Oleg Raevsky, the former promoter of MMA fighter Alexander Emelianenko of Russia, was detained in the Leningrad Region for a drug case. Earlier, the functionary was put on the wanted list.
On May 30 the UFC will hold its next event, which will be the fourth in May already. It was previously reported that the tournament will be held in Las Vegas. Today, the president of the organization, Dana White, confirmed this information. It is worth noting that the three previous tournaments were held in Jacksonville.
The renowned Russian specialist, father and coach of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, has again been put into a state of medical coma. This was reported by the telegram channel "Mutko against."
Today, a duel of former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns was officially announced. A poster for this fight appeared on the web. It is scheduled for May 30 and will headline UFC Fight Night tournament.
Former UFC champion in two weight classes Daniel Cormier supported his teammate UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose father Abdulmanap is currently experiencing serious health problems.
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said that the condition of his father and coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is currently assessed as serious.
Ali Abdelaziz, a well-known manager from the world of MMA, commented on the decision of his ward, Henry Cejudo, who is the UFC lightweight champion, to end his career. According to Ali, he does not believe in such a move from Henry and claims that Cejudo will hold his next fight before the end of this summer.
UFC President Dana White said during his last interview that the next promotion's event could be held in Arizona.
The best bout of the UFC Fight Night 172 tournament is the battle of Marlon Vera and Song Yadong. The battle ended with Yadong victory by unanimous decision, and both fighters received $50,000 in bonuses.
UFC Fight Night 172 took place in Jacksonville. In the main event of the evening, Alistair Overeem defeated Walt Harris. Here're all the results of the tournament.
