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Drakkar Klose vs. Luis Peña pulled from UFC Vegas 19 due to positive COVID-19 test

The lightweight fight between Drakkar Klose and Luis Peña has been pulled from UFC Vegas 19.

Peña broke the news on Saturday morning after learning one of Klose’s coaches had tested positive for COVID-19.

I hate this man but it’s with a heavy heart that must inform you guys that the fight has been called off one of Drakkar’s corner tested positive for covid and out of the health and safety for us both the @ufc decided to pull the fight praying that he and his team remain healthy

— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) February 20, 2021

Multiple people with knowledge of the cancellation told MMA Fighting the Nevada Athletic Commission made the decision to pull the two fighters after the positive test.