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Report: Umar Nurmagomedov to Battle Nathaniel Wood in Rebooked, UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Umar Nurmagomedov, the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champ, Khabib Nurmagomedov, reportedly has his Octagon debut reset.
Nurmagomedov was originally scheduled to make his UFC debut against Hunter Azure in April. But, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,… 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
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.
MMA Fighting is… 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
Georges St-Pierre Says He’ll End Retirement to Fight Khabib Nurmagmedov, if Right Deal is Tabled
By FCF Staff
This past summer, Georges St-Pierre said he had closed the book on trying to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov and was remaining retired. But now the UFC’s welterweight and middleweight champ appears to have changed his mind.
St-Pierre repeatedly… Read More
UFC 229: Conor vs Khabib Fight Preview
It’s finally happening … Conor McGregor is getting back in the ring and against his bus riding rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov, no less. McGregor was facing up to 7 years in jail, but that was never really the… Read More
UFC Announces Bout Between McGregor Teammate, Artem Lobov, & Nurmagomedov Training Partner, Zubaira Tukhugov
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are going to fight on October 6th, and recently the UFC announced that the star’s teammates, Artem Lobov and Zubaira Tukhugov will battle October 27th.
The bout will be part of UFC FN… Read More
Joe Rogan Releases Statement Re: Criticisms of Khabib Nurmagmedov During UFC 223 Broadcast
By FCF Staff
Joe Rogan was critical of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s performance during the UFC 223 broadcast, and now the veteran commentator has released a statement, clarifying why he was.
Nurmagomedov dominated Iaquinta with his wrestling during the first two rounds,… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib v Ferguson: Career-Ending Battle?
It seems that the logjam in the lightweight division of UFC will finally come to an end at UFC 223 on April 7th. This is the date pencilled in for the long-awaited – and frequently postponed –… Read More
Official UFC 223 Poster Says Ferguson – Nurmagomedov is For “World Lightweight Championship”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor currently remains the UFC’s lightweight champion, but the official poster for UFC 223, has the card’s fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov for the “world lightweight championship”.
In recent weeks, Dana White has said… Read More
UFC 219: Khabib Nurmagmedov’s Nutritionist Updates “Haters” on Lightweight’s Weight Cut
By FCF Staff
According to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s nutritionist, Tyler Minton, the lightweight contender’s weight cut is going according to plan.
Due to the fact Nurmagomedov was forced to withdraw from a fight with Tony Ferguson in March, due to medical… Read More
Dana White Says Mayweather – McGregor Talks Are “Nowhere”, Expects Latter to Fight Winner of Ferguson – Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Dana White has said that a boxing bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather won’t happen without the UFC, and the promotion’s president claims that talks for the fight are “nowhere”.
White recently made the comments while… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Coach Takes Jab at Interim Title, Ferguson – Nurmagomedov Fight
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov will battle for an interim lightweight title at UFC 209, and the coach of the 155 champ Conor McGregor, is apparently confused by the booking.
The upcoming, March 4th bout is taking… Read More
Dana White Says “Next Fight Could be Conor Versus Khabib”
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear at this juncture when and who Conor McGregor will fight next, but Dana White recently reported that the lightweight champ could face Khabib Nurmagomedov.
After McGregor stopped lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez in November to… Read More
WSOF 22: Nurmagomedov vs. Moreno Set For Aug. 1
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (July 16, 2015) – Abubakar Nurgamedov will square off with undefeated finisher Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 pounds) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Nurmagomedov-dos Anjos Among Three Additions to April 19th Card
By FCF Staff
After Rafael dos Anjos lost his February 22nd bout with Rustam Khabilov, due to the latter being injured, the lightweight has agreed to face fellow contender Khabib Nurmagomedov on April 19th. The bout will be part of… Read More
UFC 170: Proposed Nurmagomedov-Melendez Fight Has Been “Scrapped”
By FCF Staff
After initial reports that the Ultimate Fighting Championship was attempting to book a bout between lightweight contenders Gilbert Melendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov, it’s been announced that the fight will not happen.
The Twitter feed for American Kickboxing… Read More
UFC 170: White Says Melendez-Nurmagomedov Not Official Yet
By FCF Staff
Although there have been reports that Gilbert Melendez will fight rising lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 170 on February 22nd, Dana White has announced the bout’s not in fact official.
The UFC President took to Twitter and… Read More
Garcia vs. Grice, Tibau vs. Nurmagomedov Latest UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-ups for its upcoming cards, as the promotion has announced Leonard Garcia will fight Matt Grice June 8th, and Gleison Tibau will meet Khabib Nurmagomedov July 7th.
The… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Confirms UFC 300 Headliner Spot Not Possible
By FCF Staff
As the countdown for UFC 300 continues, so does the rumor mill regarding what fight will end up being the card’s main event. But, recently Khamzat Chimaev confirmed his name should be removed from the conversation.
The… Read More