Corona KO: Khamzat Chimaev nonetheless recovering from COVID-19 as Leon Edwards struggle is scrapped

We now know the rationale for the cancellation of the welterweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards at UFC Struggle Evening on Struggle Island on January 20.

Experiences from the US have confirmed that Chimaev was pressured off the cardboard after medical exams confirmed that he had not totally recovered from the results of COVID-19.

MMA Junkie reported by way of Chimaev’s crew that the undefeated welterweight examined constructive for coronavirus in early-December however, regardless of seeming to shake off the sickness, X-rays of his lungs confirmed that he hasn’t returned to full well being.

That evaluation was subsequently reported by ESPN, who shared an announcement from Chimaev’s supervisor, Ali Abdelaziz.

It learn: “Khamzat had coronavirus and when he went again to gymnasium, his lungs didn’t recuperate 100%. He wants time for his lungs to recuperate, and proper now it is about taking that vital time.”

Assertion on Khamzhat Chimaev (@KChimaev), by way of his supervisor Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00). "Khamzat had coronavirus and when he went again to gymnasium, his lungs didn’t recuperate 100%. He wants time for his lungs to recuperate, and proper now it's about taking that vital time."

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 30, 2020

It signifies that, as soon as once more, Edwards has missed out on a giant struggle, having missed out on a predominant occasion in London in March towards Tyron Woodley, a doable title struggle with Kamaru Usman later within the yr and a struggle with Chimaev in December after he contracted COVID-19.

Edwards is totally recovered, however now it is Chimaev who wants time to shake off the extremely contagious virus, and the Brit wished his opponent nicely by way of social media.

Relaxation up Khamzat, i'm positive unwell see you quickly. However I need to struggle January 20th on the island @danawhite @seanshelby @ufc lets make it occur

— Leon 'Rocky' Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) December 29, 2020

“Relaxation up Khamzat, I am positive I am going to see you quickly,” he tweeted.

“However I need to struggle January 20th on the island.”

He adopted up with one other tweet, calling out Jorge Masvidal, however it appears unlikely that matchup will likely be made on such brief discover. It stays to be seen whether or not Edwards will land a matchup on Jan. 20.

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