Search Results for: Tony Ferguson
Dan Hooker’s Not Upset Dustin Poirier Offered to Step in at UFC 249
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier offered to step-up at UFC 249 when the card’s original headliner fell apart, and the man who was booked to fight him on May 16th, Dan Hooker, understands why.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to… 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
Justin Gaethje Comments on UFC 249 Cancelation
By FCF Staff
Following the confirmation that UFC 249 will not take place on April 18th in California as planned, Justin Gaethje has released a statement.
Gaethje, who was scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title at… Read More
Report: UFC 249 to Take Place on Tribal Land in California, State Commission Will Not Oversee Event
By FCF Staff
The UFC has yet to officially announce the location of its April 18th card, but according to new reports, UFC 249 will take place on tribal land in California, and without state commission oversight.
UFC 249 was… Read More
Dana White Reports Plans to Hold UFC Cards “Every Week”, Includes Bouts on Private Island
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that its April 18th card is going ahead, and while a location for the event hasn’t been announced, Dana White has provided more details on the promotion’s plan. One of those details apparently… 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
Khabib Nurmagomedov Posts Statement, Responds to Fans Saying he Should Fight at UFC 249
By FCF Staff
There have been widespread doubts about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ability to attend UFC 249, and now it looks like the lightweight champ’s confirmed he will not fight Tony Ferguson, April 18th.
Nurmagomedov recently headed back to Russia to… Read More
Tyron Woodley & Colby Covington Offer Services For UFC 249
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Khabib Nurmagomedov is likely stranded in Russia, and may not be able to attend UFC 249, Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley have offered to battle at the event.
Recently Nurmagomedov confirmed that he… Read More
Dana White Says UFC 249 Has New Location
By FCF Staff
Dana White has insisted that he will find a way to hold the April 18th, UFC 249 card and Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson. Now the promotion’s president is saying that a new location for the event… Read More
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov Has Returned to Russia to Finish UFC 249 Camp
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and where UFC 249 will take place, but it’s being reported that headliner, Khabib Nurmagomedov has returned to Russia to complete his training camp.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend his lightweight… Read More
“Big” John McCarthy Weighs-in on UFC’s Plans to Move Forward With UFC 249
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White continues to insist that the promotion will find a way to hold UFC 249, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic, and recently “Big” John McCarthy weighed-in on that plan.
Despite the widespread restrictions on… Read More
Coach Believes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje Bout Possible For This Summer
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen when the UFC will hold its next event, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But, recently Conor McGregor’s striking coach, Owen Roddy relayed he believes the star will fight this summer.… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Dana White Will Announce New UFC 249 Location Soon
By FCF Staff
Dana White continues to insist that UFC 249 and Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson is going to take place, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. According to the lightweight champ, White will announce where the bout is being… Read More
Conor McGregor Says He’s Only Interested in a “Good Scrap”, Not “Dull” Fights
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen when and who Conor McGregor fights next. But, in a new interview, the former UFC champ relayed he’s not interested in taking any “dull” fights.
Following McGregor’s quick win over Donald Cerrone… Read More
Dana White Announces Postponement of Next Three UFC Cards
By FCF Staff
Dana White had reported that the UFC would still hold its next three events as scheduled, despite the ongoing, coronavirus epidemic. But, on Monday the UFC President announced that the promotion is postponing it’s next three cards… Read More
Dana White Confirms UFC London is Moving, Says Only a Government Shutdown Will Cancel Upcoming Events
By FCF Staff
Even though many jurisdictions have temporarily banning large gatherings and enacting travel restrictions on account of the coronavirus, Dana White says only a government shutdown will cancel the promotion’s upcoming events.
Recently White reported that the UFC… Read More
UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagmedov Still Training “Hard”, While Alluding to Coronavirus Pandemic
By FCF Staff
As speculation continues whether the UFC may be forced to move its April 18th card from Brooklyn to Las Vegas, as a result of the coronavirus epidemic, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s still training hard for the event.
Recently the UFC’s… Read More
UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov Discusses Timeline For Fighting After Ramadan
By FCF Staff
UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov has avoided fighting during Ramadan, and the devout Muslim typically doesn’t compete until well after the holy month concludes. Recently, the highly regarded fighter outlined why he doesn’t fight for multiple weeks… Read More
UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov Says he Had Street Fights “Everyday” in Dagestan
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson had several heated exchanges at a press conference on Friday, including words over street fighting. After the memorable presser, Nurmagomedov outlined why Ferguson’s comments about street fighting, in particular, fired him up.
Nurmagomedov… Read More