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WSOF Champ Lance Palmer Discusses Future, “World Class” Status
By Kelsey Mowatt
Lance Palmer continued to impress at World Series of Fighting 21 by taking out Chris Horodecki, and speculation regarding the featherweight champ’s future, has likely never been more extensive. This is what happens when you’re… Read More
WSOF 22: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Islam Mamedov Added to Main Card
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (July 1, 2015) – World Series of Fighting’s (WSOF.com) blockbuster event on Saturday, Aug. 1 will now feature five contests on the night’s live NBCSN telecast, with the addition of a… Read More
WSOF 22: Marlon Moraes Booked to Fight Sheymon Moraes
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting’s August 1st event in Las Vegas will feature bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes taking on Sheymon Moraes.
The bout will co-headline the upcoming event, which will see welterweight champ Rousimar Palhares fight fellow UFC… Read More
Report: Jon Fitch Failed WSOF 16 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Jon Fitch is the latest, big name fighter who has allegedly failed a drug test.
According to multiple reports, the California State Athletic Commission has confirmed that Fitch failed a drug test leading up to his WSOF… Read More
WSOF 17: Jake Shields Scores First Round, Submission Win
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s WSOF 17 card in Las Vegas, which saw Jake Shields defeat fellow UFC vet Brian Foster in the main event.
Shields tapped out the welterweight with a first round, rear-naked-choke, and… Read More
WSOF 16 Weigh-In Results: Welterweight and Featherweight Title Fights Set
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for WSOF 16, which will go down tomorrow night in Sacramento, California.
The card will feature two title fights, as welterweight champ Rousimar Palhares will take… Read More
WSOF 16: Two Matchups Added To Saturday’s NBCSN Live Telecast
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 9, 2014) — Already featuring a star-studded lineup with two championship fights, including welterweight kingpin Rousimar Palhares vs. Jon Fitch and featherweight title holder Rick Glenn vs. Lance… Read More
Steve Carl Confirms WSOF Release
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Steve Carl’s run with World Series of Fighting has come to an end, as the promotion’s former welterweight champ is reporting he’s been released by the promotion.
Carl (21-4) recently took to Twitter… Read More
Report: WSOF’s Ray Sefo Releases Statement Regarding Ryan Ford
By FCF Staff
Jake Shields recorded an important win at World Series of Fighting 14 on Saturday, but the victory has been overshadowed by Ryan Ford’s claim afterwards, that he fought the UFC vet with a broken arm.
Shields… Read More
WSOF 14 Weigh-In Results: Ryan Ford and Jake Shields on the Mark for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for World Series of Fighting 14, which will take place tomorrow night in Edmonton, Alberta.
In the headliner, rising welterweight Ryan Ford will battle UFC vet Jake Shields, which will determine… Read More
Report: Winner of Ryan Ford-Jake Shields to Receive WSOF Title Shot
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting 14 will feature a pivotal welterweight bout between Jake Shields and Ryan Ford, so much so, the winner will move on to challenge for the promotion’s title.
The fight will headline this… Read More
Report: Josh Hill to Fight Sheymon Moraes for WSOFs’#1 Bantamweight Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
After losing his opportunity to fight WSOF bantamweight champ Marlon Moraes due to injury, Josh Hill has reportedly been booked to fight Sheymon Moraes for the promotion’s #1 contender spot.
Hill was scheduled to fight Moraes at… Read More
UFC’s Hector Lombard Calls for Tyron Woodley’s Ranking Spot
By FCF Staff
Since Tyron Woodley says he’s not interested in fighting his American Top Team teammate Hector Lombard, the latter has called on the promotion to move him into the welterweight’s ranking slot.
UFC President Dana White confirmed last… Read More
WSOF 11: Dennis Hallman Replacing Injured Josh Burkman
By FCF Staff
Jon Fitch has yet another opponent booked to fight him July 5th, at World Series of Fighting 11, as the promotion has announced Josh Burkman has withdrawn due to injury.
As a result, Fitch will take on… 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
UFC’s Hector Lombard Says He’s “Not Impressed” With Surging Matt Brown
By FCF Staff
Thanks to a seven fight win streak the spotlight continues to glow brighter on welterweight Matt Brown, but fellow contender Hector Lombard has let it be known he’s not blown away by the fighter’s recent success.
Lombard,… Read More
WSOF 11: Jon Fitch vs. Jake Shields, Melvin Guillard vs. “JZ” Cavalcante Booked
By FCF Staff
Since Rousimar Palhares is unable to fight Jon Fitch at WSOF 11 on July 5th, as expected, newly signed Jake Shields will battle his fellow UFC veteran.
News of the match-up is being reported by multiple outlets… Read More
Report: WSOF’s Steve Carl Updates Condition After Submission Loss
By FCF Staff
Despite being forced to tap to a painful looking, inverted heel hook versus Rousimar Palhares on Saturday night, former WSOF welterweight champ Steve Carl is reporting he won’t require surgery.
The welterweight, who was submitted by Palhares… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier vs. Rafael Cavalcante, Demian Maia vs. Mike Pierce in the Works
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of speculation as to who Daniel Cormier will fight next, after making a successful light-heavyweight debut in February, and according to a report it could be Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante.
Cormier was scheduled… Read More
WSOF VP Ali Abdelaziz Says “Big Announcement” Coming That Will “Change Face of MMA”
By FCF Staff
Not only will World Series of Fighting hold its ninth event next week on March 29th, but the promotion’s vice president Ali Abdelaziz says the organization has a huge announcement planned.
Abdelaziz was one of the participants on… Read More