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

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LAS VEGAS (Xullo 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) esta noiteannounced that it will bring its star-studded, championship fight series to Madison Square Garden along with a live broadcast of the show on NBC, enSábado, Decembro 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,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita Carlos Silva esta noite, during the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II.

“We have been working diligently,"Continuou 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 Pai Chiefs, 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. A data, the league has aired 31 live events on NBCSN.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS WELTERWEIGHT STAR PAUL BRADLEY TO EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT AGREEMENT

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LAS VEGAS (Xullo 14, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed another heralded star – welterweight (170 libras) powerhouse Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (23-6, 2 NC) – a unha exclusiva, multi-fight agreement.

O 5-foot-9, 33-year-old Bradley of San Diego, Califa. 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,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai Chiefs. “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.”

Na súa última partida en Xaneiro 29, Bradley, who originally hails from Tama, Iowa, scored a stunning, 40-second TKO (socos) on previously undefeated, rising star and fellow, former collegiate wrestling ace Chris HONEYCUTT no bellator 148.

A veteran of both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce and a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrestreality show, 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 no bellator 129 en outubro 17, 2014.

A lifelong athlete, 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.

Viva World Series de acción de combate retorna ao NBCSN en Sábado, Xullo 30 en 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT, with star-studded event featuring two world championship rematches.

In the main event of WSOF32, reigning bantamweight (135 libras) campiónMarlon Moraes (16-4-1) will risk his title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Outeiro (14-1) mentres, no co-main event, pluma (145 libras) campión Alexandre "Capitao" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title against the fighter he took it from – Tiro Palmer (10-2).
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WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II UNDERCARD COMPLETE WITH NINE BOUTS FEATURING SEATTLE, WASH. AREA PROSPECTS

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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. EN Sábado, Xullo 30

LAS VEGAS (Xullo 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. E/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavado. en Sábado, Xullo 30.

The preliminary card will stream live, na súa totalidade, comezando o 7:00 p.m. E/4:00 p.m. PT, nun reprodutor de vídeo embutido WSOF.com.

Joining the previously announced, headlining featherweight (145 libras) preliminary card showdown between undefeated, estrelas en ascenso Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) de Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) do Daguestán, Rusia, son 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,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai Chiefs.

En destaque, medios (185 libras) 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, Pa. is a perfect 2-0, to date, inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage. In his last start at WSOF30 onAbril 2, he earned a unanimous decision over 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) QUEN (socos) de Steve Montgomery en Maio 7.

In another middleweight preliminary card contest and rematch, Alfonso “Big Smooth” Gonzales (9-1) de Tacoma, Lavado. e Thomas Hoeper (4-2) of Arlington, Lavado. will revisit their first meeting that took place on September 26, 2015 and ended with Gonzales scoring a second round (1:29) QUEN (socos) 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, Lavado. nun medio-medio (170 libras) fin.

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

Also at lightweight, Matt Coble (9-7) of Bellingham, Lavado. ha chocar con Colt Hausauer (5-4) of Eastsound, Lavado.

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

Na acción pesado, Matt “The Attack” Kovacs (11-13) of Everett will face off with Bill Widler (9-6) of Redding, Califa.

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.

Prezos a partir de $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

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

Doors at XFINITY Arena Everett will open at 3:30 p.m. PT for WSOF32, ea primeira loita preliminar tarxeta terá comezo ás 4:00 p.m.

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

CARD PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Bantamweight Championship Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Campión) vs. Josh Hill (Reto)

World Series of Fighting Featherweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Alexandre Almeida (Campión) vs. Tiro Palmer (Reto)

Catchweight (162 libras): Caros Fodor vs. Phoenix Jones
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Louis Taylor

CARD PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Pena: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Marat Magomedov
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Nicolai Salchow
Welterweight: Andrews Nakahara vs. Travis Doerge
Middleweight: Alfonso Gonzales vs. Thomas Hoeper
Peso-pesado: Matt Kovacs vs. Bill Widler
Leve: Patrick Benson vs. Brett Malone
Leve: Matt Coble vs. Colt Hausauer
Bantamweight: Justin Hugo vs. Tycen Lynn
Bantamweight: Jon Marc Cortez vs. Joe Elzea
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World-ranked bantamweight star Jesse Brock has signed an exclusive, multi-fight agreement with World Series of Fighting.

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SERIE mundo da loita
SIGNS WORLD-RANKED BANTAMWEIGHT
JESSE BROCK

LAS VEGAS (Xullo 5, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has inked world-ranked bantamweight (135 libras) star Jesse Brock (22-8) a unha exclusiva, 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,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai Chiefs. “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.”

Ranked as high as 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) presentación (mata-león) de Olly Bradstreet no bellator 155 en maio 20, 2016.

The victory marked Brock’s second under the Bellator banner. En outubro 25, 2013, he bested Adrian Cruz by way of unanimous decision.

A data, Brock’s experience with top caliber opposition includes Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Caol Uno e 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) e contender Josh "Gentleman" Outeiro (14-1) at WSOF32, vivir NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavado. en Sábado, Xullo 30.
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UNDEFEATED PHIL HAWES REPLACES SHAMIL GAMZATOV AGAINST LOUIS TAYLOR AT WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

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Fresh off his promotional debut victory, undefeated middleweight Phil Hawes (left) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Xullo 30, vivir NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E / 7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavado. Crédito da foto: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
EN Sábado, Xullo 30

LAS VEGAS (Xuño 29, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, top prospect 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) in a middleweight (185 libras) contest at WSOF32, vivir NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavado. en Sábado, Xullo 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,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai Chiefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, a 6 pés, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, marcando unha primeira rolda (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 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, also the alma mater of Jackson-Winklejohn teammate and UFC champion Jon "Bones" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Enfermo. is a 5-foot-11, 37-anos, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 da súa 12 vitorias na carreira a través de (T)KO ou finalización.

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

Prezos a partir de $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

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

Noutra acción sobre a transmisión en directo NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavado. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Featherweights invictos Hakeem "significa" Dawodu (5-0-1) e Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) will square off in a preliminary card bout.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.
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TICKET GALAXY TEAMS UP WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

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Year-long partnership kicks off with WSOF32: Moraes vs. Outeiro 2
en Sábado, Xullo 30, live on NBCSN from Everett, Lavado.

LAS VEGAS (Xuño 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. Outeiro 2 world championship doubleheader at XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavado. en Sábado, Xullo 30, vivir NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E/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,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita 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,” stated 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. Outeiro 2 will feature two world championship rematches. No evento principal, reigning, undisputed bantamweight (135 libras) xefeMarlon Moraes (16-4-1) will put his title on the line for the second time against top contender Josh "Gentleman" Outeiro (14-1).

In the featherweight (145 libras) championship co-main event, Alexandre "Capitao" Almeida (18-5) will risk his belt against the man he took it from –Tiro 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.
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MIKE ARRANT REPLACES INJURED THIAGO MELLER AGAINST JOHN HOWARD AT WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MASHANTUCKET, Conn. NA VENRES, Xuño 17

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HOWARD VS. ARRANT TO BE CONTESTED AT MIDDLEWEIGHT

PLUS UNDEFEATED MARCUS SURIN TO BATTLE
CHRISTIAN TORRES IN WSOF31 PRELIMINARY BOUT
LIVE ON WSOF.COM

LAS VEGAS (Xuño 15, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that Thiago Meller has withdrawn from his scheduled welterweight (170 libras) competición contra John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12), que agora enfrontarase“Mad” Mike Arrant (15-10) in a middleweight (185 libras) bout at the much-anticipated WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world championship doubleheader Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) evento, vivir NBCSN (9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT) do Foxwoods Resort Casino, en Mashantucket, Conner. en Venres, Xuño 17.

Alén, invicto Marcus Surin (3-0) of Stamford, Conner. has been tabbed to step in for Sam Watford no calendario leve (155 libras) preliminary card contest against Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.I..

Originally hailing from Orlando, Fla., o 5-foot-9, 28-year-old Arrant, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, resides in Las Vegas, where he is a member of legendary champion Randy “The Natural” Couture’s Xtreme Couture fight squad.

Arrant is looking to return to the win column following a unanimous decision defeat in his last start on August 7, 2015, at the hands of two-time UFC veteran Brock Jardine.

Prior to the loss, Arrant had reeled off six consecutive victories, five of which he produced in the first round, by way of (T)KO ou finalización. A data, 12 da súa 15 professional wins have been finishes.

During the six-fight win streak, Arrant seized his first championship – regional promotion SteelFist Fight Night’s welterweight title – with a first round (5:00) QUEN (retirement) de Carl Dieckmann en xullo 12, 2013.

Like Arrant, the 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard boasts a phenomenal finish rate with 15 da súa 23 professional victories having come by way of (T)KO ou finalización.

Howard will make his promotional debut with World Series of Fighting following a second stint with the UFC that spanned seven fights and included wins over Uriah Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada e Cathal Pendred.

Prezos a partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. E, and the first of seven preliminary card bouts will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Todo o card preliminar loita vai transmitir en directo nun reprodutor de vídeo embutido WSOF.com.

In the main event of the five-bout, NBCSN transmisión en directo, reigning World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will put his title on the line against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (12-3).

No caso leve co-main, Superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) e Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND

CARD PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

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

Co-Main leve Evento:
Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

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

CARD PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Leve: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Peso-pesado: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Peso-pesado: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo capa
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Leve: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Leve: Marcus Surin vs. Christian Torres
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FINALIZES MAIN CARD FOR WSOF32 WITH SHAMIL GAMZATOV VS. LOUIS TAYLOR

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LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
EN Sábado, Xullo 30

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

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

Alén, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 libra) rivals in Hakeem "significa" Dawodu (5-0-1) e Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Sábado, Xullo 30. In the world bantamweight (135 libras) championship main event, reinando chefão Marlon Moraes (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Josh "Gentleman" Outeiro (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) QUEN (socos) en Murat Aibazov en xaneiro 30, 2012, o 6-foot-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 Xaneiro 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, primeira rolda (2:32) QUEN (socos) en Teddy Detentor.

The 5-foot-11, 37-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Enfermo. is riding a five-fight win streak that he ignited on December 14, 2012 with a first round (4:12) KO (soco) en Joe Vedepo.

Taylor, quen gañou 11 da súa 12 career wins via (T)KO ou finalización, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Marzo 12, acabado Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, o 5-foot-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 cando marcou unha primeira rolda (1:07) KO (soco) en 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 Decembro 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

The 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) of their matchup.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

Prezos a partir de $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

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

Noutra acción sobre a transmisión en directo NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavado. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.
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UNDEFEATED SENSATION PHIL HAWES SIGNS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

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FORMER JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31
LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. E EN Venres, Xuño 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, Conn.

 

LAS VEGAS (Maio 20, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 libras) prospecto Phil Hawes (3-0) a unha exclusiva, Segundo promoción multi-ano.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., a 6 pés, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, NJ, fará o seu debut contra promocional Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, no Foxwoods Resort Casino, en Mashantucket, Conner. enVenres, Xuño 17.

“Phil is one of the most exciting, young prospects in the sport of MMA, so we are excited to welcome him to the World Series of Fighting family, and we look forward to seeing how his career develops under our promotion,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai Chiefs.

The matchup with Key will be Hawes’ first start since 2014, his professional debut year when he ran to three straight victories, the first two by way of TKO and the third – a first round victory over Brandon Collins en Outubro 18 – by way of armbar submission.

A 2009 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, the alma mater of UFC champion and Jackson-Winklejohn teammate Jon "Bones" Jones, Hawes has been described by Jones as having“limitless” potential.

Prezos a partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. E, ea primeira loita preliminar tarxeta terá comezo ás 6 p.m.

In the main event of the live NBCSN telecast, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1).

In the lightweight (155 libras) co-evento principal, Superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) e Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
CARD PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

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

Leve: Jason High vs. Mike Ricci
Welterweight: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Pena: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key

CARD PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Leve: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Peso-pesado: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Peso-pesado: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo capa
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Leve: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Leve: Sam Watford vs. Christian Torres

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING LAUNCHES ‘WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?’ TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERAN MMA FIGHTERS

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.First two veteran recruits to face off at WSOF35, vivir NBCSN
en Sábado, Novembro. 12

 
LAS VEGAS (Maio 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 Pai Chiefs and his staff visit MMA gyms, beginning with a location in San Diego, Califa. next month, 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, enSábado, Novembro. 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,"Dixo Chiefs.

“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,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita Carlos Silva.

En xaneiro, World Series of Fighting placed its first military veteran – Caros "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 Sábado, Xullo 30, when he faces his adopted brother Phoenix Jones, aka Ben Fodor, at WSOF32, live on NBCSN from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash., comezando o 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT.

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