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Cody Stamann Withdraws From Dec. 5 Bout Against Merab Dvalishvili Due to COVID-19

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship can’t catch a break when it comes to COVID-19.

On Thursday, AdjaraSport reported that Cody Stamann (19-3-1) has tested positive for COVID-19, and that he was forced to pull out of his matchup with Merab Dvalishvili (12-4). The two were set to square off at the UFC event on Dec. 5, and Dvalishvili confirmed his opponent’s withdrawal on his Facebook page.