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Khabib Nurmagomedov Posts Short But Direct Comment, Following News of Conor McGregor’s Plea Deal
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Conor McGregor has reached a plea deal and will not be serving any jail time, it didn’t take long before Khabib Nurmagomedov shared out an interesting post.
Nurmagomedov, who is expected to defend… Read More
Colby Covington Doesn’t See Conor McGregor Reclaiming Title From Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
If and when Conor McGregor faces Khabib Nurmagomedov, Colby Covington doesn’t see the superstar reclaiming the UFC’s lightweight title from the new champ.
A bout between Nurmagomedov and McGregor is expected to take place later this year,… Read More
John Kavanagh Would “Almost Bet Anything” Khabib Nurmagomedov – Conor McGregor Happens in 2018
By FCF Staff
There’s been endless speculation and talk about when and if Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will fight, and the latter’s coach is extremely confident it will take place this year.
Nurmagomedov secured the UFC’s lightweight title in… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Possible Dates For Next Bout
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov might be returning to the Octagon sooner than some expected.
Since Nurmagomedov won the lightweight title at UFC 223 last month, by defeating Al Iaquinta, the expectation has been that he wouldn’t fight again until… Read More
Dana White Confident Khabib Nurmagomedov – Conor McGregor Bout Will Happen, Despite Having Not Met With Latter
By FCF Staff
Although Dana White did not meet with Conor McGregor this past weekend as expected, the UFC President’s still confident the Irish star will fight lightweight champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Recently it was reported that White would meet with… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Tells Conor McGregor he Has to “Play Like a Grown-up” Now
By FCF Staff
The belief is that sooner or later, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will end up fighting, and recently the new lightweight champ delivered another warning to the superstar.
Nurmagomedov won the UFC’s 155 title in April, by… Read More
Brian Ortega Believes His Ground Game Presents Challenge to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
The consensus has been that the path to victory against Khabib Nurmagomedov requires keeping the bout standing, but it sounds like Brian Ortega doesn’t necessarily believe that’s the case.
Ortega offered to step in for the injured… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Boxing Coach Believes Bout With Khabib Nurmagomedov is “Brewing”
By FCF Staff
It’s not known yet when and who Conor McGregor will fight next, but the star’s boxing coach believes a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov is likely.
McGregor hasn’t fought for the UFC now since November, 2016, when he… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Weighs-In on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez believes Conor McGregor could take out Khabib Nurmagomedov, if and when they ever fight, but, ultimately the former champ’s picking “The Eagle” to defeat the massive star.
Recently Alvarez spoke with ESNewsReporting.com, and he was asked… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Posts Statement, Reports He’s Targeting End of 2018 For Next Fight
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet who Khabib Nurmagomedov will face in his first title defense as the UFC’s lightweight champ, but the undefeated fighter’s announced that he doesn’t plan to defend his belt until the end of 2018.… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Only Interested in Fighting “Wounded Gazelles”
By FCF Staff
Although Eddie Alvarez likely won’t be next for Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former lightweight champ continues to fire verbal warnings at the new champ.
Alvarez has been arguing for sometime that he’s the only lightweight who can defeat… Read More
UFC FN 128: Kevin Lee Says he Raises All The Questions People Want Khabib Nurmagomedov to Answer
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee has made it clear in the past that he’s not sold on the idea Khabib Nurmagomedov is the planet’s best lightweight, and following his win at UFC Fight Night 128, he doubled down on that… Read More
UFC FN 128: Edson Barboza’s “More Motivated Than Ever”, Following One Sided Loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
As Edson Barboza gets set to fight Kevin Lee tomorrow at UFC Fight Night 128, the lightweight contender’s reported he’s more “motivated than ever”, following his bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Barboza faced the now, reigning lightweight champ… Read More
Daniel Cormier: Khabib Nurmagomedov Will “be The Only Guy That Never Loses”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has gone undefeated to date in his MMA career, and according to his teammate Daniel Cormier, that’s not going to change.
Nurmagomedov recently secured the UFC’s lightweight championship, by working his way to a clear… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Receives Hero’s Welcome in Dagestan Following UFC 223 Title Win (Video)
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov returned to his native Dagestan, following his championship win at UFC 223, and the lightweight star received a hero’s welcome.
Nurmagomedov worked his way to a clear cut, unanimous decision win over Al Iaquinta last… Read More
UFC 223: Max Holloway Admits he Was “Huge” When Call Came to Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Although Max Holloway believes he could have made weight for a bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223, the featherweight champ admits he’s not sure he could have done so safely.
Holloway agreed to fight Nurmagomedov on… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Callout
By FCF Staff
After winning the vacant lightweight title at UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov relayed that he’s interested in fighting Georges St-Pierre. But, the legendary fighter says he’s not interested in facing the new champ at this time.
Nurmagomedov called… Read More
UFC 223: Tony Ferguson Takes Verbal Shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Title Cinching Win
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov secured the UFC’s lightweight title last night via a clear cut, decision win over Al Iaquinta, but Tony Ferguson wasn’t impressed with what he saw.
Nurmagomedov dominated the early rounds with his vaunted wrestling and… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov Tells Conor McGregor “We Have to Fight”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calling for a bout with Georges St-Pierre, after winning the UFC’s lightweight title, but he also understands he’s on a collision course with Conor McGregor.
Nurmagomedov won the 155 title last night by working… Read More