In Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the official weigh-in procedure for the participants in the upcoming UFC Fight Night 229 tournament took place. The show will be headlined by a fight in the lightweight category between the Americans Grant Dawson And Bobby Green.
Just today, UFC fighter Bobby Green accused Islam Makhacheva, Habib in doping use. He didn't say this directly, but he hinted, saying that they train in places where USADA can't reach. Khabib responded to Green's claim.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, former UFC lightweight champion, recalled his fight with the former champion of the promotion in two divisions Conor McGregor. Khabib posted a photo from their fight on social networks and added the following words:
Former Bellator lightweight title holder Brent Primus shared his expectations from the promotion's Grand Prix semi-final fight with the current champion Usman Nurmagomedov, which will take place on the night of October 8 in the main event of the Bellator 300 tournament in San Diego, USA.
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker put forward an idea that, in his opinion, would help to get rid of erroneous and controversial decisions of judges forever.
UFC heavyweight champion John Jones reported that to prepare for the fight with Stipe Miocic, he recruited the famous master of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Gordon Ryan. Thus, “Bones” made it clear that in the upcoming battle he was ready to rely on his wrestling and grappling skills.
Ali Abdel-Aziz, manager of the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhacheva, spoke about the upcoming rematch of his ward with Charles Oliveira.
NBA star, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, answering the question of who is his favorite athlete whom he follows on social networks, named the former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedova.
Just yesterday information appeared that the former UFC champion in two divisions Henry Cejudo and top bantamweight fighter Merab Dvalishvili may fight in January next year. This was announced by manager Ali Abdel-Aziz. Almost immediately after this, Henry succinctly addressed his potential rival.
Bobby Green, UFC lightweight, accused the promotion's Russian fighters of cheating. He stated that they train in places where USADA cannot reach them.
