The fight between Evgeny Ignatiev and Kantemir Shibzukhov will not take place at today's Fight Nights event due to a hand injury sustained by Ignatiev. The bout has been rescheduled for May 23. No further details about the nature or severity of Ignatiev's injury were provided. The postponement was announced on the day of the originally scheduled Fight Nights card.
A last-minute injury has forced the cancellation of the welterweight contest between Evgeny Ignatiev and Kantemir Shibzukhov from Friday's Fight Nights card, with the promotion announcing on the day of the event that Ignatiev suffered a hand injury that prevents him from competing.
No details regarding the nature or severity of the injury were disclosed. The bout has been rescheduled and is now expected to take place on May 23, giving Ignatiev roughly four weeks to recover before the two men can meet inside the cage.
Why it matters
- Same-day postponements disrupt event cards and affect fans who planned to attend or watch, raising questions about replacement bouts.
- The rescheduled May 23 date means both fighters must maintain camp focus and physical conditioning for an additional month.
- Until Ignatiev's hand situation is clarified, there remains uncertainty over whether the new date will hold.
