Muslim Salikhov confirms elbow surgery, UFC Macau fight cancelled

Muslim Salikhov confirmed on social media that his bout at UFC Macau has been cancelled due to injury. He underwent elbow surgery and stated that recovery will take a couple of weeks. Salikhov expressed disappointment that fans will not see the fight but promised to return and deliver good performances. He noted that injuries can happen unexpectedly, and the reality did not match his expectations. The post included well-wishes for his speedy recovery.