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Artem Lobov’s return to MMA delayed after Arena Fight 2 canceled due to numerous positive COVID-19 tests

Artem Lobov will have to wait until a later date to make his return to action.

The former UFC and BKFC fighter was originally scheduled to face Ylies Djiroun in the main event at Arena Fight 2 in France on Saturday but the entire card has now been postponed after several staff members for the promotion tested positive for COVID-19.

The promotion made the announcement in a press release circulated on Tuesday.

“This postponement follows the detection last weekend of six COVID-19 cases within the teams of the group,” promotion officials said on Tuesday.