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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING HITS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON NEW YEAR’S EVE, Samedi, Décembre 31 LIVE ON NBC

LAS VEGAS (Juillet 30, 2016) – On the heels of the historic and long-awaited passage of legislation making professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts legal in New York State, World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) ce soirannounced that it will bring its star-studded, championship fight series to Madison Square Garden along with a live broadcast of the show on NBC, surSamedi, Décembre 31, pending the approval of the New York State Athletic Commission.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring our exciting, world championship live event series to The Big Apple, where fans have been anxiously waiting for years, for live, professional MMA action to be able to happen in their city,», A déclaré World Series of Fighting PDG Carlos Silva ce soir, during the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II.

“We have been working diligently,"Continué Silva, “with the staff at the New York State Athletic Commission as well as the executives at Madison Square Garden to complete all of the necessary steps to make this historic and great event happen on New Year’s Eve.”

Participating fighters and featured matchups for the New Year’s Eve extravaganza at Madison Square Garden are being worked on by World Series of Fighting President Père chefs, and will be announced soon.

The event will mark the second live World Series of Fighting broadcast on NBC, which has also been airing one hour, taped programs featuring a collection of the league’s top fights and highlights, twice annually since 2013. À ce jour, the league has aired 31 live events on NBCSN.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS WELTERWEIGHT STAR PAUL BRADLEY TO EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT ACCORD

LAS VEGAS (Juillet 14, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed another heralded star – welterweight (170 livres) powerhouse Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (23-6, 2 Caroline du Nord) – à une exclusive, multi-fight agreement.

Le 5 pieds 9, 33-ans Bradley de San Diego, Californie. will make his debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage on a date to be announced.

“We are excited to welcome aboard Paul Bradley, and look forward to having him test his skills in our highly competitive welterweight division,», A déclaré le président des World Series of Fighting Père chefs. “Paul has fought and triumphed over some top caliber opposition during his 10-year career, so we are confident that he will be a great addition to our roster.”

Dans son dernier départ le Janvier 29, Bradley, who originally hails from Tama, Iowa, scored a stunning, 40-deuxième TKO (poinçons) on previously undefeated, rising star and fellow, former collegiate wrestling ace Chris Honeycutt au Bellator 148.

A veteran of both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce and a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrestsérie télé-réalité, Bradley will look for his third consecutive win when he competes under the World Series of Fighting promotional banner for the first time.

Prior to the victory over Honeycutt, Bradley notched a unanimous decision over Josh "The Dentist" Neer au Bellator 129 sur Octobre 17, 2014.

Un athlète à vie, Bradley twice earned All-American honors while wrestling for the University of Iowa. He placed as high as fourth in the NCAA national championships during his tenure at the NCAA Division I program.

Vivez World Series de l'action de combat revient à NBCSN sur Samedi, Juillet 30 à 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT, with star-studded event featuring two world championship rematches.

In the main event of WSOF32, reigning bantamweight (135 livres) championMarlon Moraes (16-4-1) will risk his title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1) tandis que, en cas de co-principal, poids plume (145 livres) champion Alexandre "capitaine" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title against the fighter he took it from – Lance Palmer (10-2).

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II UNDERCARD COMPLETE WITH NINE BOUTS FEATURING SEATTLE, WASH. AREA PROSPECTS

UNBEATEN FEATHERWEIGHTS
HAKEEM DAWODU AND MARAT MAGOMEDOV
TOP THE NINE-FIGHT UNDERCARD

UNDERCARD STREAMS LIVE ON WSOF.COM,
MAIN CARD AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN
FROM EVERETT, WASH. SUR Samedi, Juillet 30

LAS VEGAS (Juillet 12, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of a nine-fight preliminary card for the highly-anticipated WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II, world championship doubleheader that airs live on NBCSN at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Laver. sur Samedi, Juillet 30.

The preliminary card will stream live, dans son intégralité, à partir de 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT, sur un lecteur vidéo incorporé sur WSOF.com.

Joining the previously announced, headlining featherweight (145 livres) preliminary card showdown between undefeated, étoiles montantes Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) de Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) du Daghestan, Russie, sont 8 fights stacked with a collection of 12 local upstarts.

“We have a phenomenal fight card in store for fans for our debut in Washington State, and are looking forward to touching down in Everett, and seeing some of the best prospects in the area, and potential, future World Series of Fighting athletes in action,», A déclaré le président des World Series of Fighting Père chefs.

Dans un sélectionnée, moyens (185 livres) preliminary card battle, Rex "T-Rex" Harris (9-2) will put a five-fight win streak on the line against undefeated Nicolai “Blanka” Salchow (6-0).

The 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pennsylvanie. is a perfect 2-0, à ce jour, inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage. In his last start at WSOF30 onAvril 2, il a gagné une décision unanime Clinton Williams.

Salchow of Dusseldorf, Germany is a 32-year-old finisher who has been taken the distance of a fight only once since turning pro in 2004. He is coming off a first round (2:25) OMS (poinçons) de Steve Montgomery sur Mai 7.

In another middleweight preliminary card contest and rematch, Alfonso “Big Smooth” Gonzales (9-1) de Tacoma, Laver. et Thomas Hoeper (4-2) of Arlington, Laver. will revisit their first meeting that took place on September 26, 2015 and ended with Gonzales scoring a second round (1:29) OMS (poinçons) on Hoeper.

Elsewhere on the undercard, recent World Series of Fighting signee and former K-1 star Andrews Nakahara (4-3-2) of Mogi Das Cruzes, Brazil will make his promotional debut against Travis “The Praying Mantis” Doerge(5-8) of Renton, Laver. dans un poids welter (170 livres) bout.

Unbeaten prospects Patrick Benson (2-0) of McKenna, Laver. et Brett Malone (1-0) of Marysville, Laver. will put their perfect records on the line against each other in a lightweight (155) match.

Also at lightweight, Matt Coble (9-7) of Bellingham, Laver. va entrer en collision avec Colt Hausauer (5-4) of Eastsound, Laver.

Following a stellar, near perfect amateur career during which he amassed an overall record of 10-1, 28-ans Tycen “Shin To Chin” Lynn of Everett will make his highly-anticipated professional debut in a bantamweight (135 livres) matchup with 23-year-old, fellow upstart Justin Hugo (1-1) of Everett.

En action des poids lourds, Matt “The Attack” Kovacs (11-13) of Everett will face off with Bill Widler (9-6) of Redding, Californie.

Kicking off the WSOF32 preliminary bout card will be a bantamweight contest between Jon Marc Cortez (0-2) of Renton and Joe Elea (0-1) of Everett.

Prix ​​à partir de $29, billets pour WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

In the world bantamweight (135 livres) championship main event, Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) will defend his coveted title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1) tandis que, in the co-main event and a second world championship rematch, Alexandre "capitaine" Almeida (18-5) will put his featherweight (145 livres) belt on the line against the fighter he took it fromLance Palmer (10-2).

Doors at XFINITY Arena Everett will open at 3:30 p.m. PT for WSOF32, et le premier combat de la carte préliminaire débutera à 4:00 p.m.

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

CARTE MAIN (En direct sur NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Bantamweight Championship Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Champion) vs. Josh Colline (Provocateur)

World Series of Fighting Featherweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Alexandre Almeida (Champion) vs. Lance Palmer (Provocateur)

Poids variable (162 livres): Caros Fodor vs. Phoenix Jones
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Louis Taylor

CARTE PRÉLIMINAIRE (En direct sur WSOF.com)

Poids plume: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Marat Magomedov
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Nicolai Salchow
Welterweight: Andrews Nakahara vs. Travis Doerge
Middleweight: Alfonso Gonzales vs. Thomas Hoeper
Poids lourd: Matt Kovacs vs. Bill Widler
Léger: Patrick Benson vs. Brett Malone
Léger: Matt Coble vs. Colt Hausauer
Coq: Justin Hugo vs. Tycen Lynn
Coq: Jon Marc Cortez vs. Joe Elzea

World-ranked bantamweight star Jesse Brock has signed an exclusive, multi-fight agreement with World Series of Fighting.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING
SIGNS WORLD-RANKED BANTAMWEIGHT
JESSE BROCK

LAS VEGAS (Juillet 5, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has inked world-ranked bantamweight (135 livres) étoile Jesse Brock (22-8) à une exclusive, multi-fight agreement.

The promotional debut of the 34-year-old Brock of Boise, Idaho will be announced soon.

“We are very excited to welcome Jesse Brock to our stable of world-class athletes,», A déclaré le président des World Series of Fighting Père chefs. “Jesse is a true performer who has taken on some of the best fighters in his weight class, and he has clearly earned the opportunity to contend in our bantamweight division.”

Classé aussi haut que 38 in the world in the bantamweight division, Brock will enter the World Series of Fighting decagon cage riding a six-fight win streak that he recently extended with a third round (3:57) soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) de olly Bradstreet au Bellator 155 mai 20, 2016.

The victory marked Brock’s second under the Bellator banner. Sur Octobre 25, 2013, he bested Adrian Cruz par voie de décision unanime.

À ce jour, Brock’s experience with top caliber opposition includes Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Caol Uno et Tyson Nam, whom Brock defeated via five-round, unanimous decision on January 28, 2011.

A former high school state wrestling champion in his native Alaska, Brock went on to compete four years for NCAA Division I Boise State University where he emerged a two-time Pac 10 conference winner.

Brock’s signing comes just three weeks before World Series of Fighting’s bantamweight title is put on the line in a main event rematch between reigning kingpin Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) et prétendante Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1) at WSOF32, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Laver. sur Samedi, Juillet 30.

UNDEFEATED PHIL HAWES REPLACES SHAMIL GAMZATOV AGAINST LOUIS TAYLOR AT WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

Fresh off his promotional debut victory, undefeated middleweight Phil Hawes (gauche) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Juillet 30, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Laver. Crédit photo: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
SUR Samedi, Juillet 30

LAS VEGAS (Juin 29, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, meilleure perspective Phil Hawes (4-0) will make a quick turnaround and step back in the decagon cage just six weeks after his promotional debut, and will square off with Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3) un moyen (185 livres) contest at WSOF32, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Laver. sur Samedi, Juillet 30.

Hawes of Little Ferry, N.J. will replace Shamil Gamzatov, another undefeated, rising star in the World Series of Fighting stable, after Gamzatov was forced to withdraw from the commitment due to a personal issue.

“We hope to see Shamil back in action soon, and we salute Phil Hawes for having the courage and willpower to return to action less than two months after his first fight with us,», A déclaré le président des World Series of Fighting Père chefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, 6 pieds, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, marquant un premier tour (2:52) TKO on Key with a series of elbow strikes.

A product of the Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., Hawes was a 2009 le champion junior national de lutte collégial pour l'université de l'Iowa, also the alma mater of Jackson-Winklejohn teammate and UFC champion Jon "Bones" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Malade. is a 5-foot-11, 37-ans, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 de son 12 victoires en carrière par voie de (T)KO ou la soumission.

In his last start and debut for World Series of Fighting on Mars 12, Taylor extended his win streak to five consecutive bouts by submitting Cory Develaen seulement 29 seconds with a guillotine choke.

Prix ​​à partir de $29, billets pour WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

In the world bantamweight (135 livres) championship main event, Marlon Moraes 16-4-1) will defend his coveted title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1) tandis que, in the co-main event and a second world championship rematch, Alexandre "capitaine" Almeida (18-5) will put his featherweight (145 livres) belt on the line against the fighter he took it fromLance Palmer (10-2).

En d'autres mesures sur la retransmission en direct NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Laver. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Invaincu poids plume Hakeem "signifie" Dawodu (5-0-1) et Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) will square off in a preliminary card bout.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

TICKET GALAXY TEAMS UP WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

Year-long partnership kicks off with WSOF32: Moraes vs. Colline 2
sur Samedi, Juillet 30, live on NBCSN from Everett, Laver.

LAS VEGAS (Juin 23, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has inked a one-year partnership agreement with Ticket Galaxy (www.TicketGalaxy.com), the premier online marketplace for buying and selling tickets for live events.

The partnership will begin with the highly-anticipated WSOF32: Moraes vs. Colline 2 world championship doubleheader at XFINITY Arena in Everett, Laver. sur Samedi, Juillet 30, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

“We are thrilled to be in business with Ticket Galaxy, a company that has developed a stellar track record with consumers of many of the world’s elite sports and entertainment properties, and are confident that this partnership will further our goal of continually enhancing the fan experience for our live event series,», A déclaré World Series of Fighting PDG Carlos Silva.

“One of the world’s premier live event experiences, World Series of Fighting showcases elite MMA talent inside the decagon cage at top venues across the country," déclaré Steve Kobelski, President of Ticket Galaxy. “Like millions of others, we are huge fans of the league, so aligning ourselves with them was a natural fit for us and our customers who are looking for the ultimate event experiences.”

As part of the partnership, Ticket Galaxy will periodically provide fans with exclusive, special ticket offerings and ticket packages for World Series of Fighting’s live events.

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Colline 2 will feature two world championship rematches. Dans l'événement principal, régnant, undisputed bantamweight (135 livres) pivot centralMarlon Moraes (16-4-1) will put his title on the line for the second time against top contender Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1).

Dans le poids plume (145 livres) championship co-main event, Alexandre "capitaine" Almeida (18-5) will risk his belt against the man he took it fromLance Palmer (10-2).

In other action on the four fight live telecast that will be preceded by a nine-bout preliminary card, famed, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor will square off with adopted brother and established MMA starCaros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

MIKE fieffés REMPLACE BLESSÉ THIAGO MELLER CONTRE JOHN HOWARD À WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND EN DIRECT SUR DE Mashantucket NBC Sports Network, CONN. VENDREDI, Juin 17

HOWARD VS. Fieffés À ATTAQUE À MIDDLEWEIGHT

PLUS INVAINCUS MARCUS SURIN POUR LA BATAILLE
CHRISTIAN TORRES EN WSOF31 PRÉLIMINAIRE BOUT
VIVRE DE WSOF.COM

LAS VEGAS (Juin 15, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) a annoncé aujourd'hui que Thiago Meller a retiré de son poids welter prévu (170 livres) concours contre John « Doomsday » Howard (23-12), qui va maintenant faire face« Mad » Mike Arrant (15-10) un moyen (185 livres) combat à l'WSOF31 très attendu: Ivanov vs. Championnat du monde de Copeland doubleheader Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) événement, vivre sur NBCSN (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) à partir de Foxwoods Resort Casino à Mashantucket, Conn. sur Vendredi, Juin 17.

En outre, invaincu Marcus Surin (3-0) de Stamford, Conn. a été à onglets étape pour Sam Watford dans le léger prévu (155 livres) concours de carte préliminaire contre Christian « Terminator » Torres (0-0) de Endicott, N. Y..

Originaire d'Orlando, Floride, 5 pieds 9, 28-ans Arrant, Jiu-jitsu brésilien ceinture marron, réside à Las Vegas, où il est membre du légendaire champion Randy « The Natural » CoutureL'équipe de combat Xtreme Couture ».

Arrant cherche à revenir à la colonne de victoire suite à une défaite par décision unanime à son dernier départ en Août 7, 2015, aux mains de deux fois vétéran de l'UFC Brock Jardine.

Avant la perte, Arrant avait dévida six victoires consécutives, cinq dont il a produit au premier tour, par voie de (T)KO ou la soumission. À ce jour, 12 de son 15 victoires professionnelles ont été finitions.

Au cours de la série de victoires de six combat, Arrant a saisi son premier championnat - la promotion régionale Poindacier Lutte titre mi-moyens de nuit - avec un premier tour (5:00) OMS (retraite) de Carl Dieckmann sur Juillet 12, 2013.

comme Arrant, le 5-foot-7, 33-ans Howard bénéficie d'un taux d'arrivée phénoménale avec 15 de son 23 victoires professionnelles étant venu par le biais de (T)KO ou la soumission.

Howard fera ses débuts promotion avec World Series of Fighting après un deuxième passage avec l'UFC qui a duré sept combats et inclus des victoires sur Uriah salle, Siyar Bahadurzada et Cathal Pendred.

Prix ​​à partir de $39.99, billets pour WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland sont en vente à WSOF.com et Foxwoods.com.

Portes au Grand Théâtre à Foxwoods Resort Casino ouvrira à 5 p.m. ET, et la première des sept épisodes de cartes préliminaires commenceront à 5:45 p.m.

L'ensemble préliminaire carte de combat sera flux en direct sur un lecteur vidéo incorporé sur WSOF.com.

Dans l'événement principal des cinq-combat, vivre télédiffusion NBC Sports Network, régnant World Series of Fighting champion poids lourd Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) mettra son titre sur la ligne contre Josh « Ours Sensuel » Copeland (12-3).

Dans le cas de co-principal légère, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) et Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) sera en découdre avec le numéro de leur division une prétendante classement en jeu.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND

CARTE MAIN (En direct sur NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Championship Heavyweight Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Champion) vs. Copeland Josh (Provocateur)

Co-Main Event Léger:
Jason vs haut. Mike Ricci

Middleweight: John Howard vs. Mike Arrant
Poids plume: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Josh Key

CARTE PRÉLIMINAIRE (En direct sur WSOF.com)

Léger: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Poids lourd: Juliano Coutinho vs. Willis Justin
Poids lourd: Tyler vs Roi. Lorenzo capot
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Léger: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Coq: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Léger: Marcus Surin vs.. Christian Torres

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FINALIZES MAIN CARD FOR WSOF32 WITH SHAMIL GAMZATOV VS. LOUIS TAYLOR

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
SUR Samedi, Juillet 30

Plus undefeated featherweight rivals
Hakeem Dawodu and Marat Magomedov collide
in preliminary card rematch

LAS VEGAS (Mai 27, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of the live NBCSN (10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT) televised portion of its WSOF32 world championship doubleheader, with the addition of a middleweight (185 livres) contest between undefeated sensation Shamil Gamzatov (10-0) and red-hot finisher Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3).

En outre, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 livre) rivals in Hakeem "signifie" Dawodu (5-0-1) et Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Samedi, Juillet 30. In the world bantamweight (135 livres) championship main event, caïd régnant Marlon Moraes (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) OMS (poinçons) sur Murat Aibazov en janvier 30, 2012, la 6-pieds-2, 25-year-old Gamzatov of Dagestan, Russia has been an unstoppable force, defeating all of his opponents by way of either (T)KO or submission in either the first or second round of action.

In his last start and debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on Janvier 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, premier tour (2:32) OMS (poinçons) sur Titulaire Teddy.

Le 5 pieds 11, 37-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Malade. is riding a five-fight win streak that he ignited on December 14, 2012 with a first round (4:12) KO (poinçon) sur Joe Vedepo.

Taylor, qui a gagné 11 de son 12 victoires en carrière par (T)KO ou la soumission, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Mars 12, finition Cory Devela en seulement 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, 5 pieds 8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 quand il a marqué un premier tour (1:07) KO (poinçon) sur Behrang Yousefi.

Following his successful debut, Dawodu claimed four consecutive victories – all by way of (T)KO – under the World Series of Fighting banner, before facing off with Magomedov last Décembre 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

Le 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Magomedov of Dagestan is a combat Sambo specialist who has claimed all but one of his wins by way of submission, beginning with his professional debut on July 1, 2011 when he forced Dzhambulat Magomedov to tap out from a triangle choke in the first round (3:40) de leur matchup.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

Prix ​​à partir de $29, billets pour WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

In the world featherweight championship co-main event, Alexandre "capitaine" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title for the first time against the fighter he took it fromLance Palmer (10-2).

En d'autres mesures sur la retransmission en direct NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Laver. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Undefeated SENSATION PHIL SIGNE AVEC Hawes SÉRIE DE LUTTE MONDIALE

ANCIEN JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING VAINQUEURS
CONTRE JOSHUA fera ses débuts AU CENTRE WSOF31

EN DIRECT SUR AU NBC Sports Network 9 P.M. ET SUR Vendredi, Juin 17
DE Mashantucket, CONN.

 

LAS VEGAS (Mai 20, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) a signé invaincu poids moyen (185 livres) perspective Phil Hawes (3-0) à une exclusive, accord promotionnel pluriannuel.

Un produit du camp Jackson-Winklejohn célèbre à Albuquerque, N.M., 6 pieds, 27-ans les Hawes qui est originaire de Little Ferry, N.J., fera ses débuts contre promotionnel Joshua « Le Prince de MMA » Key (6-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) sur le live, cinq combat télédiffusé NBC Sports Network (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) de WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, au Foxwoods Resort Casino à Mashantucket, Conn. surVendredi, Juin 17.

« Phil est l'un des plus excitant, jeunes perspectives dans le sport du MMA, donc nous sommes ravis de l'accueillir à la Série mondiale de la famille Fighting, et nous attendons avec impatience de voir comment sa carrière se développe sous notre promotion,», A déclaré le président des World Series of Fighting Père chefs.

Le match avec la clé sera le premier départ de Hawes depuis 2014, son année débuts professionnels quand il a couru à trois victoires consécutives, les deux premiers par TKO et le troisième - une victoire au premier tour sur Brandon Collins sur Octobre 18 - par voie de soumission armbar.

Un 2009 le champion junior national de lutte collégial pour l'université de l'Iowa, l'alma mater de champion UFC et son coéquipier Jackson-Winklejohn Jon "Bones" Jones, Hawes a été décrit par Jones comme ayantpotentiel « sans limites ».

Prix ​​à partir de $39.99, billets pour WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland sont en vente à WSOF.com et Foxwoods.com.

Portes au Grand Théâtre à Foxwoods Resort Casino ouvrira à 5 p.m. ET, et le premier combat de la carte préliminaire débutera à 6 p.m.

Dans l'événement principal de l'émission de télévision en direct NBC Sports Network, champion du monde poids lourd Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) risquera son titre contre Josh « Ours Sensuel » Copeland (13-1).

Dans le léger (155 livres) co-principal événement, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) et Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) sera en découdre avec le numéro de leur division une prétendante classement en jeu.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
CARTE MAIN (En direct sur NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Championship Heavyweight Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Champion) vs. Copeland Josh (Provocateur)

Léger: Jason vs haut. Mike Ricci
Welterweight: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Poids plume: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key

CARTE PRÉLIMINAIRE (En direct sur WSOF.com)

Léger: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Poids lourd: Juliano Coutinho vs. Willis Justin
Poids lourd: Tyler vs Roi. Lorenzo capot
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING LAUNCHES ‘WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?’ TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERAN MMA FIGHTERS

.First two veteran recruits to face off at WSOF35, vivre sur NBCSN
sur Samedi, Novembre. 12

 
LAS VEGAS (Mai 17, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it is launching a groundbreaking program designed to support and further the athletic careers of military veterans who actively compete, or are seeking to compete, in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

"WSOF: Who’s The Toughest?” will include a dedicated recruitment program that will see World Series of Fighting President and six-time world champion Père chefs and his staff visit MMA gyms, beginning with a location in San Diego, Californie. le mois prochain, in order to evaluate the pool of competitors with veteran status.

The first two recruits from the program will square off with each other live on NBCSN at WSOF35, which will take place at a location to be announced, surSamedi, Novembre. 12, one day after Veterans Day.

“We are looking forward to embarking on this venture that will allow us to give back to our armed forces that serve our country and protect our freedom,«Les chefs de Saïd.

“As one of the major leagues in the sport of MMA with a national television platform in NBC and NBCSN, we have the ability to offer a potentially life-changing opportunity to fighters who are ready to make the jump, and we intend to leverage our position in the industry to benefit any veterans that show promise,», A déclaré World Series of Fighting PDG Carlos Silva.

En Janvier, World Series of Fighting placed its first military veteranCaros "The Future" Fodor – in action. Fodor, who joined the U.S. Marine Corps just six days after his high school graduation, was sent to Kuwait for the Iraq invasion after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and eventually earned the rank of sergeant before completing his military stint in 2007.

Fodor will be back in action on Samedi, Juillet 30, when he faces his adopted brother Phoenix Jones, aka Ben Fodor, at WSOF32, live on NBCSN from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash., à partir de 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

À propos de World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
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