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 September Tussles Worth Watching The memorable mixed martial arts action of August bleeds into September, with high-profile title bouts and long-awaited rematches. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defends his crown in the signature fight of the month, while, on the other side of the Pacific,...

Tim Leidecker

Sep 01, 2011

Krauss out of UFC 138, Finished for 2011 with Shoulder Injury Unbeaten German prospect Pascal Krauss cannot seem to catch a break.

Tim Leidecker

Aug 30, 2011

Fighter Facing Charges Following Moscow Student’s Death Rasul Mirzaev, an undefeated featherweight, has been arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm resulting in death following an...

Tim Leidecker

Aug 19, 2011

10 European Prospects Worth Watching Predicting the development and career arc of a young fighter is akin to forecasting Christmas weather in the middle of summer.

Tim Leidecker

Aug 14, 2011

10 August Tussles Worth Watching Business picks up in the mixed martial arts world during the month of August, as Rashad Evans meets fellow former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz in a UFC 133 rematch and longtime middleweight king...

Tim Leidecker

Jul 30, 2011

Overlooked Pickett Wants to End Barao’s Streak Slated to take on former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres at UFC 130, Brad Pickett had to postpone his Octagon debut because of a...

Tim Leidecker

Jul 28, 2011

Featherweight Youngster Buschkamp Blazes to Victory in Germany BREMERHAVEN, Germany -- Martin Buschkamp captured the vacant Cage Fight Night featherweight title Saturday at Laola Fussballcenter, as the...

Tim Leidecker

Jul 17, 2011

Dream 2011 Japan Bantamweight Tourney Final: What to Watch For Though it appears to be on a financial drip feed, Japanese promotion Dream, once hailed as the successor to Pride Fighting Championships, is...

Tim Leidecker

Jul 13, 2011

10 July Tussles Worth Watching Most years, the month of July provides a mid-summer break for mixed martial arts -- and understandably so, as the last six weeks have given fans...

Tim Leidecker

Jul 07, 2011