Salikhov undergoes elbow surgery, out of Matthews fight at UFC Macau

Muslim Salikhov has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Jake Matthews at UFC Macau on May 30 due to injury. Salikhov wrote on social media that he underwent elbow surgery and expects to need a couple of weeks for recovery. He expressed disappointment that UFC fans won't see the fight but promised to return and deliver quality performances. The fighter acknowledged that injuries can happen unexpectedly, even when preparation is going well. This marks a setback for Salikhov's fighting schedule.