Kategooria Arhiiv: World Series of Fighting

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, Juuli 30

Reigning world bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes will put his title on the line against Josh Hill for the second time, in the new main event of WSOF32 on Laupäev, Juuli 30, elada NBCSN juures 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/7:30 Pärastlõunal. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

LAS VEGAS (Mai 10, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 naela) peapolt Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Laupäev, Juuli 30, elada NBCSN juures 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/7:30 Pärastlõunal. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 naela) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Captain" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromLance Palmer (10-2) – will now serve as the co-main event of WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II.

“The magnitude of this event has increased dramatically with the addition of a second world title fight and rematch between Marlon Moraes, who has been unstoppable, in the cage, and one of the most formidable and talented contenders in the world in Josh Hill” said World Series of Fighting President Isa Chiefs.

The second meeting between Moraes and Hill comes 17 months after the two superstars went the five-round distance of their championship main event fight at WSOF18 on February 12, 2015, with Moraes successfully defending his coveted title by way of unanimous decision.

The 5-foot-6, 28 year-old Moraes of Howell, N.J. kaudu Nova Friburgo, Brazil is a former Muay Thai champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt whose reign of terror in the 135-pound division has been ongoing since the end of 2011, when he ignited a win streak that has spanned 11 straight fights, koosnedes 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Veebruar 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Rectification House märtsil 29, 2014, vaja lihtsalt 1 minute and 13 seconds to score a brutal TKO on Joseph Barajas with a series of rapid-fire leg kicks.

Since the first meeting with Moraes, his only loss to date, the 5-foot-6, 29-year-old Hill of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has rebounded with four straight victories, a streak that Hill started with a third round (2:01) esitamine (tagavedu alasti choke) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

Hill is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Bendy Casimir edasi Aprill 9, in a bout that took place in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Kanada.

Hinnaga alates $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

Teiste tegevus live NBCSN telesaade, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Pesu. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Tulevik" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II will be announced soon.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS HEAVY HITTERS SHAWN JORDAN AND LORENZO HOOD

Heavyweight knockout artist Lorenzo Hood (pildil) has signed an exclusive, multi-fight promotional agreement with World Series of Fighting.

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
edasi Reede, Juuni 17, elada NBCSN

LAS VEGAS (Aprill 28, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed heavyweight knockout artists Shawn Jordan (18-7) ja Lorenzo “The Dream Killer” Hood (9-3) to exclusive, multi-võitlus lepingud.

Hood of Chicago, Haige. has been tabbed to make his promotional debut against an opponent to be announced soon, at the WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship event at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. edasiReede, Juuni 17, elada NBCSN juures 9 Pärastlõunal. JA/6 Pärastlõunal. PT.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shawn Jordan and Lorenzo Hood to our ever-growing roster of world-class athletes, and look forward to seeing both of them compete in our heavyweight division soon,"Ütles World Series of Fighting President Isa Chiefs.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M., 6-foot, 30-year-old Jordan is coming off a 4-year, 10 fight stint with the UFC, during which he compiled an overall record of 6-4, notching all of his wins, including a vicious, Esimeses voorus (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry juunil 15, 2013, by way of (T)KO.

A two-time veteran of the now-defunct Strikeforce, and a four-time veteran of Bellator action, Jordan has earned 14 tema 18 karjääri võitude teel (T)KO, and another 3 kaudu esitamise.

The 6-foot-3, 27-year-old Hood, a former professional football player turned MMA wrecking machine, has earned all 9 of his professional career victories to date by way of (T)KO inside the first round of action.

After an aggressive debut year in 2009 in which he competed 7 times and amassed a near-perfect record of 6-1, Hood walked away from the fight world for a span of 5 years to play defensive lineman in the Arena Football League and Canadian Football League, eventually returning to the cage in 2014.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION

OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

WELTERWEIGHT: JOHN HOWARD VS. THIAGO MELLER
FEATHERWEIGHT: LUIS PALOMINO VS. SHEYMON MORAES
Raskekaalu: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 Pärastlõunal. JA
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. REEDEL, Juuni 17

LAS VEGAS (Aprill 12, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) today announced the addition of three star-studded matchups to complete the main card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sündmus, elada NBCSN juures 9 Pärastlõunal. ET / 6 Pärastlõunal. alates Foxwoods Resort Casino Mashantucket, Conn. reedel, Juuni 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, tõusev täht Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (14-2) will make his World Series of Fighting debut against Team AKA prodigy Justin Willis (4-1).

Also stepping in the decagon cage for the first time, battle-tested warrior John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12) will collide with submission expert Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) in race (170 naela) afäär.

In a featherweight (145 naela) scrap between two prolific strikers, Luis "paavian" Palomino (24-12) will face off with former world championship challenger Sheymon Moraes (8-1).

In põhiturniiri, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) kuigi, in the lightweight (155 naela) co-põhiturniirile, superstaarid Jason "Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) ja Mike "Marsi" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Chris Barnett vs. Justin Willis

After spending the last year and a half making waves in Japan, 5-foot-9, 29-year-old Barnett of Tampa, Fla. will suit up as “Huggy Bear,” and make his way onto a major stage in the U.S. for the first time in his career.

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 tema 14 karjääri võitude teel (T)KO, and has celebrated his wins in flamboyant fashion, with everything from cartwheels to breakdancing to hand stands.

Like Barnett, the stocky, 6-foot-3, 28-jahr-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Cain Velasquez ja Daniel Cormier, has been enjoying success in Japan under the promotion of Inoki Genome Federation (IFG).

Willis will make his first start of 2016, and look to extend his win streak to four consecutive bouts. In his last effort on August 29, he earned a unanimous decision over Rizvan Kuniev Tokyo.

Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes

5-suu-8, 35-year-old Palomino of Miami, Fla. via Lima, Peru is coming off an epic year in which he engaged in two, all-out wars with reigning, võitmatu World Series of Fighting kerge meister Justin "Highlight" Gaethje, both of which earned "Fight of the Month” honors.

After closing out 2015 with a gutsy appearance in World Series of Fighting’s first-ever, üks öö, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, Esimeses voorus (4:55) WHO (löögid) edasi Rich Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (löögid) at the hands kohta eventual tournament winner Brian Foster, Palomino will return to the featherweight division where he has held two world titles.

5-suu-8, 25-year-old Moraes of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil returned to form in his last bout, decimating fellow knockout artist Robbie "Probleemid" Peralta by way of TKO (löögid) teise ringi (3:21) of their matchup at WSOF26.

A seasoned Muay Thai stylist, Moraes ran to seven straight victories in his first seven starts as a professional MMA competitor before being handed his first career defeat by way of third round (3:46) esitamine (tagavedu alasti choke) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 naela) meister Marlon Moraes.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Uurija Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada ja Cathal Pendred, the 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Mass. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (löögid) kahju Tim Means detsembril 10.

Tänini, Howard has notched 15 tema 23 karjääri võitude teel (T)KO või esitamist. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, kolmandasse ringi (4:55) KO (löögid) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman detsembril 5, 2009, marking his third consecutive conquest in the league.

Meller of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil will look to collect his second win in a row, following his first round submission (tagavedu alasti choke) kohta Leonardo Rodriguez juunil 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 tema 20 career wins, teel esitamise.

The preliminary bout card lineup for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland will be announced soon.

Hinnaga alates $39.99, tickets for the event are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, juures 5 Pärastlõunal. JA, ja esimese esialgse kaardi hooaeg algab 6 Pärastlõunal.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE MMA WORLD EXPO, PLANS FOR MMA BOUTS AT ANNUAL MANHATTAN EXTRAVAGANZA IN DECEMBER

LAS VEGAS (Aprill 1, 2016) – Following last week’s historic passage of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legislation by the New York State Assembly, World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) today re-enforced its commitment to bringing its prestigious brand of league competition to the Empire State with an announcement that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the New York City-based MMA World Expo, and that, pending New York State Athletic Commission approval, it plans to stage a series of bouts at the seventh annual affair at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center in December.

“This is a very exciting and momentous time for our great sport, so we could not be more thrilled to take significant steps towards becoming owners of the MMA World Expo, which has been consistently delivering an incredible fan experience for the last six years and which will make for a great home for live World Series of Fighting action at a landmark location in Manhattan,"Ütles World Series of Fighting tegevjuht Carlos Silva.

The announcement comes three months after World Series of Fighting opened the doors to a satellite office in midtown Manhattan.

Two weeks ago, the company announced the appointment of Michael Mersch'i to the dual role of Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. While serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Mersch was one of the key figures involved in the effort to legalize MMA in New York State.

Since launching in 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, koosnedes Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum ja Matt Serra.

The annual convention is also the site of an array of martial arts seminars instructed by legendary trainers, as well as competitions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and catch wrestling, and brings together industry pioneers, vendors, sportlased, trainers and fans.

World Series of Fighting will announce additional details about its MMA World Expo acquisition plans, including its intent to promote live bouts at the event this year.

Live World Series of võitlus naaseb NBCSN kohta Laupäev, Aprill 2 juures 11:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/8:30 Pärastlõunal. PT with WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 naela) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) ja top kandidaat Clifford Starks (13-2).

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WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS
FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

LIVE NBCSN TELECAST OF
FOUR-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW BEGINS AT

11:30 P.M ET ON SATURDAY, Aprill 2

Matt Church replaces injured Gil Guardado against
Steve Kozola in 160-pound preliminary contest

Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams in middleweight bout
LAS VEGAS (Märts 30, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) teatas täna that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks, maailmameistrivõistlused Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 naela) matchup vahel Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) ja Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas laupäeval, Aprill 2, elada NBCSN juures 11:30 Pärastlõunal. ET/8:30 Pärastlõunal. PT.

Lisaks, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 naela) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), kes nüüd silmitsi Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, ja Jeff Roman (1-2-1) on ruudu maha Zach Bunnell (0-0) in race (170 pounds) preliminary card contest.

The 5-foot-11, 32-year-old Williams is looking to rebound from a narrow, split decision defeat at the hands of Jake "Honey Bear" Heun kell WSOF26 detsembril 18, 2015.

One fight prior to the loss, Williams submitted Jared Hatch with a shoulder choke in the third round (4:10) of their matchup on November 14, 2015.

6-foot, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Tema viimane start, Harris, kes on teeninud 7 tema 8 career victories by way of (T)KO või esitamist, edged out a split decision over Justin Torrey at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

Church of Las Vegas will attempt to notch his fourth consecutive win, after threestraight lõpetab, the last of which came on March 4 when he submitted Pat DeFranco with a leglock in the first round (2:55) of their matchup.

Tickets for WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Uksed ühine Hard Rock Hotel & Casino avab ürituse 4 Pärastlõunal. PT, ja esimese esialgse hooaeg algab 5 Pärastlõunal.

In põhiturniiri, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), Liiga esmakordselt, Kahe-divisjoni tiitli omanik, paneb oma ihaldatud kroon liinil vastu top kandidaat Clifford Starks (13-2).

In koostöö põhiturniiri, superstaar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) on lahing viimaste World Series of Fighting ühe öö, Kaheksa meest turniiri teise koha Joao "Brasiilia Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) koos vabade World Series of Fighting race meistrivõistlustel kaalul.

Mujal nelja võitlust, elada NBCSN telesaade, esitamise ekspert Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) on ruudu maha Jake "Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) on valguse raskekaalu (205 naela) võistlus, samas World Series of Fighting uustulnuk ja knockout kunstnik Abu "Gladiaator" Azaitar (11-1-1) lukk sarved Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) kell welterweight.

Põhikaardi (Live NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Branch (Meister) vs. Clifford Starks (Väljakutsuja)

World Series of Fighting Vacant Welterweight Championship Main Event:
Jon Fitch (Väljakutsuja) vs. Joao Zeferino (Väljakutsuja)

Light raskekaalu: Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun
Welterweight: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr.

ETTEVALMISTAMINE KAART (Live WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 naela): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Kärpässarja: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Kääbus sarjalainen: Adam Acquaviva vs. Andres Ponce
Welterweight: Jeff Roman vs. Zach Bunnell

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MEGA-EVENT ON FRIDAY, Juuni 17, Elada NBCSN

TICKETS FOR WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
ON SALE FRIDAY, Aprill 1

LIGHTWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT:
JASON HIGH VS. MIKE RICCI

LAS VEGAS (Märts 29, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. with a stacked lineup of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights led by a world heavyweight championship showdown between reigning kingpin Blagoy Ivanov(13-1) and Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1), elada NBCSN juures 9 Pärastlõunal. ET / 6 Pärastlõunal. PT reedel, Juuni 17.

In the lightweight (155 naela) co-põhiturniirile, superstaarid Jason "Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) ja Mike "Marsi" Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Hinnaga alates $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, Aprill 1 juures 10 a.m. JA, at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

“We are looking forward to returning to the great state of Connecticut, and putting on another phenomenal world championship event featuring some of our top superstars, for fans at Foxwoods Resort Casino,"Ütles World Series of Fighting President Isa Chiefs.

Blagoy Ivanov vs. Josh Copeland

Ivanov of Sulfia, Bulgaria is a 5-foot-11, 29-year-old Judo black belt and Sambo master who has earned 11 tema 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO või esitamist. Kell 2008 World Sambo Championships, he made his first big mark in combat sports, defeating all-time great Fedor Emelianenko.

Ivanov made his way to World Series of Fighting after a near-flawless, 8-fight run under the promotion of Bellator, posting an overall, 7-1 record there. He seized the World Series of Fighting heavyweight championship from Smealinho Rama, forcing Rama to tap out from a guillotine choke in the third round (1:17) of their matchup on June 5, 2015, and successfully defended the title for the first time on October 17, punktisüsteem teise ringi (4:33) TKO kohta Derrick Mehman tulv löögid.

Copeland of Denver, Ring. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. 6-foot-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "Highlight" Gaethje has notched 8 tema 13 career wins, to date, kaudu (T)KO või esitamist.

Jason kõrge vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Miss. made his long-awaited return to the cage on November 20 at WSOF25, after signing an exclusive, multi-fight contract with World Series of Fighting, and scored a thunderous, Teise vooru (:47) KO kohta ESTEVAN Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

5-foot-9, 34-year-old High, a veteran of the UFC and Strikeforce, initially caught the attention of the MMA world while fighting at an elite level in Japan under the promotion of K-1 and Dream where he faced and defeated the likes of Andre Galvao ja Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Minu Jordan.

Ricci of Montreal, Quebec, Canada reached the final round on the 16th season of the hit competition reality show Ultimate Fighter.

6-foot, 30-year-old member of famed trainer Firas Zahabi’s Tristar Gym fight team is looking for his fourth consecutive win, after defeating the likes of Jorge Gurgel, George Sotiropoulos ja Joe Condon, whom Ricci conquered by way of first round (2:41) KO with a head kick at WSOF25.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, juures 5 Pärastlõunal. JA, ja esimese esialgse kaardi hooaeg algab 6 Pärastlõunal.

Täiendav hood selguvad peagi.

Two exciting MMA events are coming to Las Vegas this April!

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World Series võitlevad AVALDUS MMA legaliseerimise NEW YORK

LAS VEGAS (Märts 22, 2016) - New Yorgi osariik möödunud maamärk õigusaktide täna lubades tulevikus Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) võistlused toimuvad seal.

World Series of Fighting tegevjuht Carlos Silva tegi järgmised märkused:

“See on põnev ja ajalooline päev meie suur sport. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, sealhulgas World Series of Fighting uus COO Michael Mersch'i, tuleks tunnustada nende püsivust ja pühendumist nähes läbi aja õigusaktidega, mis lõpuks võimaldab fännid Otseülekanne MMA Empire State, ja võitlejad konkureerida seal. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, koos meie televisiooni partner, NBC, Ootame, et tuua meie brändi professionaalne MMA New York väga kiiresti. "

World Series võitlevad NIMED MICHAEL MERSCH ja tegevjuht valvur

LAS VEGAS (Märts 22, 2016) -World Series of Fighting on määranud eristada Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch'i, Oma uus tegevjuht ja õigusbüroo, jõustub kohe.

Mersch'i toob maailmameistrivõistlused MMA liiga, Üle kaheksa aastane kogemus kõrgema taseme juhtimise ja assistent üldine kaitsja Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his latest role, töötas ta õigusbüroo ja peamine poliitiline nõustaja Nevada peaprokurör.

"Ma olen põnevil, et uuesti sisestama MMA äri üks Premier mängijad ja tuntuma ruumi,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, alustades NBC ja IMG, World Series of Fighting on keset põnev kasvufaasis koos suuri asju ette näha. "

"Me ootame, millel Michael Mersch'i tuua oma rikkalikult tööstuse konkreetsed teadmised, kogemusi ja suhteid meie kasvav ettevõte, ja on kindel, et ta saab liikumapanev jõud järgmises peatükis meie äri,"Ütles World Series of Fighting tegevjuht Carlos Silva.

Oma uues, kaksikrolli, Mersch'i on vastutavad nende World Series of Fighting äritegevuses ja õiguskomisjon; läbirääkimisi ja koostada kõigi talent, televisioon, saal, sponsorlus ja kaubandus õiguslikke kokkuleppeid; ja esirea ja hallata kõiki valitsuse suhteid jõupingutusi nimel liiga.

Sage külaline kõlaritega Sport Juristide Liit samuti mitmed MMA tööstuse tippkohtumistel, Mersch'i peetakse üheks kõige olulisemaks ekspertide reguleerivad õigusaktid ja maailmas kõige kiiremini kasvav sport.

World Series of võitlus naaseb NBCSN, elada Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Laupäev, Aprill 2, algab 11 Pärastlõunal. JA/8 Pärastlõunal. PT.

Peamiselt korral täht-täis, maailmameistrivõistlused doubleheader, valitsev maailmameister võiduajamine (185 naela) meister David Branch (17-3) paneb oma ihaldatud tiitli liinil vastu top kandidaat Clifford Starks (13-2) kuigi, kaasnevas põhiturniiri, superstaarid Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) ja Joao "Brasiilia Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) siis ruudu maha vabanenud maailma welterweight (170 naela) kroon kaalul.

WSOF30: BRANCH VS. Starks maailmameistrivõistlused DOUBLEHEADER rivistus SAAB VIIE AASTA Bouts

AASTA FIGHT KAART stream live
WSOF.COM ENNE neli-Farem, LIVE NBCSN Telesaade

LAS VEGAS (Märts 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) teatas täna, lisaks viis esialgse kaardi oksendamise oma kõrgelt-anticipated WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks maailmameistrivõistlused Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader üritus Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas laupäeval, Aprill 2, elada NBCSN juures 11 Pärastlõunal. ET / 8 Öösel. PT.

Kerkinud undercard arve, mis otseülekandeid, tervikuna on põimitava videopleier WSOF.com, algab 8 Pärastlõunal. ET / 5 Pärastlõunal. PT, saab race (170 naela) kokkupõrge Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) ja Matt "The pikse Down Under" Frincu (7-1).

Vastuvõetud vend ja koolitus partner superstaari Khabib Nurmagomedov, 26-aastane Abubakar, kes hails Dagestan, Venemaa on ratsutamine kolme võitlus võiduseeria, samas Frincu Tempe, Ariz. kaudu Queensland, Austraalia panen viie võitlus võiduseeria liinil.

Nurmagomedov boasts muljetavaldav 82 protsenti viimistlus määr, samas Frincu pälvinud kuus tema seitse professionaalne võidud seni teel (T)KO või esitamist.

in kerge (155 naela) Esialgsetel kaardi tegevus, võitmatu knockout kunstnik Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) teeb oma World Series of Fighting debüüdi vastu mehe kiirelt tõusev täht Gil Guardado (5-1).

Põlema, sest tema debüüdi võidu juulis 2013, Kozola San Diego, Californias. kaudu Chicago, Haige. kooses World Series of Fighting pärast tootma back-to-back, laastav KO võidud - igaühel on maruvihane rünnakut löögid – all edendamist Bellator.

jaanuaril 16, 2015, Kozola viskas teise vooru (1:25) KO kohta Jonathan Rivera kell Bellator 132 ja, märtsil 15, 2015, Ta viskas esimese vooru (2:22) KO kohta Ian Butler kell Bellator 137.

Guardado Las Vegas näevad pügala oma kolmanda järjestikuse võidu pärast kahte domineerivat efektiivsusnorhus Mancede World Series of Fighting kümmenurk puuris.

30-aastane Xtreme Couture ime esitatud Pete Martin koos giljotiini õhuklapp esimeses ringis (3:31) toimimisviise WSOF22 augustil 1, 2015, ja suletud aastal ühehäälse otsusega võitu Giga Chikadze kell WSOF26 detsembril 18.

Ühes Kärpässarja (125 naela) vanametall, Carlos Garcia (1-1) San Bernardino, Californias. teeb oma debüüdi vastu Jason Pacheco (1-0) Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) Las Vegas ees maha Andres Ponce (3-2) Tempe on Kääbus sarjalainen kallutada ja, ava sisse esialgse kaardi matchup, Jeff Roman (1-2-1) Las Vegas on ruudu maha kasutajanimi Salantri (0-1) kell welterweight.

kuues, middleweight (185 pounds) Esialgsetel võitlus featuring Clinton WiFilliams(7-3) Las Vegas selguvad peagi.

Hinnaga alates $20, Piletite WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks, on müügil internetis aadressil WSOF.com ja AXS.com.

Uksed ühine Hard Rock Hotel & Casino avab ürituse 4 Pärastlõunal. PT, ja esimese esialgse hooaeg algab 5 Pärastlõunal.

In põhiturniiri, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), Liiga esmakordselt, Kahe-divisjoni tiitli omanik, paneb oma ihaldatud kroon liinil vastu top kandidaat Clifford Starks (13-2).

In koostöö põhiturniiri, superstaar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) on lahing viimaste World Series of Fighting ühe öö, Kaheksa meest turniiri teise koha Joao "Brasiilia Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) koos vabade World Series of Fighting race meistrivõistlustel kaalul.

Mujal nelja võitlust, elada NBCSN telesaade, esitamise ekspert Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) on ruudu maha Jake "Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) on valguse raskekaalu (205 naela) võistlus, samas World Series of Fighting uustulnuk ja knockout kunstnik Abu "Gladiaator" Azaitar (11-1-1) lukk sarved Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) kell welterweight.