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UFC 229: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor – Early Betting Lines Are in For Massive Bout
Following the confirmation that Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor are going to battle at UFC 229, October 6th in Las Vegas, the early betting lines have the latter as the underdog.
On Friday, the UFC announced that the highly… Read More
UFC FN 135: Al Iaquinta Says Justin Gaethje’s Style Has “Come Back to Haunt Him”
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has incurred his first two losses of his career, after arriving in the UFC, and Al Iaquinta believes “The Highlight’s” style is a key reason why.
For several years now, Gaethje has been known as… 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 FN 124: Jeremy Stephens Stops Dooho Choi
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 124, which saw Jeremy Stephens stop Dooho Choi in the main event.
Both featherweights came out firing heavy strikes, as expected, but in the early going, Choi appeared to… Read More
UFC FN 124 Weigh-In Results: Uriah Hall Fails to Weigh-In
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 124 has lost it’s original, co-headliner, as Uriah Hall did not weigh-in for his bout with Vitor Belfort. The contest was supposed to be Belfort’s retirement fight.
According to a report from MMA Junkie,… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Willing to Fight Conor McGregor & Tony Ferguson “The Same Night”
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominant win over Edson Barboza at UFC 219, the lightweight contender has offered to fight both Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson, the same night…
Nurmagomedov utilized his vaunted wrestling and grappling on Saturday, and… 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
Tony Ferguson Blasts “Fragile” Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently claimed that fighters only talk about him when he’s injured, and that comment clearly didn’t sit well with Tony Ferguson.
The lightweight fighters have been scheduled to fight on three occasions, but each time,… Read More
Conor McGregor Says Fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov in Russia Would be a “Spectacle”
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White recently reported Conor McGregor‘s interested in fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the latter’s home country of Russia, and the lightweight champ’s confirmed that’s the case.
McGregor is scheduled to box Floyd Mayweather on August… Read More
Justin Gaethje & Eddie Alvarez to Coach TUF 26
By FCF Staff
Following Justin Gaethje’s thrilling, UFC debut earlier this month, the former WSOF champ has been tapped to coach on “The Ultimate Fighter”.
Gaethje came from behind to stop Michael Johnson at the TUF 25 Finale, which took… Read More
Justin Gaethje Targets Tony Ferguson Next, Following FOTY Contender
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has his sights set on Tony Ferguson next, following his fight of the year contender on Friday with Michael Johnson.
The former WSOF champ made his UFC debut last night, and after being rocked several… Read More
Justin Gaethje Says Conor McGregor’s Got “Quit in His Heart”
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje isn’t knocking on the UFC’s title shot door yet, but the lightweight contender is already fielding questions about the promotion’s lightweight champ, Conor McGregor.
Gaethje is booked to fight Michael Johnson at the TUF 25… Read More
Fired up Nate Diaz Says He’s Not Interested in Fighting Conor McGregor Again
By FCF Staff
Following their second bout last August, both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz said they were up for a rubber match, but it looks like the latter’s changed his mind.
The rivals fought in the headliner of UFC… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shoots Down Rumors of Early Retirement
By FCF Staff
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s disastrous withdrawal from UFC 209, there has been talk that the undefeated fighter could be planning to retire early, but “The Eagle’s” shot down those rumors.
Nurmagomedov ran into medical issues last month, while… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reportedly Booked For Upcoming, Open Workout in Moscow
By FCF Staff
There’s been no news as to when Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight next, but it’s been reported the undefeated lightweight is going to participate in an April 1st, open workout.
Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson for… Read More
UFC 211 Receives Eddie Alvarez – Dustin Poirier Bout
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has been booked for his next bout, after losing the lightweight title to Conor McGregor, as the UFC’s announced he’ll face Dustin Poirier. The fight will be part of the May 13th, UFC 211 card,… Read More
UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov Weighs-In on Pre-Fight Back-And-Forth With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have exchange plenty of warnings leading up to their bout on Saturday, but it sounds like “The Eagle” isn’t really sure why that is.
After it was announced that lightweight champ Conor… Read More
UFC 209: Tony Ferguson Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Retire “When I’m Done With Him”
By FCF Staff
Not only does Tony Ferguson plan to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first defeat on Saturday night at UFC 209, but “El Cucuy” says the lightweight won’t want to fight again, after they battle.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov are… Read More
UFC 209: Ben Askren Believes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s “Style” Will be Too Much For Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson has done nothing but win since 2012, and has won nine straight, but Ben Askren believes the lightweight’s remarkable run will end at UFC 209.
On Saturday, Ferguson will face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the vacant,… Read More
UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Tony Ferguson Asked For More Money Because “You Know This is Your Last Fight”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson held out for more money, before he agreed to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 209, and according to the latter that’s because “El Cucuy” knows it will be last bout.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov will battle… Read More