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WSOF Confirms Middleweight Tourney Line-Up: Branch Fighting Villefort, Mutapcic to Meet Taylor
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced the semifinal match-ups for the promotion’s upcoming middleweight tourney, which will see the winner secure the #1 contender spot. The competition will get underway at WSOF 5 on September 14th, which… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Hoping For Title Shot Heading Into Bout With Luke Rockhold
By FCF Staff
Much of the discussion surrounding UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva as of late, has been predictably tied to his next opponent Chris Weidman, and whether the champ could fight Jon Jones in the coming months. Not… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Nick Diaz and Andrei Arlovski Need To Move On
By Joshua Molina
Nobody likes a sore loser.
Yet Nick Diaz and Andrei Arlovski are coming off as exactly that with their recent actions.
Diaz, of course, has made a mountain out of a molehill with his outrage over the… 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
Former Miguel Cotto Trainer Pedro Diaz Named Blackzilian’s Boxing Coach
By FCF Staff
The Delray, Florida based Blackzilian team has announced today that former Miguel Cotto trainer and Cuban national team member Pedro Diaz, has been named the squad’s boxing instructor. Diaz has already been training former UFC champs… Read More
(Updated) Melvin Guillard Reports He’s Left Blackzilians: “I Went Back To Where I Belong, Jackson’s”
By FCF Staff
At a time when the Blackzilian team has been forced to fire back at critics, following a couple of high profile losses, Melvin Guillard has announced that he’s left the gym and is returning to Team… Read More
Heading Into WSOF 2, Andrei Arlovski Credits Greg Jackson For Career Turnaround: “I Still Have A Lot Of Years To Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Around this time two years ago, there was no shortage of calls from pundits and fans alike, for Andrei Arlovski to retire. The former UFC champion had recently been eliminated from Strikeforce’s Heavyweight… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After 22-Second Stunner Nearly Four Years Ago, Brett Rogers and Andrei Arlovski Trade Places
By Joshua Molina
What a difference four years makes. Back on June 6, 2009, the future looked entirely different for two fighters who will step into the cage this week.
Brett “Da Grimm” Rogers returns to Bellator on Thursday in… Read More
Opinion: Andrei Arlovski Won’t Be UFC Champion Ever Again
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (19-4) wants to one day return to the UFC where he hopes to compete for the championship.
The 34-year-old Belarusian fighter continues to train at the famed Jackson fight camp, which… Read More
WSOF 2’s David Branch: My Fight With Paulo Filho Will End With “The Ref Pulling Me Off Of Him.”
By Timothy J. Gilbert
During his 14 fight professional career, David Branch has done time in both the Bellator and UFC middleweight division. After a disappointing submission loss to Rousimar Palhares bumped him out of the UFC, and a… 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
Report:Dan Hardy Agrees to Matt Brown’s Call Out
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Mike Swick at UFC on FOX 5, Matt Brown took to Twitter recently to see if Dan Hardy was interested in fighting him next, and it appears that the British fighter’s answer is yes.… Read More
Report: UFC and Bellator Vet Rich Clementi Retiring
By FCF Staff
After participating in nearly 70 professional bouts, in over ten years of competition, UFC and Bellator veteran Rich Clementi has reportedly decided to retire. The 36 year-old fighter’s decision comes just days after he was tapped out… 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
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
Michael Bisping Fighting Vitor Belfort at January 19th Brazilian UFC Card
Dollaway vs. Sarafian, Rothwell vs. Gonzaga Among Confirmed Fights
By FCF Staff
Although the venue and city have yet to be confirmed, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that its January 19th return to Brazil will feature a middleweight bout… Read More
WSOF Weigh-Ins: Andrei Arlovski and Devin Cole Set for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Andrei Arlovski and Devin Cole both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, in preparation for their main event bout tomorrow night at the first World Series of Fighting card.
The event will be hosted by the… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Saturday Night Fights — World Series of Fighting Ready to Rumble With the UFC; One Man To Win $300K at GLORY Tournament
By Joshua Molina
In his epic, 87-fight career, Ray Sefo has fought the some of best (Mirko Cro Cop) and undoubtedly the worst (Bob Sapp).
He’s an indefatigable warrior who spent a majority of his career as a K-1 kickboxing… Read More
Vitor Belfort Says Talk of Bout With Michael Bisping “All Rumors”
By FCF Staff
In response to recent reports and rumors that he will fight Michael Bisping at UFC 156, Vitor Belfort has relayed that the bout is far from signed. The 35 year-old-veteran, who is coming off a submission loss… Read More