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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, Júla 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 Sobota, Júl 30, žiť na NBCSN na 10:30 p.m. A/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

LAS VEGAS (Máj 10, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 libier) 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 Sobota, Júl 30, žiť na NBCSN na 10:30 p.m. A/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 libier) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Kapitán" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title from – Lance 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 Otec 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. Via 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, počítajúc v to 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Február 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Oprava domu marca 29, 2014, potreboval len 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) predkladanie (zadné nahý tlmivka) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

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

V ďalšej akcie na živé televízne vysielanie NBCSN, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Umývanie. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother CAROS "Budúcnosť" 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 (obrázku) has signed an exclusive, multi-fight promotional agreement with World Series of Fighting.

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
na Piatok, Jún 17, žiť na NBCSN

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

Hood of Chicago, Chorý. 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. naPiatok, Jún 17, žiť na NBCSN na 9 p.m. A/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,"Povedal World Series of Fighting prezidenta Otec Chiefs.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, N. M., 6-noha, 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, Prvé kolo (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry júna 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 z jeho 18 kariéra víťazstvo Cestou (T)KO, and another 3 via predloženia.

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
Mušia: LUIS PALOMINO VS. SHEYMON MORAES
Ťažká váha: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.m. A
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. V PIATOK, Júna 17

LAS VEGAS (Apríl 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) udalosť, žiť na NBCSN na 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m.. od Foxwoods Resort Casino v Mashantucket, Conn. v piatok, Jún 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, stúpajúca hviezda Chris "Huggy medveď" 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) v welterweight (170 libier) záležitosť.

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

V hlavnej udalosti, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) zatiaľ čo, in the lightweight (155 libier) čo-hlavné udalosti, superstars Jason "Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) a Mike "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-noha-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 z jeho 14 kariéra víťazstvo Cestou (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-ánor-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Cain Velasquez a 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 v Tokiu.

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, neporazený World Series of Fighting ľahké šampión 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, jedna noc, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, Prvé kolo (4:55) WHO (údery) na Rich Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (údery) at the hands na 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 "Problémy" Peralta by way of TKO (údery) v druhom kole (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) predkladanie (zadné nahý tlmivka) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 libier) majster 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 a Cathal Pendred, the 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Hmota. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (údery) strata Tim Means decembra 10.

K dnešnému dňu, Howard has notched 15 z jeho 23 kariéra víťazstvo Cestou (T)KO alebo podania. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, Tretie kolo (4:55) KO (údery) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman decembra 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 (zadné nahý tlmivka) na Leonardo Rodriguez júna 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 z jeho 20 kariéra vyhráva, cestou podania.

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

Ceny od $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, na 5 p.m. A, a prvé predbežné karta zápas začne v 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 (Apríl 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,"Povedal World Series of Fighting generálneho riaditeľa 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, počítajúc v to Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum a 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, športovci, 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.

Žiť World Series of bojovanie akcie sa vracia do NBCSN na Sobota, Apríl 2 na 11:30 p.m. A/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Pobočka vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 libier) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) a top uchádzačom Clifford Starks (13-2).

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WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

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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, Apríla 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 (Marec 30, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) dnes oznámila, that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Pobočka vs. Starks, majstrovstiev sveta zmiešaných bojových umení (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 libier) matchup medzi Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) a Rex "T-rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino v Las Vegas v sobotu, Apríl 2, žiť na NBCSN na 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Ďalej, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 libier) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), ktorí budú teraz čelí Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, a Jeff Roman (1-2-1) bude námestie off s Zach Bunnell (0-0) v welterweight (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 na WSOF26 decembra 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-noha, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Vo svojom poslednom štarte, Harris, ktorý získal 7 z jeho 8 Career victories by way of (T)KO alebo podania, 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: Pobočka vs. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Dvere u kĺbu na Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sa otvorí na akciu na 4 p.m. PT, a prvé predbežné zápas začne v 5 p.m.

V hlavnej udalosti, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), liga vôbec prvý, držiteľ titulu dva delenie, bude položil vyhľadávaný korunu na linke proti hornej uchádzača Clifford Starks (13-2).

V čo-hlavné udalosti, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) budú bojovať nedávnej World Series of Fighting jednu noc, eight-man turnaja runner-up Joao "Brazílsky Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) s voľných World Series of Fighting welterweight majstrovstvá v stávke.

Inde na štyri-boj, žiť NBCSN televízne vysielanie, predloženie expert Vinny "Peza" Magalhaes (13-7) bude námestie off s Jake "Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) vo svetle heavyweight (205 libier) súťaž, zatiaľ čo World Series of Fighting nováčika a knockout umelca Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) bude sa pobil s Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) na welterweight.

MAIN CARD (Live v NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Branch (Majster) proti. Clifford Starks (Vyzývateľ)

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

Ľahká ťažká váha: Vínny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun
Welterweight: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr.

ÚVODNÁ CARD (Live v WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 libier): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Mušia váha: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Bantamweight: Adam Acquaviva vs. Andres 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, Júna 17, LIVE ON NBCSN

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

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

LAS VEGAS (Marec 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), žiť na NBCSN na 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m.. PT v piatok, Jún 17.

In the lightweight (155 libier) čo-hlavné udalosti, superstars Jason "Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) a Mike "Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Ceny od $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, Apríl 1 na 10 a.m. A, 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,"Povedal World Series of Fighting prezidenta Otec 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 z jeho 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO alebo podania. Na 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, bodovania druhé kolo (4:33) TKO na Derrick Mehman s prívalom sídiel.

Copeland of Denver, Klin. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. 6-noha-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "Highlight" Gaethje has notched 8 z jeho 13 kariéra vyhráva, to date, via (T)KO alebo podania.

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, Druhé kolo (:47) KO na 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 a Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Môj Jordan.

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

6-noha, 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 a 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, na 5 p.m. A, a prvé predbežné karta zápas začne v 6 p.m.

Ďalšie záchvaty budú oznámené čoskoro.
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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, 2.dubna. Get your Cageside or Stage tickets now for 50% OFF by entering promo code 50WSOF30tu.

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 naTuffnuff.com a UNLVTickets. Mark it on your calendar, and come support amateur MMA and the Future Stars of MMA!
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World Series of VYHLÁSENIE bojovať na MMA legalizácie v New Yorku

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LAS VEGAS (Marec 22, 2016) - New York State prijal zákony medzník dnes povoľovanie budúcich zmiešaných bojových umení (MMA) súťaže sa bude konať tam.

World Series of CEO Fighting Carlos Silva urobil tieto poznámky:

“Je to vzrušujúce a historický deň pre náš veľký športu. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, vrátane World Series of Fighting nové COO michael Mersch, je treba pochváliť za ich vytrvalosť a odhodlanie sa na stretnutie s priechodom právnych predpisov, ktoré budú nakoniec umožnia fanúšikovia sledovať živé MMA v Empire State, a bojovníci sa tam súťažiť. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, spolu s naším partnerom televízneho, NBC, tešíme na prinášať našu značku profesionálny MMA do New Yorku veľmi skoro. "
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World Series of MIEN HASENIE MICHAEL Mersch Chief Operating Officer a generálny riaditeľ

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LAS VEGAS (Marec 22, 2016) -World Series of Fighting určil rozlišujúce zmiešaných bojových umení (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney michael Mersch, jej nový Chief Operating Officer a generálny riaditeľ, s okamžitou platnosťou.

Mersch prináša do majstrovstiev sveta MMA lige, cez osem rokov skúseností ako vedúci úrovni výkonnej a Assistant General Counsel pre Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his latest role, pôsobil ako General Counsel a hlavný politický poradca pre Nevada generálny prokurátor.

"Som nadšený, že znovu vstúpiť do podnikania MMA s jedným z popredných hráčov a rozpoznateľných značiek v priestore,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, počnúc NBC a IMG, World Series of Boj je v strede vzrušujúce fázy rastu s skvelých vecí na obzore. "

"Tešíme sa k mať Michael Mersch prinesie svoje bohaté odvetví špecifických znalostí, Skúsenosti a vzťahy k nášmu rastúcemu podniku, a sme presvedčení, že bude hnacou silou v ďalšej kapitole nášho podnikania,"Povedal World Series of Fighting generálneho riaditeľa Carlos Silva.

Vo svojej novej, duálny role, Mersch bude zodpovedný za dohľad nad World Series of obchodných operácií pre zdolávanie a právne záležitosti; vyjednávanie a vypracovanie všetky talent, televízia, miesto konania, Sponzorské a merchandising právne dohody; a spearheading a správu všetko úsilie na vzťahy s vládnymi menom lige.

Častým hosťom reproduktor pre Lawyers Association Sports rovnako ako početné MMA priemyslu summity, Mersch je uznávaný ako jeden z popredných odborníkov na legislatívu a reguláciu vo svete najrýchlejšie rastúcim športu.

World Series of Fighting akcie sa vracia do NBCSN, žiť z Hard Rock Hotel & Casino v Las Vegas Sobota, Apríl 2, začínajúce na 11 p.m. A/8 p.m. PT.

V hlavnej udalosti hviezdnu, Majstrovstvá sveta doubleheader, Úradujúci svetový Middleweight (185 libier) majster David Branch (17-3) dám svoj vyhľadávaný titul na trati proti hornej uchádzača Clifford Starks (13-2) zatiaľ čo, v čo-hlavné udalosti, superstars Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) a Joao "Brazílsky Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) bude námestie off s voľnej svetovej welterweight (170 libier) Koruna v stávke.
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LAS VEGAS (Marec 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) dnes oznámila pridanie piatich úvodných súbojov kariet svojmu vysoko-anticipated WSOF30: Pobočka vs. Starks majstrovstvá sveta zmiešaných bojových umení (MMA) doubleheader akcie v Hard Rock Hotel & Casino v Las Vegas v sobotu, Apríl 2, žiť na NBCSN na 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m.. PT.

Doplňovanie undercard zákona, ktorý bude prenášať živé, v celom rozsahu na integrovateľné video prehrávač na WSOF.com, začínajúce na 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m.. PT, Bude to welterweight (170 libier) zrážka Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) a Matt "Thunder Od protinožcov" Frincu (7-1).

Prijatá brat a tréningový partner zo superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov, 26-ročný Abubakara, ktorý pochádza z Dagestanu, Rusko je jazda na tri bojové win pruh, zatiaľ čo Frincu Tempe, Ariz. cez Queensland, Austrália bude dať päť boj win pruh na linke.

Nurmagomedov sa môže pochváliť impozantný 82 percent úprava rýchlosť, zatiaľ čo Frincu získala šesť zo svojich siedmich profesionálnych víťazstiev doposiaľ cestou (T)KO alebo podania.

v ľahkej (155 libier) Predbežný akčné karty, neporazený knockout umelec Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozol (6-0) bude robiť jeho World Series of Boj proti debut kolegom rýchlo stúpajúca hviezda Gil Guardado (5-1).

Na požiar, keďže jeho profesionálny debut víťazstvo v júli 2013, Kozol San Diego, Kalif. via Chicago, Chorý. ses na World Series of bojovanie po produkcii back-to-back, zničujúce KO víťazstvo - každý s zúrivý nápor razníkov – v podpore Bellator.

januára 16, 2015, Kozol zaznamenal druhé kolo (1:25) KO na Jonathan Rivera v Bellator 132 a, marca 15, 2015, strelil prvé kolo (2:22) KO na ian Butler v Bellator 137.

Guardado Las Vegas bude vyzerať zárez jeho tretie po sebe idúce víťazstvo po dvoch dominantných predstaveniachhusí Mancede World Series of Fighting desetiúhelník klietky.

30-ročný Xtreme Couture zázrak predložený Pete Martin s gilotínu sýtič v prvom kole (3:31) pôsobenie na WSOF22 augusta 1, 2015, a ukončené rok s jednomyseľným rozhodnutím víťazstvo nad Giga Chikadze na WSOF26 decembra 18.

V mušia váha (125 libier) šrot, Carlos Garcia (1-1) San Bernardino, Kalif. bude robiť jeho profesionála debutovať proti Jason Pacheco (1-0) Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) Las Vegas bude čeliť off s Andres Ponce (3-2) Tempe v bantamové náklonu a, V úvodnom predbežnej matchup karty, Jeff Roman (1-2-1) Las Vegas bude námestie off s Užívateľské meno Salantri (0-1) na welterweight.

šiesty, middleweight (185 pounds) Predbežný boj predstavovať Clinton Williams(7-3) Las Vegas budú oznámené čoskoro.

Ceny od $20, Vstupenky na WSOF30: Pobočka vs. Starks, K dispozícii sú nakupovať on-line WSOF.com a AXS.com.

Dvere u kĺbu na Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sa otvorí na akciu na 4 p.m. PT, a prvé predbežné zápas začne v 5 p.m.

V hlavnej udalosti, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), liga vôbec prvý, držiteľ titulu dva delenie, bude položil vyhľadávaný korunu na linke proti hornej uchádzača Clifford Starks (13-2).

V čo-hlavné udalosti, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) budú bojovať nedávnej World Series of Fighting jednu noc, eight-man turnaja runner-up Joao "Brazílsky Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) s voľných World Series of Fighting welterweight majstrovstvá v stávke.

Inde na štyri-boj, žiť NBCSN televízne vysielanie, predloženie expert Vinny "Peza" Magalhaes (13-7) bude námestie off s Jake "Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) vo svetle heavyweight (205 libier) súťaž, zatiaľ čo World Series of Fighting nováčika a knockout umelca Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) bude sa pobil s Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) na welterweight.