The fourth number of the UFC heavyweights rating, Derrick Lewis, allowed himself an unsportsmanlike act. He spat on food that was intended for his future rival Alexey Oleynik. The fighters have already arrived in Las Vegas, where they have to fight, and have settled. Oleynik's food was mistakenly brought to Lewis's room. And Derrick couldn't think of anything better than spitting on food. Lewis posted a video of this incident on his Twitter account.
The duel of Zabit Magomedsharipov and Yair Rodriguez was once again canceled. Rodriguez received a serious injury of his leg, so he will not be able to fight the Russian on August 29 in Las Vegas. This information was provided by UFC President Dana White.
Reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be preparing for his next fight in Russia. The famous journalist Ariel Helwani was informed about this by Khabib's friend and partner in the AKA gym, Daniel Cormier. He also said that the head coach of the AKA gym, Javier Mendez, will fly to Khabib in Russia.
Dana White, president of UFC, commented on the situation surrounding Conor McGregor and his possible return. First, the functionary announced that the Irishman will not fight at his promotion in 2020. Secondly, Dana White doesn't know if McGregor will return next year. At least UFC doesn't plan anything for him. Also, Mr. White advised the press to read less of Conor's posts on social networks.
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will have his next fight on October 24, and his rival will be Justin Gaethje. In his Instagram Khabib wrote that in September he will fly to the United States, where he will conduct the final part of his preparation for this battle. He also noted that the training camp will differ from the previous ones.
UFC Lightweight Arman Tsarukyan stated that he would like to fight the organization's lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. At the same time, he notes that this battle is unlikely to take place.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski will have his next fight on October 3. Tanner Boser will be his rival. Arlovski announced this on his Instagram.
Magomed Ismailov supported Alexander Emelianenko, whom he defeated on ACA 107.
UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan commented on the verbal attacks on him from the former promotion champion Henry Cejudo.
Well-known journalist Brett Okamoto announced that Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier will fight on October 24. Their fight will take place at the 254th UFC tournament, with the main event Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. The fight will have the elimination status, its winner will face the winner of Adesanya vs Costa bout in the championship fight.
