COVID-19 Tests Reduce UFC Show to 7 Bouts in Las Vegas

Alexandr Romanov, left, and Marcos Rogerio De Lima face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in on Sept. 4.

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Las Vegas (AP) -- The UFC is staging a fight show with just seven bouts after a series of cancellations related to positive COVID-19 tests.

The mixed martial arts promotion held its shortest card since 2005 on Saturday night after canceling two bouts at late notice.