Cody Stamann has a new opponent for this weekend.
MMA Fighting confirmed with sources with knowledge of the change that Stamann (19-3-1) will now fight Askar Askar (11-1) in a bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 18 on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Stamann’s originally scheduled opponent Andre Ewell due to Ewell testing positive for COVID-19.
The new matchup was first reported by Bloody Canvas.
According to a statement from Ewell’s manager Matt Dodge, the fighter has since tested negative in back-to-back tests, but has to quarantine for 10 days in accordance with UFC health and safety protocol.