[Music] UFC 308 fight update chv verse Whitaker status remains unclear the eagerly anticipated bout between kamat Chimay and Robert Whitaker has stirred up significant buzz but recent developments have left fans and media questioning the status of the fight originally scheduled to headline UFC Abu Dhabi Chimay had to withdraw due to illness which led to ikram alisov stepping in only to be defeated by Whitaker the fight was then rebooked as the co-main event for UFC 308 however a recent UFC announcement shifted the co-main event to feature a heavyweight clash between sirel gone and Alexander volov sparking rumors that the chv verusus Whitaker bout might be cancelled adding to the confusion the UFC recently posted a promotional image of Chimay and Whitaker with the caption the matchup we've all been waiting for but this post was quickly removed this back and forth has fueled speculation about the bout status Chimay has also been dealing with significant health issues he revealed that his illness which led to his previous withdrawal involved severe stress and a drop in immunity necessitating hospitalization despite these challenges shimay is reportedly on the mend and preparing for the fight as it stands there is no official confirmation of the fight being cancelled fans remain hopeful that the chimaya versus Whitaker match will proceed as planned promising an exciting showdown at UFC 308 stay tuned to UFC updates for the latest information on this high stakes matchup