With World Series of Fighting throwing some money around and bringing in names, they’re making a statement in terms of buying power, but raising a question of staying power. Regardless of future events, Saturday’s WSOF 2 is worthy of some attention. Strikeforce, WEC and UFC cast-offs make up the majority of this card, but a few home-grown future stars litter the landscape as well.
Good news MMA fans, the World Series of Fighting has partnered with NBC Sports Network to deliver even more of fights to your television. Having only put on one event, World Series of Fighting has signed a three-year deal that calls for a minimum of six live events each year to be broadcast to over 80 million homes.
Another major promotion entered the fray, as the highly anticipated World Series of Fighting held its first event. With a card filled with talent from around the world from a variety of backgrounds and promotions, the card looked like a winner from top to bottom. Check out how the broadcast portion of the inaugural card went down below.
A jam-packed weekend of MMA fights is on deck once again, as the highly anticipated World Series of Fighting debuts. A new league attempting to roll with the big boys, WSOF brings a card packed with a multitude of recognizable faces and some slick match-making for their first show. Also, the RFA will hold it’s forth show highlighting both former UFC fighters, as well as some young up and comers. Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated bouts of the weekend.
No UFC or Strikeforce? Bellator not doing it for you? Well, have no worries MMA fans. Introducing World Series of Fighting, the world’s newest MMA promotion which is set to make its debut this Saturday, November 3rd.
Last night’s Titan Fighting Championship 24, which aired live on AXS TV, marked two different successful debuts at the top of the card. Former UFC welterweight and Catchweight specialist Anthony Johnson made his debut in the light heavyweight division while Jiu-Jitsu master Braulio Estima made his ever Mixed Martial Arts appearance.
Titan Fighting Championship 22 was partially overshadowed this week by the news that Anthony Johnson was again treating his contracted weight more as a guideline than a rule. However, this was a solid card, loaded with stoppages and fun fights. Here’s what went down tonight in the cage in Kansas City.
They say that the only thing things certain in life are death and taxes but they might have to add Anthony Johnson missing weight to that statement. Yes once again Anthony Johnson has missed weight, this time for his main event bout against David Branch for tonight’s Titan Fighting Championship 22.
UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Weigh-in Pictures
Due to a previously scheduled Arena Football game at the HP Pavilion, today’s UFC on FOX 7 weigh-ins were held less than a mile away at the California Theater. The small theater was completely filled with cheering fans and all the fighters they came to see made weight.
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Weigh-in Pictures
Amidst everything else going on, the UFC has themselves a busy day today with the UFC on FX 6 taking place in Australia and The Ultimate Fighter 16 finale weigh-ins. All 24 fighters made weight today for tomorrow’s event that will crown The Ultimate Fighter 16 welterweight winner.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 Weigh-in Results and Photos
SAN JOSE, Cal. – Still recovering from Saturday’s UFC 148, MMAValor.com was inside the HP Pavilion for today’s UFC on FUEL TV 4 weigh-ins. A few of the fighters would need to step onto the scale behind a towel but all 22 fighters on the UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card made weight.
TUF Live Finale Live Results and Event Pictures
The long grind of the first live version of The Ultimate Fighter ends tonight at the TUF Live Finale in Las Vegas. Featuring 12 of the 16 TUF Live contestants, the 10 bout card will be headlined by an important match-up in the welterweight division between Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann.
TUF Live Finale Weigh-in Results and Pictures
All the fighters for tomorrow’s TUF Live Finale were on weight as they stepped onto the scales inside the Pearl at the Palms. The 20 fighters, including 12 of the 16 TUF Live fighters will begin entering the Octagon tomorrow starting at 2:45pm PT / 5:45pm ET.
