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Trevin Giles hospitalized after fainting at UFC Vegas 5; Dana White says fighter’s ‘anxiety went through the roof’

UFC middleweight Trevin Giles will remain overnight in a Las Vegas hosptial on the advice of doctors after fainting backstage at UFC Vegas 5.

Giles, 27, was moments away from a bout with Kevin Holland on Saturday at UFC APEX when he passed out and was unresponsive for approximately 15 seconds, according to his camp. He felt fine after coming to, but the Nevada Athletic Commission canceled his bout, and he was transported to the hospital.

Giles’ management tweeted Giles is being held for “further medical evaluation” and declined further comment.

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