Espinosa tests positive for COVID-19; Tim Elliott fight rescheduled for UFC 259
On Tuesday, MMA Junkie confirmed that Espinosa is out of his Jan. 16 bout with Tim Elliott at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. Twitter account MMA Island was first to report the cancellation.
Multiple people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie the fight has been rebooked for UFC 259 on March 6 but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.