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Pedro Munhoz Tests Positive for COVID-19, Pulled from ‘Fight Island’ Bout vs. Frankie Edgar

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Pedro Munhoz has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been removed from a proposed bantamweight clash against Frankie Edgar at UFC “Fight Island” on July 15.

Multiple outlets confirmed the news on Monday following an initial report from MMA Fusion. According to ESPN, the promotion is searching for a replacement opponent for Edgar’s 135-pound debut, but it is unclear if “The Answer" will be willing to remain on the card.