Muslim Salikhov out of Jake Matthews fight on May 30 due to hand surgery

Muslim Salikhov's welterweight bout against Jake Matthews scheduled for the UFC event on May 30 has been cancelled. Salikhov underwent surgery on his hand, forcing his withdrawal from the matchup. The injury required surgical intervention, ruling him out of competition. No replacement opponent for Matthews has been announced at this time. The cancellation represents a setback for both fighters' 2026 campaign plans.