Pearl Gonzalez withdraws from Invicta FC 43 when battling COVID-19

Invicta FC 43’s main event has shed just one of its contributors.

Pearl Gonzalez has withdrawn from the Nov. 20 headliner in opposition to Erin Blanchfield thanks to COVID-19 complications.

Gonzalez (10-5) introduced her withdrawal from the vacant flyweight title struggle in an emotional Instagram online video Monday.

“Hey guys, I hope you fellas are undertaking nicely,” Gonzalez claimed. “I just needed to arrive out in this article … and convey to you fellas I’m seriously sorry, but I’m not combating on Nov. 20. I have got COVID, and I have been actually ill these last pair of days. My camp, Shannon (Knapp), and (I) just determined it would be best if I hold out.”

Gonzalez mentioned that she is heartbroken and that her decision to withdraw from the struggle was two-fold. To start with off, she may perhaps not be cleared to compete when it will come time to acquire her COVID-19 take a look at. Secondly, she reiterated, she feels extremely sick at the minute.

“This (expletive) is brutal and spiking, so just consider treatment of on your own,” Gonzalez stated. “Make sure you’re getting your supplements, washing your arms, and sporting your masks. I’ll chat to you guys before long when I’m back feeling improved and let you know an update of how I’m accomplishing. I love you fellas. Thank you for your assist.”

Gonzalez indicated the fight with Blanchfield (6-1) has been postponed to a afterwards day. On Instagram, Blanchfield confirmed the fight is off but did not expose if she will find an additional opponent in the meantime.

Invicta FC 43 streams stay on UFC Struggle Go on Friday, Nov. 20 at Law enforcement Athletic League in Kansas Town, Kan.

With the transform, the Invicta FC 43 lineup consists of:

• Erin Blanchfield vs. TBA
• Emily Ducote vs. Montserrat Ruiz
• Courtney King vs. TBA
• Trisha Cicero vs. Stephanie Geltmacher
• Kendal Holowell vs. Juliana Miller