Report: Teixeira out of fight vs. Santos after positive COVID-19 test
UFC has removed Glover Teixeira from Sept. 12's Fight Night main event against Thiago Santos after testing positive for the coronavirus, sources told ESPN's Ariel Helwani.
The promotion expects to move the bout to Oct. 3's show in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Helwani added. The current main event of that card is Holly Holm versus Irene Aldana, so Santos-Teixeira would only be a three-round bout.
Teixeira's team said he is feeling "100%" after finding out about the positive result Wednesday morning.
It's unclear what will serve as the new main event for the Sept. 12 card, which will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Michelle Waterson versus Angela Hill is the current co-main event.
Teixeira is coming off a dominant win over Anthony Smith in May. The 40-year-old is riding a four-fight winning streak.
Santos hasn't stepped into the Octagon since a loss to then-light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in July 2019.