Khamzat Chimaev, who is currently ranked #10 in the UFC middleweight division, has withdrawn from his highly anticipated main event against Robert Whittaker in Riyadh. The news of his withdrawal came just over a week before the fight, leaving combat sports fans surprised. However, fortunately for him, his former opponent Ikram Aliskerov was quickly slotted in to face Whittaker on June 22.
This short-notice change presents a significant opportunity for Aliskerov, who has collected two UFC victories but has faced challenges with matchups falling through in the past. Meanwhile, Chimaev’s team made the decision to prioritize his health and hope for a speedy recovery as he continues his journey towards UFC title contention.
The UFC Saudi Arabia event still continues with Whittaker facing off against Aliskerov as the new main event matchup. Fans can stay updated on UFC, MMA, WWE, and AEW news by following MMA Knockout on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
