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

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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 Sábado, Xullo 30, vivir NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

LAS VEGAS (Maio 10, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 libras) xefe Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "Gentleman" Outeiro (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Sábado, Xullo 30, vivir NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 libras) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Capitao" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title from – Tiro 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 Pai 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. vía 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, Incluíndo 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Febreiro 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Rectificación Casa en marzo 29, 2014, precisou só 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) presentación (mata-león) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

Hill is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Bendy Casimir en Abril 9, in a bout that took place in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canadá.

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

Noutra acción sobre a transmisión en directo NBCSN, costumed crusader 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.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II will be announced soon.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS HEAVY HITTERS SHAWN JORDAN AND LORENZO HOOD

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

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
en Venres, Xuño 17, vivir NBCSN

LAS VEGAS (Abril 28, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed heavyweight knockout artists Shawn Jordan (18-7) e Lorenzo “The Dream Killer” Hood (9-3) to exclusive, acordos con varias loita.

Hood of Chicago, Enfermo. 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, Conner. enVenres, Xuño 17, vivir NBCSN 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. 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,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai Chiefs.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M., a 6 pés, 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, primeira rolda (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry en xuño 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 da súa 18 vitorias na carreira a través de (T)KO, and another 3 por finalización.

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

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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
Heavyweight: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. E
FROM MASHANTUCKET, Conn. NA VENRES, Xuño 17

LAS VEGAS (Abril 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) evento, vivir NBCSN 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. do Foxwoods Resort Casino, en Mashantucket, Conner. o venres, Xuño 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, rising star Chris "Huggy oso" 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) nun medio-medio (170 libras) caso.

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

No evento principal, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) mentres, 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.

Chris Barnett vs. Justin Willis

After spending the last year and a half making waves in Japan, o 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 da súa 14 vitorias na carreira a través de (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-sir-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Cain Velasquez e 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 en Tokio.

Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes

The 5-foot-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, invicto World Series of Fighting campión dos lixeiros Justin "O destaque" 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, unha noite, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, primeira rolda (4:55) QUEN (socos) en Rico Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) QUEN (socos) at the hands de eventual tournament winner Brian Foster, Palomino will return to the featherweight division where he has held two world titles.

The 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Moraes of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil returned to form in his last bout, decimating fellow knockout artist Robbie "Problemas" Peralta by way of TKO (socos) na segunda rolda (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) presentación (mata-león) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 libras) campión Marlon Moraes.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Uriah Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada e Cathal Pendred, o 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Masa. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (socos) perda de Tim Means decembro 10.

A data, Howard has notched 15 da súa 23 vitorias na carreira a través de (T)KO ou finalización. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, terceira rolda (4:55) KO (socos) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman decembro 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 (mata-león) de Leonardo Rodriguez en xuño 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 da súa 20 career wins, por finalización.

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

Prezos a partir de $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, en 5 p.m. E, ea primeira loita preliminar tarxeta terá comezo ás 6 p.m.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE MMA WORLD EXPO, PLANS FOR MMA BOUTS AT ANNUAL MANHATTAN EXTRAVAGANZA IN DECEMBER

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LAS VEGAS (Abril 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,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita 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 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, Incluíndo Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum e 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, atletas, 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.

Viva World Series de acción de combate retorna ao NBCSN en Sábado, Abril 2 en 11:30 p.m. E/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 libras) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) e contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2).

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WSOF30: RAMO VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

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WSOF30: RAMO 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, Abril 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 (Marzo 30, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) anunciou that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks, campionato do mundo de artes marciais mixtas (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 libras) enfrontamento entre Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) e Rex "T-rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Las Vegas o sábado, Abril 2, vivir NBCSN 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Adicionalmente, a broken nose has forced Gil Gardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 libras) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), que agora enfrontarase Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, e Jeff Roman (1-2-1) será cadrado fóra con Zach Bunnell (0-0) nun medio-medio (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 "The Bear Honey" Heun en WSOF26 en decembro 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.

A 6-foot, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Na súa última partida, Harris, quen gañou 7 da súa 8 career victories by way of (T)KO ou finalización, 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 finishes, 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: Filial vs. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Portas en The Joint no Hard Rock Hotel & Casino abrirá ao evento no 4 p.m. PT, ea primeira loita preliminar comezará ás 5 p.m.

No evento principal, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), a primeira vez liga, titular do título de dúas divisións, vai poñer a súa coroa cobizado na liña contra o contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2).

No co-main event, superestrela Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) van disputar recente World Series of Fighting unha noite, oito homes torneo runner-up Joao "O Samurai brasileiro" Zeferino (20-7) coa vaga World Series of Fighting Championship welterweight en xogo.

Noutra parte da loita e catro, NBCSN transmisión en directo, especialista en submisión Vinny "Pezão" Magalhaes (13-7) será cadrado fóra con Jake "The Bear Honey" Heun(9-4) nun medio-pesados (205 libras) competición, mentres World Series of recén chegado de loita e nocauteador Abu "Gladiador" Azaitar (11-1-1) ha frear cornos con Danny "Dee1" Davis, JR. (11-10-1) no medio-medio.

CARD PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

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

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

Light Heavyweight: Vinny Magalhães vs. Jake Heun
Welterweight: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, JR.

CARD PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 libras): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Flyweight: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Bantamweight: Adam Acquaviva vs. Andrés Ponce
Welterweight: Jeff Roman vs. Zach Bunnell
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MEGA-EVENT ON FRIDAY, Xuño 17, VIVIR EN NBCSN

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

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

LAS VEGAS (Marzo 29, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conner. 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), vivir NBCSN 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT o venres, Xuño 17.

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 the number one contender ranking at stake.

Prezos a partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, Abril 1 en 10 a.m. E, 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,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai 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 da súa 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO ou finalización. No 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, marcando unha segunda rolda (4:33) TKO no Derrick Mehman cunha saraivada de socos.

Copeland of Denver, Colo. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. A 6-foot-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "O destaque" Gaethje has notched 8 da súa 13 career wins, to date, vía (T)KO ou finalización.

Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Señorita. 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, segunda rolda (:47) KO en Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

O 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 Galvão e Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Meu Jordan.

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

A 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 e 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, en 5 p.m. E, ea primeira loita preliminar tarxeta terá comezo ás 6 p.m.

Ataques adicionais serán anunciadas en breve.
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Two exciting MMA events are coming to Las Vegas this April!

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World Series of Fighting tickets 50% off this week only!

World Series of Fighting 30 goes down at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas NEXT Saturday, 02 de abril. Get your Cageside or Stage tickets now for 50% OFF by entering promo code 50WSOF30para acá.

BONUS: Bring your receipt (not your ticket) to their merchandise booth to receive a FREE WSOF T-Shirt! (while supplies last, quantities limited)

If you can’t make it to Vegas, catch the Prelims at WSOF.com at 6pm PT with the main card going live on NBC Sports Network at 8pm PT!

Tuff-N-Uff tickets start at $10 for our April 29th event at the Cox Pavilion

The card is shaping up for our show on April 29th! Tickets are on sale NOW starting at just $10 enTuffnuff.com e UNLVTickets. Mark it on your calendar, and come support amateur MMA and the Future Stars of MMA!
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World Series DECLARACIÓN DE COMBATE NO MMA legalización EN NOVA YORK

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LAS VEGAS (Marzo 22, 2016) - Estado de Nova York aprobou unha lexislación marco hoxe permite futuras Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competicións para ocorrer alí.

World Series of CEO Combate Carlos Silva fixo as seguintes observacións:

“Este é un día emocionante e histórico para o noso gran deporte. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, incluíndo World Series of novo COO de Loita Michael Mersch, debe ser eloxiado polo seu persistencia e compromiso de ver a través da aprobación de lexislación que vai finalmente permitir que os fans para asistir MMA en directo no Empire State, e loitadores para competir alí. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, xunto co noso compañeiro de televisión, NBC, estamos ansiosos para traer a nosa marca de MMA profesional a Nova York en breve. "
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World Series of NOMES DE COMBATE A MICHAEL Mersch COO e Conselleiro Xeral

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LAS VEGAS (Marzo 22, 2016) -World Series of Fighting nomeou Mixed Martial Arts distintos (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch, o seu novo Chief Operating Officer e Xeneral Counsel, con efecto inmediato.

Mersch trae para o campionato do mundo de MMA liga, ao longo de oito anos de experiencia como conselleiro de nivel Senior e conselleiro xeral asistente ao Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his latest role, actuou como Conselleiro Xeral e Xefe Political Advisor para o Nevada Fiscal Xeral.

"Estou animado para volver entrar na empresa de MMA con un dos xogadores principais e marcas recoñecibles no espazo,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, comezando coa NBC e IMG, World Series of Fighting está no medio dunha fase empolgante de crecemento con grandes cousas no horizonte ".

"Estamos ansiosos para ter Michael Mersch traer a súa riqueza de coñecemento específico da industria, experiencia e relacións para a nosa empresa en crecemento, e estamos seguros de que vai ser unha forza motriz no seguinte capítulo da nosa empresa,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita Carlos Silva.

No seu novo, dobre papel, Mersch será responsable de supervisar a World Series of operacións de negocio da loita e asuntos xurídicos; negociación e redacción de todo o talento, televisión, foro, acordos legais de patrocinio e merchandising; e liderar e xestionar todos os esforzos de relacións públicas en nome da liga.

Un orador invitado frecuente ao Sports Lawyers Association, así como numerosas cumes da industria de MMA, Mersch é recoñecido como un dos principais especialistas en lexislación e regulamentación máis rápido deporte medra no mundo.

World Series of acción de combate retorna ao NBCSN, viven de Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Las Vegas Sábado, Abril 2, comezando o 11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT.

No evento principal da cheo de estrelas, doubleheader campionato mundial, reinando medios do mundo (185 libras) campión David Branch (17-3) vai poñer o seu cobizado título en xogo contra contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2) mentres, no co-main event, Superstars Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) e Joao "O Samurai brasileiro" Zeferino (20-7) será cadrado fóra co mundo welterweight vago (170 libras) coroa en xogo.
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WSOF30: RAMO VS. Starks WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP doubleheader FORMACIÓN recibirá cinco loitas preliminares

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Tarxeta da loita preliminar transmisión en directo en
WSOF.COM ANTES DE CATRO-Fight, NBCSN VIVO televisionar

LAS VEGAS (Marzo 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) anunciou a adición de cinco loitas card preliminar á súa altamente unhaWSOF30 nticipated: Filial vs. Starks do campionato do mundo Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) evento doubleheader no Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Las Vegas o sábado, Abril 2, vivir NBCSN 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

Na parte superior do cartel eliminatoria que vai transmitir en directo, íntegro nun reprodutor de vídeo embutido WSOF.com, comezando o 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, será un welterweight (170 libras) colisión entre Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) e Matt "The Thunder From Down Under" Frincu (7-1).

O irmán e compañeiro de adestramento adoptado de estrela Khabib Nurmagomedov, a 26-year-old Abubakar, que vén de Daguestán, A Rusia está montando un de tres vitorias seguidas, mentres Frincu de Tempe, Silvestre. vía Queensland, Australia vai poñer un de cinco vitorias seguidas en liña.

Nurmagomedov posúe unha impresionante 82 por cento a taxa de chegada, mentres Frincu gañou seis dos seus sete vitorias profesionais ata a data por medio (T)KO ou finalización.

en lixeiro (155 libras) acción card preliminar, nocauteador invicto Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) fará a súa World Series of Fighting estrea contra o compañeiro fast-estrela en ascenso Gil Gardado (5-1).

No lume desde a súa vitoria estrea profesional en xullo 2013, Kozola de San Diego, Califa. vía Chicago, Enfermo. cones para World Series of Fighting tras producirse back-to-back, nocautes devastadores - cada un cun ataque furioso de socos – baixo a promoción do bellator.

no Xaneiro 16, 2015, Kozola marcou unha segunda rolda (1:25) KO en Jonathan Rivera no bellator 132 e, en marzo 15, 2015, el marcou unha primeira rolda (2:22) KO en Ian Butler no bellator 137.

Gardado de Las Vegas vai mirar para entalhar a súa terceira vitoria consecutiva tras dous perfor dominanteMance Husde World Series of Fighting gaiola decagon.

O prodixio de 30 anos de idade Xtreme Couture presentado Pete Martin cunha guillotina no primeiro round (3:31) da acción a WSOF22 agosto 1, 2015, e pechou o ano cunha vitoria por decisión unánime sobre Giga Chikadze en WSOF26 en decembro 18.

Nun contrapeso (125 libras) fragmento, Carlos García (1-1) de San Bernardino, Califa. fará o seu debut profesional contra Jason Pacheco (1-0) de Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) de Las Vegas van enfrontarse con Andres Ponce (3-2) de Tempe nunha inclinación galo e, Na apertura enfrontamento card preliminar, Jeff Roman (1-2-1) de Las Vegas será cadrado fóra con Nome de usuario Salantri (0-1) no medio-medio.

un sexto, middleweight (185 pounds) loita preliminar con Clineton Williams(7-3) de Las Vegas será anunciado en breve.

Prezos a partir de $20, billetes para WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks, están dispoñibles para compra en liña en WSOF.com e AXS.com.

Portas en The Joint no Hard Rock Hotel & Casino abrirá ao evento no 4 p.m. PT, ea primeira loita preliminar comezará ás 5 p.m.

No evento principal, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), a primeira vez liga, titular do título de dúas divisións, vai poñer a súa coroa cobizado na liña contra o contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2).

No co-main event, superestrela Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) van disputar recente World Series of Fighting unha noite, oito homes torneo runner-up Joao "O Samurai brasileiro" Zeferino (20-7) coa vaga World Series of Fighting Championship welterweight en xogo.

Noutra parte da loita e catro, NBCSN transmisión en directo, especialista en submisión Vinny "Pezão" Magalhaes (13-7) será cadrado fóra con Jake "The Bear Honey" Heun(9-4) nun medio-pesados (205 libras) competición, mentres World Series of recén chegado de loita e nocauteador Abu "Gladiador" Azaitar (11-1-1) ha frear cornos con Danny "Dee1" Davis, JR. (11-10-1) no medio-medio.