Askar Askarov parted ways with UFC to focus on his health; he announced the news via his Instagram, revealing that he was having health issues.
The fighter shared that his comeback was delayed for medical reasons, so he asked the UFC to release him, to which he received a positive response.
He chose to put his health first and what will happen in the future second; however, he did not elaborate on what happened to him or what caused him to rest from the fight.
Askar has called off two recent fights, one with Alex Perez on July 16, 2022. Likewise, his fight against Brandon Royval, scheduled for October 15, was canceled due to weight management issues, according to the official UFC statement. .
Additionally, the athlete also posted a message on July 15, 2021, sharing that he underwent surgery while flying to Las Vegas to fight. He thanked all those who started with him and his supporters for their concern; he further shared his stronger comeback at the end of the year.
