The Coronavirus continues to have a big effect on the world of sports as UFC Fight Night Portland will now be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex.
This is the third UFC show affected by the on going epidemic as UFC Fight Night Brasilia – which is set for March 14 – featuring Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira will do so in a empty arena.
UFC Fight Night Columbus – which is scheduled for March 28 – is also expected to move to Las Vegas at the UFC Apex. The event will be headlined with a heavyweight fight between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Portland will feature the return of Walt Harris, who’s set to take on Alistair Overeem. Also, Carla Esparza vs. Michelle Waterson in a strawweight bout, and Vincente Lugue will face Randy Brown in a welterweight contest. We’ll keep you updated should more changes take place.