UFC Des Moines Fight Canceled Due to Fighter Injuries

The extremely expected UFC Des Moines occasion is set to happen this Saturday at the Wells Fargo Arena, however simply days ahead of the battle night, there has actually been a regrettable modification in the lineup. Originally, the light heavyweight face-off including Junior Tafa versus Tuco Tokkos was arranged, however both fighters have actually sustained injuries, causing the cancellation of this interesting match. This news was initially reported by Bert MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, highlighting the dangers associated with competitive sports.

The main statement from the UFC on Wednesday verified their objective to reschedule the defend a future date, although particular information relating to the injuries impacting Tafa and Tokkos were not divulged. As an outcome, the battle card for UFC Des Moines will now display an overall of 12 thrilling bouts, guaranteeing an action-packed night for fans.

This occasion will be headlined by a gripping bantamweight clash in between the No. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen (17-5) and the No. 5 ranked Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1). Both professional athletes are entering this high-stakes centerpiece wanting to recuperate from current beats, which includes an additional layer of strength to their match.

Sandhagen dealt with an obstacle in his last battle, losing to Umar Nurmagomedov by means of consentaneous choice last August, which ended an appealing three-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Figueiredo, a two-time previous flyweight champ, was bested by the previous bantamweight titleholder Petr Yan in his previous bout. After losing his title in January 2023, he decided to go up to the 135-pound classification, where he at first discovered success with 3 successive triumphes before his current loss to Yan.

Exciting Matchups on the UFC Des Moines Fight Card