Khamzat Chimaev has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Robert Whittaker at #UFCSaudiArabia on June 22 due to food poisoning. Close friends of Chimaev confirmed to Abdulaziz Abdulvakhabov that he suffered from food poisoning about a week and a half before the fight, leading to his decision to call off the match. Chimaev, who was in the middle of his fight camp, issued a statement acknowledging the dangerous nature of food poisoning and his inability to compete in his current state.
Khamzat Chimaev suffered from food poisoning during his fight camp before his scheduled fight at #UFCSaudiArabia 😖 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/sPd48eD5Qs
🚨NEW: Khamzat Chimaev’s friends have told Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov that he withdrew from his bout against Robert Whittaker at #UFCSaudiArabia on June 22 because he suffered food poisoning about a week and a half out from the fight. 🚨 “Food poisoning is always dangerous,… https://t.co/PI8y0PGpz4
Khamzat fight called off for….food poisoning? @RedCorner_MMA https://t.co/x771LXN9a9
🚨 Close friends of Khamzat Chimaev tell Abdulaziz Abdulvakhabov that his fight was called off due to food poisoning. “Food poisoning is always dangerous, accepting a fight with food poisoning... He knew his state, [knew] that he wouldn't be able to fight. That's why he called… https://t.co/27PpenHQHD
Khamzat Chimaev suffered from food poisoning during his fight camp. "Food poisoning is always dangerous, accepting a fight with food poisoning... He knew his state, knew that he wouldn't be able to fight. Thats why he called if off." Khamzat also issued a statement today on… https://t.co/JOkvYl76pC