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Justin Gaethje Reports UFC Contract is Signed, Wants “Scariest Lightweight” For Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
Following recent reports that Justin Gaethje was close to finalizing a contract with the UFC, the former WSOF champ is reporting he’s signed with the world’s biggest MMA promotion.
Recently Gaethje tweeted out the comments below. The… Read More
Bellator 149: Fighters React to Kimbo Slice – DADA 5000 Bout on Twitter
By FCF Staff
There was a lot of buzz tied to the Kimbo Slice – DADA 5000 bout leading up to Bellator 149, but the fight well short of some fan’s expectations.
Both heavyweights were exhausted by the end of… Read More
WSOF 24: Jon Fitch And Yushin Okami Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for WSOF 24, which will go down tomorrow night in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
In the main event, welterweight Jon Fitch will take on fellow UFC vet Yushin Okami. The card will also feature… Read More
WSOF to Crown First Flyweight Champion on Oct. 17
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 29, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will crown its first flyweight (125 pounds) champion in history – the winner of a matchup between undefeated, surging starsMagomed “Gladiator” Bibulatov… Read More
WSOF 24: Jon Fitch vs. Yushin Okami Among Several Bouts Announced
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (July 30, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. for the second time this year with another star-studded, world-class Mixed Martial Arts… Read More
Matt Mitrione, Among Several Fighters to Criticize UFC’s Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Earlier on Wednesday, the compensation fighters will receive as a result of the UFC’s new uniform deal with Reebok was revealed, and Matt Mitrione is one of several who isn’t impressed.
The new deal gets underway in… Read More
WSOF 20: David Branch Taps Out Jesse McElligott
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from WSOF 20, which saw David Branch tap out Jesse McElligott in their light-heavyweight tourney, semifinal bout.
Branch had originally been scheduled to fight Rony Markes, but the latter was forced to withdraw… Read More
WSOF 20: Rony Markes Withdraws Due to Dehydration
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2015) – A case of dehydration has rendered Ronny Markes ineligible to compete in the WSOF 20 light heavyweight main event against fellow superstar David Branch tomorrow, Friday, April 10.
Jesse… Read More
WSOF 20 Weigh-In Results: David Branch And Rony Markes Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for WSOF 20, which will take place in Ledyard, Connecticut.
Friday’s main card will be broadcast on the NBC Sports Network.
Main Card
WSOF Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal
David Branch (204… Read More
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WSOF 20: Emmanuel Walo Faces “Phoenix Jones”
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (March 19, 2015) – A war hero versus a real-life superhero – both fast-rising stars in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Who do you root… Read More
WSOF 19 to Feature Justin Gaethje vs. Luis Palomino, Thiago Silva vs. Ronny Markes
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (February 6, 2015) – The highly-anticipated, live NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) televised WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)… Read More
Report: WSOF Champ Justin Gaethje to Face Melvin Guillard Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like it hasn’t taken Melvin Guillard long to lock up a title fight with World Series of Fighting, as the UFC vet will reportedly challenge lightweight champ Justin Gaethje next.
The bout was announced… Read More
Report: WSOF 11, UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale Draw Strong Ratings
By FCF Staff
It was a busy weekend of MMA action and according to reports, WSOF 11, UFC 175 and the TUF 19 Finale all drew strong ratings.
On Saturday, World Series of Fighting’s eleventh event was broadcast on NBC… Read More
Report: WSOF 11’s “JZ” Cavalcante Says the “Fight, Not a Title Shot” Motivating Factor vs. Melvin Guillard
By FCF Staff
Not only will WSOF 11 today feature lightweight champion Justin Gaethje taking on Nick Newell, but Melvin Guillard will battle “JZ” Cavalcante, in what should determine the division’s #1 contender.
While Cavalcante understands the importance of the… Read More
WSOF 10 Conference Call Highlights
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting held a conference call recently, in preparation for the promotion’s June 21st event, which will go down at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
The event will feature David Branch… Read More
WSOF 11: Main Card Match-Ups for Daytona Beach Event Confirmed
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has confirmed the main card match-ups for its upcoming, eleventh event, which will take place July 5th in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The card will be hosted by the city’s Ocean Center and it… Read More
WSOF and NBC Confirm Extended and Broader Partnership
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS and STAMFORD, Conn. – May 27, 2014 — NBC Sports Group and World Series of Fighting (WSOF) have reached a multi-year agreement extending and broadening NBCSG’s exclusive rights to televise the Las… Read More
Report: WSOF Events to be Broadcast on Primary NBC Network
By FCF Staff
Not only has World Series of Fighting reportedly renewed its broadcast deal with the NBC Sports Group, but certain cards are going to air on the company’s primary network.
Currently, WSOF events are broadcast on the NBC… Read More
Report: Jake Shields Withdrawing From WSOF 11 Bout With Jon Fitch
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Jake Shields’ WSOF debut has been postponed, as the welterweight has reportedly been forced to withdraw from a July 5th bout with Jon Fitch.
The nature of Shields’ injury has not been disclosed… Read More