UFC featherweight Giga Chikadze has withdrawn from his upcoming bout against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 due to a torn groin. Stay tuned for further updates on the UFC 296 card and Chikadze’s replacement.
| UFC Featherweight Giga Chikadze Withdraws from Bout |
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| UFC featherweight Giga Chikadze has announced that he will be withdrawing from his upcoming bout against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 due to a torn groin. The fight was scheduled to take place on December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Chikadze’s injury has not yet been officially announced by the UFC, nor has a replacement opponent been named. Emmett, who is currently 0-2 this year, expressed his desire to remain on the card and called for a new opponent. Despite both fighters coming off recent losses, this matchup between two Top 10 featherweights had been flying somewhat under the radar. Emmett, ranked No. 6 in the UFC featherweight division, previously fought for an interim title against Yair Rodriguez. Chikadze, ranked No. 8, boasts an impressive 8-1 record in the UFC. Stay tuned for further updates on the UFC 296 card and Chikadze’s replacement. |
UFC Featherweight Giga Chikadze Withdraws from Bout
UFC featherweight Giga Chikadze has announced on social media that he will be withdrawing from his upcoming bout against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 due to a torn groin. The highly anticipated 145-pound fight was scheduled to take place on December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Chikadze’s injury has not yet been officially announced by the UFC, nor has a replacement opponent been named.
Emmett, who is currently 0-2 this year, expressed his desire to remain on the card and called for a new opponent. The 38-year-old fighter is looking to turn his year around and secure a victory.
Despite both fighters coming off recent losses, this matchup between two Top 10 featherweights had been flying somewhat under the radar. Emmett, ranked No. 6 in the UFC featherweight division, entered 2023 on a five-fight win streak and previously fought for an interim title against Yair Rodriguez. Chikadze, ranked No. 8, boasts an impressive 8-1 record in the UFC.
Stay tuned for further updates on the UFC 296 card and Chikadze’s replacement.
