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Joe Schick balancing role as middle school vice principal along with MMA dream: 'It's great to keep that competitive edge'

Bantamweight prospect Joe Schick readily admits he got a bit of a late start on his MMA career, but he's got a really good explanation for it. A lifelong wrestler, Schick didn't immediately make the transition to cagefighting for one simple reason: He was busy being a middle school vice principal…

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CFFC 113 headliner Greg Velasco sought help from an old foe as he looks to take his game to the next level

Undefeated as a professional, CFFC heavyweight contender Greg Velasco has looked impressive in his run for the promotion thus far, scoring stoppage wins in all four of his appearances. But as "The Viking King" continues his push to the sport's highest stages, he sought out an opportunity to work with a familiar face…

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CFFC bantamweight champ Da'Mon Blackshear talks life in the entertainment business: 'There will be blood'

As the newly-minted CFFC bantamweight champion, Da'Mon Blackshear understands the opportunities that could soon come his way with continued success. That said, he isn't focused solely on victory. Blackshear knows the fight business entails more than that…

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Ryan Burgos' journey to join brother Shane on UFC roster begins Saturday at CFFC 108

Ryan Burgos says the decision to leave his amateur days behind in favor of becoming a professional fighter was an easy one to make. Sure, he's still just 20, but when a scheduled fight fell through in February, the Tiger Schulmann product knew he had no choice…

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CFFC NextGen champ Luke Fernandez eyes pro ranks, but first had to keep promise to his wrestling team

The undefeated amateur picked up the CFFC NextGen light heavyweight title this past October, submitting a talented Cody Lewis in under two minutes to claim the belt. Pushing his record to 4-0 with three first-round finishes, questions began to fly about his potential next move. The answer didn't involve fighting at all.

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How laughing at a guy in a red gi brought Kris Vereen to the co-main event of CFFC 101

Kris Vereen grew up fighting – sort of. It wasn't anything of the organized variety, but "The Problem" says he had to figure out how to fend for himself from time to time.

Not for one second did he ever think that was a glimpse into his future…

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Rookie of the Year? Jonathan Piersma enters CFFC 101 seeking fourth win in first year as pro

It wasn't that long ago that Jonathan Piersma thought football might be the avenue that allowed him to become a professional athlete. Fortunately for "War Hawk," a chance encounter helped him find a different path…

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With eyes on UFC, Alexander Keshtov only wants toughest fights available in CFFC cage

Undefeated Russian prospect Alexander Keshtov is focused on getting to the UFC as quickly as possible, and he has a simple strategy for making it happen: Beat the toughest guys he can find that are willing to sign on the dotted line.

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