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Thursday, Jun 18, 2020

Matt Frevola Off UFC Vegas 3, After Cornerman Billy Quarantillo Test Positiv For COVID-19

Matt Frevola (photo via YouTube)

By FCF Staff

Matt Frevola has announced that he’s no longer fighting Frank Camacho at UFC Vegas 3 this Saturday.

The featherweight recently shared out the statement below, in which Frevola revealed that his cornerman, and fellow UFC fighter, Billy Quarantillo, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Frevola reported that Quarantillo, who recently defeated Spike Carlyle, is not currently showing any symptoms of the virus.

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The UFC has pulled me from my fight due to one of my cornerman testing positive for COVID-19. We did everything possible to make this fight happen. They tested me twice and both results came back negative. I also provided proof of my positive antibodies test from April 30th but the UFC did not want any liability or to risk it. Being that there is a lack of knowledge on the incubation period and still so many unknowns regarding covid 19, they decided to pull me bc of the 2 positive test result from my teammate and brother, Billy Q. He’s been a huge help and source of support throughout camp and I have no hard feelings. He is 100% healthy at the moment and feels fine, so he must be asymptomatic. This is a Crazy situation and everything happens for a reason. I am on weight and prepared to the fullest. I was really excited for this fight with Frank and told him if they find him a new opponent for Saturday I will be rooting for him. If not, I’m willing to rebook this fight ASAP or when ever he wants. I’m sorry to everyone who was excited to watch me fight and supports me along this journey, I really felt the love ❤️ ✊🏻. Can’t believe I’m the first fighter to get 2 fights canceled due to this virus (without even having it) but I know it has effected a lot more lives in worse ways 🙏🏻 . Figuring out the next move from here and will keep moving forward, that’s what we do! Should be booked to fight again ASAP and hope the UFC continues to take care of me.

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Quarantillo has also confirmed that he’s tested positive for the virus.

Frevola (8-1-1) is coming off a split decision win over Luis Pena in October.

posted by FCF Staff @ 3:17 pm
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