Muslim Salikhov vs Jake Matthews cancelled at UFC Macau due to elbow surgery

The welterweight bout between Muslim Salikhov and Jake Matthews scheduled for UFC Macau has been cancelled. Salikhov withdrew from the fight due to an upcoming elbow surgery that will require recovery time. The news was first reported by Kevin K and subsequently confirmed. Both fighters will now await rebooking after Salikhov's medical procedure and rehabilitation. No replacement opponent for Matthews has been announced at this time.