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Dana White Would Book Khabib Nurmagomedov – Tony Ferguson For a Sixth Time
By FCF Staff
Although scheduled fights for Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson have fallen apart five times to date, Dana White is willing to book the match-up again if need be.
The all-star lightweights were most recently booked to fight… Read More
Henry Cejudo Claims Wheels Are in Motion For Boxing Match With Ryan Garcia
By FCF Staff
It’s been less than a month since Henry Cejudo announced he was calling it quits on his MMA career. But the former UFC champ says a bout with rising boxing star Ryan Garcia will bring him out… Read More
Manager Thinks Henry Cejudo Will End Retirement by This Summer
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo shocked many throughout the MMA world earlier this month by announcing he was retiring. But, the former UFC champ-champ’s manager believes Cejudo won’t stay on the sidelines for long.
After Cejudo stopped Dominick Cruz at… Read More
Justin Gaethje Warns Conor McGregor He’s “Losing” His “Clout”
By FCF Staff
Not long after Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight title at UFC 249, by stopping Tony Ferguson, Conor McGregor warned the fighter he’s going to “butcher” him.
But, now the new champ has responded to McGregor, and Gaethje’s… Read More
Frustrated Francis Ngannou Says he Should Have Interim Belt “Around my Waist”
By FCF Staff
Leading up to UFC 249, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Francis Ngannou called for the UFC to put an interim title up for their heavyweight clash. Now, not long removed from his KO win on Saturday, Ngannou’s still not happy… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to “Fake” Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
While firing verbal warning shots at Justin Gaethje recently, Conor McGregor also blasted Khabib Nurmagomedov, and the UFC’s lightweight champ was quick to respond.
Following Gaethje’s stoppage win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, McGregor targeted the… Read More
Fired up Conor McGregor Warns Justin Gaethje, Blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov in Series of Tweets
By FCF Staff
Following Justin Gaethje’s impressive win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Conor McGregor has delivered a headline-grabbing warning to the new interim lightweight champ.
Gaethje faced Ferguson in the headliner of Saturday’s card, and prompted the ref’s… Read More
Daniel Cormier is Open to Fighting Francis Ngannou For Vacant Title if Need Be
By FCF Staff
Following the latest, electrifying knockout by Francis Ngannou, Daniel Cormier has made it clear he’s willing to fight the feared slugger for a vacant title.
Ngannou faced Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 249 on Saturday, and needed just 20… Read More
Dominick Cruz Claims Ref “Smelled Like Alcohol And Cigarettes”, While Protesting Loss to Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz was quick to protest his stoppage loss to Henry Cejudo last night at UFC 249, and while speaking to the media afterward, he blasted referee Keith Peterson.
Cejudo floored Cruz with a knee to the… Read More
Donald Cerrone Admits he “Didn’t Want to be There”, While Reflecting on Loss to Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone has admitted in the past that he can be a slow starter in fights, or that he’s had trouble getting into fight mode. Now the fan favorite’s reporting that “Cowboy” didn’t show up for his… Read More
Donald Cerrone’s Ready to Fight Anthony Pettis, But Admits His “Heart is Still Hurt” From Loss to Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone has his sights set on avenging a previous loss to Anthony Pettis at UFC 249. But, the popular fighter admits his quick loss to Conor McGregor in January still stings.
Cerrone has agreed to fight… Read More
Michael Chiesa Releases Statement on Whether He’ll Fight During Coronavirus Pandemic
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC will be holding cards on May 9th, it doesn’t sound like Michael Chiesa will be competing on any cards in the near future.
Due to restrictions on public gatherings and travel to battle the… Read More
Manager Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Could be Ready to Fight in August
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov withdrawal from an April 18th bout with Tony Ferguson, the expectation has been the lightweight champ will return to the Octagon no sooner than September. But, recently the star’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, reported Nurmagomedov could… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Hints at September Title Defense
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear when the UFC will resume holding cards. But, recently Khabib Nurmagomedov hinted that his next bout could take place this September.
Nurmagomedov was scheduled to defend the lightweight title against Tony Ferguson at UFC… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to Conor McGregor, Calls Recent Comments “Fake”
By FCF Staff
Recently Conor McGregor claimed Khabib Nurmagomedov is “chickening out” of his April 18th bout with Tony Ferguson, and the UFC’s lightweight champ has responded.
McGregor accused Nurmagomedov of ducking the UFC 249 headliner. The champion recently headed… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to Critics, Asks How Coronavirus is His “Mistake”?
By FCF Staff
Now that all signs point to Khabib Nurmagomedov not fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, some fans have been critical of the champion’s decision to return to Russia. But, more recently, the lightweight champ has fired back… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Lost “Game of Chicken” With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
With all signs pointing to Khabib Nurmagomedov not fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Conor McGregor has taken a verbal jab at both fighters.
Due to a travel ban Russian recently enacted in response to the coronavirus… Read More
Tony Ferguson Calls For Khabib Nurmagomedov to be Stripped of Title
By FCF Staff
Now that all signs seem to indicate that Khabib Nurmagomedov will not able to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, the latter is calling for the lightweight champ to be stripped of his title.
Nurmagomedov recently returned… Read More
Ben Askren Breaks Down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if UFC 249 proceeds, as a result of the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. But, if and when Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson fight, Ben Askren’s expecting a “fascinating” contest.
Ferguson was originally scheduled… Read More
Ben Askren Offers Suggestion on How to Make Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Happen
By FCF Staff
Dana White continues to insist that he’s going to find a way to hold UFC 249 and Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson, despite the coronavirus pandemic. More recently, Ben Askren proposed canceling the undercard for UFC 249,… Read More