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Fans looking forward to UFC Vegas 100 will have to wait a little longer for the anticipated bantamweight showdown between Cody Garbrandt and Miles Johns. According to UFC officials, Garbrandt has been forced to withdraw from the scheduled match due to an injury. This bout, which was supposed to take place on Saturday, has now been canceled as officials failed to secure a replacement opponent for Johns.
This unfortunate turn of events marks the second time that Garbrandt and Johns were set to clash, only for the match to be postponed. Initially, they were scheduled to fight at UFC Vegas 98 in October, but for undisclosed reasons, the bout was shifted to November 9. Now, with Garbrandt’s recent injury, the matchup remains unfulfilled, leaving fans disappointed once again.
For Garbrandt, this would have been a chance to bounce back after a tough 2024 performance. In his only bout of the year, Garbrandt faced Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 300 in April, where he lost via submission. After that defeat, this fight with Johns represented an opportunity for Garbrandt to turn the tide and regain momentum in the UFC bantamweight division. Unfortunately, that comeback will have to wait until his recovery is complete.
Meanwhile, Johns, who was looking to extend his winning streak, is left without a match for UFC Vegas 100. After his recent string of three wins (with one no-contest), Johns was eager to face Garbrandt and showcase his growth as a fighter. Fans will now have to wait for a new opponent to be lined up for Johns, as he is expected to be rebooked for a future event.
As we await new developments, this incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of combat sports. Injuries, cancellations, and rescheduling are all part of the game, often leaving fans and fighters hoping that the third time will indeed be the charm for the Garbrandt-Johns matchup.
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