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UFC Fighter Almabayev Withdraws; Replacement Needed for Main Event

2/4/2026

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Asu Almabayev (UFC fighter) withdrew from UFC Fight Night 268's main event against Brandon Moreno in Mexico City on February 28 due to a hand injury, announced on Instagram.
Almabayev is ranked No. 7 and Brandon Moreno No. 5 in the flyweight division, and the UFC seeks a replacement to preserve the event's appeal.
The card still includes Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez and Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez.

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Asu Almabayev (UFC fighter) withdrew from UFC Fight Night 268's main event against Brandon Moreno in Mexico City on February 28 due to a hand injury, announced on Instagram.
Almabayev is ranked No. 7 and Brandon Moreno No. 5 in the flyweight division, and the UFC seeks a replacement to preserve the event's appeal.
The card still includes Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez and Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez.