Top-ranked bantamweights Pedro Munhoz and Jimmie Rivera won’t rematch at Saturday night’s UFC 258, multiple people with knowledge of the news told MMA Fighting.
While the UFC has made no official announcements regarding the bantamweight fight, a positive Covid-19 test was the culprit that ultimately forced the promotion to pull the bout.
The initial plan is to reschedule the match for UFC Vegas 20 on Feb. 27, sources said, but the deal is yet to be finalized.
Munhoz vs. Rivera was scheduled to take place in the pay-per-view portion of UFC 258 in Las Vegas.