Report: Heinisch back on UFC 250 card as cornerman cleared of COVID-19

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UFC middleweight Ian Heinisch is back on the UFC 250 card.

Heinisch dropped out of a fight with Gerald Meerschaert on Thursday after one of his cornermen tested positive for COVID-19. However, he was cleared after taking another test, MMA Fighting's Damon Martin reports.

The prelim bout will take place Saturday in Las Vegas as originally scheduled.

Anthony Ivy was brought in as a replacement for Heinisch but will reportedly fight on a future card.