Former UFC lightweight champion Petr Yang is the clear favorite according to bookmakers in a rematch with current belt holder Aljamain Sterling on October 30 at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi.
Former Bellator welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov will hold his next fight at the organization's debut tournament in Russia. The event will take place on October 23 in Moscow and will be number 269. Spartan's opponent will be his compatriot, former UFC fighter Rustam Khabilov. The fight has not yet been officially announced, a source close to the situation said.
Sergei Kharitonov commented on his loss to Cheik Kongo at Bellator 265.
Former UFC featherweight champion Peter Yan on his Instagram announced that he signed a contract for Aljamain Sterling fight.
MMA fighter Alexander Shlemenko of Russia commented on Sergey Kharitonov's defeat to Cheik Kongo.
Russian mixed martial arts fighter Alexander Emelianenko talked about his preparation for his fight with blogger-fighter Artem Tarasov and shared his expectations for the meeting.
Here are the results of Bellator 265 tournament which was held on August 21 in Sioux Falls (South Dakota, USA). In the main event Frenchman Cheick Kongo defeated Sergey Kharitonov by choke hold.
MMA heavyweight Alexander Emelianenko of Russia reacted to rumors that he consumed alcohol on the eve of his fight with Magomed Ismailov.
Russian mixed martial arts fighter Alexander Emelianenko and fight blogger Artem Tarasov signed a contract for a fight to be held on September 18 as part of the "Nashe Delo" promotion. The fight will be held by boxing rules but with MMA gloves.
Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua named the three toughest opponents he has crossed paths with in the octagon.
