Den 13 september var tanken att Joe Riggs skulle kliva in i oktagonen för att ta sig an Paulo Thiago (15-7) vid UFC Fight Night 51 i Brasilien, men efter det att Riggs råkat skjuta sig själv blir han tvungen att hoppa av matchen. Så här skrevs det via ”UFC.com”:
We were made aware that newly-signed UFC competitor Joe Riggs was involved in an unfortunate accident last night. While cleaning his permitted firearm (a pistol), the gun discharged, injuring his hand and upper thigh. Riggs was transported to a nearby hospital in Arizona where he is being treated by physicians. We wish Joe a speedy recovery.
Istället blir det Sean Spencer (11-3) som kommer att kliva in i oktagonen för att ta sig an Thiago.
