Joanne Calderwood Claims UFC 251 Title Bout With Valentina Shevchenko Is Pushed Back

Joanne Calderwood says her bout with Valentina Shevchenko will not be taking place on June 6 and it has nothing to do with the coronavirus. Calderwood was scheduled to challenge Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight championship on June 6. The…

Joanne Calderwood says her bout with Valentina Shevchenko will not be taking place on June 6 and it has nothing to do with the coronavirus. Calderwood was scheduled to challenge Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight championship on June 6. The title bout would’ve been featured on the UFC 251 card. The event is expected […]

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Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 2 Expected To Headline UFC 251

VolkanovskiA featherweight title rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway could be in store for the summer. Volkanovski outpointed Holloway to become the new 145-pound king at UFC 245 back in December. Given the nature of the bout, some questioned whether Holloway should receive an immediate rematch. However, with the Korean Zombie — who had […]

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A featherweight title rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway could be in store for the summer.

Volkanovski outpointed Holloway to become the new 145-pound king at UFC 245 back in December. Given the nature of the bout, some questioned whether Holloway should receive an immediate rematch.

However, with the Korean Zombie — who had a good claim for the next title shot — out for the next few months as he undergoes eye surgery, it seems to be the only fight to make. And according to The Daily Telegraph, the rematch is expected to headline UFC 251.

It was recently announced that UFC 251 would take place on June 7 in Perth, Australia, which means if confirmed, Volkanovski would get to defend his title for the first time on home soil.

Although nothing is official yet, given that UFC president Dana White has already spoken of wanting to book the rematch in Australia, it certainly seems likely.

Volkanovski is 8-0 in the UFC and hasn’t tasted defeat since his fourth professional fight back in 2013. Holloway, meanwhile, suffered his first loss at featherweight since 2013 following his defeat to Volkanovski.

A women’s flyweight title fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Joanne Calderwood has already been confirmed for the event.

Who do you think wins the rematch between Volkanovski and Holloway?

Dana White Comments On UFC 251 Being Held In Perth

The UFC is returning to Perth and Dana White is expressing his excitement. UFC 251 is set to take place inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on June 6. Already on tap for the card is a women’s flyweight title bout between champion Valentina S…

The UFC is returning to Perth and Dana White is expressing his excitement. UFC 251 is set to take place inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on June 6. Already on tap for the card is a women’s flyweight title bout between champion Valentina Shevchenko and Joanne Calderwood. While not official, many are expecting […]

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Joanne Calderwood Not Listening To Talk That Valentina Shevchenko Is Unbeatable

Joanne Calderwood isn’t listening to anyone counting her out against Valentina Shevchenko. At UFC 251 in Perth, Australia on June 6, Calderwood will fight for the flyweight title against Shevchenko. She’s a massive underdog heading into the…

Joanne Calderwood isn’t listening to anyone counting her out against Valentina Shevchenko. At UFC 251 in Perth, Australia on June 6, Calderwood will fight for the flyweight title against Shevchenko. She’s a massive underdog heading into the fight, which should come as no surprise, but the Scotswoman knows her team believes in her to get […]

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UFC 251 Official For Perth, Australia On June 7

Women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will face Joanne Calderwood on June 7 at UFC 251 in Perth Australia. The fight will likely be high up the card at the RAC arena, although no other bouts have been confirmed yet. Last week ESPN reported the ‘Bullet’ was set to defend her title against Scottish contender Calderwood. […]

Women’s flyweight
champion Valentina Shevchenko will face Joanne Calderwood on June 7 at UFC 251 in
Perth Australia. The fight will likely be high up the card at the RAC arena,
although no other bouts have been confirmed yet.

Last week ESPN reported the ‘Bullet’ was set to defend her title against Scottish contender Calderwood. They also confirmed UFC 251 was the targeted destination for the fight. However, until now the location of this event has remained a mystery.

Perth the western capital of Australia previously hosted UFC 221 in February 2018. The event featured Yoel Romero vs. Luke Rockhold. UFC 251 will be the city’s second ever event and President Dana White is excited to go back. Speaking in a statement on Tuesday he said.

“We are so pumped to announce our return to Perth. Perth was an amazing host city to us in 2018 and come June 2020, we’ll be back with a stacked card headlined with a championship fight. Australian fans are some of the best in the world, and we look forward to putting on another massive show for them.” (Transcribed by News.com.au)

Rumors about who else may feature on the card will now go into overdrive. Featherweight contender Alexander Volkanovski is a clear front runner to headline this event. The 31-year-old Aussie is waiting for a date for his first title defence and upon hearing the news posted on Twitter to demand his spot on the card, he said.

“UFC is coming to Perth!! As Australia’s UFC WORLD CHAMPION, it’s only fitting for me to DEFEND and KEEP that belt here in Australia. LETS make that happen!! #ufc251”

Who else
should be added to UFC 251 in Perth, Australia?

Report: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanne Calderwood Set For UFC 251

Despite having just competed earlier this month, Valentina Shevchenko’s next title defense appears to be set. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Shevchenko and Joanne Calderwood have agreed to fight on June 6. The bout will take place on the…

Despite having just competed earlier this month, Valentina Shevchenko’s next title defense appears to be set. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Shevchenko and Joanne Calderwood have agreed to fight on June 6. The bout will take place on the UFC 251 card. Shevchenko’s UFC women’s flyweight championship will be on the line. “Breaking: Valentina Shevchenko’s […]

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