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Muslim Salikhov withdraws from UFC Macau bout with Jake Matthews

May 7, 2026, 12:47 PM
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Muslim Salikhov has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Jake Matthews at UFC Macau due to an upcoming elbow surgery. The fight has been officially cancelled. Salikhov, known as "King of Kung Fu," will need to undergo the surgical procedure before he can return to competition. No details were provided about the severity of the injury or expected recovery timeline. The source for this cancellation is credited as KevinK. UFC Macau will need to find a replacement bout or adjust the card accordingly.

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