Tim Leidecker

Born and raised just outside Berlin in the now defunct German Democratic Republic with two sisters and a budgerigar, Tim Leidecker graduated from Espengrund High School in 2000. Having attended the University of Potsdam, where he is studying German philology as well as English and American literature, he has balanced university life with his full-time job at Groundandpound.de, the premier mixed martial arts website for German-speaking Europe, which he founded in 2005.

In 2007, Tim started contributing to Sherdog.com as a European correspondent, analyst and feature writer. His work has also appeared on ESPN.com as well as in Budo International, Fighters Only, Ground & Pound and Karate magazines. When he isn’t working or studying, Tim is cheering on his favorite soccer team in Werder Bremen, playing video games or hanging out at rock concerts. Readers can follow him on Twitter @TimLeidecker.

10 June Tussles Worth Watching Perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch makes his first appearance since being purged from the UFC roster.

Tim Leidecker

May 31, 2013

10 May Tussles Worth Watching Having uncovered a fountain of youth at age 35, Masakatsu Ueda carries a two-fight winning streak into his third One FC appearance.

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May 03, 2013

10 April Tussles Worth Watching Japanese submission specialist Shinya Aoki sets his sights on One Fighting Championship gold in Singapore.

Tim Leidecker

Apr 03, 2013

Undefeated Prospect Nikita Krylov Replaces Jeff Monson in M-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix Former UFC heavyweight title contender Jeff Monson tore his pectoralis major muscle and had it surgically reattached on Tuesday.

Tim Leidecker

Mar 28, 2013

Aleksander Emelianenko Comes Out of Retirement, Signs Contract With ProFC Just three months after deciding to hang up his gloves for good, former Pride veteran Aleksander Emelianenko has done an about-face and...

Tim Leidecker

Mar 21, 2013

Olympian Sara McMann to Face German Prospect Sheila Gaff at UFC 159 German prospect Sheila Gaff has signed a four-fight contract with the UFC and is expected to debut in the Octagon opposite Sara McMann at UFC 159.

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Mar 01, 2013

Pictures: GMC 3 ‘Kraniotakes vs. Schmiedeberg’ Top German heavyweights Andreas Kraniotakes and Bjoern Schmiedeberg fought to a controversial five-round draw at the German MMA Championships 3...

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Mar 01, 2013

10 March Tussles Worth Watching Andrei Arlovski returns to the World Series of Fighting, where a showdown with the talented but inconsistent Anthony Johnson awaits.

Tim Leidecker

Mar 01, 2013

Controversy Mars Two Title Bouts at German MMA Championship 3 Saturday's German MMA Championship 3 had all the ingredients necessary for a great event: Thrilling fights, nasty knockouts and slick...

Tim Leidecker

Feb 17, 2013

Five Title Fights Official for German MMA Championship 3 All fighters made weight ahead of Germany’s mixed martial arts extravaganza German MMA Championship 3, which takes place at the Ruhrstadt...

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Feb 15, 2013

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Between Rounds: UFC Fight Night 168 Roundtable TJ De Santis headed the roundtable discussion for Saturday night's UFC Fight Night 168 card that features a lightweight tilt between Paul Felder and...

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