“Stay tuned for a new date”

Amanda Nunes has released a statement after her title fight against Julianna Pena was pulled off the UFC 265 card.

Nunes, who tested positive for COVID-19, was forced to withdraw from the fight after contracting the virus.

Nunes took to her official Twitter and Instagram accounts with the following post:

“We were more than ready for this fight, unfortunately sh** happens. Stay tuned for a new date. Testei positivo para o COVID nova data em breve. @NinaAnsaroff @ConanSilveira @raeganannnunes”

Amanda Nunes indicated that she and her team were more than prepared for her fight against Pena at the pay-per-view. Nunes suggested, however, that things happen and plans sometimes go awry. She asked her fans to stay tuned for a new date for the highly anticipated fight.

Earlier today, the UFC’s Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell revealed to ESPN that the UFC aims to reschedule the matchup once Nunes recovers and is fit enough to compete again.

Additionally, MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn reported that Nina Nunes, the wife of Amanda, told him that she and their infant daughter Raegan Ann Nunes have also tested positive for the virus.

Amanda Nunes’ next fight is likely to be a UFC bantamweight title fight