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μικτές πολεμικές τέχνες, ΜΜΑ, World Series of Fighting

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING KICKS OFF “WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?” WITH FOUR MILITARY VETERANS DOING BATTLE IN LOVELAND, COLORADO ON SATURDAY, Νοέμβριος. 12

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Περισσότερο: Kevin Sears replaces injured Josh Copeland against Smealinho Rama in heavyweight action

Tickets for WSOF34 on sale now

 

LAS VEGAS (Οκτώβριος 10, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced that it has tabbed four military veterans for action in three different bouts, including one that will air on its live NBCSN telecast (10:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7:30 μ.μ. PT), to kick off it’s “Who’s The Toughest?” program at WSOF34: Foster vs. Ασπίδες, at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Αγκαλιά. επί Σάββατο, Νοέμβριος. 12.

The league also announced that Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-4) has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled heavyweight matchup with former world champion Smealinho “The Prince” Rama (9-2) due to a knee injury. Rama will now face Kevin Sears (4-2).

“We are extremely excited to launch the ‘Who’s The Toughest?’ program with a group of four professional fighters that have served our country valiantly, and who have since been looking for a potentially career-changing opportunity to compete on a major stage,"Δήλωσε World Series of Fighting Πρόεδρος Πατέρας Αρχηγών.

World Series of Fighting announced in May that it would be launching “Who’s The Toughest?” in order to provide military veterans who are active or aspiring MMA fighters, with the opportunity to compete under its promotion.

Leading off the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF34, Shane Kruchten (11-4) και Jeremy Mahon (5-4) – both U.S. Marine Corps veterans – will do battle in a 150-pound catchweight contest.

Σε ένα ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών (205 λίρες) matchup that will headline the WSOF34 preliminary bout card, Η.Π.Α.. Marine Corps veteran Brandon Collins (3-2) θα συγκρουστούν με Chris Morgan (0-0), who will make his professional debut.

The fourth veteran, former U.S. Army ranger Nicoli Navarro (3-1), will square off with unbeaten upstart Alan Gutierrez (2-0) σε ελαφρύ (155 λίρες).

Shane Kruchten vs. Jeremy Mahon

Το 6-πόδι-1, 32-year-old Kruchten of San Diego, Καλιφόρνια. saw action in the Iraq War in 2003 και 2004, and was subsequently awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and a Combat Action Ribbon for his efforts in battle before retiring from the military with the rank of Lance Corporal.

Since turning professional in 2007, Kruchten has donated a portion of each of his fight purses to the Mighty Oaks Warrior Foundation, a California-based retreat for veterans run by fellow U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former World Series of Fighting competitor Chad Robichaux.

Kruchten’s start will bring an end to a two-and-a-half-year hiatus that he took following a loss to Mike Corey by way of second round (2:59) υποβολή (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) in what was Kruchten’s World Series of Fighting debut. Πριν από την ήττα, Kruchten had reeled off 11 συνεχόμενες νίκες, 6 via submission and 3 μέσω (Τ)KO.

The 5-foot-10, 37-year-old Mahon of Houston, Texas was deployed to Iraq during the initial invasion of the country in 2003, and later served as a security contractor in Fallujah, working to procure the safety of civilians there.

Before retiring as a Sergeant, Mahon earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as well as a Presidential Unit Citation. He runs a non-profit organization, DAWG Foundation, which trains dogs and offers them to veterans in need of everyday assistance.

Mahon is looking to notch his third straight victory following a second round (4:22) ΠΟΥ (γροθιές) του Davis Sylvester στο Bellator 149 επί Φεβρουάριος 19.

Brandon Collins vs. Chris Morgan

Το 6-πόδι-1, 32-year-old Collins of Houston, Texas was also a recipient of a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during his eight-year stint (2004-2012) with the Marine Corps that saw him tour Afghanistan where he was a special operations officer and his unit’s martial arts instructor.

Collins was a member of his North Carolina base’s boxing team and, after relocating to California, he quickly transitioned to MMA.

Morgan, a 6-foot-3, 28-year-old resident of Denver, Αγκαλιά. will make his first professional start after a three-year amateur career that saw him compile an overall record of 5-2. Όλα 5 of his victories came inside the first round of action via (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή.

Nicholi Navarro vs. Alan Gutierrez

Το 6-πόδι, 30-year-old Navarro of Denver served in the Army’s 75ου Ranger Regimen, a special operations unit, μεταξύ 2004 και 2008, eventually reaching the rank of Corporal.

During his four-year tenure in the military, Navarro earned a Combat Infantry Badge, an Expert Infantry Badge and a Parachutist Badge.

Navarro is a student of retired, former Muay Thai world champion and UFC star Duane “Bang” Ludwig. All three of Navarro’s professional victories to date have come by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή.

While not a veteran, το 5-πόδι-11, 23-year-old Gutierrez of Skagit Valley, Πλύσιμο. was born into and raised by a family of Marines, με τον πατέρα του, mother and brother all having served. Gutierrez dedicates each of his fights to his recently deceased brother.

Gutierrez made quick work of each of his first two professional opponents, μέχρι σήμερα, submitting Ryan Schecterson with a brabo choke in the first round (2:00) of action in Gutierrez’s professional debut on May 9, 2015, and scoring a first round (1:11) KO (γροθιές) επί Taylor Roberts επί Φεβρουάριος 27.

Τιμές από $20, tickets for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” are on sale at the Budweiser Events Center box office, BudweiserEventsCenter.com, and by phone at 1-877-544-TIXX.

In the main event of WSOF34, reigning world welterweight (170 λίρες) πρωταθλητής Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) will collide with number one contender and fellow decorated superstar Jake Shields (31-8-1).

In the welterweight co-main event, Paul Bradley (23-6), will make his promotional debut for World Series of Fighting and take on former top 10 παγκόσμια κατάταξη Yushin "Thunder" Okami (32-10).

Additional matchups for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” will be announced soon.

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World Series of ΚΑΤΑΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΗ: RETURNS TO EVERETT, WASHINGTON WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BLOCKBUSTER EVENT ON SATURDAY, Δεκέμβριος 3, ΖΩΝΤΑΝΑ ΣΤΗΝ NBCSN

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Blagoy Ivanov makes his third heavyweight title defense

Jared Rosholt faces Caio Alencar in a featured heavyweight scrap

Tickets for WSOF35 go on sale αύριο

LAS VEGAS (Σεπτέμβριος 22, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Everett, Πλύσιμο. with a heavyweight championship blockbuster Mixed Martial Arts (ΜΜΑ) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett, επί Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος. 3, ζουν σε NBCSN σε 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7 μ.μ. PT.

In the main-event, reigning world champion Blagoy Ιβάνοφ (14-1) will put his title on the line for the third time against the victor of the WSOF33 bout between knockout artists and contenders Shawn Jordan (18-7) και Ashley Gooch (10-4) επί Παρασκευή, Οκτώβριο. 7.

Εξάλλου, former UFC standout Jared Rosholt (14-3) will make his much-anticipated promotional debut against fellow World Series of Fighting newcomer and finisher Caio Alencar (9-1) in a featured heavyweight contest.

Tickets for WSOF35 go on sale αύριο, Παρασκευή, Επτά. 23 στο 10 π.μ.. PT at the XFINITY Arena Box Office, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866.332.8499, ή στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνσηwww.WSOF.com και www.xfinityarenaeverett.com.

“We are looking forward to bringing another action-packed night of world-class MMA action to the city of Everett, on the heels of what was one of our greatest fight cards to date, από πάνω προς τα κάτω, and an arena packed with incredibly passionate fight fans,"Δήλωσε World Series of Fighting Πρόεδρος Πατέρας Αρχηγών.

Το 5-πόδι-11, 29-year-old Ivanov of Sofia, Bulgaria fended off a valiant and tenacious Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland for five straight, electrifying rounds of battle in the main event of WSOF31 on Ιούνιος 17 to retain the coveted heavyweight title.

Ivanov is a Judo black belt and was a semi-finalist at the 2008 world Sambo championships where he famously defeated all-time MMA great Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko.

The stocky, heavy-handed Ivanov went on to emerge the runner-up in the 2014 Bellator MMA season-long, τουρνουά βαρέων βαρών. During his seven-fight stint with the league that began in 2013, he notched six consecutive victories, all by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή.

Το 6-πόδι-2, 30-year-old Rosholt of Sandpoint, Idaho is coming off a solid run with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he amassed a record of 6-2, defeating the likes of Walt Harris and seven-foot giant Stefan Στρούβε, κατά μήκος του τρόπου.

Rosholt was a 2010 NCAA Division I national wrestling championship runner-up and three-time All-American for Oklahoma State University.

Alencar of Natal, μεγάλο βόρειο ποτάμι, Brazil is a 6-foot-4, 37-year-old import who will make his debut in the U.S. as well as his first start in the World Series of Fighting decagon cage.

After beginning his professional career just five years ago, Alencar ran to six consecutive wins and, μέχρι σήμερα, has earned all but one of his nine career victories by way of (Τ)KO.

Additional WSOF35 bouts will be announced soon.

Doors at XFINITY Arena at Everett will open for WSOF35 at 3:30 μ.μ. PT, και η πρώτη προκαταρκτική περίοδο κάρτα θα αρχίσει στις 4 μ.μ.
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World Series of ΚΑΤΑΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΗ: JON FITCH-JAKE SHIELDS WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN SET FOR SATURDAY, Νοέμβριος 12 IN LOVELAND, COLORADO LIVE ON NBCSN

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Περισσότερο:
Josh Copeland vs. Smealinho Rama in heavyweight battle
Paul Bradley vs. Yushin Okami in welterweight collision

Tickets for WSOF34 on sale Παρασκευή, Επτά. 16

LAS VEGAS (Σεπτέμβριος 13, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) officially announced today the highly-anticipated welterweight (170 λίρες) title fight between reigning world champion Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) and number one contender and fellow decorated superstar Jake Shields (31-8-1) για Σάββατο, Νοέμβριος. 12 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo., ζουν σε NBCSN σε 10:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/7:30 μ.μ. PT.

Τιμές από $20, tickets for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” go on sale on Παρασκευή, Επτά. 16 at the Budweiser Events Center box office, BudweiserEventsCenter.com, or by phone at 1-877-544-TIXX.

“This is a fight between two of the sport’s most seasoned and accomplished competitors, and a matchup that has been building for quite some time, so we are excited to see it finally come to fruition in the decagon cage, and to crown the better man that night, our world welterweight champion,"Δήλωσε World Series of Fighting Πρόεδρος Πατέρας Αρχηγών.

In addition to the main event, World Series of Fighting announced a featured heavyweight attraction pitting Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-4) εναντίον του πρώην πρωταθλητής Smealinho “The Prince” Rama (9-2), as well as the promotional debut of battle-tested Paul Bradley (23-6), who will take on former top 10 παγκόσμια κατάταξη Yushin "Thunder" Okami (32-10) in a welterweight affair.

Additional matchups for “WSOF34: Fitch vs. Shields” will be announced soon.

Jon Fitch vs. Jake Shields

Το 6-πόδι, 38-year-old Fitch of Las Vegas, Νεβάδα. via Fort Wayne, Σε. will put his title on the line for the second time since seizing the vacant belt on October 17, 2015, when he earned a unanimous decision over Yushin Okami.

Fitch, who has faced and defeated some of the best rival welterweight fighters of his era to cement his legacy in the sport, risked his World Series of Fighting title for the first time on Απρίλιος 2, defeating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Joao Zeferino by way of unanimous decision.

Fighting out of San Francisco, Καλιφόρνια., η 6-πόδι, 37-year-old Shields will seek his fourth major world championship. Ο Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt held both the Shooto and EliteXC welterweight straps as well as the Strikeforce middleweight crown.

Like Fitch, Shields has provided fight fans with a host of memories, including his unforgettable, upset unanimous decision defeat of future Hall of FamerΝταν Χέντερσον | τον Απρίλιο 17, 2010. Shields also boasts a split decision win over reigning UFC champion Tyron Woodley as well as a split decision victory over UFC superstar Ντέμιαν Μαία.

Josh Copeland vs. Smealinho Rama

Το 6-πόδι-1, 33-year-old Copeland is coming off what was perhaps the grittiest performance of his four-year professional career in his bid for the World Series of Fighting heavyweight title against reigning champion Blagoy Ιβάνοφ. Copeland stood toe-to-toe and held his own against the Sambo champion, but was left on the losing end of a unanimous decision after five competitive rounds of action.

Κοπελάνδη, who has notched 7 από του 12 professional victories by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή, earned his place in the world title fight by taking a unanimous decision from Mike "300" Hayes at WSOF29 on Μάρτιος 12.

Το 6-πόδι-1, 24-year-old Rama of Calgary, Αλμπέρτα, Canada made history on October 11, 2014, becoming the first-ever World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion by scoring a devastating, 51-second TKO (γροθιές) επί Derrick “Caveman” Mehman at WSOF14.

Rama, who also holds a unanimous decision win over Steve Mocco in the World Series of Fighting decagon cage, surrendered the heavyweight title after being submitted (γκιλοτίνα τσοκ) by Ivanov in the third round (1:17) of their bout on June 5, 2015.

Paul Bradley vs. Yushin Okami

One of World Series of Fighting’s recent, high-profile acquisitions, η 5-πόδι-9, 33-year-old Bradley of San Diego, Καλιφόρνια. signed with the league after decimating previously unbeaten Chris Χάνεϊκατ by way of TKO (γροθιές) in just 40 seconds in the Bellator MMA cage on January 29, 2016.

Ο πρώην, two-time All-American wrestling star for NCAA Division I University of Iowa, Bradley placed as high as fourth in the national championships before turning to MMA in 2006 where he has since faced off with elite competition in the UFC and Strikeforce.

Similar to his opponent, η 6-πόδι-2, 35-year-old Okami of Kanagawa, Japan has scrapped with top-level, world ranked competition to earn his place in the decagon cage.

Since the loss to Fitch, Okami, a veteran of the UFC as well as PRIDE, has since reeled off two consecutive victories in his home country – a second round (4:23) ΠΟΥ (γωνιακή διακοπή) του Ryuta Sakurai στο Τόκιο στις Φεβρουάριος 27, and a first round (2:06) υποβολή (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) του Shingo Suzukiεπί Ιούλιος 24.
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MIKE ARRANT REPLACES INJURED THIAGO MELLER AGAINST JOHN HOWARD AT WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΉ, JUNE 17

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HOWARD VS. ARRANT TO BE CONTESTED AT MIDDLEWEIGHT

PLUS UNDEFEATED MARCUS SURIN TO BATTLE
CHRISTIAN TORRES IN WSOF31 PRELIMINARY BOUT
Ζωντανά WSOF.COM

LAS VEGAS (Ιούνιος 15, 2016) -World Σειρά πάλης (WSOF.com) announced today that Thiago Meller has withdrawn from his scheduled welterweight (170 λίρες) διαγωνισμό κατά John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12), ο οποίος θα αντιμετωπίσει τώρα“Mad” Mike Arrant (15-10) in a middleweight (185 λίρες) bout at the much-anticipated WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Copeland world championship doubleheader Mixed Martial Arts (ΜΜΑ) συμβάν, ζουν σε NBCSN (9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/6 μ.μ. PT) από Foxwoods Resort Casino στο Mashantucket, Conn. επί Παρασκευή, Ιούνιος 17.

Εξάλλου, αήττητο Μάρκους Σουρίν (3-0) of Stamford, Conn. has been tabbed to step in for Sam Γουότφορντ στην προγραμματισμένη ελαφρύ (155 λίρες) preliminary card contest against Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, Ν.Υ..

Originally hailing from Orlando, Fla., η 5-πόδι-9, 28-year-old Arrant, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, resides in Las Vegas, where he is a member of legendary champion Randy “The Natural” Couture’s Xtreme Couture fight squad.

Arrant is looking to return to the win column following a unanimous decision defeat in his last start on August 7, 2015, at the hands of two-time UFC veteran Brock Jardine.

Prior to the loss, Arrant had reeled off six consecutive victories, five of which he produced in the first round, by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή. Μέχρι σήμερα, 12 από του 15 professional wins have been finishes.

During the six-fight win streak, Arrant seized his first championship – regional promotion SteelFist Fight Night’s welterweight title – with a first round (5:00) ΠΟΥ (συνταξιοδότηση) του Carl Dieckmann τον Ιουλιο 12, 2013.

Like Arrant, το 5-πόδι-7, 33-year-old Howard boasts a phenomenal finish rate with 15 από του 23 professional victories having come by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή.

Howard will make his promotional debut with World Series of Fighting following a second stint with the UFC that spanned seven fights and included wins over Uriah Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada και Cathal Pendred.

Τιμές από $39.99, εισιτήρια για το WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, and the first of seven preliminary card bouts will begin at 5:45 μ.μ.

Ολόκληρη η προκαταρκτική κάρτα αγώνας θα καταγράψει ζωντανή ενσωματωθούν σε ένα video σε WSOF.com.

In the main event of the five-bout, ζουν NBCSN τηλεοπτική εκπομπή, reigning World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ιβάνοφ (13-1) will put his title on the line against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (12-3).

Στο ελαφρύ ομο-κύριο γεγονός, σούπερ σταρ Jason "Η πόλη του Κάνσας Bandit" Υψηλή (19-5) και Ο Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. ΚΟΠΕΛΑΝΔΙΑ

ΚΥΡΙΑ ΚΑΡΤΑ (Ζωντανά στο NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ιβάνοφ (Πρωταθλητής) vs. Τζος Κοπέλαντ (Διεκδικητής)

Ελαφρύ Co-Main Event:
Υψηλή vs Jason. Mike Ricci

Middleweight: John Howard vs. Mike Arrant
Featherweight: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Josh Κλειδί

ΠΡΟΚΑΤΑΡΚΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΡΤΑ (Ζωντανά στο WSOF.com)

Ελαφρύ: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Πάουελ
Βαρέων βαρών: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Βαρέων βαρών: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Hood
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Σον Λάλι
Ελαφρύ: Bruce Boyington vs. Σαούλ Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Ελαφρύ: Marcus Surin vs. Christian Torres
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UNDEFEATED SENSATION PHIL HAWES SIGNS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

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FORMER JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31
LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 Ρ.Μ.. ΚΑΙ ON Παρασκευή, JUNE 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.

 

LAS VEGAS (Μάιος 20, 2016) -World Σειρά πάλης (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 λίρες) προοπτική Phil Hawes (3-0) σε μια αποκλειστική, πολυετή συμφωνία προώθησης.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, Ν.Μ., η 6-πόδι, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, Ν.Ι., θα κάνει το ντεμπούτο του διαφημιστικού κατά Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/6 μ.μ. PT) of WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Κοπελάνδη, στο Foxwoods Resort Casino στο Mashantucket, Conn. επίΠαρασκευή, Ιούνιος 17.

“Phil is one of the most exciting, young prospects in the sport of MMA, so we are excited to welcome him to the World Series of Fighting family, and we look forward to seeing how his career develops under our promotion,"Δήλωσε World Series of Fighting Πρόεδρος Πατέρας Αρχηγών.

The matchup with Key will be Hawes’ first start since 2014, his professional debut year when he ran to three straight victories, the first two by way of TKO and the third – a first round victory over Brandon Collins επί Οκτώβριος 18 – by way of armbar submission.

Ένας 2009 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, the alma mater of UFC champion and Jackson-Winklejohn teammate Ο Jon "Bones" Jones, Hawes has been described by Jones as having“limitless” potential.

Τιμές από $39.99, εισιτήρια για το WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, και η πρώτη προκαταρκτική περίοδο κάρτα θα αρχίσει στις 6 μ.μ.

In the main event of the live NBCSN telecast, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ιβάνοφ (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1).

Στο ελαφρύ (155 λίρες) συν-κύριο γεγονός, σούπερ σταρ Jason "Η πόλη του Κάνσας Bandit" Υψηλή (19-5) και Ο Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. ΚΟΠΕΛΑΝΔΙΑ
ΚΥΡΙΑ ΚΑΡΤΑ (Ζωντανά στο NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ιβάνοφ (Πρωταθλητής) vs. Τζος Κοπέλαντ (Διεκδικητής)

Ελαφρύ: Υψηλή vs Jason. Mike Ricci
Welterweight: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Featherweight: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key

ΠΡΟΚΑΤΑΡΚΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΡΤΑ (Ζωντανά στο WSOF.com)

Ελαφρύ: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Πάουελ
Βαρέων βαρών: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Βαρέων βαρών: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Hood
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Σον Λάλι
Ελαφρύ: Bruce Boyington vs. Σαούλ Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Ελαφρύ: Sam Watford vs. Christian Torres

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WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD COMPLETE WITH SEVEN MATCHUPS

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PRELIMINARY BOUTS STREAM LIVE AT 6 Ρ.Μ.. ΚΑΙ
ON AN EMBEDDABLE VIDEO PLAYER ON WSOF.COM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN CARD
AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 Ρ.Μ.. ΚΑΙ
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ON Παρασκευή, JUNE 17

LAS VEGAS (Μάιος 19, 2016) -World Σειρά πάλης (WSOF.com) today announced a complete, seven-bout preliminary fight card for its WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (ΜΜΑ) συμβάν, ζουν σε NBCSN σε 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/6 μ.μ. PT από Foxwoods Resort Casino στο Mashantucket, Conn. επί Παρασκευή, Ιούνιος 17.

The WSOF31 undercard lineup includes the promotional debut of heavyweight knockout artist Lorenzo Hood (9-3), who will square off with fellow finisher Tyler “The Marauder” King (10-4).

The 6-foot-3, 27-year-old Hood of Chicago, Άρρωστος. is a former professional football player turned MMA wrecking machine who has notched all 9 of his professional victories by way of (Τ)KO in the first round of battle.

Βασιλιάς, a 6-foot-5, 35-year-old resident of North Attleboro, Μάζα. έχει κερδίσει 8 από του 10 career wins via (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή. He is coming off a 51-second submission (άγκιστρο τακούνι) του Eric Bédard επί Απρίλιος 16.

In another heavyweight contest, Juliano “Banana” Coutinho (7-2) του Cape Cod, Μάζα. μέσω του Ρίο ντε Τζανέιρο, Brazil will look to secure his second straight victory when he faces off with Team AKA product Justin Willis (3-1) of San Jose, Καλιφόρνια.

Willis, who is riding a three-fight win streak, was originally slated to face Chris "Huggy Αρκούδα" Barnett on the main card portion of the bill.

Returning to the decagon cage for the fourth time, submission specialist Tom “Tommy Gunnz” Marcellino (7-4) of Amsterdam, Ν.Υ.. θα αναλάβει Devin Πάουελ (6-1) of South Berwick, Maine in one of three lightweight (155 λίρες) matchups on the WSOF31 preliminary bout card.

Powell boasts won four straight fights, three by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή.

In welterweight (170 λίρες) δράση, Robert Fonseca (10-3, 1 NC) του Μανάους, Amazon, Brazil will seek his fourth consecutive victory when he squares off with Σον Λάλι (4-2) of Orleans, Μάζα.

Σαούλ "Η αράχνη" Almeida (18-6) της Βοστώνης, Μάζα. will make his third start in the decagon cage in a lightweight matchup with prolific power striker Bruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington του Bangor, Μέιν.

Thirty-year-old rising star Rodrigo "The Young Lion" Almeida του Woburn, Μάζα. will do battle with Ben Pierre-Saint (9-4) of Superior, Wisc. στο bantamweight (135 λίρες).

In the leadoff preliminary card fight, ανίκητος Sam Γουότφορντ (2-0) of Mount Vernon, Ν.Υ.. θα αντιμετωπίσει Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, Ν.Υ..

Τιμές από $39.99, εισιτήρια για το WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, και η πρώτη προκαταρκτική περίοδο κάρτα θα αρχίσει στις 6 μ.μ.

In the live NBCSN televised main event, reigning world heavyweight championBlagoy Ιβάνοφ (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) ενώ, in the lightweight co-main event, σούπερ σταρ Jason "Η πόλη του Κάνσας Bandit" Υψηλή (19-5) και Ο Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Elsewhere on the live NBCSN telecast, John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12) will make his highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting debut against submission expert Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) στο welterweight.

In a featherweight (145 λίρες) tilt between two prolific strikers, Luis "μπαμπουίνους" Palomino (24-12) will battle former world championship challenger Sheymon Moraes (8-1).

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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. ΚΟΠΕΛΑΝΔΙΑ
MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION

OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΟ ΒΑΡΟΣ: JOHN HOWARD VS. THIAGO MELLER
ΠΥΓΜΆΧΟΣ ΕΛΑΦΡΟΎ ΒΆΡΟΥΣ: LUIS PALOMINO VS. SHEYMON MORAES
Βαρέων βαρών: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 Ρ.Μ.. ΚΑΙ
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΉ, JUNE 17

LAS VEGAS (Απρίλιος 12, 2016) -World Σειρά πάλης (WSOF.com) today announced the addition of three star-studded matchups to complete the main card for its WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (ΜΜΑ) συμβάν, ζουν σε NBCSN σε 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. από Foxwoods Resort Casino στο Mashantucket, Conn. την Παρασκευή, Ιούνιος 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, ανερχόμενο αστέρι Chris "Huggy Αρκούδα" 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) θα συγκρουστεί με έναν ειδικό υποβολής Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) σε ένα welterweight (170 λίρες) υπόθεση.

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

Στο κύριο γεγονός, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ιβάνοφ (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) ενώ, in the lightweight (155 λίρες) συν-κύριο γεγονός, σούπερ σταρ Jason "Η πόλη του Κάνσας Bandit" Υψηλή (19-5) και Ο Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Chris Barnett vs. Justin Willis

After spending the last year and a half making waves in Japan, η 5-πόδι-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 από του 14 καριέρα νίκες μέσω της (Τ)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-ναίr-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Cain Velasquez και 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 Ο Rizvan Kuniev στο Τόκιο.

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 twο, all-out wars with reigning, αήττητο World Series of Fighting ελαφρύς πρωτοπόρος Justin "Το 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, μια νύχτα, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, πρώτο γύρο (4:55) ΠΟΥ (γροθιές) επί Πλούσια Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) ΠΟΥ (γροθιές) at the hands του 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 "Προβλήματα" Peralta by way of TKO (γροθιές) στο δεύτερο γύρο (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) υποβολή (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 λίρες) πρωταθλητής 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 και Cathal Pendred, ο 5-FOot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Μάζα. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (γροθιές) απώλεια για Tim Means τον Δεκέμβριο 10.

Μέχρι σήμερα, Howard has notched 15 από του 23 καριέρα νίκες μέσω της (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, τρίτο γύρο (4:55) KO (γροθιές) on submission ace Dennis "Σούπερμαν" ΙΙηι τον Δεκέμβριο 5, 2009, marking his third consecutive conquest in the league.

Meller of Porto Alegre, Ρίο Γκράντε ντο Σουλ, Brazil will look to collect his second win in a row, following his first round submission (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) του Leonardo Rodriguez τον Ιούνιο 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 από του 20 κερδίζει καριέρα, μέσω της υποβολής.

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

Τιμές από $39.99, tickets for the event are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Οι πόρτες στο The Grand Theatre στο Foxwoods Resort Casino θα ανοίξουν για το WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Κοπελάνδη, στο 5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, και η πρώτη προκαταρκτική περίοδο κάρτα θα αρχίσει στις 6 μ.μ.
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ΕΙΣΙΤΗΡΙΑ ΓΙΑ WSOF31: IVANOV VS. ΚΟΠΕΛΑΝΔΙΑ
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ΣΥΓΚΡΙΤΙΚΗ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗ LIGHTWEIGHT:
JASON HIGH VS. MIKE RICCI

LAS VEGAS (Μάρτιος 29, 2016) - World Serieτων αγώνων (WSOF.com) ανακοίνωσε σήμερα ότι θα επιστρέψει στο Foxwoods Resort Casino στο Mashantucket, Conn. με μια στοιβαγμένη σύνθεση Μικτών Πολεμικών Τεχνών (ΜΜΑ) μάχες με επικεφαλής ένα παγκόσμιο πρωτάθλημα βαρέων βαρών αναμέτρησης μεταξύ βασιλιάδων Blagoy Ιβάνοφ(13-1) και ο Josh "Cuddly Bear" Copeland (13-1), ζουν σε NBCSN σε 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT την Παρασκευή, Ιούνιος 17.

Στο ελαφρύ (155 λίρες) συν-κύριο γεγονός, σούπερ σταρ Jason "Η πόλη του Κάνσας Bandit" Υψηλή (19-5) και Ο Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) θα τετραγωνιστεί με τον νούμερο ένα διαγωνιζόμενο που διακυβεύεται.

Τιμές από $39.99, εισιτήρια για το WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Κοπελάνδη, πωλήστε την Παρασκευή, Απρίλιος 1 στο 10 π.μ.. ΚΑΙ, στο WSOF.com και το Foxwoods.com.

«Ανυπομονούμε να επιστρέψουμε στη μεγάλη πολιτεία του Κοννέκτικατ, και να βάλουμε ένα άλλο εκπληκτικό γεγονός παγκόσμιου πρωταθλήματος με μερικούς από τους κορυφαίους σούπερ σταρ μας, για τους λάτρεις του Foxwoods Resort Casino,"Δήλωσε World Series of Fighting Πρόεδρος Πατέρας Αρχηγών.

Blagoy Ιβάνοφ vs. Τζος Κοπέλαντ

Ο Ιβάνοφ της Σουλφίας, Η Βουλγαρία είναι 5 πόδια-11, 29-Χρόνος μαύρης ζώνης τζούντο και κύριος Sambo που έχει κερδίσει 11 από του 13 η καριέρα MMA κερδίζει ως (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή. Στο 2008 Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα Sambo, έκανε το πρώτο του μεγάλο σημάδι στα μαχητικά αθλήματα, νικώντας υπέροχα όλων των εποχών Fedor Emelianenko.

Ο Ιβάνοφ έφτασε στο World Series of Fighting μετά από ένα ΝΕάψογη, 8-αγώνα τρέχει υπό την προώθηση της Bellator, δημοσιεύοντας συνολικά, 7-1 εγγραφή εκεί. Κατασχέθηκε το World Series of Fighting πρωτάθλημα βαρέων βαρών από Smealinho Rama, αναγκάζοντας τον Ράμα να βγει από ένα τσοκ γκιλοτίνας στον τρίτο γύρο (1:17) του αγώνα τους τον Ιούνιο 5, 2015, και υπερασπίστηκε με επιτυχία τον τίτλο για πρώτη φορά τον Οκτώβριο 17, σκοράροντας ένα δεύτερο γύρο (4:33) TKO στις Derrick Mehman με ένα φράγμα των διατρήσεων.

Κοπελάνδη του Ντένβερ, Αγκαλιά. έρχεται από τη νίκη του στο ντεμπούτο του World Series of Fighting, μια ομόφωνη απόφαση Mike "300" Hayes, στο WSOF29 τον Μάρτιο 12. Το 6-πόδι-1, 33-συμπαίκτης του αδέσμευτουδ World SerΕλαφρύς πρωταθλητής μάχης Justin "Το Highlight" Gaethje έχει εγκοπή 8 από του 13 κερδίζει καριέρα, μέχρι σήμερα, μέσω (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή.

Υψηλή vs Jason. Mike Ricci

Μετά την σχεδόν 18 μηνών απουσία του από τον διαγωνισμό, Υψηλός του Κάνσας Σίτι, Δεσποινίδα. έκανε την πολυαναμενόμενη επιστροφή του στο κλουβί τον Νοέμβριο 20 στο WSOF25, μετά την υπογραφή ενός αποκλειστικού, συμβόλαιο πολλών αγώνων με το World Series of Fighting, και σκόραρε μια βροντή, δεύτερο γύρο (:47) KO για Estevan Payan με συνδυασμό λακτίσματος.

Η 5-πόδι-9, 34-Χρονών, βετεράνος του UFC και του Strikeforce, αρχικά τράβηξε την προσοχή του κόσμου MMA ενώ πολεμούσε σε επίπεδο ελίτ στην Ιαπωνία υπό την προώθηση του K-1 και του Dream όπου αντιμετώπισε και νίκησε τους Andre Galvao και Hayato "Mach" Sakurai. Ο Υψηλός έχει επίσης μια νίκη επί των συνταξιούχων φαινομένων Ιορδανία μου.

Ricci του Μόντρεαλ, Κεμπέκ, Ο Καναδάς έφτασε στον τελικό γύρο στο 16ου σεζόν του επιτυχημένου ανταγωνισμού reality sπως Το Ultimate Fighter.

Το 6-πόδι, 30-χρονών μέλος του φημισμένου εκπαιδευτή Firas ZahabiΤο Tristar Gym fέχω ομάδα ψάχνει για την τέταρτη συνεχόμενη νίκη του, μετά το defeating αρέσει του Jorge Gurgel, Γιώργος Σωτηρόπουλος και Joe Condon, τον οποίο ο Ρίτσι κέρδισε στον πρώτο γύρο (2:41) KO με ένα λάκτισμα στο WSOF25.

Οι πόρτες στο The Grand Theatre στο Foxwoods Resort Casino θα ανοίξουν για το WSOF31: Ιβάνοφ vs. Κοπελάνδη, στο 5 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, και η πρώτη προκαταρκτική περίοδο κάρτα θα αρχίσει στις 6 μ.μ.

Πρόσθετες περιόδους θα ανακοινωθούν σύντομα.
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THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 12

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NEW, LIVE NBCSN START TIME OF 10 Ρ.Μ.. ΚΑΙ
FROM GREELEY, COLORADO

LAS VEGAS (Φεβρουάριος 3, 2016) -World Σειρά πάλης (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of three main card matchups, including a heavyweight co-main event contest between Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland(11-3) και Mike "300" Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster world lightweight (155 λίρες) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Αγκαλιά. επί Σάββατο, Μάρτιος 12, ζουν σε NBCSN σε 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT.

In other action on the four-bout live telecast that will be headlined by the lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kingpin Justin "Το Highlight" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian Foster (25-9), middleweight (185 λίρες) standouts Cory "The One" Devela (15-6) και Λούης "Handgunz" Taylor (11-3) will collide in their respective World Series of Fighting debuts.

Kicking off the live, four-fight telecast will be a welterweight (170 λίρες) scrap pitting Josh Cavan (11-6) κατά Kris Hocum (7-4).

Τιμές από $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Θετός, are on sale at WSOF.com and the University of Northern Colorado’s online ticketing platform.

Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes

The 6-foot-1 Copeland of Denver, Αγκαλιά. is a former number one ranked heavyweight in his home state, and a four-time title holder since turning professional in 2010.

The 33-year-old, former Youth Ministry student at Dallas Baptist College, έχει κερδίσει 8 από του 11 career victories as a professional by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή, με 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 πρακτικά.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) υποβολή (Kimura) ήττα στα χέρια τουΒιτάλι Minakov τον Δεκέμβριο 11, a result that snapped a two-fight win streak for Copeland.

During his professional career spanning eight-plus years, the 6-foot-4, 35-year-old Hayes of Redmond, Πλύσιμο. has faced off with elite level competition, including former world champion Αντρέι Arlovski and superstar Ruslan Magomedov, both of whom he fought to a decision.

Τον Νοέμβριο του 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, σκοράροντας ένα καταστροφικό, τρίτο γύρο (3:11) KO on decorated MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling champion Jeff “The Snowman” Monson with a head kick.

In his last start on June 4, 2015, Hayes produced another impressive result, fighting former South African national wrestling champion and four-time MMA titlistTrevor Prangley, σε ισοπαλία.

Cory Devela vs. Louis Taylor

Το 6-πόδι-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Πλύνετε., will enter the decagon cage in the midst of a four-fight win streak that includes a unanimous decision victory over superstar Nick “The Promise” Ring τον Ιούνιο 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis "Σούπερμαν" ΙΙηι, Αποκαλύπτει, who has notched 11 από του 16 σταδιοδρομίας κερδίζει μέσω της (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Πλύσιμο. Φεβρουαρίου 23, 2008, σκοράροντας ένα πρώτο γύρο (1:22) TKO on heralded superstar Joe »Diesel" Riggs with a thunderous slam that rendered Riggs unable to continue fighting.

Devela’s recent ascendance that has him knocking on the door of becoming a world championship contender again, comes after he took an extended, three-year hiatus from competition to care for a sick loved one between 2010 και 2013.

Also looking to earn his fifth consecutive win, το 5-πόδι-11, 36-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Άρρωστος. is the number one ranked middleweight in his home state, according to the latest Tapology.com ratings.

A prolific striker who has finished 10 από του 11 opponents to date by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή, Taylor’s last four victories all came inside of the first round of battle.

Prior to becoming a mixed martial artist, Taylor was a wrestling standout for the NCAA Division I program at Eastern Illinois University where he benefited from training with fellow, former team member turned assistant coach Matt Hughes, who went on to become a two-time UFC champion and Hall of Fame member.

Josh Cavan vs. Kris Hocum

Fighting out of Denver, Cavan is a 5-foot-10, 32-year-old, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 από του 11 professional career fights by way of (Τ)KO ή την υποβολή, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) ΠΟΥ (γροθιές) ήττα στα χέρια του Joe Eichelberger Νοεμβρίου 6.

Το 5-πόδι-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Αγκαλιά. made his professional debut on October 27, 2012 as a participant in a one-night, eight-man tournament, defeating multiple opponents to emerge the victor of the grueling affair. He will look to regain momentum after back-to-back losses in his last two appearances.

The WSOF29 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.