The UFC Saudi Arabia concluded last weekend, and the event was stunning. Robert Whittaker finished Ikram Aliskerov in the first round of the main event, leaving the local crowd disappointed. The reaper was supposed to take on Khamzat Chimaev, but the ‘Wolf’ had to bow out after suffering from an illness. In the end, Middle Eastern fans were satisfied with the violent dose of entertainment they received in the majestic city of Riyadh.
The MMA community was certainly not ecstatic with Chimaev’s withdrawal, and his team finally gave an update on when we could witness the man in action in the Octogon.
Khamzat Chimaev’s Return
Khamzat Chimaev is among the few who have an unbeaten octagon record. Chimaev last fought Kamaru Usman and won rather comfortably. He is one of the best chain wrestlers on the UFC roster and suffocates his opponent in the cage. Chimaev bowed out of the UFC Saudi Arabia with what many describe as a ‘violent sickness.’ His team gave us a massive update on the man and said,
Khamzat can fight at the tournament in Abu Dhabi in October. But everything will depend on his condition.
It was revealed that the ‘Wolf’ could fight in Abu Dhabi in October, but it would surely depend on his condition. Khamzat is often known as the Boogeyman of the Middleweight division, as he’s the odds-on favorite to beat everyone in the octagon. Chimaev’s return to Abu Dhabi will be iconic due to his massive following in the Middle East.
Many wondered how the fight between Khamzat and Robert Whittaker would have gone if Khamzat had never bowed out. We might get the answer in the near future.
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