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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, Juli 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 Setu, Juli 30, manggon ing NBCSN ing 10:30 P.M. Lan/7:30 P.M. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

Las Vegas (May 10, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 kilogram) kingpin 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 Setu, Juli 30, manggon ing NBCSN ing 10:30 P.M. Lan/7:30 P.M. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 kilogram) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Kapten" 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 Rama pimpinan.

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. liwat 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, kalebu 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Februari 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh rectification House ing Maret 29, 2014, needed mung 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) pengajuan (mburi-wuda keselak) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

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

Ing tumindak ing NBCSN telecast manggon, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Wash. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Ing Future" 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 (digambarke) has signed an exclusive, multi-fight promotional agreement with World Series of Fighting.

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
ing Ana, Juni 17, manggon ing NBCSN

Las Vegas (April 28, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed heavyweight knockout artists Shawn Jordan (18-7) lan Lorenzo “The Dream Killer” Hood (9-3) to exclusive, agreements multi-perang.

Hood of Chicago, Gerah. 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. ingAna, Juni 17, manggon ing NBCSN ing 9 P.M. Lan/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,"Ngandika World Series of Fighting Presiden Rama pimpinan.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M., 6-mlaku, 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, babak pisanan (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry ing Juni 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 kang 18 Karir kamenangan kanthi cara (T)KO, and another 3 liwat pengajuan.

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
Bulu: LUIS PALOMINO VS. SHEYMON MORAES
Abot: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. Lan
FROM MASHANTUCKET, Conn. On Friday, Juni 17

Las Vegas (April 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) acara, manggon ing NBCSN ing 9 P.M. ET / 6 p.m. saka Foxwoods Resort Casino ing Mashantucket, Conn. on Friday, Juni 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, Rising star 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) ing flyweight a (170 kilogram) hubungan.

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

Ing acara utama, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) nalika, in the lightweight (155 kilogram) co-utama acara, superstars Jason "Ing Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) lan Mike "Ing 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, 5-mlaku-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. kanggo pisanan ing kariré.

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 kang 14 Karir kamenangan kanthi cara (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-iyor-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Kain Velasquez lan 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 ing Tokyo.

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 twing, all-out wars with reigning, World Series suwé saka Fighting juara entheng Justin "Ing Penting" 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, siji-wengi, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, babak pisanan (4:55) WHO (punches) ing Sugih Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (punches) at the hands saka 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 "Masalah" Peralta by way of TKO (punches) ing babak kapindho (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) pengajuan (mburi-wuda keselak) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 kilogram) juara Marlon Moraes.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Uria Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada lan Cathal Pendred, ing 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Massa. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (punches) mundhut kanggo Tim Means ing Desember 10.

Kanggo tanggal, Howard has notched 15 kang 23 Karir kamenangan kanthi cara (T)KO utawa pengajuan. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, babak katelu (4:55) KO (punches) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman ing Desember 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 (mburi-wuda keselak) saka Leonardo Rodriguez ing Juni 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 kang 20 career wins, kanthi cara pengajuan.

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

Diregani saka $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, ing 5 P.M. Lan, lan pisanan bab kertu pambuka bakal miwiti ing 6 P.M.

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

Las Vegas (April 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,"Ngandika World Series of Fighting CEO 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, kalebu Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum lan 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, atlit, 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.

Urip World Series saka tumindak Fighting ngasilake kanggo NBCSN ing Setu, April 2 ing 11:30 P.M. Lan/8:30 P.M. PT with WSOF30: Cabang vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 kilogram) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) lan ndhuwur contender 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, April 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 (Maret 30, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced dina that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Cabang vs. Starks, juara donya Campuran Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 kilogram) matchup antarane Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) lan Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas ana, April 2, manggon ing NBCSN ing 11:30 P.M. ET/8:30 P.M. PT.

Tambahan, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 kilogram) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), sing saiki bakal ngadhepi Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, lan Jeff Romawi (1-2-1) bakal kothak mati karo Zach Bunnell (0-0) ing flyweight a (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 madu Bear" Heun ing WSOF26 ing Desember 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-mlaku, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Ing wiwitan kang pungkasan, Harris, sing wis entuk 7 kang 8 career victories by way of (T)KO utawa pengajuan, 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: Cabang vs. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Lawang ing The Joint ing Hard Rock Hotel & Casino bakal mbukak acara ing 4 P.M. PT, lan bab pambuka kawitan bakal miwiti ing 5 P.M.

Ing acara utama, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), Liga kang kawitan-tau, nduwèni judhul loro-divisi, bakal sijine makutha kang coveted ing baris marang contender ndhuwur Clifford Starks (13-2).

Ing acara co-utama, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) bakal perang anyar Series World of Fighting siji-wengi, wolung wong turnamen runner-up Joao "Ing Brasil Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) karo World Series kosong saka juara Fighting flyweight ing saham.

Papan-papan liya ing papat-perang, manggon NBCSN telecast, pakar pengajuan Vinny "Pezao" Magalhães (13-7) bakal kothak mati karo Jake "The madu Bear" Heun(9-4) ing abot cahya (205 kilogram) Ing kontes, nalika World Series of Fighting anyaran lan artis kalah Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) bakal ngunci sungu karo Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) ing kelas welter.

CARD MAIN (Urip ing NBCSN)

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

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

Cahya Abot: Vinny Magalhães vs. Jake Heun
Welterweight: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr.

CARD PRELIMINARY (Urip ing WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Men: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 kilogram): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Flyweight: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Bantamweight: 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, Juni 17, LIVE ON NBCSN

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

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

Las Vegas (Maret 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), manggon ing NBCSN ing 9 P.M. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Friday, Juni 17.

In the lightweight (155 kilogram) co-utama acara, superstars Jason "Ing Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) lan Mike "Ing Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Diregani saka $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, April 1 ing 10 a.m. Lan, 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,"Ngandika World Series of Fighting Presiden Rama pimpinan.

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 kang 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO utawa pengajuan. Ing 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, damel babak kapindho (4:33) TKO ing Derrick Mehman karo barrage saka punches.

Copeland of Denver, Lap. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. 6-mlaku 1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "Ing Penting" Gaethje has notched 8 kang 13 career wins, to date, liwat (T)KO utawa pengajuan.

Jason High 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, babak kapindho (:47) KO ing Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

5-mlaku-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 lan Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Kula Jordan.

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

6-mlaku, 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 lan 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, ing 5 P.M. Lan, lan pisanan bab kertu pambuka bakal miwiti ing 6 P.M.

Bouts tambahan bakal announced rauh.

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

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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!

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WORLD SERIES gelut Statement ON MMA legalization ing NEW YORK

Las Vegas (Maret 22, 2016) - New York State liwati aturan landmark dina ngidinke Campuran Martial Arts mangsa (MMA) lomba kanggo njupuk Panggonan ana.

World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva digawe ujar ngisor:

“Iki dina macem lan sajarah kanggo olahraga gedhe kita. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, kalebu World Series of COO anyar Fighting kang Michael Mersch, kudu commended kanggo terus ono lan prasetya sing kanggo ningali liwat wacana aturan sing pungkasanipun bakal ngidini pembuangan kanggo nonton live MMA ing Empire State, lan pejuang saingan ana. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, bebarengan karo partner televisi kita, NBC, kita looking nerusake kanggo nggawa kita account saka MMA profesional kanggo New York banget rauh. "

WORLD SERIES OF sunting gelut MICHAEL MERSCH Chief Operating pegawe lan pitutur GENERAL

Las Vegas (Maret 22, 2016) -World Series of Fighting wis diangkat Campuran Martial Arts bentenaken (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch, Kepala anyar Operating Officer lan General Counsel, efektif langsung.

Mersch ndadekke kanggo juara MMA Liga, liwat wolung taun saka pengalaman minangka eksekutif tingkat senior lan Assistant General Counsel kanggo Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his latest role, dheweke dadi Umum Counsel lan Kepala Politik Advisor kanggo Nevada Jeksa Agung.

"Aku bungah ngetik maneh bisnis MMA karo salah siji pemain premier lan merek ditepungi ing papan,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, diwiwiti karo NBC lan IMG, World Series of Fighting ing satengahe phase macem wutah karo iku gedhe ing cakrawala. "

"We are looking nerusake kanggo gadhah Michael Mersch nggawa kasugihan saka kawruh industri tartamtu, pengalaman lan sesambetan kanggo perusahaan akeh kita, lan manteb ing ati sing bakal dadi pasukan nyopir ing bab sabanjure kita bisnis,"Ngandika World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva.

Ing anyar, peran dual, Mersch bakal tanggung jawab kanggo overseeing Series World of operasi bisnis Fighting lan urusan hukum; rembugan lan drafting kabeh talent, televisi, ajang, sponsor lan Merchandising perjanjian legal; lan spearheading lan ngatur kabeh efforts hubungan pemerintah atas jenenge liga.

A tamu speaker Kerep kanggo Sports Association Pengacara uga akeh Gunung industri MMA, Mersch dikenali minangka salah siji saka ahli utomo ing aturan lan angger-angger ing olahraga paling cepet akeh ing donya.

World Series saka tumindak Fighting ngasilake NBCSN, manggon saka Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas ing Setu, April 2, diwiwiti ing 11 P.M. Lan/8 P.M. PT.

Ing acara utama lintang-studded, juara doubleheader donya, Yasadipura Men donya (185 kilogram) juara David Branch (17-3) bakal sijine gelar coveted ing baris marang contender ndhuwur Clifford Starks (13-2) nalika, ing acara co-utama, superstars Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) lan Joao "Ing Brasil Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) bakal kothak mati karo flyweight donya kosong (170 kilogram) makutha ing saham.

WSOF30: BRANCH VS. Starks juara donya DOUBLEHEADER antrian ditampa limang bouts pambuka

Pambuka perang CARD kanggo stream LIVE ON
WSOF.COM Sadurunge TO FOUR-Fight, NBCSN LIVE telecast

Las Vegas (Maret 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced dina ing Kajaba saka limang bouts kertu pambuka kanggo sawijining Highly-aWSOF30 nticipated: Cabang vs. Starks juara donya Campuran Martial Arts (MMA) acara doubleheader ing Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas ana, April 2, manggon ing NBCSN ing 11 P.M. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

Tutup Bill undercard sing bakal stream urip, ing kabeh ing pamuter video embeddable ing WSOF.com, diwiwiti ing 8 P.M. Lan / 5 p.m. PT, bakal flyweight a (170 kilogram) tabrakan antarane Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) lan Matt "Ing Thunder Saka Down Under" Frincu (7-1).

diadopsi sadulur lan latihan partner saka bintang Khabib Nurmagomedov, ing Abubakar 26-taun-lawas, sing hails saka Dagestan, Rusia nunggang telung perang menang tilas, nalika Frincu saka Tempe, Ariz. liwat Queensland, Australia bakal sijine limang perang menang tilas ing baris.

Nurmagomedov pamer lan nyengsemaken 82 persen tingkat Rampung, nalika Frincu wis entuk enem saka pitu menang profesional kanggo tanggal kanthi cara (T)KO utawa pengajuan.

ing entheng (155 kilogram) tumindak kertu pambuka, artis kalah suwé Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) bakal nggawe kang Series World of Fighting debut marang fellow star cepet-Rising Gil Guardado (5-1).

Ing geni wiwit kamenangan debut profesional ing Juli 2013, Kozola San Diego, Calif. liwat Chicago, Gerah. karoes kanggo World Series of Fighting sawise prodhuksi bali-kanggo-bali, kamenangan KO ngancurake - saben karo onslaught ngamuk punches – ing promosi Wikimedia.

on Januari 16, 2015, Kozola ngetung babak kapindho (1:25) KO ing Jonathan Rivera ing Bellator 132 lan, ing Maret 15, 2015, piyambakipun damel babak pisanan (2:22) KO ing Ian Butler ing Bellator 137.

Guardado Las Vegas bakal katon kanggo kedudukan menang consecutive katelu sawise rong Perfor unggulHus Mancede World Series of Fighting kandhang decagon.

30-taun-lawas prodigy Xtreme Couture diajukake Pete Martin karo keselak guillotine ing babak pisanan (3:31) saka tumindak ing WSOF22 ing Agustus 1, 2015, lan ditutup metu taun karo kamenangan keputusan unanimous liwat Giga Chikadze ing WSOF26 ing Desember 18.

Ing flyweight a (125 kilogram) kethokan, Carlos Garcia (1-1) San Bernardino, Calif. bakal nggawe debut profesional marang Jason Pacheco (1-0) Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) Las Vegas bakal ngadhepi mati karo Andres Ponce (3-2) saka Tempe ing ngiringake bantamweight lan, ing mbukak matchup kertu pambuka, Jeff Romawi (1-2-1) Las Vegas bakal kothak mati karo Jeneng Salantri (0-1) ing kelas welter.

A enem, middleweight (185 pounds) perang wiwitan nampilaken Clinton Williams(7-3) Las Vegas bakal announced rauh.

Diregani saka $20, karcis kanggo WSOF30: Cabang vs. Starks, kasedhiya kanggo tuku online ing WSOF.com lan AXS.com.

Lawang ing The Joint ing Hard Rock Hotel & Casino bakal mbukak acara ing 4 P.M. PT, lan bab pambuka kawitan bakal miwiti ing 5 P.M.

Ing acara utama, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), Liga kang kawitan-tau, nduwèni judhul loro-divisi, bakal sijine makutha kang coveted ing baris marang contender ndhuwur Clifford Starks (13-2).

Ing acara co-utama, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) bakal perang anyar Series World of Fighting siji-wengi, wolung wong turnamen runner-up Joao "Ing Brasil Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) karo World Series kosong saka juara Fighting flyweight ing saham.

Papan-papan liya ing papat-perang, manggon NBCSN telecast, pakar pengajuan Vinny "Pezao" Magalhães (13-7) bakal kothak mati karo Jake "The madu Bear" Heun(9-4) ing abot cahya (205 kilogram) Ing kontes, nalika World Series of Fighting anyaran lan artis kalah Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) bakal ngunci sungu karo Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) ing kelas welter.