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John Crouch “Knew” Bryan Barberena Would Beat Sage Northcutt, Coach Weighs-In on Fight Ending Choke
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Sage Northcutt received plenty of promotional push and coverage in the last few months, some may have been surprised to see him lose last month. But the man who trains Bryan Barberena at… Read More
John Crouch Weighs-In on Dana White’s Recent Comments: Benson Henderson is “in The Middle of a Great Career”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following the news that Benson Henderson had signed with Bellator, Dana White said he’s happy for the former lightweight champ, but argued that “Smooth” is heading south in the ranks. The UFC President’s comments… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch, UFC’s Jason Saggo
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features MMA Lab head coach John Crouch, and UFC lightweight Jason Saggo.
Crouch discusses Benson Henderson’s decision to sign with Bellator, his fighter’s upcoming bout with Andrey Koreshkov,… Read More
MMA Lab’s John Crouch is Just Fine With Demands of Running Elite Gym, “I Feel Really Blessed”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When you’re the head coach of a team that has many, many top tier fighters, chances are you’re going to have a very busy life. John Crouch wouldn’t have it any other way.
Crouch is the… Read More
UFC FN 79: John Crouch Discusses Benson Henderson’s Decision to Leave 155 Division
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2015 kicked off, if you had predicted that Benson Henderson would fight Jorge Masvidal at some point, most people would have agreed it was possible. If you said the fight would go down… Read More
Benson Henderson’s Coach, John Crouch, on Why Win Over Brandon Thatch Put Things in “Different Light”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson has recorded many, impressive wins during his career and is a former UFC lightweight champ, but his victory over Brandon Thatch in February seemed to really buzz fans.
“Smooth” offered to face the… Read More
New FCF Radio Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch
By FCF Staff
The latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter features MMA Lab head coach, John Crouch.
During the interview, the Royce Gracie black belt discusses MMA Lab fighters Benson Henderson and Efrain Escudero, who will fight Thiago Alves and… Read More
MMA Lab’s John Crouch Talks John Moraga, Says Flyweight Contender is “Growing Leap and Bounds”
By Kelsey Mowatt
John Moraga may have had to overcome a few scary moments at UFC on FOX 13, but the flyweight stormed back to record a victory, and ensure he remains a top ranked, contender.
Moraga scored… Read More
MMA Lab’s John Crouch Discusses Bryan Barberena’s “Rewarding” UFC Debut, Lightweight Has Done “Everything Possible” to be Top Tier Fighter
By Kelsey Mowatt
John Crouch has helped guide athletes like Benson Henderson to the highest achievements in MMA, but the renowned coach says watching his fighters score their first UFC victory, remains something uniquely special.
Recently Crouch… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch, FIT NHB’s Tom Vaughn
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with MMA Lab head coach John Crouch, and FIT NHB’s head instructor, Tom Vaughn.
Crouch and host Kelsey Mowatt discuss several fighters from the Glendale gym, including… Read More
UFC FN 42: John Crouch Talks Rustam Khabilov, Plan for Benson Henderson is to Keep “Knocking Down” Contenders
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Benson Henderson handed Josh Thomson a split decision loss at UFC on FOX 10 in January, few people likely predicted at the time, that the former champ would face Rustam Khabilov next. While the… Read More
UFC FN 42: MMA Lab’s John Crouch Believes John Moraga “Feels Good Wherever” in Rematch With John Dodson
By Kelsey Mowatt
Nearly one year after John Moraga came up short against flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 8, the accomplished wrestler continues to work his way back to another title shot.
Following a… Read More
New FCF Radio Features John Crouch, Wayne Barrett and Lee Mein
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with MMA Lab coach John Crouch, GLORY middleweight Wayne Barrett and CMAC head instructor Lee Mein.
Crouch discusses Benson Henderson’s upcoming, June 7th bout with Rustam Khabilov,… Read More
MMA Lab’s John Crouch is Thrilled to See Joe Riggs’ Bellator Success After Vet Put Retirement on The Line
By Kelsey Mowatt
While there was no shortage of captivating storylines throughout Bellator’s 2013 campaign, one of the more intriguing came as a result of Joe Riggs, who went on to win the promotion’s “Fight Master” competition.… Read More
UFC FN 35: John Crouch Says John Moraga “Ready to go” After Title Shot Loss
By Kelsey Mowatt
There are several interesting storylines tied to Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 35 card, and one of them is that it will mark the first time John Moraga has fought since last July, when he… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch And Retired UFC Vet Din Thomas
By FCF Staff
In the latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio host Kelsey Mowatt talks to the MMA Lab’s head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach John Crouch and recently, retired UFC vet Din Thomas.
Crouch discusses various matters related to… Read More
John Crouch Talks Awarding UFC Champ Benson Henderson BJJ Black Belt, Believes Instructors Hand Out Award “Too Quick”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson will head into his rematch with Anthony Pettis having won seven straight bouts since the two met in December, 2010, which includes winning the UFC lightweight championship and defending it three… Read More
New FCF Radio Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch, UFC Vet Aaron Riley and AFC’s Jason Saggo
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions with the MMA Lab’s John Crouch, UFC vet Aaron Riley, and AFC lightweight Jason Saggo.
Crouch is a BJJ black belt and one of the head instructors… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Crouch Weighs in on Henderson’s Title Shot Prospects, Facing Thomson
By Kelsey Mowatt
In theory, Benson Henderson could take a big step forward to a third bout with Anthony Pettis at UFC on FOX 10 this Saturday, but according to the decorated fighter’s head coach, that’s… Read More
LFA 46 to Feature World Welterweight Title Bout
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will head east at the end of July with a welterweight world title fight that will headline the promotion’s first event to take… Read More