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Khabib Nurmagomedov Posts Statement, Reports He’s Targeting End of 2018 For Next Fight
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet who Khabib Nurmagomedov will face in his first title defense as the UFC’s lightweight champ, but the undefeated fighter’s announced that he doesn’t plan to defend his belt until the end of 2018.… Read More
Daniel Cormier: Khabib Nurmagomedov Will “be The Only Guy That Never Loses”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has gone undefeated to date in his MMA career, and according to his teammate Daniel Cormier, that’s not going to change.
Nurmagomedov recently secured the UFC’s lightweight championship, by working his way to a clear… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Receives Hero’s Welcome in Dagestan Following UFC 223 Title Win (Video)
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov returned to his native Dagestan, following his championship win at UFC 223, and the lightweight star received a hero’s welcome.
Nurmagomedov worked his way to a clear cut, unanimous decision win over Al Iaquinta last… 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 Nurmagomedov Tells Conor McGregor “We Have to Fight”
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calling for a bout with Georges St-Pierre, after winning the UFC’s lightweight title, but he also understands he’s on a collision course with Conor McGregor.
Nurmagomedov won the 155 title last night by working… 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
Diego Sanchez Says He’s “Not Done Yet”, Following KO Defeat to Matt Brown
By FCF Staff
Although Diego Sanchez has been knocked out now in back-to-back fights, the rugged, 35 year-old vet has no intention of hanging up the gloves.
Sanchez faced Matt Brown in the co-headliner of UFC Fight Night 120, and… Read More
UFC FN 108: Cub Swanson Outscores Artem Lobov
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson extended his winning streak to four tonight at UFC FN 108, by outscoring Artem Lobov for the unanimous decision win.
In the co-main event, Al Iaquinta knocked out Diego Sanchez in the first round with… Read More
UFC FN 108 Weigh-In Results: Cub Swanson & Artem Lobov Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 108, which will take place tomorrow in Nasvhille, TN.
In the main event, perennial featherweight contender Cub Swanson will take on Artem Lobov. Both men came in… Read More
UFC FN 90: Mitch Clarke Argues Joseph Duffy’s Win Over Conor McGregor “Doesn’t Matter”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Mitch Clarke will return to the Octagon for the first time since last April at UFC Fight Night 90, and when he does, he’ll face another lightweight who has no shortage of buzz tied to them.
Clarke… Read More
UFC FN 90: Mitch Clarke’s Ready for Octagon Return, Following Bizarre Injury And “Rough Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Mitch Clarke repeatedly said he would fight again, following a bizarre acupuncture incident that left him with no feeling in part of his arm, but the lightweight admits, he had his doubts.… Read More
UFC’s Mitch Clarke Planning Return, Says Freak Injury is “Not Going to Hold me Down Any Further”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After suffering several injuries, including a freak and serious one while receiving acupuncture, Mitch Clarke is determined to fight again sooner than later.
The lightweight hasn’t fought since last April now, when he was… Read More
Report: Kevin Lee Wants Scrap With Sage Northcutt, Says “Rich, Privileged” 19 Year Old Will “Crumble”
By FCF Staff
Many believe Sage Northcutt lived up to all the hype that accompanied his UFC debut earlier this month, but another rising lightweight, Kevin Lee, is far from sold.
Northcutt took on Francisco Trevino at UFC 192, and… Read More
UFC’s Mitch Clarke Discusses Bizarre Acupuncture Injury, Setback “Isn’t Going to Hold me Down”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following a bizarre and extremely unfortunate injury that Mitch Clarke incurred several weeks ago, the UFC lightweight is hoping to get a better sense of his recovery, when he competes in a pro grappling match… Read More
UFC’s Joe Lauzon Reflects on Defeating Legendary Takanori Gomi: “It’s Pretty Awesome”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC on FOX 16, Joe Lauzon relayed he was excited to be facing the legendary Takanori Gomi, and clearly his admiration for the former PRIDE champ didn’t affect his performance.
When Lauzon made… Read More
Gilbert Melendez Fails Post UFC 188 Drug Test, Issues Apology
By FCF Staff
Another of the UFC’s biggest names has failed a drug test, as the promotion has announced that Gilbert Melendez has tested positive for banned substances, following his split decision loss to Eddie Alvarez on June 13th.
The… Read More
UFC FN 71: Gilbert Melendez’s Jumping Right Back Into The Cage
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Melendez won’t have to wait long for his next bout, as following his loss to Eddie Alvarez last weekend, he’s been booked to fight July 15th.
The UFC has confirmed that the former Strikeforce champ has… Read More
UFC FN 72: Michael Bisping And Ross Pearson Booked For Fights
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first trip to Scotland will feature two of Britain’s biggest names, as the promotion has announced that both Michael Bisping and Ross Pearson will fight at the July 18th card.
Bisping (26-7) has been booked… Read More
UFC on FOX 16: Joe Lauzon to Battle Takanori Gomi
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 16 has received a compelling lightweight fight, as the promotion has announced that accomplished vet Joe Lauzon will battle former PRIDE champ Takanori Gomi at the July 25th card. The upcoming event will be… Read More
UFC FN 63: Chad Mendes Takes Out Ricardo Lamas
By FCF Staff
Chad Mendes remains the UFC’s #1 ranked, featherweight contender, as the powerful wrestler took out Ricardo Lamas in the opening round at UFC Fight Night 63.
Lamas was able to keep Mendes at bay early on with… Read More