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UFC Fighter Arrested for Kidnapping and Robbery: Latest Updates

Get the latest updates on the arrest of UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov for kidnapping and robbery. Find out more about the incident and the impact on his upcoming fight.

| UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov has been arrested in Thailand for kidnapping and robbery
| The UFC is aware of the arrest and is gathering more information
| Askhabov’s scheduled fight on October 7 has been canceled
| He was set to face Daniel Pineda at UFC Fight Night 229 in Las Vegas
| Askhabov has a record of 23 wins and one loss in mixed martial arts

UFC Fighter Arrested for Kidnapping and Robbery

The UFC has been rocked by the recent arrest of Russian mixed martial arts fighter, Khusein Askhabov, in Thailand. Askhabov is facing charges of kidnapping and torture with the intent to rob. The organization has released a statement on their official website, acknowledging the arrest and allegations.

According to the UFC’s press release, they are currently gathering additional details about the incident. They have also stated that they will allow the legal process to unfold before making any further statements. However, it has been confirmed that Askhabov’s scheduled fight on October 7 has been canceled.

Askhabov was set to face American fighter Daniel Pineda at UFC Fight Night 229 in Las Vegas on October 8. This would have been his first fight since his defeat against Jamall Emmers in February at UFC Fight Night 219.

Despite his recent loss, Askhabov has an impressive record in mixed martial arts, with 23 wins and only one loss.

Summary

  • UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov has been arrested in Thailand for kidnapping and robbery
  • The UFC is aware of the arrest and is gathering more information
  • Askhabov’s scheduled fight on October 7 has been canceled
  • He was set to face Daniel Pineda at UFC Fight Night 229 in Las Vegas
  • Askhabov has a record of 23 wins and one loss in mixed martial arts