American fighter of the mixed style (MMA) Lyman hood, who competes in the ultimate fighting championship (UFC), told about the infection with coronavirus. His words are quoted by ESPN.
“I knew something happened. I did my body did not feel,” said hood. The athlete added that he is concerned about the condition of those with whom he came in contact.
that hood is contaminated, it became known a month ago, but in mass media the information appeared on April 21. American became the first UFC fighter, recovered from the coronavirus.
hood Also said that he had infected his girlfriend and one of the trainers, but the tests sparring partners gave negative results.
the pandemic coronavirus did not take place is scheduled for April 18 fight between Russian Habib Nurmagomedov and American Tony Ferguson in the tournament UFC 249. The hood also had to participate in the tournament and battle it out with compatriot Bellom Muhammad.
hood held in 26 MMA fights, won 21 victories and five defeats. In the UFC, the American won three matches out of five.
