep the bout intact and reschedule it for a future event in early 2021.