Filed under: News UFC Latest News Ian Heinisch explains coach’s false positive scare days before UFC 250 By MMA Fighting Newswire Jun 9, 2020, 8:00pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter LAS VEGAS – Middleweight Ian Heinisch explained what happened behind the scenes when a COVID-19 scare nearly scratched him from a fight against Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 250. Get the latest gear UFC 293 Event T-Shirt UFC 293 Matchup Tee UFC 293 Sydney City Tee Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts Tee Sean Strickland Crest Tee Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Jersey Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Hoodie Tai Tuivasa Shoey T-Shirt More From MMA Fighting Terence Crawford tears into Jermell Charlo after blowout Canelo loss, callout: ‘You should be ashamed’ Robert Whittaker not surprised Australian crowd supported Sean Strickland over Israel Adesanya Aljamain Sterling wins grappling match, calls out Sean O’Malley: ‘Be a man … give me my rematch or fight Merab’ Canelo Alvarez shuts down potential fight with Terence Crawford: ‘He’s not in the plan’ Sean O’Malley: UFC ‘wants me to main event my own show,’ expects early 2024 return Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo full fight video highlights