The Russian heavyweight Alexey Oleynik learned the name of his next opponent. It will be Maurice Greene. The bout will take place on January 18 in one of the tournaments of Fight Night series. Oleynik announced his fight a few weeks ago, but he did not tell the name of his opponent.
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said the best fighter in MMA history is Fedor Emelianenko. As for UFC, here, according to Khabib, the best is Georges St-Pierre.
UFC Fight Night Raleigh tournament is scheduled for January 25. Another information appeared yesterday that this event of this card will get the battle between the two top welterweights: Rafael dos Anjos and Michael Chiesa.
Kamil Gadzhiev commented on the infamous words that Conor McGregor allowed himself to address the Dagestani.
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov explained why he does not want to give a rematch to Conor McGregor.
The top UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou wrote in his Twitter a post, where he says that soon there will be big news coming on his next fight.
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov the father and coach of Khabib Nurmagomedov said that currently his son has 8 bodyguards.
A top welterweight and former Bellator and One Championship champion Ben Askren announced the ending of his professional career. It happened during a live MMA Show on Monday. Ben said he had serious health problems and that he needs a hip replacement.
It is possible that in the nearest future MMA fans will see another confrontation of Jorge Masvidal and Diaz. This time, with his older brother - Nick. At the Ariel Helwani show Diaz Sr. challenged Jorge.
At UFC Fight Night 164, which was held on November 17 in Sao Paulo, Ronaldo Souza lost by a split decision to Jan Blachowicz. For "Jacare" this fight was his debut in the light heavyweight division. After the fight the Brazilian said that he was seriously ill and could even withdraw from the event.
