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WSOF 5: Two More Gracies Added to September 14th Card
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting’s upcoming September 14th card will feature three Gracies in action, as the promotion has announced that Gregor Gracie and Neiman Gracie will fight alongside Rolles Gracie at the event.
In addition to… Read More
WSOF’s Tyrone Spong Stands for “a Hard and Exciting Fight”
Kickboxing Star “Ready” to Battle DeAnda Saturday
By Kelsey Mowatt
World Series of Fighting made an interesting choice when… Read More
WSOF 5: Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle Set as Headliner
By FCF Staff
As expected, a light-heavyweight bout between Anthony Johnson and fellow UFC vet Mike Kyle will headline the fifth World Series of Fighting event, which will take place September 14th in Atlantic City. The Revel Casino Hotel’s Ovation Hall… Read More
Heavyweight Brett Rogers Headed To Fight In Korea?
By Michael Hatamoto
MMA heavyweight Brett Rogers may no longer be involved in Bellator and has personally said that his next fight will be in South Korea.
It’s unknown if Rogers has been officially released by Bellator, and the No.… Read More
Rising Middleweight Elvis Mutapcic on WSOF Signing: “I’m Really Glad They’re Bringing in New And Hungry Guys”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although World Series of Fighting maybe relying on former UFC employees like Jon Fitch and Andrei Arlovski to fill seats and draw ratings right now, the promotion has been adding promising talent that has yet to… Read More
Opinion: Make ‘Big Country’ vs. Cormier Happen
By Michael Hatamoto
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson absolutely destroyed Cheick Kongo with a first round knockout last night at UFC 159, climbing back into the heavyweight title mix.
UFC President Dana White and Nelson both fielded questions about what could… Read More
Report: WSOF Gains 46 Percent More NBC SN Viewers With Second Event
By FCF Staff
Although the numbers might not compare to a UFC on FOX broadcast, World Series of Fighting is reporting that its second card last weekend attracted many more viewers than the promotion’s first.
According to a press release… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown: Production Mistakes and Gracie Paydays Make It Seem More Like World Series Of Folly
By Joshua Molina
In its second show, World Series of Fighting whiffed at the plate.
The problems individually ere relatively small, but collectively, made World Series of Fighting look like World Series of Folly.
Here’s a look at some of… Read More
Opinion: Will World Series of Fighting Survive?
By Jesse Heitz
The struggles and successes of second-tier MMA promotions has always been a fascination of mine. The current contenders for the UFC’s crown routinely provide opportunities for fans and writers alike to reflect upon and ponder the future… Read More
Rick Glenn Ready To “Kick Some Ass” With WSOF
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the World Series of Fighting continues to build around established vets like Andrei Arlovski, Anthony Johnson, Paulo Filho and Aaron Simpson, among many others, the promotion has also been securing the services of rising prospects like… Read More
World Series of Fighting and NBC Sports Network Announce Multi-Year Deal
By World Series of Fighting (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 4, 2013) – World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and NBC Sports Network have entered into a three-year partnership to deliver live,… Read More
ONE FC’s Victor Cui Already Looking to 2014: “We’re Going to Launch 24 Events Right Across Asia”
CEO Discusses Agreement With GLORY, Expanding Into Japan
By Kelsey Mowatt
With 2012 coming to an end, ONE FC is closing the books on it’s second year of operations, which saw the promotion hold five events, sign several established fighters… Read More
ONE FC’s Victor Cui Discusses Promotion’s “Gigantic Advantage,” Possibility of U.S. Show and Free Agent Eddie Alvarez
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the announcement this week that ONE FC has partnered with the Malaysian telecommunications company Tune Talk, it’s another indication that the Asian promotion is taking steps to become a considerable presence in the MMA world. Not… Read More
NSAC Reports $82,608 Gate for WSOF 1
By FCF Staff
The World Series of Fighting debuted in Las Vegas last weekend, and according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, 1,499 tickets were sold for the event and $82, 608 was generated at the gate.
4,076 tickets were… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Fighters Should Avoid the Race Game in MMA
By Joshua Molina
Benson Henderson, relax.
The last thing the UFC needs is a world champion throwing around racist comments.
In a recently published interview, Henderson referred to Chael Sonnen as an average white guy.
“He is of average speed,… Read More
Report: WSOF Debut Averaged 197,000 Viewers on NBC Sports Network
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting made its debut this past weekend in Las Vegas, and unlike the vast majority of promotions, it’s first card was also broadcast on cable. The WSOF 1 event, which featured… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: A Solid Double For The World Series of Fighting in its MMA Debut
By Joshua Molina
The much-anticipated World Series of Fighting debuted Saturday night, in a show that illustrated everything that’s great and terrible about the fastest growing sport in the world.
Live from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, the show was… Read More
Opinion: MMA and It’s Part in the Fight Against Bullying
By Jesse Heitz
Bullying has been an age-old disease that has plagued an incalculable number of people. For nearly as long, flocks of people, both young and old, have turned towards martial arts in order to learn to effectively defend… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Strikeforce’s Loss is World Series of Fighting’s Gain
By Joshua Molina
Strikeforce’s bad luck could be the World Series of Fighting’s good twist of fate.
Strikeforce announced today that it has canceled its injury-plagued Nov. 3 show. That means the World Series of Fighting’s show on the same… Read More
Official Preview and Predictions: UFC on FX 5
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, The UFC returns to FX, as UFC on FX 5 goes down in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the main event, heavyweights Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Travis “Hapa” Browne will be pitted against one another. In… Read More