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‘I think I’m done’ - Khamzat Chimaev hints at retirement after prolonged battle with COVID-19

Less than a year ago, Khamzat Chimaev was on a fast track to MMA superstardom. But after a prolonged battle with COVID-19, it’s looking like that journey has come to an abrupt end.

The 26-year-old Chechnya-born fighter recently took to Instagram to say he’s “done” with his professional career. This announcement came just a couple of days after calling out Neil Magny for a fight in June.

Via Google Translate:

I want to say thank you to everyone for their support in my path in this sport. I think I’m done.