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UFC FN 40: Daron Cruickshank to Battle Erik Koch
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken the UFC long to book Erik Koch another fight, following his quick stoppage win over Rafaello Oliveira last weekend, as the promotion has announced he’ll face Daron Cruickshank May 10th.
The lightweight bout will be… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Daron Cruickshank Says Mike Rio is “Cool”, But Believes Fellow TUF 15 Vet is “One Dimensional”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After having an up and down 2013, Daron Cruickshank is looking to start his 2014 campaign off with a bang, when he takes on Mike Rio at UFC on FOX 10 this Saturday. While Cruickshank… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Feature’s UFC’s Daron Cruickshank, WSOF’s Ryan Ford
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features interviews with UFC lightweight Daron Cruickshank and World Series of Fighting welterweight Ryan Ford.
Cruickshank is scheduled to fight Mike Rio at UFC on FOX 10 on January… Read More
Daron Cruickshank Breaks Down Win Over Yves Edwards, Says “It Was a Huge Honor” to Fight Vet
By Kelsey Mowatt
Considering Daron Cruickshank had gone 2-1 in the Octagon, and agreed to fight Yves Edwards on short notice, chances are the lightweight wasn’t facing the chopping block at UFC on FOX 8. That said,… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Daron Cruickshank, WEC Vet Chris Horodecki
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with WEC veteran Chris Horodecki and UFC lightweight competitor Daron Cruickshank.
Horodecki recently laid claim to Xcessive Force Fighting Championship’s lightweight belt in Alberta, Canada, while Cruickshank… Read More
John Makdessi Says “Finding A System” Key To Recent Wins, Admits to Seeing “Red” And Wanting To “Hurt” Daron Cruickshank at UFC 158
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although much of the spotlight before and after UFC 158 was understandably focused on welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre, the fighter’s teammate John Makdessi, also recorded another pivotal win at the event. After Makdessi dropped a… Read More
Daron Cruickshank On John Makdessi’s Striking Game: “It’s Not Going To Be New To Me”
Says Makdessi’s Teammate Mike Ricci Was “Disrespectful” During 2011 Encounter
By Kelsey Mowatt
When fights are announced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, some immediately evoke “Fight of the Night” discussions, prior to the bout even taking… Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC’s Daron Cruickshank, Welterweight Prospect Jordan Mein’s Father Lee, And WSOF’s Rick Glenn
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC lightweight Daron Cruickshank, who is fighting John Makdessi at UFC 158 on March 16th, and Lee Mein, who is the father and longtime trainer of… Read More
Dan Miller vs. Jordan Mein, John Makdessi vs. Daron Cruickshank and Chris Camozzi vs. Nick Ring Added to UFC 158
By FCF Staff
A trio of bouts matching Americans versus Canadians has been added to the March 16th, UFC 158 line-up, which will be hosted by Montreal’s Bell Centre.
At welterweight, Dan Miller will take on Strikeforce vet Jordan Mein.… Read More
After Contending for “KO of the Night” at UFC on FOX 5, Daron Cruickshank Says “That Was Just a Little Taste of What I Can Do”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Daron Cruickshank served up a powerful reminder to casual fans at UFC on FOX 5, as to why you should tune in early for any card, by knocking out Henry Martinez with a vicious… Read More
Daron Cruickshank Ready For Henry Martinez: “I’m Going to Put a Few Kicks in His Face And See How he Likes it.”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After competing on the twelfth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and scoring a unanimous decision win over Chris Tickle in the finale, Daron Cruickshank is ready to begin the next stage of his UFC career. Up next,… Read More
Bellator 292: Michael “Venom” Page vs.Goiti Yamauchi Among Latest Additions
By press release
The four-fight main card for BELLATOR MMA’s massive return to the SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, March 10 is now complete with the addition of a top-ten matchup pitting former title challenger and No.2-ranked Michael “Venom” Page (20-2) against… Read More
Bellator 237: Fedor Emelianenko Quickly Finishes “Rampage” Jackson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 237, which took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
In the main event, the legendary Fedor Emelianenko needed less than three minutes to finish fellow star, “Rampage” Jackson.… Read More
Bellator 237 Weigh-in Results: “Rampage” Jackson Comes in Nearly 25 Pounds Heavier Than Fedor Emelianenko
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 237, which will take place on Saturday in Saitama, Japan.
For the main event bout, “Rampage” Jackson came in at 265 pounds, while opponent Fedor Emelianenko was 240.5.
Fedor Emelianenko… Read More
Bellator Japan: Full Fight Card Announced
By Press Release
Bellator’s lineup for the promotion’s first show in Japan is now complete with six live televised bouts headlined by legends Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (38-13) in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. The… Read More
Bellator & RIZIN Book Multiple Cross-Promotional Bouts For NYE
By Press Release
Continuing its collaborative efforts, Bellator and RIZIN have booked five cross-promotional bouts for two separate cards on Dec. 29 and New Year’s Eve at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
At Bellator Japan, powered by RIZIN, on Dec.… Read More
RIZIN 16 Results: Ayaka Hamasaki Decisions Jinh Yu Frey, Tenshin Nasukawa Takes Out Martin Blanco
By FCF Staff
RIZIN 16 took place earlier today in Kobe Japan, and the card saw striking sensation Tenshin Nasukawa knockout Martin Blanco in the second round. With the victory, the 20-yaer-old Japanese star moved his kickboxing record to 32-0.… Read More
RIZIN 14: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Quickly Stops Tenshin Nasukawa, Kyoji Horiguchi Subs Darrion Caldwell
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from RIZIN 14, which took place today in Saitama, Japan.
In the main event, Floyd Mayweather Jr. quickly stopped rising star Tenshin Nasukawa in a boxing exhibition match. The card also saw Kyoji Horiguchi… Read More
RIZIN 14: Current PPV Plans For North America do Not Include Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Tenshin Nasukawa
By FCF Staff
As it stands right now, it looks like fans watching RIZIN’s NYE, pay-per-view card here in North America will not see the planned bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Tenshin Nasukawa.
Mayweather Jr. is scheduled to face… Read More
RIZIN 13: Tenshin Nasukawa Outscores Kyoji Horiguchi
By FCF Staff
RIZIN 13 took place earlier today in Saitama, Japan, and the main event saw striking sensation, Tenshin Nasukawa, outscore Kyoji Horiguchi in a kickboxing match.
UFC veterans Daron Cruickshank and Mirko “Cro Cop” also recorded victories at… Read More