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Ian Heinisch Pulled From UFC 250 After Teammate’s Positive COVID-19 Test, Replaced by Anthony Ivy

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The upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event has taken a hit just two days before going down.

On Thursday, MMA Fighting first reported that Ian Heinisch has been forced to pull out of his middleweight contest against Gerald Meerschaert (31-12). The two were set to square off at UFC 250 on June 6 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and the cause of Heinisch’s withdrawal has also been reported.