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WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II UNDERCARD COMPLETE WITH NINE BOUTS FEATURING SEATTLE, WASH. AREA PROSPECTS

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UNBEATEN FEATHERWEIGHTS
HAKEEM DAWODU AND MARAT MAGOMEDOV
TOP THE NINE-FIGHT UNDERCARD

UNDERCARD STREAMS LIVE ON WSOF.COM,
MAIN CARD AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN
FROM EVERETT, WASH. ON LOWERUKA, JULY 30

Las Vegas (July 12, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of a nine-fight preliminary card for the highly-anticipated WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II, world championship doubleheader that airs live on NBCSN at 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Sambani. pa Loweruka, July 30.

The preliminary card will stream live, mwa uthunthu, kuyambira 7:00 p.m. AND/4:00 p.m. PT, pa embeddable kanema wosewera mpira pa WSOF.com.

Joining the previously announced, headlining featherweight (145 mapaundi) preliminary card showdown between undefeated, kotulukira nyenyezi Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) wa Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) la Dagestan, Russia, ali 8 fights stacked with a collection of 12 local upstarts.

“We have a phenomenal fight card in store for fans for our debut in Washington State, and are looking forward to touching down in Everett, and seeing some of the best prospects in the area, and potential, future World Series of Fighting athletes in action,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

Mu Featured, middleweight (185 mapaundi) preliminary card battle, Rex "T-Rex" Harris (9-2) will put a five-fight win streak on the line against undefeated Nicolai “Blanka” Salchow (6-0).

The 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is a perfect 2-0, to date, inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage. In his last start at WSOF30 onApril 2, he earned a unanimous decision over Clinton Williams.

Salchow of Dusseldorf, Germany is a 32-year-old finisher who has been taken the distance of a fight only once since turning pro in 2004. He is coming off a first round (2:25) WHO (nkhonya) a Steve Montgomery pa Mulole 7.

In another middleweight preliminary card contest and rematch, Alfonso “Big Smooth” Gonzales (9-1) wa Tacoma, Sambani. ndipo Thomas Hoeper (4-2) of Arlington, Sambani. will revisit their first meeting that took place on September 26, 2015 and ended with Gonzales scoring a second round (1:29) WHO (nkhonya) on Hoeper.

Elsewhere on the undercard, recent World Series of Fighting signee and former K-1 star Andrews Nakahara (4-3-2) of Mogi Das Cruzes, Brazil will make his promotional debut against Travis “The Praying Mantis” Doerge(5-8) of Renton, Sambani. mu welterweight (170 mapaundi) tsiriza.

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

Also at lightweight, Matt Coble (9-7) of Bellingham, Sambani. adzakhala ndi adzawombana Colt Hausauer (5-4) of Eastsound, Sambani.

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

Mu heavyweight kanthu, Matt “The Attack” Kovacs (11-13) of Everett will face off with Bill Widler (9-6) of Redding, Calif.

Kicking off the WSOF32 preliminary bout card will be a bantamweight contest between Jon Marc Cortez (0-2) of Renton and Joe Elea (0-1) of Everett.

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

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

Doors at XFINITY Arena Everett will open at 3:30 p.m. PT for WSOF32, ndipo woyamba kuyambirira khadi podwala lidzayamba 4:00 p.m.

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

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

World Series of Fighting Featherweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Alexandre Almeida (Ngwazi) vs. Lance Palmer (Challenger)

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

Kuyambirira KHADI (Moyo ndi WSOF.com)

Featherweight: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Marat Magomedov
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Nicolai Salchow
Welterweight: Andrews Nakahara vs. Travis Doerge
Middleweight: Alfonso Gonzales vs. Thomas Hoeper
Heavyweight: Matt Kovacs vs. Bill Widler
Opepuka: Patrick Benson vs. Brett Malone
Opepuka: Matt Coble vs. Colt Hausauer
Bantamweight: Justin Hugo vs. Tycen Lynn
Bantamweight: Jon Marc Cortez vs. Joe Elzea
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UNDEFEATED PHIL HAWES REPLACES SHAMIL GAMZATOV AGAINST LOUIS TAYLOR AT WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

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Fresh off his promotional debut victory, undefeated middleweight Phil Hawes (anasiya) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, July 30, padziko NBCSN pa 10:30 p.m. NDI / 7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Sambani. Photo ngongole: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON LOWERUKA, JULY 30

Las Vegas (June 29, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, top prospect Phil Hawes (4-0) will make a quick turnaround and step back in the decagon cage just six weeks after his promotional debut, and will square off with Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3) in a middleweight (185 mapaundi) contest at WSOF32, padziko NBCSN pa 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Sambani. pa Loweruka, July 30.

Hawes of Little Ferry, N.J. will replace Shamil Gamzatov, another undefeated, rising star in the World Series of Fighting stable, after Gamzatov was forced to withdraw from the commitment due to a personal issue.

“We hope to see Shamil back in action soon, and we salute Phil Hawes for having the courage and willpower to return to action less than two months after his first fight with us,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, 6-phazi, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, kugoletsa ndi woyamba wozungulira (2:52) TKO on Key with a series of elbow strikes.

A product of the Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., Hawes was a 2009 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, also the alma mater of Jackson-Winklejohn teammate and UFC champion Jon "Mafupa" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Akudwala. is a 5-foot-11, 37-chaka chimodzi, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 wake 12 Umapeza ntchito kudzera (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

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

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

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

Mwa kuyankhula kanthu pa moyo NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) Aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Sambani. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Unbeaten featherweights Hakeem "amatanthauza" Dawodu (5-0-1) ndipo Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) will square off in a preliminary card bout.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FINALIZES MAIN CARD FOR WSOF32 WITH SHAMIL GAMZATOV VS. LOUIS TAYLOR

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LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON LOWERUKA, JULY 30

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

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

Kuphatikiza apo, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 mapaundi) rivals in Hakeem "amatanthauza" Dawodu (5-0-1) ndipo Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Loweruka, July 30. In the world bantamweight (135 mapaundi) championship main event, kulamulira kingpin Marlon Moraes (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Josh "njonda" Hill (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) WHO (nkhonya) pa Murat Aibazov pa January 30, 2012, 6 mapazi-2, 25-year-old Gamzatov of Dagestan, Russia has been an unstoppable force, defeating all of his opponents by way of either (T)KO or submission in either the first or second round of action.

In his last start and debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on January 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, woyamba wozungulira (2:32) WHO (nkhonya) pa Teddy chofukizira.

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

Taylor, amene amazipeza 11 wake 12 career wins via (T)KO kapena kugonjera, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on March 12, kutsirizitsa Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, 5-phazi 8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 pamene yagoletsa ndi woyamba wozungulira (1:07) KO (kukhomerera) pa Behrang Yousefi.

Following his successful debut, Dawodu claimed four consecutive victories – all by way of (T)KO – under the World Series of Fighting banner, before facing off with Magomedov last December 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

The 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Magomedov of Dagestan is a combat Sambo specialist who has claimed all but one of his wins by way of submission, beginning with his professional debut on July 1, 2011 when he forced Dzhambulat Magomedov to tap out from a triangle choke in the first round (3:40) of their matchup.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

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

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

Mwa kuyankhula kanthu pa moyo NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Sambani. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING LAUNCHES ‘WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?’ TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERAN MMA FIGHTERS

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.First two veteran recruits to face off at WSOF35, moyo NBCSN
pa Loweruka, Nov. 12

 
Las Vegas (Mulole 17, 2016) - World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it is launching a groundbreaking program designed to support and further the athletic careers of military veterans who actively compete, or are seeking to compete, in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

"WSOF: Who’s The Toughest?” will include a dedicated recruitment program that will see World Series of Fighting President and six-time world champion Atate Chiefs and his staff visit MMA gyms, beginning with a location in San Diego, Calif. next month, in order to evaluate the pool of competitors with veteran status.

The first two recruits from the program will square off with each other live on NBCSN at WSOF35, which will take place at a location to be announced, paLoweruka, Nov. 12, one day after Veterans Day.

“We are looking forward to embarking on this venture that will allow us to give back to our armed forces that serve our country and protect our freedom,"Anati Chiefs.

“As one of the major leagues in the sport of MMA with a national television platform in NBC and NBCSN, we have the ability to offer a potentially life-changing opportunity to fighters who are ready to make the jump, and we intend to leverage our position in the industry to benefit any veterans that show promise,"Anati World Series wa Kumenya CEO Carlos Silva.

Mu January, World Series of Fighting placed its first military veteran – Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor – in action. Fodor, who joined the U.S. Marine Corps just six days after his high school graduation, was sent to Kuwait for the Iraq invasion after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and eventually earned the rank of sergeant before completing his military stint in 2007.

Fodor will be back in action on Loweruka, July 30, when he faces his adopted brother Phoenix Jones, Aka Ben Fodor, at WSOF32, live on NBCSN from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Sambani., kuyambira 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT.

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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, JULY 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 Loweruka, July 30, padziko NBCSN pa 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

Las Vegas (Mulole 10, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 mapaundi) kingpin Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "njonda" Hill (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Loweruka, July 30, padziko NBCSN pa 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 mapaundi) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Captain" 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 Atate 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. kudzera 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, kuphatikizapo 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on February 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Rectification House pa March 29, 2014, anafunika basi 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) kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

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

Mwa kuyankhula kanthu pa moyo NBCSN telecast, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) Aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Sambani. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Tsogolo" 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 HITS EVERETT, WASHINGTON WITH STAR-STUDDED MEGA-EVENT

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LOWERUKA, JULY 30, MOYO ON NBCSN

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH:
ALEXANDRE ALMEIDA VS. LANCE PALMER

NKHA-ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA:
FAMILY FEUD COMES TO A HEAD AS BROTHERS
PHOENIX JONES AND CAROS FODOR COLLIDE

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 6

Las Vegas (Mulole 3, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) announced today that it will head to Washington State for the first time ever with a star-studded Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Mega-chochitika, headlined by a world featherweight (145 pounds) championship rematch between reigning kingpin Alexandre "Captain" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title from – Lance Palmer (10-2) – at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Saturday, July 30, padziko NBCSN pa 10:30 p.m. NDI / 7:30 p.m. PT.

Wogulira kuchokera $29, tickets for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer go on sale at 10 a.m. PT Lachisanu, Mulole 6, at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, the long-standing and well-documented sibling rivalry between costumed crusader Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) Aka Ben Fodor, ndipo Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor (10-5) will come to a head when the adopted brothers from Seattle face off against each other at a catchweight of 162 mapaundi.

“We are excited to make our debut in the great state of Washington with such a spectacular affair that will feature one of the most anticipated and well-deserved rematches of the year, as well as a something that you rarely see in combat sports – a matchup between family members whose competitive rivalry is so intense that, after so many years, it has resulted in the two agreeing to settle their differences in the cage,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer will be announced soon.

Alexandre Almeida vs. Lance Palmer

On December 18, 5-phazi 11, 27-year-old Almeida of Manaus, Amazon, Brazil notched his fifth consecutive win, seizing the World Series of Fighting featherweight title from Palmer of Sacramento, Calif. via a controversial, unanimous decision after Almeida used his significant height and reach advantage to continuously frustrate the 5-foot-6, 28-year-old Palmer for the duration of their five-round matchup.

The loss snapped a three-fight win streak for Palmer, who captured the featherweight strap when he submitted Rick Glenn with a rear-naked choke in the third round (3:09) of their matchup on December 13, 2014.

Phoenix Jones motsutsana. Caros Fodor

Over the course of the last five years, Jones and Fodor of Seattle have each, on several occasions, gone on the record expressing their desires to fight one another, despite the fact that they grew up under the same roof and train in the same camp owned by head coach Mat Hume.

The 6-phazi, 27-year-old Jones, whose local crime fighting escapades have made national headlines, will make his first start in the decagon cage since September 18 when he anagonjera Roberto Yong with a rarely seen, highlight reel scissor choke in the first round (3:09) of their meeting at WSOF23.

Fodor, 5 phazi-9, 32-year-old veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce, made his debut under the World Series of Fighting banner, after a five-fight stint with ONE in Asia, pa January 23, losing a unanimous decision to Luiz Firmino in the main event of WSOF27.

During his seven-year professional career, Fodor, a former U.S. Marine who did battle in the Iraq War, has notched impressive wins over the likes of Team AKA member Justin Wilcox ndipo Cung Le-trained James Terry.
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MIKE RICCI OUT OF WSOF27 WITH INJURY; LUIZ FIRMINO STEPS UP TO FACE CAROS FODOR ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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Luiz Firmino (atchulidwa), whose last two victories came under the World Series of Fighting banner, will replace an injured Mike Ricci in the WSOF27 bout against Caros Fodor on Saturday, Jan. 23, live on NBCSN from Memphis, Tenn.

TEDDY HOLDER VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV
ELEVATED TO MAIN EVENT STATUS

Las Vegas (January 12, 2016) –A re-injury of his hip has forced Mike "The Martian" Ricci to withdraw from his scheduled World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) main event bout with Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, padziko NBCSN pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. lachiwelu, Jan. 23.

Originally billed as the co-main event, the light heavyweight (205 mapaundi) contest between heavy-handed finisher Teddy chofukizira (9-2) wa Bartlett, Tenn. ndipo undefeated Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) wa Makhachkala, Russia has been elevated to the main event.

“Our entire team wishes Mike Ricci a full and speedy recovery, and hopes to see him return soon,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

“Luiz Firmino, no stranger to our decagon cage,"Anapitiriza ndi Chiefs, “is truly a courageous warrior for stepping up on such short notice to compete against a fellow star like Caros Fodor. We commend Luiz for doing so and look forward to seeing him back in action.”

The 33-year-old Firmino of Joao Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil is riding a five-fight win streak. His last two victories – a unanimous decision over Jacob Volkmann pa October 26, 2013 ndipo akamakambirana pa Tyson Griffin pa June 21, 2014, both came under the World Series of Fighting banner.

Prior to the victory over Volkmann, Firmino earned an impressive, five-round unanimous decision over Luis "Baboon" Palomino, who has since gone on to challenge reigning, undefeated ngwazi Justin "The Yosangalatsa" Gaethje twice for the World Series of Fighting lightweight title.

A veteran of professional MMA since the young age of 18, Firmino also boasts notable wins over prolific striker “Diamond” Ryan Healy ndi katswiri kugonjeraToby Imada, both of whom Firmino defeated by way of unanimous decision.

Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, onse Ticketmaster malo, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, kapena telefoni pa (800) 745-3000.

A three-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, kuyambira 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT.

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ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov
Opepuka Co-Main Chochitika: Caros Fodor vs. Luiz Firmino
Welterweight podwala: Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth
Featherweight podwala: Jorge Medina vs. Bryce Mitchell

Kuyambirira KHADI

Welterweight: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Opepuka: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Opepuka: Alvin Williams vs. Wes Sharp
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING COMPLETES WSOF27 MAIN CARD WITH TWO NEW BOUTS FEATURING THREE UNBEATEN, RISING STARS

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Undefeated KO artist Jaleel “The Realist” Willis (atchulidwa) will put his 5-0 record on the line against fellow unbeaten welterweight Chauncey Foxworth (2-0) at WSOF27 on Saturday, Jan 23, live on NBCSN from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA: CARLOS FODOR VS. MIKE RICCI
CO-MAIN: TEDDY HOLDER VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM FEDEXFORUM
IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
Las Vegas (January 5, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) announced today that it has completed the live NBCSN televised (10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT), main card portion of its inaugural event of the New Year that will also mark its debut at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. lachiwelu, Jan. 23, with two new bouts featuring three undefeated, kotulukira nyenyezi.

In a lightweight (155 mapaundi) contest that will kick off the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27, unbeaten Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell adzakhala lalikulu kumbali ndi Jorge Medina pamene, mu welterweight (170 mapaundi) matchup, Jaleel “The Realist” Willis ndipo Chauncey “The Machine” Foxworth will put their respective, perfect records on the line against one another.

“We are looking forward to kicking off 2016 with another spectacular, action-packed fight card that is filled with our customary mix of established, name fighters and top level prospects that have been climbing the ranks of rival competitors in order to make it to the big show,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jorge Medina

Panthawi 21 zaka, Mitchell (4-0) of Searcy, Ark. is quickly gaining steam on the professional circuit and a reputation for being a considerable threat on the mat. Since making his pro debut last January, he has produced first round submissions – three by way of rear-naked choke and the last by way of armbar – in all four of his starts.

Monga ankachita masewera, Mitchell delivered similar results, earning all five of his victories between June 2013 ndi August 2014 by way of first round submission, en route to a near-perfect 5-1 mbiri.

Mitchell’s opponent, Medina (4-2) of Nashville, Tenn., has also imposed his will on the canvas with phenomenal submission work, forcing his first three professional opponents to tap out from either strikes or from a rear-naked choke.

A product of Nashville MMA, the training camp that gave rise to notable stars such as Dustin Ortiz ndipo undefeated Luke Sanders, Medina is looking to rebound from a second round (4:22) WHO (kicks) defeat at the hands of Pedro Gomes pa March 28, 2015.

Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth

Willis (5-0) of Memphis is a former high school wrestling star who has carried his previous athletic success into the cage where he has been taken the distance of a fight just once over the course of five professional matchups.

Outside of the sole unanimous decision that he was the victor of, Willis has finished all of his adversaries inside of one round, and all with an onslaught of punches.

Mpaka pano, Foxworth (2-0) of Hot Springs, Ark. has dominated similarly, scoring first round TKO’s in both of his efforts as a professional. The 24-year-old competed as an amateur for nearly three years and 15 kumalekezero, kuwina 7 of the contests by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

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In the lightweight (155 mapaundi) yaikulu chochitika, Mike "The Martian" Ricci will square off rival star Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor.

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) wa Montreal, Quebec, Canada is riding a three-fight win streak after scoring a highlight reel KO on Joe Condon with a head kick in the first round (2:41) of their WSOF25 quarterfinal stage tournament matchup on November 20, 2015.

Fodor (10-4) wa Kirkland, Sambani. is a 31-year-old protégé of Mat Hume and brother of fellow World Series of Fighting athlete Phoenix Jones, looking to notch his third consecutive win in his promotional debut after concluding a successful, four-fight run in Asia.

In the light heavyweight (205 mapaundi) co-waukulu chochitika, heavy-handed finisherTeddy chofukizira (9-2) wa Bartlett, Tenn. will battle undefeated Shamil Gamzatov(9-0) wa Makhachkala, Russia.

Gamzatov, the number two ranked light heavyweight in the Ukraine, has yet to be taken past the second round of a fight, while Holder has earned all nine of his professional career wins by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

The WSOF27 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING HEADS TO FEDEX FORUM IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, MOYO ON NBCSN

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Main Kadamsanayu: Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor
Co-Main Chosaiwalika: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov

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Las Vegas (December 21, 2015) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) will kick off the New Year with its 27TH live event and first trip ever to the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. pa Loweruka, Jan. 23, padziko NBCSN pa 10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT.

In the WSOF27 lightweight (155 mapaundi) yaikulu chochitika, Mike "The Martian" Ricci adzakhala lalikulu kumbali ndi Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor pamene, in the light heavyweight (205 mapaundi) co-waukulu chochitika, heavy-handed finisher Teddy chofukizira will battle undefeated Shamil Gamzatov.

“We are excited to make our debut in Memphis thanks, in great part, to V3 Fights, which has a stellar reputation for putting together great events in that market and is helping us bring our brand of live, world-class MMA action to new fans,"Anati World Series wa Kumenya CEO Carlos Silva.

Matikiti chochitika kuyamba pa basi $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, onse Ticketmaster malo, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, kapena telefoni pa (800) 745-3000.

Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) wa Montreal, Quebec, Canada will enter the World Series of Fighting decagon cage on a three-fight win streak after scoring a highlight reel KO on Joe Condon with a head kick in the first round (2:41) of their matchup in the quarterfinal stage matchup of the WSOF25 one-night, eight-man tournament.

Fodor (10-4) wa Kirkland, Sambani. is looking to notch his third consecutive win in his World Series of Fighting debut after concluding a successful, four-fight run in Asia. The 31-year-old protégé of Mat Hume and brother of fellow World Series of Fighting competitor and costumed superhero Phoenix Jones exploded onto the national MMA scene in 2010 when he ran to five consecutive wins with the now defunct Strikeforce promotion.

Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov

Chofukizira (9-2) wa Bartlett, Tenn. is a former high school football star turned MMA machine who made his first big mark in the sport at WSOF19 on March 28 after being bumped up from the event’s undercard to a co-main event matchup with established star Thiago Silva, on the day of the event due to the withdrawal of Silva’s original opponent, Mat Hamill, from the matchup.

Chofukizira, whose nine-career victories have all come by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera, scored an upset, woyamba wozungulira (2:00) TKO on Silva with a barrage of punches.

The unbeaten Gamzatov (9-0) wa Makhachkala, Russia will make his debut in the U.S. after finishing all of his professional opponents to date in either the first or second round. The 25-year-old is the number two ranked light heavyweight in the Ukraine and the number 24 ranked light heavyweight in Russia.

Additional matchups for WSOF27 will be announced soon.

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS CAROS FODOR AND COREY DEVELA TO EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENTS

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Las Vegas (September 10, 2015) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) analengeza lero kuti wakhala inked wina awiri anazindikira nyenyezi - opepuka (155 mapaundi) Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor ndipo middleweight (185 mapaundi) Cory "Amene" Devela - Kuti yekha, Mipikisano chaka mapangano. Each athlete’s promotional debut will be announced soon.

Fodor (10-4) wa Kirkland, Sambani. akulowa m'bale wake, kotulukira nyenyezi ndi costumed upandu womenya Phoenix Jones Aka Ben Fodor, pa World Series ndewu rositala.

"Caros ndi Cory awiri yake ndi pochita nyenyezi awo kulemera makalasi, choncho ndi zosangalatsa kulandira iwo m'ngalawa,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

"Ndi wathu rositala nyenyezi,"Anati Chiefs, "Ndi zochita zathu za moyo zochitika ndi TV onse kukula mofulumira, ili ndi zambiri zosangalatsa nthawi kusiyana ndi kale World Series yomenyera, ndipo ndife okondwa kuti kukhala ndi Kukhazikika luso ngati Caros ndi Cory kukhala gawo la zimene tingamangire. "

The 31 wazaka Fodor, ndi protégé wa wotchuka mphunzitsi Mat Hume, has won three of his last four bouts that took place over the course of a two-year stint competing in Asia. Fodor put himself on the map in 2010 pambuyo kusainira ndi Strikeforce ndi kudzandira kuchokera asanu otsatizana kupambana pa dziko TV pamene kupikisana kuti tsopano-defunct, kale lachiwiri angakwezedwe mu dziko.

Fodor akudzitamandira ndi 70 peresenti mapeto mlingo, popeza zinatsala 5 wake 10 ntchito Umapeza ndi kugonjera ndi 2 yapambana ndi (T)KO. Since he began his career as an amateur 10 zaka zapitazo, iye alibe anadwala knockout.

Komanso 31 zaka, Anaulula (15-6) wa Bonney Nyanja, Sambani. ndi anatumidwa ndi kulimbana Guru ndi MMA kugonjera Ace Dennis "Chitsulo" Hallman. Like Fodor, Iye anakhazikitsa dzina lake ali mwana ndi kupikisana motsutsana pamwamba mlingo mpikisano pa yaikulu siteji.

Anaulula, amene amafunafuna wake wachinayi zotsatizana chigonjetso pambuyo mumapezera akamakambirana pa opsa Nick mphete pa June 26, opangidwa mmodzi wa wosaiwalika nthawi Strikeforce mbiri pamene anaima Joe "Dizilo" Riggs ndi wankhanza thupi zikumenyetsedwa mu woyamba wozungulira (1:22) awo matchup pa February 23, 2008.

Moyo World Series wa Kumenya kanthu umabwerera kwa NBCSN pa Friday, Zisanu Ndi Ziwiri. 18 pa 10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT ndi zambiri akuyembekezera "WSOF 23: Gaethje motsutsana. Palomino II "dziko Championship doubleheader chimene adzakhala headlined ndi dziko opepuka Championship rematch pakati kulamulira kingpin Justin "The Yosangalatsa" Gaethje(14-0) ndi olimbika akumenya mnzake Luis "Baboon" Palomino (23-10).

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