Din Thomas a last minute scratch from fight against Javier Vazquez at 'Ultimate Chaos'

Mixed martial arts and UFC veteran Din Thomas has been forced out of his featherweight showdown against Javier Vazquez just hours before it was set to go down tonight (Saturday, June 27) at Ultimate Chaos: "Lashley vs. Sapp" from The Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Sherdog.com reports that "Dinyero" became ill after a difficult weight cut to make the 145-pound limit -- something he apparently had to do twice after rehydrating shortly after the first attempt.

Here's a snip from Romie Aram, a representative from the Vasquez camp:

"Din pulled out. He had issues making weight and got himself sick."

Thomas actually became so sick when he began to cut weight the second time after already rehydrating that he reportedly required medical attention. Hopefully, he recovers fast and returns to action even faster.

Vazquez is still slated to compete later this evening despite the bad news -- Mark Kergosien, a local Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, has apparently agreed to step in on literally hours notice.