The last few years have been tough for ‘Borz’, who’s had to deal with a plethora of health issues stalling his rise to the pinnacle of the sport. Khamzat Chimaev will not retire from mixed martial arts after UFC Saudi Arabia withdrawal In a match-up that caught the imagination of fight fans around the globe, was scheduled to take part in a blockbuster clash with this weekend. The battle, which pitted one of the company’s most terrifying grapplers against a former champion blessed with remarkable striking skills and powers of resilience, looked guaranteed to give MMA enthusiasts a potential fight of the year.
Alas, due to an unrevealed illness, the Swede was left with no choice but to pull out of the bout, prompting to step up to the plate and take his spot. The saddening turn of events has left combat sports heads in a state of complete and utter disarray, with many fearing that the popular athlete may never grace the cage again. After all, this isn’t the first time his health has forced him to withdraw from a bout.
In December 2020, the Russian-born sportsman’s career was rail-roaded when he was hit with Covid-19 before his scheduled contest with Leon Edwards. With the fans utterly enthralled by the match-up, Dana White gave the charismatic brawler several months to recover, rescheduling the contest for March. However, with the impact of the virus having such a debilitating impact, the All Star fighter couldn’t even compete on the new date.
With Long-Covid taki.
