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Gregg Ellis eager to prove his worth in CFFC 119 title fight: 'I didn't come this far just to come this far'

For a while, Gregg Ellis was making the whole mixed martial arts thing look awfully easy.

The Jamaican-born prospect moved to the U.S. at 12, then decided to take up fighting when he was 19 rather than pursue a potential career in the military…

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CFFC 119 on UFC Fight Pass Official Weigh-In Results

Fighters on tonight’s CFFC 119 card stepped on the scales during Wednesday’s official weigh-ins. The main card will stream live on UFC Fight Pass starting at 9:00p.m. ET, with the Prelims on OnlyFans at 7:00p.m. ET.

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Middleweight champ Donovan Beard credits move to Genesis Jiu-Jitsu for improved skills, spirit ahead of CFFC 119

CFFC middleweight champion Donovan Beard was expecting to defend his title for the first time this past November, but a series of late opponent changes ultimately resulted in a scrapped appearance at CFFC 115.

"The Highlight Reel" admits he was frustrated at the time but realizes now it may have actually been a blessing in disguise…

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Armed with a new nickname, Hugh 'The Preacher' Pulley has a strategy for CFFC 119: 'Be like water'

With his eyes set on eventually capturing a UFC belt, Hugh "The Preacher" Pulley sees CFFC 119 as another pivotal stepping stone on the way to his ultimate goal…

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Brandon Lopez looking to keep it out of the judges' hands at CFFC 119: 'Leave it all out there'

Brandon Lopez is a veteran in the fight game. The sport is nothing new to him and something he's been around for the majority of his life. Once looked at as a hobby, Lopez has turned his passion into his career, and he understands how important getting his hand raised is at this point in his journey.

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Cage Fury Fighting Championships returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Thursday, April 20

Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) returns to Florida, at the luxurious Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa for the "CFFC 119: Beard vs. Ellis" on Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m.

Following three sold-out shows at the venue in 2022, CFFC 119 marks the promotion's first visit to "The Sunshine State" in 2023.

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Cage Fury Fighting Championships continues sellout streak in Florida with CFFC 114

CFFC returns to Florida this week, marking the fourth event the promotion has hosted in the Sunshine State, and just like the previous three cards, "CFFC 114: Smith vs. St. Louis" is completely sold out.

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Willie Tarpley talks incredible 15-year layoff, eyes rematch for CFFC title

We often hear fighters talk about ring rust after they're forced to the sidelines for any lengthy period, but generally, they're measuring the time away in months. Willie Tarpley took a 15-year break from the sport following his professional debut in 2006.

Tarpley blamed the time away on "paper sharks and life." Tarpley said…

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Kendly St. Louis plans to ride hot streak into title win at CFFC 114: 'I will be champion'

Kendly St. Louis never once doubted his plan of becoming a professional fighter, but this past July, after suffering a TKO loss to current UFC lightweight Viacheslav Borshchev, he knew something had to change…

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CFFC champ Blake Smith says a nearly tragic ending has given him new focus: 'I'm just blessed to be here'

CFFC lightweight champion Blake Smith carries a simple message for anyone he meets these days: Take nothing for granted…

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Cage Fury returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa for CFFC 114

CFFC is proud to announce the promotion's return to Florida, with the luxurious Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa playing host to CFFC 114 on Thursday, November 10.

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Cage Fury Fighting Championships' return to Florida officially sold out

CFFC returns to Florida this week for the third time in the promotion's history, and just like the previous two events, "CFFC 110: Curatolo vs. McKinney" is completely sold out.

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Lloyd McKinney embraces challenge of Santo Curatolo at CFFC 110: 'These are the fights that I want'

With former CFFC flyweight champion Santo Curatolo returning to the promotion after a brief stop on Dana White's Contender Series, not a lot of fighters were volunteering to welcome him back to the promotion.

Lloyd McKinney jumped at the chance. It's what he's been doing for the last 16 years…

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With boxing aspirations shelved to chase MMA dream, Jesus Hernandez isn't stopping until he's reached the top

When Jesus Hernandez enters the cage at Thursday's CFFC 110 event, it will mark his ninth appearance in the span of just 17 months.

The welterweight prospect originally planned on making a similar run in boxing, but an invitation to try his hand at MMA resulted in him finding a new passion…

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Charles Radtke unfazed by changing circumstances at CFFC 110: 'One guy falls out, another one comes in'

Charles Radtke expected to be headlining Thursday's CFFC 110 event in Florida. He was all set to challenge undefeated CFFC welterweight champion Eric Alequin on the night, hoping to claim gold on his path to the sport's biggest promotions.

Then, everything changed…

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Armed with new focus, former champ Santo Curatolo itching to get back to work at CFFC 110

If you happen to see Santo Curatolo leading up to Thursday's CFFC 110 event, don't bother asking him about his readiness to compete…

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CFFC returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

CFFC is proud to announce the promotion's return to Florida, with the luxurious Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa playing host to "CFFC 110: Alequin vs. Radtke" on Thursday, July 14.

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