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Report: Hunter Azure to Face Umar Nurmagomedov in Latter’s UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s younger cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov, has signed with the promotion. Now it’s being reported that bantamweight Hunter Azure will face Nurmagomedov in his Octagon debut at UFC 249.
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Jon Jones Praises Khabib Nurmagomedov, Before Noting His Stand-up’s “Nothing to Write Home About”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones recently acknowledged that Khabib Nurmagomedov is an outstanding fighter. But the light-heavyweight champ clearly doesn’t agree with anyone who thinks Nurmagomedov is a greater fighter.
In advance of Jones UFC 247 bout with Dominick Reyes… Read More
Donald Cerrone Reports he Didn’t Break “Anything” in Loss to Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Immediately after Donald Cerrone’s quick loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 246, it was reported that the star may have sustained a broken nose and orbital bone. But, the longtime contender is reporting he didn’t break “anything”… Read More
Manager: Conor McGregor Needs to Beat Justin Gaethje or Islam Makhachev Before Receiving Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Since Conor McGregor quickly defeated Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 last month, UFC President Dana White’s said the plan is to have the star fight for the 155 title next. But, according to the current champ’s… Read More
UFC Brasilia: Kevin Lee Says He’ll “Prove Again” He’s The “Most Well-Rounded Lightweight”
By FCF Staff
After scoring a vicious, knockout win over Gregor Gillespie in November, Kevin Lee is looking to build on that momentum with another big victory against Charles Oliveira.
Lee has been booked to fight the lightweight contender at… Read More
Rising Heavyweight Ciryl Gane to Battle Shamil Abdurakhimov Next
By FCF Staff
Fast rising heavyweight Ciryl Gane has his next bout, as the undefeated fighter is going to face Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Recently the UFC announced that the heavyweights will battle at its April 18th card in Brooklyn, New York.… Read More
John Kavanagh Calls For Conor McGregor – Justin Gaethje, But at Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje and others have argued that Conor McGregor needs to face him, before locking up another shot at the UFC’s lightweight belt. Well, following McGregor’s win at UFC 246, his head coach John Kavanagh has made… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Lightweight Title Will “be There”, Doesn’t Want to Wait Out For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Now that Conor McGregor has returned to the win column, UFC President Dana White is standing by the promotion’s plan to have him fight for the lightweight title again. But, following McGregor’s quick win at UFC 246,… Read More
Dana White Confident Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Agree to Rematch Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly argued that Conor McGregor needs to win multiple fights before he deserves another shot at the lightweight title. But, following McGregor’s win at UFC 246 Saturday, Dana White relayed he’s confident the champion… Read More
Coach Would be “Surprised” if Khabib Nurmagomedov Took Georges St-Pierre Down More Than Once
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen whether Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov ever fight. But, if they do, GSP’s longtime coach Firas Zahabi would be surprised if Nurmagomedov scored more than one takedown.
Prior to St-Pierre’s retirement, he… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager: Conor McGregor Rematch is “Not on Our Radar”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly shot down the possibility of fighting Conor McGregor again, anytime soon and his manager has echoed that sentiment.
Since McGregor was submitted by the lightweight champion in October, 2018, he’s called for… Read More
UFC 246: Donald Cerrone Thanks Conor McGregor For Requesting WW Fight
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone are going to fight at welterweight on January 18th, and “Cowboy” has thanked the former lightweight champ for making that the case.
Leading up to the announcement that McGregor is going to… Read More
Conor McGregor Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov is “Afraid”, “Trembling” Over Possible Rematch
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly said that Conor McGregor needs to record multiple wins before he deserves another title shot. But, according to the outspoken star, the undefeated lightweight champ is afraid to face him again.
Since McGregor… Read More
Coach Says Donald Cerrone Only Has to Worry About Conor McGregor’s First Round, “Left Hand”
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone is set to face Conor McGregor in approximately two weeks, and recently his coach outlined why the former champ has more to worry about in the fight than “Cowboy”.
Cerrone is booked to fight the… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Striking Coach Says Bout With Jorge Masvidal is Still Part of The “Plan”
By FCF Staff
A few weeks ago, Conor McGregor said he was interested in fighting the winner of the ‘BMF’ title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. As McGregor prepares for a January 18th bout with Donald Cerrone, his striking… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Insists Conor McGregor Won’t Earn Rematch With Win Over Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
Dana White recently outlined why the UFC will look to book a rematch between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov if they win their next bouts. But, Nurmagomedov continues to insist, his rival needs to do much more,… Read More
Cage Warriors 113: Paddy Pimblett vs Donovan Desmae Confirmed
By Press Release
A huge lightweight bout between Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett and Donovan Desmae has been scheduled once again, and will take place on March 20th at the London Indigo at the O2.
In what has been called the… Read More
Paul Felder’s “Surprised” Justin Gaethje Plans to Wait For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Now that Conor McGregor is booked to fight Donald Cerrone, Justin Gaethje’s reported he plans to wait for a title shot, and that surprises Paul Felder.
Gaethje campaigned for a bout with McGregor and was reportedly one… Read More
Dana White: Conor McGregor’s Hoping to Land Rematch With Khabib Nurmagmedov “as Quickly as Possible”
By FCF Staff
Due to the fact Conor McGregor is fighting Donald Cerrone at welterweight in his UFC return, there’s been speculation the star might be targeting a fight with Jorge Masvidal or Nate Diaz next. But, recently Dana White… Read More
Justin Gaethje Says he Brings “Different Things” Khabib Nurmagomedov “Hasn’t Had to Deal With”
By FCF Staff
All signs point to Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting Tony Ferguson next. But, Justin Gaethje believes he has a skill set that will present a serious test to the undefeated, UFC lightweight champ.
Gaethje (21-2) remains firmly entrenched in… Read More