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UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov Discusses Timeline For Fighting After Ramadan
By FCF Staff
UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov has avoided fighting during Ramadan, and the devout Muslim typically doesn’t compete until well after the holy month concludes. Recently, the highly regarded fighter outlined why he doesn’t fight for multiple weeks… 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.
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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.
MMA Fighting is… Read More
UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov is More Motivated For Bout With Tony Ferguson Than Previous Fights, Including Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Although the lead-up to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 2018 bout with Conor McGregor was one of the most intense and heated in UFC history, the champion says he’s more motivated for his upcoming bout with Tony Ferguson.
Nurmagomedov is… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father: Fight With Tony Ferguson is “Most Important in UFC History”
By FCF Staff
Many observers have argued that on paper, the upcoming fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is the greatest in UFC history, and the champion’s father evidently agrees.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend the lightweight title against… Read More
UFC 238: Marlon Moraes Shoots Down Henry Cejudo’s Claim He’s Fighting For 125 Division
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo has said he’s the man who is going to save the UFC’s flyweight division, but Marlon Moraes believes the wrestling star is only fighting for himself.
Before Cejudo defended the flyweight title against T.J. Dillashaw… Read More
T.J. Dillashaw Vacates UFC’s BW Belt, Suspended One Year by NY Commission
By FCF Staff
T.J. Dillashaw is no longer the UFC’s bantamweight champion, as the fighter has vacated the title, after reportedly testing positive for some sort of banned substance.
Recently Dillashaw announced on social media that a drug test he… Read More
Report: Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Hernandez Expected For UFC’s ESPN+ Debut
By FCF Staff
It looks like Donald Cerrone will face one of the UFC’s top, rising lightweights in his return to the 155 division.
Cerrone has been saying for some time now that he plans to return to the lightweight division,… Read More
Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw Bout Moved to UFC’s ESPN Debut
By FCF Staff
The super fight between bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw and flyweight champ Henry Cejudo has reportedly been moved from UFC 233 to the promotion’s ESPN debut.
Dillashaw was expected to challenge Cejudo for the 125 title on January… Read More
UFC’s Plans For Paulo Costa – Yoel Romero Bout Postponed Again
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s reported plans to have Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero fight have been postponed again.
The promotion hoped to have the middleweights fight at UFC 230 earlier this month in New York City. But, Romero was… Read More
UFC 229: Khabib Nurmagomedov Apologizes to NSAC, But Not Conor McGregor or Dillon Danis
By FCF Staff
Following last night’s ugly, post-fight brawl, Khabib Nurmagomedov apologized to the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his actions, but not Conor McGregor or his team.
Nurmagomedov faced the McGregor in the headliner for UFC 229, and went… Read More
Conor McGregor Returns at UFC 229, But He’s The Betting Underdog Ahead of Las Vegas Grudge Match
After almost two years away from the UFC’s famed octagon, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor is back, and the eyes of the sporting world will be on his every move, as he takes on undefeated Russian world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov Wins Lightweight Title, Rose Namajunas Defends Strawweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 223 card in Brooklyn, New York, which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rose Namajunas record wins in their championship fights.
Nurmagomedov outscored last minute replacement Al Iaquinta with his wrestling and… Read More
UFC 223: Al Iaquinta Reportedly Moved Into Headliner With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
In the wake of Max Holloway being ruled medically unfit to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov tomorrow at UFC 223, it’s being reported that Al Iaquinta has been moved into the main event.
Iaquinta was scheduled to fight Paul… Read More
UFC 223: Khabib Nurmagomedov & Artem Lobov Have Heated Exchange in Hotel Lobby (Video)
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov could lock up a bout with Conor McGregor on Saturday night, and prior to UFC 223, he’s had a heated exchange with McGregor’s teammate, Artem Lobov.
Nurmagomedov will take on Max Holloway for the lightweight… 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
UFC 223: Max Holloway to Battle Khabib Nurmagomedov, Due to Tony Ferguson Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
After noting that it’s not an April Fool’s Day prank, UFC President Dana White has announced that Tony Ferguson has withdrawn from UFC 223 next Saturday. Stepping in for Ferguson will be featherweight champ Max Holloway, who… Read More
UFC 223: Kyle Bochniak’s “Not Gonna Lay Down” For Highly Touted Zabit Magomedsharipov
By FCF Staff
Although Kyle Bochniak is scheduled to face a man who has a ton of hype behind him at UFC 223, the featherweight insists Zabit Magomedsharipov is in for a tough night.
Magomedsharipov has turned heads since he… Read More
UFC 223: Tony Ferguson’s Targeting Bout With Georges St-Pierre Next
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson plans to become the undisputed lightweight champ at UFC 223, and then advance to a battle with former welterweight champ, Georges St-Pierre.
Leading up to Ferguson’s April 7th bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the expectation is… Read More
UFC 223: Olivier Aubin-Mercier’s in no Hurry to Enter Top 10 Lightweight Ranks
By FCF Staff
Olivier Aubin-Mercier could enter the UFC’s top 15 rankings if he defeats Evan Dunham on April 7th, but the Canadian reports he’s in no rush to crack the top 10.
Aubin-Mercier will battle the veteran at UFC… Read More