Afghan fans of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov lashed out at the fighter after he refused to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan. Responding to a journalist's question, the Russian said, "What have you got to do with Afghanistan? Nothing? Neither do I."
Former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor lashed out with another round of criticism at the promotion's former lightweight division champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
MMA fighter Artur Guseinov of Russia spoke about his attitude towards Alexander Emelianenko in whose team he once trained.
Here are the results of the UFC on ESPN 29 tournament, headlined by a middleweight bout Jared Cannonier - Kelvin Gastelum.
MMA fighter Alexander Emelianenko of Russia commented on compatriot Sergei Kharitonov's loss to Frenchman Cheick Kongo at Bellator 265.
UFC on ESPN 29 will take place this evening in Las Vegas. Jared Cannonier will face Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of the evening. The prelims broadcast starts at 7 pm ET. The main card starts at 10 pm. Here is the fight card and links to the broadcast.
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.