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Trevin Giles releases statement after fainting before fight against Kevin Holland
Adam D Martin - August 2, 2020
UFC middleweight Trevin Giles has released a statement after fainting before his fight against Kevin Holland at UFC Vegas 5. Giles was set to open up the main card against Holland. However, he fainted while getting ready to walk to the Octagon and the fight was called off at the last second. Giles woke up soon after and said that he still wanted to take the fight, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission called the fight off due to the health and safety of Giles, who also works as a police officer in Houston.
Dana White confirms Jennifer Maia is next for UFC flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko
Adam D Martin - August 2, 2020
UFC president Dana White confirmed that Jennifer Maia is next in line to fight UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. Maia picked up the biggest win of her UFC career to date when she tapped out Joanne Calderwood with a first-round armbar at UFC Vegas 5. The victory improved Maia to 3-2 overall in the UFC, with previous victories over Roxanne Modafferi and Alexis Davis. By beating Calderwood, who was next in line to fight Shevchenko before taking this short-notice fight, Maia has elevated herself to an elite position at women’s 125lbs.
Dana White confirms fighters involved in cancelations at UFC Vegas 5 will not receive show money
Adam D Martin - August 2, 2020
UFC president Dana White confirmed that the six fighters who were involved in last-minute cancellations at UFC Vegas 5 will not be paid their show money. A planned light heavyweight bout between Ed Herman and Gerald Meerschaert was canceled earlier in the day on Saturday after Meerschaert tested positive for COVID-19. Later on in the night, a middleweight bout between Kevin Holland and Trevin Giles was scrapped after Giles fainted backstage while walking to the Octagon.
Edmen Shahbazyan issues statement following loss to Derek Brunson at UFC Vegas 5
Adam D Martin - August 2, 2020
UFC middleweight prospect Edmen Shahbazyan has released a statement following his third-round TKO loss to Derek Brunson at UFC Vegas 5. Shahbazyan’s first UFC main event did not go as planned. After a strong start in the first round, the 22-year-old Californian began to fade badly in the second round. Brunson turned on the gas and hurt Shahbazyan, nearly finishing him with ground and pound just before the end of the second round. The fight somehow was allowed to enter the third round, but referee Herb Dean decided he had finally seen enough and stopped the fight early in the third and final round after Shahbazyan ate a few more big shots.
Dana White goes off on inexperienced cageside doctor working Brunson vs. Shahbazyan event
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2020
UFC President Dana White was not happy with the actions of the cageside doctor working tonight’s UFC Vegas 5: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan event. Middleweight veteran Derek Brunson (21-7 MMA) squared off with budding star Edmen Shahbazyan (11-1 MMA) in the headliner of this evenings UFC event in Las Vegas.
Joanne Calderwood fainted and was taken to hospital following UFC loss to Jennifer Maia
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2020
UFC women’s flyweight contender Joanne Calderwood (14-5 MMA) is having a very rough evening in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Scottish standout risked a future title shot with Valentina Shevchenko in order to take on Jennifer Maia in tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 co-main event.
Israel Adesanya sends a message to Derek Brunson following imrpessive win over Edmen Shahbazyan
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2020
UFC middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya was clearly watching tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 main event between Derek Brunson and Edmen Shahbazyan. Brunson and Shahbazyan squared off in a rare three-round headliner at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas this evening.
Mike Perry issues apology to his sponsors and the UFC
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
UFC welterweight Mike Perry has issued an apology to his sponsors and the Ultimate Fighting Championship following his actions last month. Back in July, footage surfaced that seemed to show ‘Platinum’ getting violent with a number of individuals at a restaurant in Texas. The end result was Perry knocking a man unconscious.
UFC Vegas 5 Results: Derek Brunson def. Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 event is headlined by a middleweight bout featuring rising star Edmen Shahbazyan taking on seasoned veteran Derek Brunson. Shahbazyan (11-0 MMA) will be looking to keep his perfect record in check when he squares off with the veteran in Brunson this evening. Edmen is coming a sensational first round knockout victory over Brad Tavares in his most recent Octagon appearance this past November at UFC 244. That victory marked Shahbazyan’s third stoppage victory in a row, as he had previously scored finishes over opponents Charles Byrd and Jack Marshman.
Pros react to Jennifer Maia defeating Joanne Calderwood at UFC Vegas 5
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 event was co-headlined by a women’s flyweight bout between perennial contenders Joanne Calderwood and Jennifer Maia. Calderwood was initially slated to challenge reigning division title holder Valentina Shevchenko. However, after the champ was forced to postpone her return due to injury, Jo-Jo decided to accept a fight with Maia instead.
UFC Vegas 5 Results: Jennifer Maia stops Joanna Calderwood in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 co-headliner features a key women’s flyweight bout between perennial division contenders Joanne Calderwood and Jennifer Maia. Calderwood was actually slated to be the next woman to challenge reigning division title holder Valentina Shevchenko. However, after the champ was forced to postpone her return due to injury, Jo-Jo opted to accept a fight with Maia instead.
Dana White applauds Joanne Calderwood for risking title shot at UFC Vegas 5
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
UFC President Dana White praised Joanne Calderwood for risking her title shot by accepting a bout with Jennifer Maia at tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 event. The Scottish standout in Calderwood was originally slated to challenge reigning women’s flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko later this summer. However, after ‘The Bullet’ suffered an injury the proposed title fight was put on hold which prompted ‘JoJo’ to accept a bout with Jennifer Maia.
Photo | Junior dos Santos is shredded for upcoming UFC 252 fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
Perennial heavyweight contenders Junior dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik are set to collide at this month’s UFC 252 pay-per-view event. Dos Santos (21-7 MMA), the former UFC heavyweight champion, will enter the contest on a two-fight skid, this after being stopped by top heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou in his most recent Octagon appearances.
UFC Vegas 5: 'Brunson vs. Shahbazyan' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
The Octagon returns to Nevada this evening for UFC Vegas 5, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan. Shahbazyan (11-0 MMA) will be looking to keep his perfect record in check when he squares off with the veteran in Brunson this evening. Edmen is coming a sensational first round knockout victory over Brad Tavares in his most recent Octagon appearance this past November at UFC 244. That victory marked Shahbazyan’s third stoppage victory in a row, as he had previously scored finishes over opponents Charles Byrd and Jack Marshman.
Darren Till turns his attention to 'The Joker' Jack Hermansson
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
Darren Till entered last weekend’s UFC Fight Island 3 headliner against Robert Whittaker with hopes of earning a middleweight shot. Despite having gone just 1-2 over his three most previous Octagon appearances, Till knew that a win over the former middleweight title holder in Whittaker would set himself up nicely for a second crack at UFC gold.
Conor McGregor confirms "I accept" tweet was not meant for Khamzat Chimaev
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
When Conor McGregor took to Twitter with the message “I accept”, many fight fans thought he was responding to a challenge from Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev is quickly making a name for himself in the UFC, this after earning two wins in the past month at UFC Fight Island. After making his Octagon debut at UFC Fight Island 1 with a submission victory over John Phillips, Khamzat made UFC history when he picked up a second win in just 10 days by stopping Rhys McKee in the first-round at UFC Fight Island 3.
Breaking! Robert Whittaker returns at UFC 254 for number one contender bout with Jared Cannonier
Chris Taylor - July 31, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will be making a quick turnaround following his unanimous decision victory over Darren Till. Whittaker defeated the Liverpool native in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC Fight Island 3 event in Abu Dhabi and has already booked his next Octagon appearance.
Dana White believes "it makes a lot of sense" for Conor McGregor to return
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2020
Conor McGregor’s retirement may be soon be coming to an end. After UFC 250, the Irishman announced his retirement from MMA once again. For many, they didn’t think the retirement would last. But, UFC president, Dana White had been adamant that McGregor is retired and he would not be talking to him about fights.