Flyweight contender Asu Almabayev suffers hand injury ahead of Brandon Moreno fight

Flyweight contender Asu Almabayev suffers hand injury ahead of Brandon Moreno fight

The rising flyweight contender posted an image on Instagram with his right hand in a cast on Tuesday

Lone’er Kavanagh Steps In Opposite Brandon Moreno On February 28

Rising Prospect Replaces Injured Asu Almabayev In Mexico City Main Event

Moreno now faces Kavanagh at UFC Mexico City with Almabayev injured

The UFC will need to find a replacement opponent for Brandon Moreno ahead of the organization’s return to Mexico at the end of February. Moreno was set to face Asu Almabayev in the main event of a Feb. 28 Fight Night card at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, however, Almabayev announced he sustained a hand injury that will prevent him from facing Moreno. Almabayev posted the news to social media with a photo of him wearing a cast on his right hand at t…

REPORT: Brandon Moreno set to fight top flyweight prospect in new UFC Mexico City main event

Two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will fight one of the division's most intriguing prospects at UFC Mexico City.