While UFC 204 has been generating most of the headlines this week, a solid World Series of Fighting card goes down Friday night on NBC Sports Network.
Weigh-ins for WSOF 33 took place e…
While UFC 204 has been generating most of the headlines this week, a solid World Series of Fighting card goes down Friday night on NBC Sports Network.
Weigh-ins for WSOF 33 took place earlier today, as both champions and challengers successfully tipped the scales.
In the main event, Justin Gaethje defends his lightweight title against Ozzy Dugulubgov, while David Branch puts his light heavyweight belt on the line vs. Vinny Magalhaes.
Gaethje weighed in at 154.6 pounds, while Dugulubgov was 154.9. Branch, also the WSOF middleweight champion, weighed in at 204.8 and Magalhaes was 204.2.
MAIN CARD (NBCSN, 11 p.m. ET)
Justin Gaethje (154.6) vs. Ozzy Dugulubgov (154.9) for Gaethje’s lightweight title
David Branch (204.8) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (204.2) for Branch’s light heavyweight title
Jason High (160.9) vs. Joao Zeferino (160.7)
Luiz Firmino (154.7) vs. Brian Foster (154.9)
Abubakar Nurmagomedov (170.7) vs. John Howard (170.7)
Shawn Jordan (265.7) vs. Ashley Gooch (264.9)
PRELIMINARY CARD (WSOF.com, 8 p.m. ET)
Chris Gutierrez (135.2) vs. Timur Valiev (135.7)
Jesse Brock (135.8) vs. Bekbulat Magomedov (135.8)
Mike Arrant (170.7) vs. Abu Azaitar (170.2)
Bobby Cooper (170.1) vs. Magomed Magomedkerimov (170.2)
Bryce Mitchell (145.7) vs. Brandon Phillips (150.6)
World Series Of Fighting held their WSOF 30 event on Saturday night, April 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The main event of the show saw WSOF Middleweight Champion David Branch retain his title with a unanimous decision victory. In the co-main event of the evening, former UFC title contender Jon Fitch became the new WSOF Welterweight title by defeating Joao Zeferino in the vacant title fight.
Below are complete WSOF 30 quick-match results:
MAIN CARD (NBCSN, 11:30 p.m. ET):
– David Branch def. Clifford Starks via unanimous decision (49-44, 49-44, 49-44)
– Jon Fitch def. Joao Zeferino via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
– Vinny Magalhaes def. Jake Heun via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
– Abu Azaitar def. Danny Davis Jr. via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (MMAjunkie, 8:30 p.m. ET):
– Abubakar Nurmagomedov def. Matthew Frincu via KO (punches) – Round 2, 3:05
– Rex Harris def. Clinton Williams via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
– Steve Kozola def. Matt Church via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:57
– Adam Acquaviva def. Andres Ponce via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:10
– Zach Bunnell def. Jeff Roman via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
World Series Of Fighting held their WSOF 30 event on Saturday night, April 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The main event of the show saw WSOF Middleweight Champion David Branch retain his title with a unanimous decision victory. In the co-main event of the evening, former UFC title contender Jon Fitch became the new WSOF Welterweight title by defeating Joao Zeferino in the vacant title fight.
Below are complete WSOF 30 quick-match results:
MAIN CARD (NBCSN, 11:30 p.m. ET):
– David Branch def. Clifford Starks via unanimous decision (49-44, 49-44, 49-44)
– Jon Fitch def. Joao Zeferino via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
– Vinny Magalhaes def. Jake Heun via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
– Abu Azaitar def. Danny Davis Jr. via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (MMAjunkie, 8:30 p.m. ET):
– Abubakar Nurmagomedov def. Matthew Frincu via KO (punches) – Round 2, 3:05
– Rex Harris def. Clinton Williams via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
– Steve Kozola def. Matt Church via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:57
– Adam Acquaviva def. Andres Ponce via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:10
– Zach Bunnell def. Jeff Roman via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
World Series Of Fighting held the official weigh-ins for Saturday’s WSOF 30 event, which features two title fights, on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event of the evening, David Branch and Clifford Starks will compete for the WSOF Middlewe…
World Series Of Fighting held the official weigh-ins for Saturday’s WSOF 30 event, which features two title fights, on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event of the evening, David Branch and Clifford Starks will compete for the WSOF Middleweight title, while former UFC title contender Jon Fitch battles Joao Zeferino in the co-main event for the WSOF Welterweight title.
Below are complete results from the official WSOF 30 weigh-ins.
Main Card (airing on NBC Sports at 11:30 p.m. ET):
– David Branch (184.8) vs. Clifford Starks (184.0)
– Jon Fitch (169.6) vs. Joao Zeferino (169.6)
– Vinny Magalhaes (205.6) vs.Jake Heun (205.4)
– Abu Azaitar (170.4) vs. Danny Davis, Jr. (170.0)
Undercard (airing online at 8:30 p.m. ET):
– Abubakar Nurmagomedov (169.0) vs. Matt Frincu (170.4)
– Rex Harris (185.6) vs. Clinton Williams (185.8)
– Steve Kozola (158.8) vs. Matt Church (159.6)
– Adam Acquaviva (135.6) vs. Andres Ponce (137.6)
– Jeff Roman (170.4) vs. Zach Bunnell (170.2)
World Series Of Fighting recently finalized the complete main card lineup scheduled for their WSOF 30 event in Las Vegas next month.
Scheduled for April 2nd, WSOF 30 will feature two title matches in the main and co-main event slots. WSOF Middleweig…
World Series Of Fighting recently finalized the complete main card lineup scheduled for their WSOF 30 event in Las Vegas next month.
Scheduled for April 2nd, WSOF 30 will feature two title matches in the main and co-main event slots. WSOF Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion David Branch (17-3) will be defending his 185-pound title against Clifford Starks (13-2) in the featured attraction, while former UFC title contender Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) will meet Joao Zeferino (20-7) in the co-main event of the evening for the vacant WSOF Welterweight title.
Also scheduled for the four-fight telecast on NBC Sports Network is a light heavyweight bout between Vinny Magalhaes (13-7) and Jake Heun (9-4), and a welterweight match featuring Abu Azaitar (11-1-1) and Danny Davis, Jr (11-10-1).
We were all privy to last weeks ABC episode of the Wide World of Sports featuring Kimbo Slice, Dada 5000, Royce Gracie, and Ken Shamrock. Some say it was a debacle, however 2 million people around the world tuned in to watch that debacle. I must say at the very least, we were very entertained. Nevertheless, that does not stop the critics from complaining about Bellator putting these types of fights together and accusing Bellator’s matchmakers of making a mockery of the sport.
With the top 3 MMA promotions holding steady at 1. UFC, 2. Bellator, 3. WSOF, can UFC hold steady at number one with its current format? Bellator MMA President, Scott Coker has an out of the box, creative ability for lining up interesting fights. On the other side of the spectrum, WSOF President, Ray Sefo, has a slew of top ranked fighters. Is it possible for the UFC to lose their position as the top dog in the yard, losing their grip on the entertainment value of the sport.
The UFC has put great emphasis on titles and title holders. Conor McGregor, the UFC’s “go to man”, devalued the UFC’s 145, 155, and 170 lb titles at their PPV event presser late last week, when he said “I don’t give a F*ck about the titles, I’m going to make the McGregor Title”. In addition, McGregor was asked about fighting UFC 155 lb champion Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 200. His response was even more neglectful of the crown, saying “it’s hard to commit to Dos Anjos…we will see how it plays out”. McGregor systematically made himself more important than the title holder. Even Floyd “Money” Mayweather, puts emphasis on titles. This may have been a big mistake by McGregor and the UFC.
Next we come to the UFC’s assumption that McGregor will be the first to hold and defend two different titles in two weight classes. BREAKING NEWS…IT’S BEEN DONE. World Series of Fighting’s 185 and 205 lb. belt has been held by Renzo Gracie Black Belt, David Branch. After taking time off after winning the 205 lb title, Branch will most likely push to stay busy the next few months to prove his worth at the top of the MMA food chain. The Middleweight and Lightweight Champion has not lost since May of 2012, when he dropped a unanimous decision to current UFC light heavyweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Branch is now on a 7 fight win streak, finishing 4 of his last 7 opponents. Hence, Branch will be making history when he defends both titles later this year. Raising the value of himself, the titles, and the WSOF.
Lastly, with a ton of MMA fighters coming to the end of their contracts, it will be a free for all for whichever promoter wants to spend. Both Bellator and WSOF have open sponsorship and allow their fighters to fight on other cards in other competitions. The UFC may have backed themselves into a corner–with their current Reebok deal, Dana White’s failure to work with other promotions, and the overwhelming attention the UFC is giving Conor McGregor. The promotion is ignoring loyal company men who have represented their promotion well for many years. How long will this stay status quo?
We were all privy to last weeks ABC episode of the Wide World of Sports featuring Kimbo Slice, Dada 5000, Royce Gracie, and Ken Shamrock. Some say it was a debacle, however 2 million people around the world tuned in to watch that debacle. I must say at the very least, we were very entertained. Nevertheless, that does not stop the critics from complaining about Bellator putting these types of fights together and accusing Bellator’s matchmakers of making a mockery of the sport.
With the top 3 MMA promotions holding steady at 1. UFC, 2. Bellator, 3. WSOF, can UFC hold steady at number one with its current format? Bellator MMA President, Scott Coker has an out of the box, creative ability for lining up interesting fights. On the other side of the spectrum, WSOF President, Ray Sefo, has a slew of top ranked fighters. Is it possible for the UFC to lose their position as the top dog in the yard, losing their grip on the entertainment value of the sport.
The UFC has put great emphasis on titles and title holders. Conor McGregor, the UFC’s “go to man”, devalued the UFC’s 145, 155, and 170 lb titles at their PPV event presser late last week, when he said “I don’t give a F*ck about the titles, I’m going to make the McGregor Title”. In addition, McGregor was asked about fighting UFC 155 lb champion Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 200. His response was even more neglectful of the crown, saying “it’s hard to commit to Dos Anjos…we will see how it plays out”. McGregor systematically made himself more important than the title holder. Even Floyd “Money” Mayweather, puts emphasis on titles. This may have been a big mistake by McGregor and the UFC.
Next we come to the UFC’s assumption that McGregor will be the first to hold and defend two different titles in two weight classes. BREAKING NEWS…IT’S BEEN DONE. World Series of Fighting’s 185 and 205 lb. belt has been held by Renzo Gracie Black Belt, David Branch. After taking time off after winning the 205 lb title, Branch will most likely push to stay busy the next few months to prove his worth at the top of the MMA food chain. The Middleweight and Lightweight Champion has not lost since May of 2012, when he dropped a unanimous decision to current UFC light heavyweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Branch is now on a 7 fight win streak, finishing 4 of his last 7 opponents. Hence, Branch will be making history when he defends both titles later this year. Raising the value of himself, the titles, and the WSOF.
Lastly, with a ton of MMA fighters coming to the end of their contracts, it will be a free for all for whichever promoter wants to spend. Both Bellator and WSOF have open sponsorship and allow their fighters to fight on other cards in other competitions. The UFC may have backed themselves into a corner–with their current Reebok deal, Dana White’s failure to work with other promotions, and the overwhelming attention the UFC is giving Conor McGregor. The promotion is ignoring loyal company men who have represented their promotion well for many years. How long will this stay status quo?
We were all privy to last weeks ABC episode of the Wide World of Sports featuring Kimbo Slice, Dada 5000, Royce Gracie, and Ken Shamrock. Some say it was a debacle, however 2 million people around the world tuned in to watch that debacle. I must say at the very least, we were very entertained. Nevertheless, that does not stop the critics from complaining about Bellator putting these types of fights together and accusing Bellator’s matchmakers of making a mockery of the sport.
With the top 3 MMA promotions holding steady at 1. UFC, 2. Bellator, 3. WSOF, can UFC hold steady at number one with its current format? Bellator MMA President, Scott Coker has an out of the box, creative ability for lining up interesting fights. On the other side of the spectrum, WSOF President, Ray Sefo, has a slew of top ranked fighters. Is it possible for the UFC to lose their position as the top dog in the yard, losing their grip on the entertainment value of the sport.
The UFC has put great emphasis on titles and title holders. Conor McGregor, the UFC’s “go to man”, devalued the UFC’s 145, 155, and 170 lb titles at their PPV event presser late last week, when he said “I don’t give a F*ck about the titles, I’m going to make the McGregor Title”. In addition, McGregor was asked about fighting UFC 155 lb champion Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 200. His response was even more neglectful of the crown, saying “it’s hard to commit to Dos Anjos…we will see how it plays out”. McGregor systematically made himself more important than the title holder. Even Floyd “Money” Mayweather, puts emphasis on titles. This may have been a big mistake by McGregor and the UFC.
Next we come to the UFC’s assumption that McGregor will be the first to hold and defend two different titles in two weight classes. BREAKING NEWS…IT’S BEEN DONE. World Series of Fighting’s 185 and 205 lb. belt has been held by Renzo Gracie Black Belt, David Branch. After taking time off after winning the 205 lb title, Branch will most likely push to stay busy the next few months to prove his worth at the top of the MMA food chain. The Middleweight and Lightweight Champion has not lost since May of 2012, when he dropped a unanimous decision to current UFC light heavyweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Branch is now on a 7 fight win streak, finishing 4 of his last 7 opponents. Hence, Branch will be making history when he defends both titles later this year. Raising the value of himself, the titles, and the WSOF.
Lastly, with a ton of MMA fighters coming to the end of their contracts, it will be a free for all for whichever promoter wants to spend. Both Bellator and WSOF have open sponsorship and allow their fighters to fight on other cards in other competitions. The UFC may have backed themselves into a corner–with their current Reebok deal, Dana White’s failure to work with other promotions, and the overwhelming attention the UFC is giving Conor McGregor. The promotion is ignoring loyal company men who have represented their promotion well for many years. How long will this stay status quo?
We were all privy to last weeks ABC episode of the Wide World of Sports featuring Kimbo Slice, Dada 5000, Royce Gracie, and Ken Shamrock. Some say it was a debacle, however 2 million people around the world tuned in to watch that debacle. I must say at the very least, we were very entertained. Nevertheless, that does not stop the critics from complaining about Bellator putting these types of fights together and accusing Bellator’s matchmakers of making a mockery of the sport.
With the top 3 MMA promotions holding steady at 1. UFC, 2. Bellator, 3. WSOF, can UFC hold steady at number one with its current format? Bellator MMA President, Scott Coker has an out of the box, creative ability for lining up interesting fights. On the other side of the spectrum, WSOF President, Ray Sefo, has a slew of top ranked fighters. Is it possible for the UFC to lose their position as the top dog in the yard, losing their grip on the entertainment value of the sport.
The UFC has put great emphasis on titles and title holders. Conor McGregor, the UFC’s “go to man”, devalued the UFC’s 145, 155, and 170 lb titles at their PPV event presser late last week, when he said “I don’t give a F*ck about the titles, I’m going to make the McGregor Title”. In addition, McGregor was asked about fighting UFC 155 lb champion Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 200. His response was even more neglectful of the crown, saying “it’s hard to commit to Dos Anjos…we will see how it plays out”. McGregor systematically made himself more important than the title holder. Even Floyd “Money” Mayweather, puts emphasis on titles. This may have been a big mistake by McGregor and the UFC.
Next we come to the UFC’s assumption that McGregor will be the first to hold and defend two different titles in two weight classes. BREAKING NEWS…IT’S BEEN DONE. World Series of Fighting’s 185 and 205 lb. belt has been held by Renzo Gracie Black Belt, David Branch. After taking time off after winning the 205 lb title, Branch will most likely push to stay busy the next few months to prove his worth at the top of the MMA food chain. The Middleweight and Lightweight Champion has not lost since May of 2012, when he dropped a unanimous decision to current UFC light heavyweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Branch is now on a 7 fight win streak, finishing 4 of his last 7 opponents. Hence, Branch will be making history when he defends both titles later this year. Raising the value of himself, the titles, and the WSOF.
Lastly, with a ton of MMA fighters coming to the end of their contracts, it will be a free for all for whichever promoter wants to spend. Both Bellator and WSOF have open sponsorship and allow their fighters to fight on other cards in other competitions. The UFC may have backed themselves into a corner–with their current Reebok deal, Dana White’s failure to work with other promotions, and the overwhelming attention the UFC is giving Conor McGregor. The promotion is ignoring loyal company men who have represented their promotion well for many years. How long will this stay status quo?
