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UFC’s Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Next Bout is Signed, Hints Donald Cerrone is Opponent
By FCF Staff
There have been reports that the UFC is targeting a bout between Donald Cerrone and Khabib Nurmagomedov for Memorial Day Weekend, and now the latter has dropped a hint that the fight is signed.
For several weeks… Read More
UFC’s Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Doctor Has Cleared Him to Fight in March
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC will be able to utilize the services of Khabib Nurmagomedov in early 2015, as the #2 ranked lightweight is reporting he’s received the greenlight to fight again, after incurring a knee injury… Read More
UFC’s Khabib Nurmagomedov Outlines Why “I Deserve My Title Fight”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has done nothing but impress since he arrived in the UFC, and although he wasn’t able to fight fellow contender Donald Cerrone at UFC 178, the lightweight wants his title shot.
Nurmagomedov, who is currently… Read More
Report: UFC’s Khabib Nurmagomedov to Undergo Surgery
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White relayed that a bout between Donald Cerrone and Khabib Nurmagomedov was off, as a result of the latter injuring his knee, and now details are emerging about the severity of it.
Following Cerrone’s victory… Read More
Report: Donald Cerrone-Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight Off After Latter Injures Knee
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC granted Khabib Nurmagomedov his wish, and was booking him to fight Donald Cerrone next, a reported knee injury has already cancelled the bout.
Nurmagomedov called out Cerrone following the latter’s stoppage win over Jim… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov “Wants Five Rounds” With Donald Cerrone, After Latter’s UFC FN 45 Win
By FCF Staff
Following Donald Cerrone’s stoppage win over Jim Miller at UFC FN 45, the lightweight said he’s willing to fight “anybody”, and Khabib Nurmagomedov is clearly interested.
The undefeated Nurmagomedov, and #4 ranked lightweight, posted the following tweets… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Fabricio Werdum, Yoel Romero and Khabib Nurmagomedov Move up the Ladder
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released its new rankings, following the latest FOX card on Saturday night, and Fabricio Werdum is officially the #1 heavyweight contender.
As a result of Werdum’s unanimous decision win over Travis Browne,… Read More
Michael Johnson Offers Services For Scrap With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Coming off back-to-back and impressive wins over Joe Lauzon and Gleison Tibau, Michael Johnson has made it clear he’s interested in fighting Nate Diaz or Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Recently, UFC President Dana White relayed on Twitter that Diaz… Read More
Nate Diaz Denies Turning Down Fight With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen who Khabib Nurmagomedov will battle next, Nate Diaz is denying that he has turned down a fight with the rising lightweight, as Dana White recently claimed.
The UFC President was recently… Read More
Opinion: Khabib Nurmagomedov Can Help Shake up UFC Lightweight Division
By Michael Hatamoto
Rising lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov beat MMA veteran Pat Healy and has become an important piece to the current lightweight puzzle.
Nurmagomedov won a unanimous decision after rightfully being awarded all three rounds, though… Read More
Report: Pat Healy, Khabib Nurmagomedov Have Agreed to Fight Sept. 21st
By FCF Staff
After having his memorable and pivotal win over Jim Miller at UFC 159 overturned, Pat Healy will look to record his 30th pro win versus lightweight prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 21st. UFC 165 is scheduled to… Read More
TJ Grant vs. Gray Maynard, Abel Trujillo vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Added to UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a compelling lightweight bout to the promotion’s May 25th, Memorial Day weekend event, as the surging TJ Grant will take on perennial contender Gray Maynard. In addition, UFC 160 will feature… Read More
Bellator Announces Opponents For Usman Nurmagomedov & Vitaly Minakov
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added two more bouts to the promotion’s upcoming card in Moscow, Russia, which include Russian fighters Usman Nurmagomedov and Vitaly Minakov.
The undefeated Nurmagomedov (13-0) will take on Patrik Pietila (11-8) in a 160 pound,… Read More
Nurmagomedov Officially Vacates Belt, Oliveira – Chandler Planned For UFC’s Lightweight Title
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation regarding the future of the UFC’s lightweight title, it’s been announced the promotion’s planning to have Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler battle for the now, vacated title.
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement in October,… Read More
Manager Doubts Massive Payday Could Secure Nurmagomedov – McGregor 2
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of fighting Conor McGregor again, both before and after he retired, and his manager also doubts the fight will ever happen.
Ever since Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor in their massive, 2018… Read More
Report: Umar Nurmagomedov Rebooked For UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
After having his UFC debut canceled three times, it’s being reported that Umar Nurmagomedov has been rebooked to fight Sergey Morozov.
Nurmagomedov, who is the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, has been scheduled to… Read More
Umar Nurmagomedov’s UFC Debut Postponed Again
By FCF Staff
The highly anticipated UFC debut of Umar Nurmagomedov, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, has been postponed again.
The undefeated bantamweight was booked to fight Sergei Morozov this coming Saturday at UFC 254. But, recently Russia’s TASS reported that Nurmagomedov… Read More
Michael Chandler Signs With UFC, Will Serve as Backup For Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje
By FCF Staff
Following reported indications that the UFC was close to signing Michael Chandler, the promotion has announced that it has added the former Bellator lightweight champ to its roster.
Recently UFC President Dana White announced on ESPN SportsCenter… Read More
Conor McGregor Offers Condolences, Following News of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s Death
By FCF Staff
When Conor McGregor learned that Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was critically ill earlier this year, the star extended his well wishes to the Nurmagomedov family. Now, following news of Nurmagomedov’s death, McGregor has shared out his condolences.
According to… Read More
Reports: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Has Died Due to COVID-19 Complications
By FCF Staff
Recently there were signs that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, may be improving. But according to reports coming out of Russia, the renowned coach has passed away due to COVID-19 complications.
Nurmagomedov was hospitalized in April due to… Read More