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Khabib Nurmagomedov Reports Father’s no Longer COVID-19 Positive, But Remains in Serious Condition
By FCF Staff
According to reports, Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed that his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, is no longer COVID-19 positive. But, the UFC’s lightweight champ has also reported his father still faces a long and difficult recovery.
The renowned coach… Read More
Drew Dober Wants to Fight The Khabib Nurmagomedovs & Conor McGregors Following Latest Win
By FCF Staff
After taking out Alex Hernandez at UFC Jacksonville to record his third straight win, Drew Dober’s made it clear he wants to fight the promotion’s very best lightweights.
The 31-year-old Dober faced Hernandez on Wednesday and stopped… 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 Comments on Justin Gaethje’s “Impressive”, UFC 249 Win
By FCF Staf
After Justin Gaethje secured the UFC’s interim lightweight title and a bout with the champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the latter was quick to comment on his win.
Gaethje battered Ferguson with thumping punches throughout the UFC 249 headliner,… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says He’ll be Ready to “Smash” Opponents by July
By FCF Staff
Since Khabib Nurmagomedov’s latest booking to fight Tony Ferguson fell through last month, the belief has been that the UFC’s lightweight champ wouldn’t fight again until September. But, now Nurmagomedov’s reporting he’ll be ready to fight in… 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
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
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
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
Dan Hooker is “Comfortable” he Beat Paul Felder at UFC Auckland
By FCF Staff
Not everyone believes that Dan Hooker should have been handed the win at UFC Auckland. But, the lightweight contenders says he’s “comfortable” he in fact, beat Paul Felder.
Hooker battled Felder in the main event of the… Read More
UFC 246: Anthony Pettis Outlines Why He’s Never Felt Better
By FCF Staff
After a 2019 campaign which saw him compete twice at welterweight, Anthony Pettis is reporting he’s never felt better, as he gets set to fight at 155 again.
The former lightweight champ is booked to fight Diego… Read More
Chael Sonnen: “It’s Hard to Pick Against” Khabib Nurmagomedov in Upcoming Fight With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen admits he is somewhat biased towards Tony Ferguson, since the two have trained together in the past. But, the retired fighter is leaning towards Khabib Nurmagomedov as the winner, in the lightweight champ’s upcoming bout… Read More
Two UFC 245 Fight Preview & Predictions
UFC 245 is just around the corner so we’ll get a handful of MMA Christmas presents early this year. On December 14th, Dana White plays Santa, gifting us a fight card with Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington, Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski,… Read More
Tony Ferguson Believes He’s in Khabib Nurmagomedov’s “Head”
By FCF Staff
Although Khabib Nurmagomedov has never been defeated, and is widely regarded as one of the best fighters to date, Tony Ferguson believes he’s in the head of the UFC’s lightweight champ.
Recently it was reported that Ferguson… Read More
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is Officially Set
By FCF Staff
Following a recent report that Khabib Nurmagomedov has signed a bout agreement to fight Tony Ferguson in April, now it’s being reported that the former interim champ has also signed his contract.
Earlier this week it was reported… Read More
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Matchup is Almost Set For April
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to who and when Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again, it’s being reported that a bout between the UFC’s lightweight champ and Tony Ferguson is almost booked.
Since Nurmagomedov (28-0) submitted Dustin Poirier… Read More
Strongest Hint Yet That Conor McGregor Will Fight Again
Every sport has its characters, those who can end up becoming more famous for their activities away from the sport that made them famous than for their actual performances. In the NFL there’s Johnny Manzeil, soccer has Wayne Rooney and… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says He’ll Continue Fighting For a “Maximum” of Three More Years
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has reported in the past that he doesn’t see himself fighting well into his thirties, and recently the UFC’s lightweight champ repeated that sentiment.
The 31-year-old star, who is coming off a submission win over… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Conor McGregor Needs to “Earn His Place”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor continues to drive for a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the UFC’s lightweight champ has once again, told the star he needs to earn another shot at the 155 title.
Ever since Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor… Read More
Kevin Lee’s Changed His Mind About Tony Ferguson’s Chances Against Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Prior to UFC 242, Kevin Lee believed Tony Ferguson likely had the means to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first defeat. But, following the lightweight champ’s most recent performance, Lee’s changed his tune.
Nurmagomedov faced Dustin Poirier at… Read More