Ian Heinisch back in UFC 250 after cornerman COVID-19 scare

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Ian Heinisch vs. Gerald Meerschaert back on for UFC 250, Anthony Ivy remains on roster:

Ian Heinisch will fight at UFC 250 after all.

The middleweight was pulled from his fight against Gerald Meerschaert earlier in the day on Thursday with Anthony Ivy tapped as a replacement.

Initially one of Heinisch’s corner men had tested positive for COVID-19 as first reported by TSN and the UFC immediately shifted towards a new fight. According to multiple sources, another test was taken and the coach was eventually cleared, which allowed Heinisch to step back into the fight.

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