Mairbek Taisumov is not be able to compete at UFC 223 due to a delay in his U.S. visa process, but the surging Russian hopes to be matched up for UFC 224.
Speaking after the news broke of his forced exit from the Brooklyn event, Taisumov said he would welcome a bout in Rio if matchmaker Sean Shelby can find him in an opponent.
“I hope to fight in Rio at UFC 224 if Sean Shelby can find me an opponent,” Taisumov told MMA Fighting.
“I think it’s a good idea for me to fight there because I feel good and I’m in shape.