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WSOF 24 Adds Seven Preliminary Card Bouts to Oct. 17 Lineup
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 24, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today seven matchups stacked with some of the sport’s most prolific, emerging talent for the star-studded “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” world championship event at… Read More
WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields Hits Vegas on August 1st
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (May 26, 2015) – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) is arguably assembling its greatest fight card in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion’s history, with a world… Read More
Report: Federal Trade Commission Contacting MMA Industry Vets Regarding UFC
By FCF Staff
Approximately four months after the Ultimate Fighting Championship was served a class action lawsuit by several fighters, reports have surfaced that the Federal Trade Commission is inquiring about the promotion’s business practices.
The FTC opened an… Read More
Report: Joe Rogan Says Fighter Association Not “a Bad Idea”
By FCF Staff
Discussions as to whether fighters need some sort of association seem to be more widespread, since the UFC revealed the compensation for Reebok’s uniform deal, and Joe Rogan recently weighed in.
The UFC commentator recently had GLORY… Read More
Report: Gabe Ruediger and Mac Danzig Latest Fighters to Launch Lawsuit Against UFC
By FCF Staff
The list of fighters who have launched lawsuits against the Ultimate Fighting Championship has gotten longer, as according to reports, Gabe Ruediger and Mac Danzig are also suing the promotion.
The suit is reportedly similar to the… Read More
Report: Brandon Vera and Pablo Garza Latest Fighters to Launch Anti-Trust, UFC Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is facing a third, class action lawsuit now, as Pablo Garza and Brandon Vera are the latest fighters to accuse the promotion of breaking antitrust laws.
Last week it was announced that Dennis… Read More
Report: Dennis Hallman and Javiez Vasquez Join UFC Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
Dennis Hallman and Javier Vasquez are reportedly the latest fighters to join a class action lawsuit against the UFC, which accuses the promotion of breaking antitrust laws.
It was announced last week that Jon Fitch, Nate Quarry… Read More
UFC Issues Statement in Response to Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
After a class action lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship was formally announced on Tuesday, the promotion has issued a brief, yet direct, statement in response.
The following statement was posted on the official UFC site,… 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
UFC 181: Johny Hendricks Plans to “Threaten” Robbie Lawler With Vaunted Wrestling Game in Rematch
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Johny Hendricks narrowly defeated Robbie Lawler in March to become UFC welterweight champ, and has yet to defend the title, there are many who believe that the “Bigg Rigg” era has only just… Read More
Report: Paulo Thiago Cut by UFC
By FCF Staff
After being a UFC fighter for more than five years, it looks as though Paulo Thiago’s run with the promotion has come to an end.
Thiago dropped a unanimous decision to Sean Spencer in September, which was… 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
UFC’s Josh Burkman Says Timing “Couldn’t be Better” for Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
Since Josh Burkman exited the UFC in 2008, the welterweight has put together a 9-2 run, which includes notable wins over established vets like Aaron Simpson, Gerarld Harris and Jon Fitch.
As a result, the 34 year-old… 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
WSOF 14: Ryan Ford’s Looking to “Prove” He’s a Top Ten Welterweight Versus Jake Shields
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his highlight reel, KO win over Joel Powell in February, Ryan Ford was looking for another memorable way to make his presence felt in the World Series of Fighting welterweight rankings. To that… Read More
WSOF 11: Justin Gaethje Hands Nick Newell First Defeat
By FCF Staff
Here are the official results from World Series of Fighting 11, which saw lightweight champ Justin Gaethje hand Nick Newell his first, pro defeat.
Gaethje went on to stop Newell in the second round with strikes, and… Read More
(Updated) WSOF 11 Weigh-In Results: Justin Gaethje-Nick Newell Set, Melvin Guillard Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje and Nick Newell have both made weight for their WSOF title fight tomorrow night, but Melvin Guillard was several pounds over on his first attempt.
The UFC veteran came in at 159.6 pounds for his… Read More