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Almabayev Withdraws from UFC Fight Night 268 Due to Injury

2/4/2026

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Asu Almabayev has withdrawn from UFC Fight Night 268's main event against Brandon Moreno in Mexico City due to injury.
Almabayev announced the injury on Instagram, stating, "I got an arm injury two days before our flight."
Almabayev has a 23-3 record.
Moreno is ranked No. 5 and seeks a rebound after a December TKO loss.
The UFC is expected to seek a replacement to preserve the event's prominence.

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Asu Almabayev has withdrawn from UFC Fight Night 268's main event against Brandon Moreno in Mexico City due to injury.
Almabayev announced the injury on Instagram, stating, "I got an arm injury two days before our flight."
Almabayev has a 23-3 record.
Moreno is ranked No. 5 and seeks a rebound after a December TKO loss.
The UFC is expected to seek a replacement to preserve the event's prominence.