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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING COMES OUT SWINGING IN 2016

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Strong TV Ratings, Record Web Traffic and New Sponsorships
Highlight Formidable Start to the New Year

LAS VEGAS (Tháng hai 17, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) came out of the gates swinging to begin the new year and its fourth year of operation, generating impressive NBCSN television viewership figures for its first live event of 2016, as well as record levels of traffic and engagement on its web platform and a pair of new sponsor partners.

The live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor, which took place at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. vào thứ bảy, Jan. 23, generated an average viewership of 213,000, and peaked at 245,000, lên 13% from NBCSN’s World Series of Fighting 2015 average. An immediate replay of the event that began atnữa đêm, garnered another 111,000 người xem.

The number of unique visits to the league’s website skyrocketed by 515 percent between December and January, while World Series of Fighting secured two new sponsor partners in Talk2Legends and 1800 Rượu tequila.

“It has been a tremendous start to a very promising year, and this is just the beginning,"Nói World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva. “With a full schedule of world championship live events; a new, athlete-focused web TV series that we will be rolling out; and a host of other opportunities we are exploring with potential partners, it’s going to be an exciting year for World Series of Fighting and MMA fans.

“We are off to a great start, and we have a lot more in store for fans, with a new live event nearly every month this year,"Nói World Series of Fighting Tổng thống Cha Chiefs. “We made some strong additions to our fighter roster last year, and fans can expect to see some more top level talent join our ranks in 2016.”

“We are looking forward to continued growth of the league and delivering our audience another year of exciting world championship MMA action,"Nói Gary Quinn, NBC Sports Group’s vice president of programming.

WSOF.com engagement soared by 400 percent between December and January, and the number of user sessions increased by 480 percent over the same time period. World Series of Fighting’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) all achieved their highest reach and levels of engagement since the

The partnerships with Talk2Legends and 1800 Tequila kicked off during WSOF27 last month. Utilizing the Talk2Legends video chat app, World Series of Fighting offered fans unprecedented, one-on-one access to both its athletic and NBCSN on-air talent, kể ra Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Jon Fitch and reigning, undefeated world lightweight (155 pounds) quán quân Justin "Các Highlight" Gaethje.

Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN from Garden Grove, Calif. trên Thứ bảy, Tháng Hai. 20 tại 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/6 giờ chiều. PT with WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas. Headlining the four-bout telecast will be a world bantamweight (135 pounds) championship showdown between reigning kingpin Marlon Moraes (15-4-1), who will risk his title against fast-rising star, Joseph Barajas (12-1).

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“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) là một thế giới hàng đầu chuyên nghiệp Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) đấu tranh khuyến mãi dành để cung cấp các chiến đấu hành động đóng gói tốt nhất cho người hâm mộ cuộc chiến bằng cách sản xuất tốt nhất có thể match-up giữa máy bay chiến đấu ưu tú từ khắp nơi trên thế giới. Để biết thêm thông tin vui lòng truy cập WSOF.com và làm theo “World Series of Fighting” trên Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF và World Series of Fighting là thương hiệu đã đăng ký của MMAWC, LLC.
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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH TWO NEW B0UTS

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LIVE ON NBCSN ON SATURDAY, Tháng Hai. 20
FROM GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA

LAS VEGAS (Tháng Hairuary 1, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced the addition of two welterweight (170 pounds) bouts – Jamie “The Chosyn 1” Yager (6-4) vs. Greg Parker (5-1) và Ozzie Alvarez (6-3) vs.Andrew “The” Ramm (4-3) – to complete the live NBCSN televised (9 giờ chiều. ET / 6 giờ chiều. PT), main card portion of its WSOF28 world bantamweight (135 pounds) nhà vô địchhip event at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, Calif. trênThứ bảy, Tháng Hai. 20.

In the main event of the four-fight telecast, reigning World Series of Fighting bantamweight kingpin Marlon Moraes (15-4-1) will put his title on the line for the third time against ferocious contender Joseph Barajas (12-1).

The co-main event will pit two other bantamweights – red-hot contenders Timur "Lucky" Valiev (10-1) và Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (8-1-1) – against one another.

Jamie Yager vs. Greg Parker

The 32-year-old Yager of Huntington Beach, Calif. will return to the cage after being sidelined for three years due to injuries.

A lifelong athlete who took up Jiu-Jitsu while attending Pasadena City College, Yager was the middleweight winner of the 2008 MMA competition reality television series, The Iron Ring, that aired on BET.

Yager went on to compete in season 11 của The Ultimate Fighter loạt thực tế, scoring a punishing, 26 second KO on Ben Stark with a head kick in the first episode and, later, một vòng đầu tiên (1:09) WHO (đình công) trên Charles Blanchard.

Trong nỗ lực cuối cùng của mình, the 31-year-old Parker of Irvine, Calif. rebounded from his first career defeat, submitting Daniel McWilliams with a rear-naked choke in the first round (2:22) of their meeting on October 2, 2015.

Between March 2009 and April 2011, Parker was perfect as an amateur, biên soạn một 3-0 kỷ lục, before running to four consecutive wins, all by way of (T)KO hoặc trình, in his first four professional bouts.

Ozzie Alvarez vs. Andrew Ramm

Originally from Miami, Fla., the 30-year-old Alvarez fights out of Huntington Beach, Calif. and has gained recognition as a dangerous power puncher since he turned professional in 2010.

In what will be his first start of 2016, Alvarez will look to bounce back from a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Justin Patterson on September 17, a result that snapped a five-fight win streak.

Alvarez’s five consecutive victories all came by way of (T)KO hoặc trình, and all but one of them occurred inside the first round of action.

Ramm of Costa Mesa, Calif. via Bremerton, Rửa. is a 31-year-old submission expert who recently earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under mentor and famed trainer Eddie Bravo.

Để ngày, Ramm has produced all of his professional career victories by way of submission and, in a span of just 11 months between 2012 và 2013, he amassed a perfect 6-0 record under amateur status.

The WSOF28 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING AND TALK2LEGENDS PARTNER TO PROVIDE AN UNRIVALED FAN-ATHLETE INTERACTION EXPERIENCE

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Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Cha Chiefs, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields and nearly 20 other MMA icons will be available for mobile video chats during WSOF27 on Saturday, Jan. 23, sống trên NBCSN

LAS VEGAS (Tháng giêng 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) and Talk2Legends (Talk2Legends.com) today announced an unprecedented partnership that will allow fans to chat live on their iPhone devices with some of their favorite Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes and other celebrity talent, using the latter company’s new mobile app.

The partnership will commence on Saturday, Jan. 23 when over two dozen figures from the World Series of Fighting universe will be available for video chat sessions with fans during the WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor event that will air live on NBCSN at 10 giờ chiều. VÀ/7 giờ chiều. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

Available for download in the App Store, the Talk2Legends app also allows fans to share completed chat sessions with friends on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

“The partnership between World Series of Fighting and Talk2Legends will enable a fan experience that is unmatched in sports, for a reasonable cost,” said Talk2Legends CEO Ryan Hermansky.

“On January 23, continued Hernansky, “fans will be able to simultaneously watch WSOF27 and get opinions from legends, such as Bas Rutten và Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Branch và Marlon Moraes."

“We are thrilled to partner with Talk2Legends and be able to give fans the opportunity to get to know their favorite fighters on a very personal, one-on-one basis,"Nói World Series of Fighting Tổng thống, sáu lần vô địch thế giới và hai lần Hội trường của hộ chăn nuôi Cha Chiefs.

Using the Talk2Legends app, fans can purchase credits for video chat sessions, review the list of MMA celebrities that will be available for a five-minute, one-on-one video chat session on January 23, and book sessions based on the talent’s availability that is provided on screen.

The athletes and other celebrity participants have the option of donating revenue they earn in exchange for their participation, to a charity or non-profit foundation of their choice.

The following talent will be available for video chat sessions during WSOF27:

On-air and other talent

Chael Sonnen – Color commentator and retired MMA superstar
Bas Rutten – Color commentator and legendary MMA champion
Ray Sefo – World Series of Fighting President and six-time world champion
Jacob “Stitch” Duran – World Series of Fighting cutman and
Andrea Lowell – Playboy Radio hostess and World Series of Fighting round card girl
Joey Varner – World Series of Fighting roving reporter
Jazz Securo – World Series of Fighting ring announcer
Emily Miller – World Series of Fighting round card girl

World Series of Fighting athletes

David Branch – Reigning light heavyweight and middleweight champion
Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje – Reigning, undefeated lightweight champion
Lance Palmer – Reigning featherweight champion
Marlon Moraes – Reigning bantamweight champion
Jon Fitch – Welterweight superstar
Jake Shields – Welterweight superstar
Jason High – Lightweight superstar
Phoenix Jones – Lightweight rising star
Robbie “Problems” Peralta – Featherweight knockout artist
“Notorious” Nick Newell – Retired lightweight phenom
Mike “Mak” Kyle – Former light heavyweight championship challenger
Joseph Barajas – WSOF28 main event competitor
Patrick Walsh – Light heavyweight prospect
Clifford Starks – Middleweight star
Colton Smith – Lightweight standout and The Ultimate Fighter người chiến thắng
Mike Corey – Featherweight star
Steve Kozola – Undefeated lightweight star

The Talk2Legends app is expected to be available for Android devices in February.

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“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) là một thế giới hàng đầu chuyên nghiệp Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) đấu tranh khuyến mãi dành để cung cấp các chiến đấu hành động đóng gói tốt nhất cho người hâm mộ cuộc chiến bằng cách sản xuất tốt nhất có thể match-up giữa máy bay chiến đấu ưu tú từ khắp nơi trên thế giới. Để biết thêm thông tin vui lòng truy cập WSOF.com và làm theo “World Series of Fighting” trên Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF và World Series of Fighting là thương hiệu đã đăng ký của MMAWC, LLC.

 

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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HITS ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SATURDAY, Tháng Hai 20, SỐNG TRÊN NBCSN

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TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW

LAS VEGAS (Tháng giêng 19, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that reigning bantamweight (135 pounds) quán quân Marlon Moraes will make the third defense of his coveted title against fast-rising starJoseph Barajas at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, Calif. vào thứ bảy, Tháng Hai. 20, live on NBCSN tại 9 giờ chiều. ET / 6 giờ chiều. PT.

In the bantamweight co-main event at WSOF28, Timur "Lucky" Valiev will put his 10-fight win streak on the line against fellow rising star Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez, who is unbeaten in his last 7 bắt đầu.

Giá từ $39.99, tickets for WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas go on sale tomorrow, Thứ tư, Jan. 20, tại 10 a.m. PT, at WSOF.com.

“Beginning with Marlon Moraes, the top dog in the division, the 135-pound superstars are going to be out in full force with a lot at stake at WSOF28,” saidWorld Series of Fighting President Cha Chiefs.

Marlon Moraes vs. Joseph Barajas

The prolific, 27-year-old Moraes (15-4-1) of Nova Friburgo, Brazil retained his crown for the second time on August 1, 2015, submitting Sheymon Moraes with a rear-naked choke in the third round (3:46) of their matchup.

Since the inaugural World Series of Fighting event on November 12, 2012 when he earned a split decision over decorated superstar Miguel Torres, Moraes, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and former Muay Thai champion, has been unstoppable defeating several seasoned adversaries along the wavà, includingTyson Nam, Cody Bollinger, Josh Hill và Josh Chỉnh lưu House, whom Moraes defeated by way of unanimous decision to become the first-ever World Series of Fighting bantamweight kingpin on March 29, 2014.

Barajas (12-1) của Vista, Calif. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut on November 20, when he scored a third round (4:06) WHO (đấm) trên Erik Villalobos at WSOF25.

Beginning with his professional debut on February 20, 2011 khi anh ta trìnhRobert Carlos with a triangle choke in the first round (1:32) hành động, Barajas was perfect for over two years, running to 10 trận thắng liên tiếp, a streak that culminated with his explosive, vòng đầu tiên (:51) WHO (đấm) của Leonte King vào ngày 21, 2013.

Timur Valiev vs. Chris Gutierrez

Fighting out of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp, the 26-year-old Valiev (10-1) của Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia has remained undefeated since his second professional start on July 22, 2011, and has racked up four consecutive wins under the World Series of Fighting banner in his last four efforts.

In the first of two appearances in the decagon cage in 2015, Valiev scored a devastating, vòng đầu tiên (1:39) TKO trên Và Tây with a barrage of elbow strikes and punches at WSOF19 on March 28. Valiev closed out the year with a unanimous decision victory over Tito Jones tại WSOF23 vào ngày 18.

The number one ranked bantamweight in the state of Oklahoma, Gutierrez (8-1-1) Greenville, Texas is a ferocious, 24-year-old striker who has earned five of his eight professional career wins by way of TKO, with each of the five finishes having come with an onslaught of punches.

Gutierrez is coming off his second straight, unbeaten year as a professional, claiming two wins in 2015. Trong khi bắt đầu cuối của mình, he earned a unanimous decision overBendy Casimir vào ngày 22.

Additional WSOF28 bouts will be announced soon.