We can start by agreeing that yes, stranger things have happened in MMA. The UFC has pulled enough rabbits out of its hat over the years that if it really wants to achieve something, there are few things that will stand in the way of making it happen. Under normal circumstances, finding a replacement opponent to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title on seven days’ notice would be a difficult, but possible feat. As MMA Junkie first reported, Gilbert Burns’ positive COVID-19 test caused him to be pulled from the event one week out and left Usman without a challenger. As we all know, though, these are far from normal circumstances
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Don’t expect Jorge Masvidal or Colby Covington to step in at UFC 251 – MMA Junkie