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In a long-awaited move by Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, former Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has been released by the company, though they still hold the right to match any contractual offer tendered to him. There has been much hype concerning Alvarez’s next move, as many consider him a great 155 lb. contender. Many are anticipating just how he will respond to the talent at the top of the stacked UFC Lightweight division. According to MMAInterviews.com, Alvarez addressed the situation with the

After having a successful debut, World Series of Fighting is planning for its second event to take place at the beginning of 2013.

The World Series of Fighting made its debut on NBC Sports last night, and the fights provided some action worthy of a very strong start for the promotion. The main card started off with highly regarded K-1 striker Tyrone Spong taking on Travis Bartlett. Spong’s debut was a convinving one, as he destroyed Bartlett with a right hand so vicious, all Spong did was walk away, victory in hand.Former WEC Bantamweght champion Miguel Torres fighting two-time national Muay Thai champion Marlon Moraes. In a

Ronda Rousey’s big year continues as she has been nominated for four World MMA Awards this year.

Former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres is ready for a new beginning in the World Series of Fighting.

With Brock Lesnar heading to the WWE and Cole Konrad retiring from Bellator, Pat Barry announces that Team Death Clutch is over.

The professional wrestler turned MMA fighter Dave Bautista earns a victory in his first fight.

Dana White recently left the door open for former welterweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson to return to the promotion in the future. However, that won’t be anytime soon because Johnson has opted to ink an exclusive, multi-fight agreement with World Series of Fighting and will make his debut at the promotion’s inaugural event on November 3 in Las Vegas against D.J. Linderman.

After having his last two opponents drop out, 43-year-old Dave Bautista will face Vince Lucero for his first professional fight.

Sarah Kaufman has withdrawn from her October 6 Bantamweight bout with Kaitlin Young at Invicta FC 3 in Kansas City, due to an injury. This would have been Kaufman’s debut for the all-women’s MMA promotion.
This is the first time that Kaufman has had to withdraw from a fight, but she seems in good spirits and tweeted that she is waiting to fight Young:

1st fight I’ve ever had to pull out of so I’m sorry @kaitlin_young @invictafights and all my fans. Wanting to get back asap!
— Sarah Kaufman