Tyrone 'King of the Ring' Spong is set to compete as part of a one-night, single-elimination light heavyweight tournament at GLORY 9 in June in New York City.
Visa issues have reportedly forced Tyrone Spong to withdraw from his upcoming fight against Angel DeAnda at the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 event on June 14, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
No, Tyrone Spong is not cutting to lightweight to fight Diego Sanchez; rather, he's welcoming Tachi Palace Light Heavyweight Champion Angel DeAnda to the WSOF cage at the promotion's third event on June 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with top heavyweight kickboxer Tyrone Spong about the loss of kickboxing legend Ramon Dekkers, being motivated by the recent losses of his teammates and when he expects to return to MMA in this exclusive interview
After making a successful cage debut, Tyrone Spong is heading back to the kickboxing world, and likely won't be back to MMA until the middle of next year.
Pros react to Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman's failed drug tests, Thiago Alves decides to take a year off, Keith Kizer talks Nick Diaz's appeal, and Jon Jones lays out plans for a heavyweight move on today's edition of the Morning Report.
It may have been the promotion's mixed martial arts (MMA) debut but World Series of Fighting paid its fighters fairly well for the WSOF 1: "Arlovski vs. Cole" event last night (Nov. 3, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Check out complete World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 1 results recap of the NBC Sports Network-televised event that took place last night (Nov. 3, 2013) at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The former UFC heavyweight champion was the top earner on Saturday night's inaugural WSOF event, pulling in a total of $60,000 for his first-round TKO of Devin Cole.
Former UFC stars Andrei Arlovski, Miguel Torres and Anthony Johnson provided some name value, but there were little in the way of answers as to the future after the debut broadcast of the World Series of Fighting.
MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's World Series of Fighting bout between light heavyweights Tyrone Spong and Travis Bartlett. What helped put Spong over the top? Find out inside
NBC Sports held their first MMA event Saturday night, and it was good debut for the World Series of Fighting as the card was very entertaining. It was an event full of Florida fighters and the warriors from the Sunshine state hada a very good night.
The decorated kickboxer Tyrone Spong finally walked into an MMA cage and proved himself a quick study, earning a walkaway knockout at World Series of Fighting 1.
Tyrone Spong made it a successful mixed martial arts debut at WSOF 1: "Arlovski vs. Cole" tonight (Nov. 3, 2012) in Las Vegas, as he knocked Travis Bartlett out with a straight right hand.
Join us at Bloody Elbow tonight at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. for live play-by-play and discussion of the World Series of Fighting 1 main card from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
Tyrone Spong to compete in GLORY 9 light heavyweight tournament in New York City
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 7, 2013 10:35 AM EDT
Report: Tyrone Spong pulled from WSOF 3 due to visa issues
by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on Apr 30, 2013 9:00 PM EDT
Report: Visa issues bounce Tyrone Spong from WSOF 3 event on June 14 in Las Vegas
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 9:26 AM EDT
Tyrone Spong vs. Angel DeAnda booked for World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 on June 14 in Las Vegas
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2013 9:45 AM EDT
The pursuit of a legend: Top-ranked kickboxer Tyrone Spong interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 4, 2013 9:00 PM EST
With kickboxing return set, Tyrone Spong unlikely to fight next MMA bout until mid-2013
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Nov 26, 2012 1:51 PM EST
Morning Report: Thiago Alves out until mid-2013; Pros react to Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman's failed drug tests
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Nov 6, 2012 8:00 AM EST
WSOF 1 payouts and salaries: Andrei Arlovski on top with $60,000 payday
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Nov 4, 2012 3:00 PM EST
WSOF 1 results recap from last night for 'Arlovski vs Cole' in Las Vegas
by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Nov 4, 2012 11:56 AM EST
Andrei Arlovski tops World Series of Fighting 1 payouts
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Nov 4, 2012 11:18 AM EST
World Series of Fighting payout list topped by Andrei Arlovski's $60k
by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Nov 4, 2012 10:30 AM EST
WSOF debut broadcast really gives no hints regarding the future
by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Nov 4, 2012 9:16 AM EST
WSOF 1 results recap: Tyrone Spong vs Travis Bartlett fight review and analysis
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 4, 2012 7:01 AM EST
World Series of Fighting Results and Highlights: Florida Fighters Dominate
by T.P. Grant from SB Nation Tampa Bay on Nov 4, 2012 12:15 AM EDT
WSOF 1 Results: Tyrone Spong brings the violence against Travis Bartlett
by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Nov 3, 2012 10:56 PM EDT
WSOF results: Tyrone Spong demolishes Travis Bartlett in winning MMA debut
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Nov 3, 2012 10:55 PM EDT
WSOF 1 results: Tyrone Spong knocks out Travis Barlett in MMA debut
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Nov 3, 2012 10:46 PM EDT
WSOF Live Blog: Tyrone Spong vs. Travis Bartlett
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Nov 3, 2012 10:36 PM EDT
WSOF Results: Arlovski vs. Cole
by Bryan Tucker from MMA Fighting on Nov 3, 2012 7:53 PM EDT
World Series of Fighting 1 main card play-by-play and discussion
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Nov 3, 2012 7:11 PM EDT