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 August Tussles Worth Watching Summer spotlight shines on former Dream champion Bibiano Fernandes, reigning Bellator titleholder Eduardo Dantas.

Tim Leidecker

Jul 28, 2012

Pascal Krauss Welcomes Grappling Wiz Gunnar Nelson to Octagon at UFC on Fuel TV 5 After suffering the first loss of his professional MMA career in May, German welterweight Pascal Krauss will make his return to the Octagon in September to take on Icelandic newcomer...

Tim Leidecker

Jul 08, 2012

10 July Tussles Worth Watching Invicta Fighting Championships will hold its second women’s-only event on July 28 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan., with an Olympian as...

Tim Leidecker

Jun 30, 2012

10 June Tussles Worth Watching The incomparable Fedor Emelianenko lines up former UFC heavyweight title contender Pedro Rizzo in his 2012 debut under the M-1 Global banner.

Tim Leidecker

May 29, 2012

10 May Tussles Worth Watching This month, we feature the return of the talented but enigmatic Anthony Johnson, who was shown the door by the UFC after he failed to make weight for his ill-fated showdown with...

Tim Leidecker

Apr 30, 2012

10 April Tussles Worth Watching A small heavyweight scene is currently developing outside of the big leagues. Fighters like Eddie Sanchez, Tony Lopez, Brett Rogers, Peter Graham, Mike Hayes and...

Tim Leidecker

Apr 05, 2012

10 March Tussles Worth Watching While the first two months of the year usually run a bit slow on the independent circuit, the mixed martial arts calendar will find another gear...

Tim Leidecker

Mar 02, 2012

Kraniotakes, Hayes to Vie for Vacant Cage Warriors Heavyweight Title on March 16 Germany’s top heavyweight, Andreas Kraniotakes, continues to build his reputation as a man willing to step up on short notice.

Tim Leidecker

Feb 27, 2012

Bulgarian Heavyweight Blagoi Ivanov in Serious Condition After Stabbing Undefeated Bulgarian heavyweight Blagoi Ivanov is fighting for his life at Pirogov Hospital in Sofia, Bulgaria, after being stabbed in an early...

Tim Leidecker

Feb 27, 2012

10 February Tussles Worth Watching More than a year has passed since Gunnar Nelson tested his wares on the mixed martial arts scene. His sabbatical did nothing to dim the hype...

Tim Leidecker

Feb 10, 2012