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Khamzat Chimaev will not take part in UFC's inaugural event in Saudi Arabia due to 'persistent illness'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Khamzat Chimaev will not take part in UFC's inaugural event in Saudi Arabia due to 'persistent illness'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'Devastated' Khamzat Chimaev pulls out of inaugural UFC Saudi Arabia event due to illness
Dubai-based star was scheduled to take on Robert Whittaker in promotion's debut show in the kingdom on June 22