"The persistent illness that Hamzat had been battling for most of the training camp was not treated in time. He was hospitalized and discharged from hospitals several times. Hamzat's condition remained a secret from the team as everyone was determined to find a solution.
Although all possible options had been carefully considered, the moment had now come when the team came to a mutual agreement that this could not go on. Unfortunately, it is impossible to enter the octagon without proper preparation against such a formidable opponent like Robert," Shammas wrote on Instagram.
Recall that Ikram Aliskerov will replace Chimaev.