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'''World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman''' is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held {{start date|2013|06|14}} in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States.<ref name="WSOF3">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/events/detail/world-series-of-fighting-3|title=World Series of Fighting 3|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref>
'''World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman''' was a mixed martial arts event held on {{start date|2013|06|14}} in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States.<ref name="WSOF3">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/events/detail/world-series-of-fighting-3|title=World Series of Fighting 3|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref>


'''Background'''
'''Background'''

Revision as of 02:55, 15 June 2013

World Series of Fighting
Company typePrivate
IndustryMixed martial arts promotion
Founded2012
Headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada
,
United States
Key people
Sig Rogich (CEO)[1]
Ray Sefo (President)
ParentMMAWC[1]
Caesars Entertainment[2]
Websitehttp://www.mmawsof.com/index.php

World Series of Fighting, also known as WSOF, is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The inaugural WSOF event took place on November 3, 2012 and the main card was broadcast on the NBC Sports Network.

Background

Formation

WSOF was formed in 2012, having signed a broadcast deal with the NBC Sports Network. This will be the third MMA promotion that NBC Sports has hosted, having broadcast World Extreme Cagefighting and Ultimate Fighting Championship events when the channel was formerly known as Versus.[3] NBC Sports had been one of the bidders for the rights to broadcast future UFC events, but lost out to Fox.[4] However, some journalists regarded WSOFs deal with NBC Sports to be a considerable coup for a debuting promotion, considering NBC Sports' past interest in the UFC.[4] Upon the announcement of the broadcast deal, WSOF President Ray Sefo stated that the promotion wanted to host 8-10 events per year, whilst holding a one-year deal with NBC Sports.[2] However, the next day, an NBC spokesman revealed that the deal only covered WSOFs inaugural event, with the option for more, should NBC hold a positive evaluation.[4] On February the 4th 2013 it was reported by several news outlets that NBC Sports signed a 3 year deal with WSoF.[5][6]

Presentation

Soon after the promotion's event announcement, they confirmed that Bas Rutten, Michael Schiavello and Kurt Angle would be the commentators for the debut event.[7] However, days later, Angle, a TNA wrestler, was removed from the broadcast by Viacom (the owner of Spike TV, who broadcast TNA Wrestling), who claimed that the job was a conflict of interest. On September 10, 2012, Ray Sefo tweeted "There's a conflict of interest, so he won't be able to do the (Nov.) 3 show," Sefo said, adding the split was amicable. A replacement has yet to be found"[7]

WSOF also will use a ten-sided cage for their events, unlike the UFCs octagon.[2]

Rules

WSOF uses the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts implemented by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.[2]

Roster

Current Champions

Division Upper weight limit Champion Since Title Defenses
Heavyweight 265 lb
(120 kg; 18.9 st)
Light Heavyweight 205 lb
(93 kg; 14.6 st)
Middleweight 185 lb
(84 kg; 13.2 st)
Welterweight 170 lb
(77 kg; 12 st)
Lightweight 155 lb
(70 kg; 11.1 st)
Featherweight 145 lb
(66 kg; 10.4 st)
Bantamweight 135 lb
(61 kg; 9.6 st)

Events

World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole

World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole
File:World-series-of-fighting-1-poster.jpg
The poster for World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole
DateNovember 3, 2012 (2012-11-03)
VenuePlanet Hollywood Resort and Casino
CityUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Total gate$82,608.22[8]
Estimated viewers198,000[8]
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson

World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole was the inaugural event of the promotion held on November 3, 2012 (2012-11-03) at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The main card began at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time and the preliminary card was streamed on Sherdog.com.[9]

Background

The event underwent changes, as Gesias Cavalcante was originally scheduled to face John Gunderson, but instead faced TJ O'Brien. Also, a bout between Waylon Lowe and Fabio Mello was scrapped for unknown reasons.[10]

Kickboxing star Tyrone Spong made his MMA debut at this event.

The event was deemed as a success by many critics.[11][12]

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Andrei Arlovski def. Devin Cole TKO (punches) 1 2:37
Light Heavyweight Anthony Johnson def. D.J. Linderman KO (punch) 1 3:58
Bantamweight Marlon Moraes def. Miguel Torres Decision (split) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Tyrone Spong def. Travis Bartlett KO (punch) 1 3:15
Preliminary Card (Sherdog.com)
Lightweight Brian Cobb def. Ronys Torres Decision (split) 3 5:00
Welterweight Tyson Steele def. Gregor Gracie TKO (punches) 1 4:52
Lightweight Gesias Cavalcante def. TJ O'Brien Submission (achilles lock) 1 1:03
Welterweight Josh Burkman def. Gerald Harris Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Middleweight David Branch def. Dustin Jacoby Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Welterweight Steve Carl def. Ramico Blackmon Submission (rear naked choke) 1 2:11

World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson

World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson
DateMarch 23, 2013 (2013-03-23)
VenueRevel Casino
CityUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman

World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson was a mixed martial arts event held March 23, 2013 (2013-03-23) at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.[13]

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Anthony Johnson def. Andrei Arlovski Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Marlon Moraes def. Tyson Nam KO (high kick and punches) 1 2:55
Middleweight David Branch def. Paulo Filho Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Welterweight Josh Burkman def. Aaron Simpson TKO (knee and punches) 1 3:04
Lightweight Justin Gaethje def. Gesias Cavalcante TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:27 [a]
Preliminary Card (Sherdog.com)
Middleweight Danillo Villefort def. Kris McCray Decision (split) 3 5:00
Featherweight Rick Glenn def. Alexandre Pimentel KO (punches) 3 1:51
Featherweight Waylon Lowe def. Cameron Dollar KO (punch) 1 2:58
Welterweight Richard Patishnock def. Igor Gracie TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00 [b]
Catchweight (160 lbs) Ozzy Dugulubgov def. Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Lightweight Brenson Hansen def. Tom Marcellino KO (flying knee) 2 3:24
Featherweight Bill Algeo def. Frank Buenafuente Submission (rear naked choke) 2 4:36
  1. ^ Cavalcante was unable to continue due to a cut.
  2. ^ Shoulder injury stopped Gracie from continuing

World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman

World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman
DateJune 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)
VenueHard Rock Hotel and Casino
CityUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman World Series of Fighting 4

World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman was a mixed martial arts event held on June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14) in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.[14]

Background

Tyrone Spong was scheduled to make his second appearance for the promotion at this event in a match against Angel DeAnda. However, on May 1, it was announced that he had been pulled from the card due to visa issues.[15]

A match between Rolles Gracie and Dave Huckaba was suppose to be on the main card, but Gracie was forced out due to injury and the fight was cancelled.[16]

Jeff Smith also replaced an injured Chris Greutzemacher on the preliminary card.[17]

Official card

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman [18]
Welterweight Steve Carl vs. Tyson Steele
Lightweight Brian Cobb vs. Justin Gaethje
Lightweight Jacob Volkmann vs. Lyle Beerbohm
Preliminary Card (online)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Jeff Smith vs. Jerrod Sanders
Lightweight Dan Lauzon def. John Gunderson Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Carson Beebe def. Joe Murphy Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Middleweight Krasimir Mladenov def. Kendrick Miree Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Lightweight Brenson Hansen def. Josh Montalvo Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00

World Series of Fighting 4

World Series of Fighting 4:
DateAugust 10, 2013 (2013-08-10)
VenueCitizens Business Bank Arena
CityUnited States Ontario, California, United States
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman World Series of Fighting 4: World Series of Fighting 5

World Series of Fighting 4 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held August 10, 2013 (2013-08-10) in Ontario, California, United States.

Background

On May 15, 2013, WSOF announced a 4 man tournament to crown an Inaugural Middleweight Champion. One Semi Final fight will take place at WSOF 4 & the other will take place at WSOF 5. The participants announced are as followed: Jesse Taylor, Elvis Mutapcic, David Branch & Danillo Villefort

Tyrone Spong and Angel DeAnda were scheduled to fight at WSOF 3, However, on May 1, it was announced that Spong had been pulled from the card due to visa issues. On June 7, 2013, it was announced the bout will take place at this event.[19]

On June 12, 2013, WSOF president Ray Sefo announced he will return to fighting at this event.[20]

Official card

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Tyson Griffin vs. Gesias Cavalcante [21]
Heavyweight Ray Sefo vs. TBA
Light heavyweight Tyrone Spong vs. Angel DeAnda

World Series of Fighting 5

World Series of Fighting 5:
DateSeptember 14, 2013 (2013-09-14)
VenueTBA
CityUnited States TBA
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 4: World Series of Fighting 5: World Series of Fighting 6

World Series of Fighting 5 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held September 14, 2013 (2013-09-14) in TBA

Background

On May 15, 2013, WSOF announced a 4 man tournament to crown an Inaugural Middleweight Champion. One Semi Final fight will take place at WSOF 4 & the other will take place at WSOF 5. The participants announced are as followed: Jesse Taylor, Elvis Mutapcic, David Branch & Danillo Villefort

References

  1. ^ a b "USA Today: MMA promoter ranks grow by one: Miguel Torres in WSOF 1 headliner". mmajunkie.com. September 6, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ray Sefo ready for new challenge with World Series of Fighting". mmafighting.com. September 6, 2012.
  3. ^ "Viewpoint: Uphill Climb". sherdog.com. September 10, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c "NBC Sports: World Series of Fighting deal only covers one event". mmafighting.com. September 7, 2012.
  5. ^ "World Series of Fighting Inks 3-Year Deal with NBC Sports Network". bleacherreport.com. February 4, 2013.
  6. ^ "World Series of Fighting signs 3-year deal with NBC Sports Network". mmafighting.com. February 4, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "TNA contract nixes Kurt Angle commentator job at World Series of Fighting". mmajunkie.com. September 10, 2012.
  8. ^ a b World Series of Fighting draws $82,608 gate for inaugural event mmajunkie.com (November 9, 2012)
  9. ^ "World Series of Fighting finalizes first fight card". mmafighting.com. October 4, 2012.
  10. ^ "Andrei Arlovski-Devin Cole booked for inaugural World Series of Fighting headliner in Las Vegas". sherdog.com. September 25, 2012.
  11. ^ "Arlovski Topples Cole in Inaugural World Series of Fighting Main Event". sportspagemagazine.com. November 4, 2012.
  12. ^ "Inaugural World Series of Fighting card deemed a success". lasvegassun.com. November 3, 2012.
  13. ^ "World Series of Fighting inks deal with NBC Sports Network, Arlovski vs. Johnson". mmajunkie.com. February 4, 2013.
  14. ^ "World Series of Fighting 3". mmajunkie.com. March 8, 2013.
  15. ^ "Sources: Visa issues scratch Tyrone Spong from WSOF 3's co-main event". mmajunkie.com. May 1, 2013.
  16. ^ "Rolles Gracie Forced Off World Series of Fighting 3 Card; Fight Cancelled".
  17. ^ http://wsof.com/wsof-news/jeff-smith-replaces-injured-chris-gruetzemacher-against-jerrod-sanders-in-world-series-of-fighting-preliminary-card-bout-at-hard-rock-hotel-casino-las-vegas-friday-june-14-main-card-airs-live/}}
  18. ^ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/jon-fitch-debuts-with-wsof-in-june-likely-against-josh-burkman
  19. ^ http://www.mmamania.com/2013/6/7/4406338/tyrone-spong-vs-angel-deanda-rebooked-for-world-series-of-fighting-4-aug-10-mma
  20. ^ http://mmafrenzy.com/89694/wsof-pres-ray-sefo-fighting-on-aug-10th-card/
  21. ^ http://www.mmamania.com/2013/6/7/4406724/tyson-griffin-vs-gesias-cavalcante-lightweight-fight-set-for-wsof-4-aug-10-mma
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