'Food poisoning lasts 24 hrs': Fans not buying Khamzat Chimaev's reason to opt out vs Whittaker

In the run-up to the UFC Fight Night of June 22, Khamzat Chimaev, who was the main event attraction of the event withdrew due to a health scare. UFC CEO Dana White broke the news of Chimaev being ill and was visibly worried about the health of his star fighter. There was no solid update regarding Chimaev's well-being up until now, but reports are pouring in with an update stating that he has bowed out of the fight due to food poisoning.

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Khamzat Chimaev withdraws from the fight against Robert Whittaker

Khamzat Chimaev, who is unbeaten in his MMA career, made a stupendous impact in the sport in 2020, during the pandemic period. He was purportedly seen as the fighter who would soon carry a title strap around his waist but four years have passed and it is the injuries, disastrous weight-cut, and scrap-offs that have engulfed an otherwise brilliant career. MMA enthusiasts all over the world were excited to witness a 5-round fight between him and Robert Whittaker but the fight has been scrapped and it is Ikram Aliskerov, who has replaced him.

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Fans not buying Chimaev's reason to call off the fight

Initially, there were speculations that Chimaev had been struck with an ugly injury but according to reports he has withdrawn due to food poisoning. The reason to call off the fight hasn't landed well among some of the fans, who have expressed their fury with Chimaev on social media. Here are a few of the many reactions. 

Khamzat Chimaev will be expected to make an impactful return after recovering.