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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
Dana White Also Takes “Responsibility” For Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC 249 Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
When it became clear Khabib Nurmagomedov was not going to be able to leave Russia to fight Tony Ferguson on April 18th, some people criticized the champ for what transpired. But, recently Dana White relayed he and… 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
Manager Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Could be Ready to Fight in August
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov withdrawal from an April 18th bout with Tony Ferguson, the expectation has been the lightweight champ will return to the Octagon no sooner than September. But, recently the star’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, reported Nurmagomedov could… Read More
On This Day: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Rafael dos Anjos
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
Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to Conor McGregor, Calls Recent Comments “Fake”
By FCF Staff
Recently Conor McGregor claimed Khabib Nurmagomedov is “chickening out” of his April 18th bout with Tony Ferguson, and the UFC’s lightweight champ has responded.
McGregor accused Nurmagomedov of ducking the UFC 249 headliner. The champion recently headed… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to Critics, Asks How Coronavirus is His “Mistake”?
By FCF Staff
Now that all signs point to Khabib Nurmagomedov not fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, some fans have been critical of the champion’s decision to return to Russia. But, more recently, the lightweight champ has fired back… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Lost “Game of Chicken” With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
With all signs pointing to Khabib Nurmagomedov not fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Conor McGregor has taken a verbal jab at both fighters.
Due to a travel ban Russian recently enacted in response to the coronavirus… Read More
Tony Ferguson Calls For Khabib Nurmagomedov to be Stripped of Title
By FCF Staff
Now that all signs seem to indicate that Khabib Nurmagomedov will not able to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, the latter is calling for the lightweight champ to be stripped of his title.
Nurmagomedov recently returned… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Posts Statement, Responds to Fans Saying he Should Fight at UFC 249
By FCF Staff
There have been widespread doubts about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ability to attend UFC 249, and now it looks like the lightweight champ’s confirmed he will not fight Tony Ferguson, April 18th.
Nurmagomedov recently headed back to Russia to… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s “Hearing” UFC’s Looking at New Opponent For Tony Ferguson, Due to Travel Ban in Russia
By FCF Staff
Dana White has repeatedly said the UFC will find a way to host UFC 249, April 18th. But, it looks if that actually happens, headliner Khabib Nurmagomedov may not be competing.
Recently Nurmagomedov headed back from… Read More
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov Has Returned to Russia to Finish UFC 249 Camp
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and where UFC 249 will take place, but it’s being reported that headliner, Khabib Nurmagomedov has returned to Russia to complete his training camp.
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend his lightweight… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Discusses Importance of MMA Media Promoting Fighters
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
Ben Askren Offers Suggestion on How to Make Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Happen
By FCF Staff
Dana White continues to insist that he’s going to find a way to hold UFC 249 and Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson, despite the coronavirus pandemic. More recently, Ben Askren proposed canceling the undercard for UFC 249,… 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