Top Russian lightweight UFC Islam Makhachev denied the information that he asked for $1 million for the duel with the ex-champion Rafael Dos Anjos.
The head of the promotional company Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn, believes that the IBF world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (41-1-1, 36 KOs) will defeat the WBA Super title holder ahead of schedule Ryotu Muratu (16-2, 13 KOs) in their duel, which will take place on April 9.
Undefeated Swedish UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev opened as a huge favorite against former title contender Gilbert Burns, which will be held at UFC 273 on April 9 in Florida.
Judge Shelina Brown of the Supreme Court of Santa Clara County (California, USA) denied the former UFC champion Cain Velasquez on bail. The fighter is charged with attempted murder.
Russian lightweight Edward Vartanyan shared his thoughts on his opponent in the first round of the ACA Grand Prix, Luis Peña, whom he is due to face on April 15 in Moscow.
Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan commented on the arrest of the former champion of the promotion Cain Velasquezaccused of attempted murder.
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the American promotion for being included in the Hall of Fame.
UFC President Dana White admitted that the winner of the fight between Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev can get the right to a title fight in the welterweight division of the promotion.
Former UFC champion in two weight divisions Henry Cejudo speculated on the topic of a possible confrontation between welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev and top lightweight Islam Makhachev.
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar stated that he did not intend to return to mixed martial arts.
