The UFC has canceled a featherweight bout following the arrest of Khusein Askhabov, who is linked to an alleged kidnapping and robbery in Thailand. Get the latest details and updates on this developing story.
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| UFC cancels featherweight bout between Khusein Askhabov and Daniel Pineda following Askhabov’s arrest related to an alleged kidnapping and robbery in Thailand. |
| Askhabov’s management team declined to comment on the matter. |
| Askhabov made his UFC debut earlier this year and has faced other setbacks with fight withdrawals. |
| Askhabov and his twin brother were arrested in connection to the robbery of an Italian man in Thailand. |
| The victim reported being robbed of luxury watches, electronics, and a significant amount of cash. |
| The UFC will allow the legal process to play out before making any additional statements. |
Featherweight Bout Canceled in UFC
The UFC has made the decision to cancel the upcoming featherweight bout between Khusein Askhabov and Daniel Pineda. This comes after Askhabov’s arrest in relation to an alleged kidnapping and robbery in Thailand. The promotion released a statement confirming the cancellation and stated that they will gather more details regarding the incident. Askhabov, who made his UFC debut earlier this year, has faced multiple setbacks with the withdrawal from two other scheduled fights. The arrest of Askhabov and his twin brother is connected to an ongoing investigation involving the robbery of an Italian man in Thailand. The victim reported being robbed of various items, including luxury watches, electronics, and a significant amount of cash. The UFC will allow the legal process to unfold before making any further statements.
Background
Khusein Askhabov, born in Grozny, Chechnya, is a featherweight fighter who trains in Thailand. He had a debut loss earlier this year and has faced other challenges with fight withdrawals. The recent arrest of Askhabov and his twin brother, Khasan, is linked to an alleged incident that took place on September 3. The victim, who had met the Askhabov brothers a year ago, was blindfolded, gagged, and bound by three other individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and the UFC is monitoring the situation closely.
Summary of Key Points
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| UFC cancels featherweight bout between Khusein Askhabov and Daniel Pineda following Askhabov’s arrest related to an alleged kidnapping and robbery in Thailand. |
| Askhabov’s management team declined to comment on the matter. |
| Askhabov made his UFC debut earlier this year and has faced other setbacks with fight withdrawals. |
| Askhabov and his twin brother were arrested in connection to the robbery of an Italian man in Thailand. |
| The victim reported being robbed of luxury watches, electronics, and a significant amount of cash. |
| The UFC will allow the legal process to play out before making any additional statements. |
