Fighter withdrawn from UFC Las Vegas 3 after teammate tests positive for COVID-19

M. Frevola is removed from the UFC Las Vegas 3 after coach was diagnosed with Covid-19. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @steamrollafrefola_mma

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.) Matt frevola is officially out of the UFC Las Vegas 3, which takes place this Saturday (20). The combatant was removed from the fight against Frank Camacho after one of his teammates, also the Ultimate athlete, Billy quarantillo, testing positive for COVID-19. On his social networks, Frevola made the statement.

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“The UFC removed me from the event because one of my corners (coaches) tested positive for Covid-19. We did everything possible to make this fight happen. I was tested twice and both times I tested negative. I also presented tests from April 30th that prove that I have antibodies, but the UFC didn't want to take any risks. Because there was no certainty about the incubation period, and also because little was known about Covid-19, they decided to take me out of the fight due to the positive test of my training partner and brother. Billy quarantillo. He’s been helping me a lot throughout the camp, and I don’t hold any grudges,” wrote Matt.

Even though his plans to play this weekend were frustrated, Frevola adopted a sober stance when dealing with the new incident. The athlete confirmed that he spoke with his opponent this Saturday, Camacho, and wished him luck if his rival receives a new opponent.

“I'm at weight and ready, and I was excited to fight Frank. I told him that if they find a new opponent, I will support him on Saturday, and that, if they don't, I hope they reschedule our fight for as soon as possible or whenever he wants. I apologize to everyone who was looking forward to seeing me fight and supported me all this time. I can't believe I'm the first fighter to have two fights canceled because of this virus (even without having contracted it), but I know it has affected many more lives in much worse ways. Let's see what comes next, and move on, because that's what we do. I should have a new fight soon, and I hope the UFC continues to take good care of me”, he concluded.

This would be Matt's fifth appearance putting on UFC gloves. Revealed by 'Dana White's Contender Series', the North American has two wins, one draw and one defeat for the organization.

So far, Ultimate has not announced whether Frank will remain on the card or have his commitment postponed.

 

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The UFC has pulled me from my fight due to one of my cornerman testing positive for COVID-19. We did everything possible to make this fight happen. They tested me twice and both results came back negative. I also provided proof of my positive antibody test from April 30th but the UFC did not want any liability or to risk it. Being that there is a lack of knowledge on the incubation period and still so many unknowns regarding covid 19, they decided to pull me bc of the 2 positive test results from my teammate and brother, Billy Q. He's been a huge help and source of support throughout camp and I have no hard feelings. He is 100% healthy at the moment and feels fine, so he must be asymptomatic. This is a crazy situation and everything happens for a reason. I am on weight and prepared to the fullest. I was really excited for this fight with Frank and told him if they find him a new opponent for Saturday I will be rooting for him. If not, I'm willing to rebook this fight ASAP or whenever he wants. I'm sorry to everyone who was excited to watch me fight and supports me along this journey, I really felt the love ❤️ ✊🏻. Can't believe I'm the first fighter to get 2 fights canceled due to this virus (without even having it) but I know it has effected a lot more lives in worse ways 🙏🏻 . Figuring out the next move from here and will keep moving forward, that's what we do! Should be booked to fight again ASAP and hope the UFC continues to take care of me.

A publication shared by Matt frevola (@steamrollafrevola_mma) on Jun 18, 2020 at 7:03 am PDT