At some point this week, I will cross the 100-test threshold. One would think this would become old hat, but that wait for results never seems to get any less agonizing.
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The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted substantial financial damage on the Las Vegas sports scene. Fans may need patience before a full recovery takes place.
The Aug. 15 pay-per-view card will be headlined by the culmination of a heavyweight title fight trilogy between champion Stipe Miocic and former champ Daniel Cormier.
Dana White said his sport would be the first back from the coronavirus pause, and the UFC president has delivered — and offered extremely detailed safety measures.
Two mixed martial arts organizations announced plans to postpone or delay cards as UFC officials continue to try to move heaven and earth to put on a massive event in April.
The Las Vegas-based Ultimate Fighting Championship has postponed its next three events and will temporarily close its corporate headquarters amid the spread of the coronavirus.
The UFC can still apply to host the events at the Nevada Athletic Commission’s next meeting on March 25, but White clearly believed its application was likely to be denied.
The March 28 event in Columbus, Ohio, and an April 11 card in Portland, Oregon, have been moved to the UFC’s facility in Las Vegas, UFC president Dana White said.
The organization announced plans to proceed with the event as scheduled despite a documented case of the virus in Southern Nevada.
Zhang is from the coastal province of Hebei, China, and will defend her strawweight title at UFC 248 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.