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UFC FN 128: Kevin Lee Says he Raises All The Questions People Want Khabib Nurmagomedov to Answer
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee has made it clear in the past that he’s not sold on the idea Khabib Nurmagomedov is the planet’s best lightweight, and following his win at UFC Fight Night 128, he doubled down on that… Read More
UFC FN 128: Edson Barboza’s “More Motivated Than Ever”, Following One Sided Loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
As Edson Barboza gets set to fight Kevin Lee tomorrow at UFC Fight Night 128, the lightweight contender’s reported he’s more “motivated than ever”, following his bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Barboza faced the now, reigning lightweight champ… Read More
UFC 223: Max Holloway Admits he Was “Huge” When Call Came to Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Although Max Holloway believes he could have made weight for a bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223, the featherweight champ admits he’s not sure he could have done so safely.
Holloway agreed to fight Nurmagomedov on… Read More
UFC 223: Max Holloway Posts Statement After Being Pulled From Headliner
By FCF Staff
After being ruled medically unfit to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov tomorrow at UFC 223, Max Holloway has posted a statement regarding the unfortunate turn of events.
Holloway stepped up on just six days notice to fight Nurmagomedov, after… Read More
UFC 223: Max Holloway Deemed Medically Unfit to Compete
By FCF Staff
UFC 223 has suffered another massive setback, as it’s being reported that Max Holloway’s been deemed medically unfit to compete.
The featherweight champ agreed to step up on just six days notice to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for… Read More
UFC on FOX 29: Matt Brown Confirms He’s Out of Carlos Condit Bout
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Tony Ferguson’s out of UFC 223 due to a knee injury, Matt Brown’s confirmed he’ll no longer battle Carlos Condit at UFC on FOX 29.
Brown was scheduled to fight Condit at the… Read More
UFC 223: Eddie Alvarez Argues He’s The Only Lightweight Who Can Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has won all 25 of his pro bouts to date, and Eddie Alvarez believes that trend will continue, until they face off in the cage.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight interim lightweight champ Tony Ferguson… Read More
Kevin Lee Makes Case For Why Conor McGregor Would Stop Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
No fighter has been able to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov to date in his MMA career, but Kevin Lee believes that will change, if he faces Conor McGregor.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight interim lightweight champ Tony Ferguson… Read More
Report: UFC Targeting Kevin Lee – Edson Barboza Bout
By FCF Staff
It appears as though Kevin Lee and Edson Barboza will be fighting soon, as it’s being reported that the UFC is planning for them to fight April 21st.
The UFC is close to finalizing the contest for… Read More
UFC FN 126: Donald Cerrone’s Targeting Bout With Khabib Nurmagomedov, Following Pivotal Win
By FCF Staff
Although Donald Cerrone ended a three fight losing streak last night at UFC FN 126, by defeating Yancy Medeiros, it looks like the rugged vet plans to return to 155.
Cerrone faced Medeiros in the headliner of… Read More
UFC Announces Artem Lobov – Alex Caceres Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Artem Lobov’s loss to Andre Fili in October, the featherweight said he wasn’t sure if he’d return to the Octagon. But recently the UFC announced that the Russian fighter will battle American Alex Caceres on April… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Plans to “Humble” Conor McGregor, Make Star Work For Title Shot, if Victorious at UFC 223
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White has repeatedly said that the promotion plans to have Conor McGregor fight the winner of the upcoming, Tony Ferguson – Khabib Nurmagomedov bout, but the latter has other ideas.
Nurmagomedov will challenge the… Read More
Dana White Confirms Conditions For Conor McGregor to Retain Lightweight Title
By FCF Staff
After Dana White relayed on Friday that the April 7th bout between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov will be for the UFC’s undisputed lightweight championship, the question was how has Conor McGregor not therefore been stripped of… Read More
What’s Next for Conor McGregor? And Does Anyone Really Care?
To the world at large, Conor McGregor is the biggest name in MMA. He’s the man who took on Floyd Mayweather and – well, lost. His personal life has also been a matter for public debate, after a snap… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Says Lightweight Will Not Fight For a “Fake Belt”
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White recently said the promotion is considering having Tony Ferguson defend the interim lightweight title against Khabib Nurmagomedov. But, the latter’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, says they’re not interested in fighting for a “fake belt”.
White… Read More
Kevin Lee Responds to Justin Gaethje, Says Bout With Latter Would be “Easy Money”
By FCF Staff
Recently Justin Gaethje let it be known that he’d love to fight Kevin Lee, and it sounds like the lightweight contender would be more than happy to grant him his wish.
Gaethje recently appeared on “The MMA… Read More
Dana White Sets Deadlline For Conor McGregor to Defend Lightweight Title
By FCF Staff
It’s been over a year now and counting, since Conor McGregor won the UFC’s lightweight title, and now Dana White has set a deadline for the Irish star’s first title defense.
Following McGregor’s defeat to decorated boxer,… 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
UFC 219: Khabib Nurmagomedov Reports Weight is “Perfect” in Advance of Pivotal Bout
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is already facing questions about his weight, as his December 30th bout with Edson Barboza approaches, and the lightweight contender’s reporting his cut’s going to plan.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to fight Barboza at the year… Read More
Who Will Michael Bisping Fight in His Retirement Fight?
It’s been a weird kind of year for Michael Bisping. Having entered 2017 following the first successful defence of his surprise Middleweight title, he leaves it with consecutive defeats – but is probably more popular and respected by MMA fans… Read More