Undefeated middleweight Khamzat Chimaev (13-0) was scheduled to headline next week’s UFC Saudi Arabia fight card against former champion Robert Whittaker (25-7). The bout had monumental consequences in the division with the winner potentially securing a title shot. Unfortunately, Chimaev was forced to withdraw from the event due to illness. UFC CEO Dana White announced the news via social media video and revealed Whittaker’s new opponent
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Khamzat Chimaev out of UFC Saudi Arabia, Robert Whittaker gets new opponent – MMA Weekly