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Positive COVID-19 Test Removes Karl Roberson vs. Dalcha Lungiambula from UFC 256 Bill

To my family, friends, and team champion. Thank you so much for the love and support.

My opponent @karlbabyk has been diagnosed with COVID-19, therefore @UFC has decided to move our fight to the 19th DECEMBER 2020. Wishing @K_babyk_roberson a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/PI7fM3SJAY — Dalcha Lungiambula (@Dalcha_Champion) December 7, 2020

A positive COVID-19 test has resulted in the postponement of a UFC 256 middleweight clash between Karl Roberson and Dalcha Lungiambula.

Lungiambula initially announced that Roberson had tested positive for COVID-19 on Twitter, and the news has since been confirmed by multiple outlets.