The scheduled bout between Evgeny Ignatiev and Kantemir Shibzukhov has been cancelled from today's Fight Nights card. Ignatiev suffered a hand injury that forced the withdrawal from the matchup. The fight has been rescheduled for May 23rd, approximately one month later. Both fighters will now have additional time to prepare. This represents a setback for the original Fight Nights event lineup.
A scheduled lightweight clash between Evgeny Ignatiev and Kantemir Shibzukhov has been pulled from the Fight Nights card on April 24th after Ignatiev suffered a hand injury that forced his withdrawal from the event.
The bout will not be scrapped entirely. Organizers have moved the matchup to May 23rd, giving both fighters approximately one month of additional preparation time before they meet.
Why it matters
- The injury removes what was set to be a notable matchup from the original Fight Nights lineup, disrupting the card's planned structure.
- Both fighters now face an extended camp, which can cut both ways — extra recovery and preparation time, but also a disruption to fight-week momentum.
- The rescheduled date on May 23rd means fans will not have to wait long for the contest to take place.
No further details about the severity of Ignatiev's hand injury or the specific circumstances surrounding it have been confirmed at this time.
