Top UFC prospect Khamzat Chimaev continues to battle the lingering effects of the novel coronavirus.
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, the UFC is bringing Chimaev to Las Vegas for more medical care.
“The UFC is flying Khamzat Chimaev into Las Vegas today, per his manager Ali Abdelaziz,” Okamoto posted. “He’ll receive medical care in the U.S. for lingering effects of Covid. Abdelaziz said he hopes Khamzat can fight by June, but longterm health is top priority.”
The UFC is flying Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) into Las Vegas today, per his manager Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00). He'll receive medical care in the U.S. for lingering effects of Covid. Abdelaziz said he hopes Khamzat can fight by June, but longterm health is top priority.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 17, 2021
Chimaev was scheduled to meet Leon Edwards in a key bout.