UFC star Khamzat Chimaev breaks silence after fight cancelled... MMAnytt.com

The highly anticipated summer fight between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev was canceled after Chimaev fell seriously ill. Whittaker, the former middleweight champion, will now face rising talent Ikram Aliskerov, whose only career loss came against Chimaev.

After the fight was canceled last week, “Borz” remained silent until his manager, Majdi Shammas, released a statement explaining that Chimaev attempted to fight despite illness but ultimately had to withdraw. The exact nature of the disease has not yet been revealed. Chimaev has since broken his silence on social media, stating:

“We all have plans, but Allah has His own plans for us. Alhamdulillah.”

Chimaev has been dealing with health issues for some time, including costing him a potential title shot after his victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294. Now, his health has once again been derailed his plans in the UFC, making the road to the title even longer.

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Although widely considered one of the top talents with championship potential, Chimaev’s career has been hampered by visa issues, health problems and difficult weight cuts. Missing weight ahead of UFC 279 forced Chimaev to move up from welterweight, losing his top ranking in that division. Currently, Chimaev has no ranked wins in the middleweight division, leaving his future in the sport uncertain. However, in an interview with MMA Junkie, Majdi Shammas clarified that Chimaev has no plans to retire.

For Chimaev, the next step should be to focus on recovery and ensuring he is in optimal shape to compete at his best level. Reestablishing himself in the middleweight division by picking up wins over ranked opponents will be crucial. This strategic focus could help him regain his momentum and possibly earn another title shot.

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