After losing 'Diaz x Edwards', the show headlined by Do Bronx and Chandler has a new fight canceled

C. Do Bronx (left) and M. Chandler (right) will try to win the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

A new unforeseen event ended up promoting changes in the UFC 262, which takes place this Saturday (15). After losing the co-main fight, which was to be contested by Nate diaz e Leon edwards, the show suffered a new major low. According to the company's president, Dana White, in an interview with 'TSN', Edmen shahbazyan tested positive for Covid-19 and is unable to face Jack hermansson. The clash will then be postponed until May 22.

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On his social media, Shahbazyan confirmed that he is not fit to perform this weekend. Pupil of Ronda Rousey and a promise in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg.), the athlete indicated that the contest will, in fact, be held a week later, in Las Vegas.

Considered an Ultimate bet for the future, Shahbazyan, this Saturday, would return to the octagon after suffering his first defeat as a professional in MMA. In August 2020, the 23-year-old was brutally beaten by the veteran Derek Brunson, and the rise in the division was momentarily interrupted.

Like Edmen, Hermansson is also looking to get back on track to winning in Ultimate. In December, the Swede was dominated by Marvin vettori and walked away from the chance to challenge the current group champion, Israel adesanya.

Today, Hermansson occupies seventh place in the division led by the Nigerian. Behind, Shahbazyan appears in 10th.