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By FCF Staff

Conor McGregor has repeatedly made inflammatory remarks about Khabib Nurmagomedov. But, following a report that the champion’s father is seriously ill, McGregor say he’s “saddened” by the news.

Recently it was reported that Khabib’s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, … Read More

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Recently it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had been hospitalized in Dagestan.

Now, it’s being reported that the renowned coach has been transported to a medical facility in Moscow, and that he has fallen … Read More

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While firing verbal warning shots at Justin Gaethje recently, Conor McGregor also blasted Khabib Nurmagomedov, and the UFC’s lightweight champ was quick to respond.

Following Gaethje’s stoppage win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, McGregor targeted the … Read More

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Following Justin Gaethje’s impressive win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Conor McGregor has delivered a headline-grabbing warning to the new interim lightweight champ.

Gaethje faced Ferguson in the headliner of Saturday’s card, and prompted the ref’s … Read More

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

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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

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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

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 … Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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 the … Read More

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

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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

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