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'The Kung Fu Kid' and 'The California Kid': How one email helped Song Yadong team up with his MMA hero

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Sep 12, 2023

The old adage warns, “Never meet your heroes,” but Chinese bantamweight contender Song Yadong actively did just that, and now has him in his corner as he continues a quest for UFC championship gold that started with an internet search and an email message.As a youngster Song loved watching Kung Fu movies and persuaded his mother to take him to the......

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Cruz predicts Faber vs. Garbrandt down the line

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Sep 12, 2023

We’re now just days away from witnessing Urijah Faber and UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz go at it for a third time


Faber looks back on rough road to UFC title shot

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Sep 12, 2023

Urijah Faber has been one of the biggest lighter-weight stars in the sport of MMA for the best part of a decade now, and is showing no signs


Who’s next for Dominick Cruz?

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Sep 12, 2023

‘The Dominator’ is 135lb champion again, so FO asks the MMA world whether it’s finally time to complete his trilogy with Urijah Faber.


Things Can Only Get Better (part 2)

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Sep 12, 2023

In the second part of our top replacement-opponents feature, we look at some incidents when the man who stepped up saw his big risk pay off…


Money Shot: 'California Kid' crowned

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Sep 12, 2023

In this month, California Kid Urijah Faber claimed WEC gold and began his tenure as torch-bearer for the lighter weight classes.


Long live WEC

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Sep 12, 2023

Five years after the WEC cage door closed for the final time Fighters Only celebrates the legacy of the most action-packed promotion in MMA history


Quotes of the Month 136

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Sep 12, 2023

Quotes of the Month 136“This is a very short-lived career. I have to do what’s best for myself and be on top for as long as possible.


The real fighters of Sacramento

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Sep 12, 2023

Why the Faber–Dillashaw fallout has made for unmissable UFC dramaNick Peet The Fighters Only editor puts his TV remote down to pick apart MMA’s


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'The Kung Fu Kid' and 'The California Kid': How one email helped Song Yadong team up with his MMA hero

Fighters Only
Sep 12, 2023

The old adage warns, “Never meet your heroes,” but Chinese bantamweight contender Song Yadong actively did just that, and now has him in his corner as he continues a quest for UFC championship gold that started with an internet search and an email message.As a youngster Song loved watching Kung Fu movies and persuaded his mother to take him to the......

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Five Fights: Urijah Faber

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Sep 12, 2023

Five Fights: Urijah Faber, the dean of guillotineUrijah Faber’s go-to submission pops up more than once in his pick of his most potent performances1.


Pro opinion 130

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Sep 12, 2023

Four fighters offer their opinions on matters of the moment. Luke Barnatt, Rafael Silva, Kendall Grove and Urijah Faber step up to the plate.


The mini thrilla in Manila

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Sep 12, 2023

The mini thrilla in ManilaAfter months of speculation, two of the lighter weight classes’ biggest ever names will collide.


Friend or foe?

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Sep 12, 2023

Firstly, fighting TJ Dillashaw for the UFC bantamweight belt isn’t something that appeals to me, but nothing is ever out of the question.


Another day at the office

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Sep 12, 2023

‘The California Kid’ demonstrated he doesn’t need a belt to prove he’s a top dog at 135lb, by mauling and tapping Alex Caceres at UFC 175.


Faber confirms Kampmann as new Team Alpha Male head coach

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Sep 12, 2023

The fighters at Team Alpha Male finally have a new head coach to replace Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig, who left the team earlier this year to pursue his dream


Missing out to BJ was TUF

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Sep 12, 2023

Former WEC champ Urijah Faber discusses his TUF 19 near miss and UFC expansion. 'I’ve been watching the latest season of TUF with a little envy.'


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