On Saturday night, UFC flyweight champion Divance Figueroa successfully defended his title with a first-round performance from Alex Perez. It was the champion’s strong performance, but one that didn’t really happen in the first place. Originally, Figueroa was ready to face former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrand, however, Garbrand was forced out in October due to a biceps injury.
But, it’s not all bad luck that “no love” didn’t happen. When Garbrand was forced to withdraw from his title shootout, he revealed that he had contracted COVID-19 before his injury and that it had adversely affected his training. Still, several months after coming down with the virus, Garbrand says he is still suffering from its effects.
On Twitter, Gebrand reacted to Figueroa’s victory, saying he was recovering from Covid-19, but wanted to face the champion.
It was a lamb that had been slaughtered to make golem fer and let me recover from covid. It’s just a business.
– Cody Garbrand (@cody_nlove) November 22, 2020
And then in an Instagram story (quote courtesy of MMMania), Garbrand revealed how much Covid-19 is affecting him.
“Disclaimer from my last post, I was positive for COVID 29 .Guest. Since then I have been battling vertigo, tearing my vein in my biceps which has caused me to have blood clots, pneumonia and mental fog, these are the symptoms I was and deal with and this is the reason I pulled out . Fighting. I have not done any media, but I want to address it on my own terms. “
When Garbrand withdrew from the fight, aiming to return to the rear cage in December, believing his biceps injury was co-opted, but gave his statements about recovery which did not seem probable. In fact, speaking with Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Garbrand targets its return in March 2021.
“Alex Perez was the guy who gave us Figueroa to make our fight more intense.” “I beat that guy (Figueroa) in the first or second round. I will be ready by March. ”
Luckily for Garbrand, that timeline will work well for the UFC, who have booked Figueroa for a second title defense in just 21 days. Figueroa will take on fellow UFC 255 winner Brandon Moreno as the main event of UFC 256 next month.
Results. Divieson Figueroa and Valentina Shevchenko won the U.F.C. Retained his title at 255.
Turnaround. Devison Figueredo vs. Brandon Moreno’s goal for the UGC 256.
Candidate. Dena White: Jessica Andrade ‘a real problem’ for Valentina Shevchenko.
Retirement. Dana White: ‘Shogun’ Rua ‘looked like the shell of his former self,’ he wants to retire.
Hashtags. Petr Yan vs. Alzheimer’s Sterling withdrew from UFC 256.
To continue. Anderson Silva addressed the UFC release, stating ‘the desire to continue doing what I love’.
Hall of Fame. Longtime fighting game regulator Mark Ratner announced the UFC Hall of Fame.
UFC 255 Post Fight Show.
UFC 255 post fight printer.
Kaila Harrison is against weight loss.
The fighters picked up this week’s fight.
Free fights.
After that. Match to be made following UFC 255.
Serious MMA. UFC 255, Conor McGregor’s return and Ballet’s discussion.
Statement.
Aljo.
Happens for every reason. I hope all is well with you and your family.EtPetrYanUFC We will compromise our business when we are 100% focused and ready to give fans the best show we can.
Met again.– Alzheimer’s Sterling (ંકFunkmaster MMA) November 22, 2020
I don’t know what to do with myself right now … hmm the possibilities are endless …
– Alzheimer’s Sterling (ંકFunkmaster MMA) November 22, 2020
I like it
One of the very few things I can confidently claim is …..
Figi Small
Give him time and give him a little more win, we will all tell him that.
– Michael Chisa (ઇક micmew22) November 22, 2020
Sejudo.
Uch ch.
Frustration.
Nate Andrews (16-3) Vs. Goiti Yamauchi (25-4); Ballet 254, 10 December.
Linton Vessel (20-8, 1 nc) v. Ronnie Marks (19-7); Ballet 254, 10 December.
Davison Figueroa (20-1) vs. Brandon Moreno (18-5-1); UFC 256, 12 December.
Tony Ferguson (25-4) Vs. Charles Oliveira (29-8); UFC 256, 12 December.
Renato Moicano (14-3-1) Vs. Raphael Fiziev (8-1); UFC 256, 12 December.
Andrea Lee (11-5) Vs. Gillian Robertson (9-4); UFC 256, 12 December.
Jose Aldo (28-7) Vs. Marlon Vera (18-6-1); UFC Vegas 17, December 19.
Michelle Pereira (24-11) Vs. Chaos Williams (11-1); UFC Vegas 17, December 19.
Pedro Munhoz (18-5) Vs. Jimmy Rivera (23-4); UFC Fight Night, 30 Jan.
Thanks for reading and see you all tomorrow.
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