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Joanne Calderwood Posts Statement After ‘Rough Night’ At UFC Vegas 5

CalderwoodJoanne Calderwood certainly didn’t have the best of days. The women’s flyweight contender put her title shot on the line against Jennifer Maia in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 5 last night. Despite a promising start, she was eventually submitted in the first round after Maia sunk in the armbar. As a result, she […]

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Joanne Calderwood certainly didn’t have the best of days.

The women’s flyweight contender put her title shot on the line against Jennifer Maia in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 5 last night.

Despite a promising start, she was eventually submitted in the first round after Maia sunk in the armbar. As a result, she lost her title shot to Maia and to make the night even more forgettable, the Scot would faint backstage following the fight.

Fortunately, she seems to be fine now.

“Confirmed with Joanne Calderwood’s manager Danny Rubenstein that she fainted backstage after the fight,” ESPN’s Ariel Helwani wrote. “She is awake and responsive at a local hospital with her coach and fiancée John Wood. Quote in next tweet…

““She was getting checked out in the medical room and fainted while sitting down. John Wood caught her, they laid her down and carted her out on a stretcher. Heart rate dropped on the way there but stabilized now.” She’s awake now @ the hospital. They don’t know yet what caused it”

Calderwood Reflects On “Rough Night”

Calderwood would eventually post an update on Sunday morning as she reflected on what was a “rough night at the office” for her.

“Well that was a rough night at the office..congratulations to Jenifer Maia..I’m so grateful for my family, friends and fans that are here to help pick me back up in this crazy life we all share. It’s a fight, everyday we all fight, but it’s not everyday it goes our way. Thanks to all the @ufc staff, the medics and docs at umc..oh and my knight in shining armour @bigwoodmma702 sorry for scaring you babe! #nevergiveup”

What do you think is next for Calderwood?

Valentina Shevchenko Tells Jennifer Maia She’s Next, Maia Responds

Shevchenko MaiaIt looks like we’ll be seeing Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia next. Shevchenko was originally set to defend her women’s flyweight title against Joanne Calderwood at UFC 251 only to be forced out through injury. Despite being assured of the next title shot, Calderwood decided to take on Maia in the UFC Vegas 5 co-main […]

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It looks like we’ll be seeing Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia next.

Shevchenko was originally set to defend her women’s flyweight title against Joanne Calderwood at UFC 251 only to be forced out through injury.

Despite being assured of the next title shot, Calderwood decided to take on Maia in the UFC Vegas 5 co-main event last night. It was a risk that didn’t pay off as Maia earned the first-round submission win to effectively put herself next in line.

Shevchenko certainly believes that is the case as she tweeted soon after the fight.

“See you soon Jennifer Maia ??”

Maia Responds To “Bullet”

Maia was made aware of the tweet in her post-fight interview and responded that it would be a pleasure to fight Shevchenko.

She reflected further on the fight and the prospect of facing Shevchenko later on (via MMA Fighting).

“I think ‘Jojo’ underestimated me a little bit,” Maia said. “She had a fight for the title, and then she got a short notice [fight] in two weeks. I think she did underestimate me a little bit.

“But I think Valentina is a smarter fighter. She’s the champion, and I think she’s going to study me very well. I don’t think she will underestimate me.”

UFC president Dana White would also confirm Maia would be next for Shevchenko and the Brazilian is confident in her chances.

“She’s very good everywhere but we’re going to find out when we fight,” Maia added. ”I’m feeling very good, I’m feeling ready and we’re going to find out.”

What do you think of Shevchenko vs. Maia?

Edmen Shahbazyan Releases Statement Following Loss To Derek Brunson

ShahbazyanEdmen Shahbazyan is taking his defeat to Derek Brunson well. Shahbazyan met Brunson in his first main event in their middleweight headliner at UFC Vegas 5 on Saturday night. However, it wasn’t a memorable one as he was battered by Brunson in the second round and may have even been momentarily knocked out at the […]

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Edmen Shahbazyan is taking his defeat to Derek Brunson well.

Shahbazyan met Brunson in his first main event in their middleweight headliner at UFC Vegas 5 on Saturday night.

However, it wasn’t a memorable one as he was battered by Brunson in the second round and may have even been momentarily knocked out at the end of the round as Brunson was landing ground and pound.

Regardless, the fight entered the third round only to last a few seconds as Brunson eventually earned the TKO win over the 22-year-old.

Shahbazyan Has No Excuses

For Shahbazyan, it was his first professional defeat and despite getting bloodied and bruised, he was in good spirits as he released a statement after the fight.

“I’m ok everyone just need some stitches. Thank you for all your messages, love you all! Congrats to @derekbrunson tonight he did a great job. No excuses, it’s the fight game and I’ll be back! Blessed to have the support I have from everyone!”

Despite the setback, Shahbazyan still has a bright future. After all, he is in the top 10 of the middleweight division and already holds wins over top-level fighters at the age of 22.

The future can only get brighter from hereon out.

What do you make of Shahbazyan’s response?

Derek Brunson Overwhelms Edmen Shahbazyan – UFC Vegas 5 Highlights

BrunsonDerek Brunson did what he set claimed he would do. Brunson took on the highly-rated Edmen Shahbazyan in their middleweight headliner at UFC Vegas 5 on Saturday night. Despite having some moments, Shahbazyan was eventually no match for Brunson as he tired later on in the second round and was brutally grounded and pounded by […]

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Derek Brunson did what he set claimed he would do.

Brunson took on the highly-rated Edmen Shahbazyan in their middleweight headliner at UFC Vegas 5 on Saturday night.

Despite having some moments, Shahbazyan was eventually no match for Brunson as he tired later on in the second round and was brutally grounded and pounded by the veteran.

The fight could have been stopped at the end of the second round but referee Herb Dean let it continue only to stop it early on in the third as Brunson earned the TKO win.

You can watch the highlights below:

What did you make of Brunson’s win?

Derek Brunson Batters Edmen Shahbazyan – UFC Vegas 5 Results

Shahbazyan BrunsonNext up on the UFC Vegas 5 is the middleweight headliner between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson. Round 1: Brunson starts off with a jab to the body. Brunson sees his head kick blocked while blocking a body shot from Shahbazyan. Shahbazyan lands a right hand before adding on with a body shot. Shahbazyan lands […]

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Next up on the UFC Vegas 5 is the middleweight headliner between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson.

Round 1: Brunson starts off with a jab to the body. Brunson sees his head kick blocked while blocking a body shot from Shahbazyan. Shahbazyan lands a right hand before adding on with a body shot. Shahbazyan lands a nice right hand as Brunson attempts a body kick. Brunson lands some strikes and takes Shahbazyan down. Shahbazyan gets up but receives a big elbow as they separate. Shahbazyan starts to unload more as Brunson is on the defensive now. Shahbazyan lands a body shot. Shahbazyan lands a knee to the head but slips as Brunson applies the body lock and has him clinched up against the fence. They separate. Shahbazyan ends the round on top.

Round 2: Brunson lands a leg kick. Shahbazyan lands a huge body kick. Brunson returns his own. Brunson grabs a leg and eventually gets Shahbazyan down but the latter gets up quick. They clinch up before separating. The action is stopped as Shahbazyan receives an eye poke. The fight resumes and Shahbazyan lands a big body kick and starts to go on the offensive. Now it’s Brunson on the offensive as Shahbazyan is up against the fence. Brunson lands a knee to the head but Shahbazyan eats it. Shahbazyan looks a little gassed as he is slowing down considerably. Brunson gets him down and is in side control. Brunson transitions to full mount and lands brutal ground and pound. Shahbazyan survives but receives a number of elbows and punches. It looks like he is out towards the end but the Shahbazyan makes it until the end.

Round 3: Brunson lands a left and takes Shahbazyan down again but Dean calls an end to the fight soon after.

Official result: Derek Brunson defeats Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO (R3, 0:26).

Jennifer Maia Taps Joanne Calderwood – UFC Vegas 5 Results

Calderwood MaiaNext up on the UFC Vegas 5 main card is a women’s flyweight bout between Joanne Calderwood and Jennifer Maia. Round 1: Calderwood starts things off with a leg kick. Maia lands a one two. Maia starts to dominate the striking as he lands a number of strikes with her boxing. Calderwood lands a teep […]

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Next up on the UFC Vegas 5 main card is a women’s flyweight bout between Joanne Calderwood and Jennifer Maia.

Round 1: Calderwood starts things off with a leg kick. Maia lands a one two. Maia starts to dominate the striking as he lands a number of strikes with her boxing. Calderwood lands a teep kick to the body. Maia lands a nice knee to the body in an exchange. Maia lands another one two. Calderwood lands a body kick. She lands another teep kick to the body. Calderwood catches a kick from Maia and gets her down. Maia attempts an armbar but Calderwood is in control in her guard. Maia attempts it again and is able to get Calderwood to tap!

Official result: Jennifer Maia defeats Joanne Calderwood via armbar (R1, ).