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Muslim Salikhov withdraws from UFC fight after hand surgery

May 7, 2026, 9:44 PM
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Muslim Salikhov

Muslim Salikhov

Jake Matthews

Jake Matthews

Muslim Salikhov's scheduled bout against Jake Matthews at a UFC event on May 30 has been cancelled. Salikhov underwent surgery on his hand, forcing the withdrawal from the matchup. The Russian welterweight will need recovery time before returning to competition. No replacement opponent for Matthews or rescheduling information was provided in the announcement. This marks a setback for Salikhov's plans to compete in late May.

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