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

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

Tickets for WSOF34 on sale now

 

LAS VEGAS (Қазан 10, 2016) - Күресудің World Series (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 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/7:30 p.m. PT), to kick off it’s “Who’s The Toughest?” program at WSOF34: Foster vs. Қорғайды, at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Тізе. бойынша Сенбі, Қараша. 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,«Президентті күрес Дүниежүзілік сериясы деді Әкесі бастықтары.

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) мен Jeremy Mahon (5-4) – both U.S. Marine Corps veterans – will do battle in a 150-pound catchweight contest.

Ауыр салмағы жеңіл жылы (205 фунт) matchup that will headline the WSOF34 preliminary bout card, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brandon Collins (3-2) соқтығысады болады 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) жеңіл кезінде (155 фунт).

Shane Kruchten vs. Jeremy Mahon

6-аяқ-1, 32-year-old Kruchten of San Diego, Калифорния. saw action in the Iraq War in 2003 мен 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) ұсыну (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) in what was Kruchten’s World Series of Fighting debut. Жеңіліске дейін, Kruchten had reeled off 11 қатарынан жеңіс, 6 via submission and 3 арқылы (T)KO.

5 фут-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) ДДҰ (соққылары) туралы Davis Sylvester Bellator кезінде 149 бойынша Ақпан 19.

Brandon Collins vs. Chris Morgan

6-аяқ-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, Тізе. will make his first professional start after a three-year amateur career that saw him compile an overall record of 5-2. Барлық 5 of his victories came inside the first round of action via (T)KO немесе ұсыну.

Nicholi Navarro vs. Alan Gutierrez

6 фут, 30-year-old Navarro of Denver served in the Army’s 75ші Ranger Regimen, a special operations unit, арасында 2004 мен 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 (T)KO немесе ұсыну.

While not a veteran, 5-аяқ-11, 23-year-old Gutierrez of Skagit Valley, Жуу. was born into and raised by a family of Marines, әкесімен, 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, to date, 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 (соққылары) бойынша Taylor Roberts бойынша Ақпан 27.

Бастап бағаланған $20, tickets for “WSOF34: Fitch қарсы. 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 фунт) чемпион Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) will collide with number one contender and fellow decorated superstar Джейк қорғайды (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 әлемдік орынды иеленді Юшин «Thunder» Okami (32-10).

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

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КҮРЕС ӘЛЕМ SERIES: RETURNS TO EVERETT, WASHINGTON WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BLOCKBUSTER EVENT ON SATURDAY, ЖЕЛТОҚСАН 3, NBCSN өмір сүріп

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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 ертең

LAS VEGAS (Қыркүйек 22, 2016) - Күресудің World Series (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Everett, Жуу. with a heavyweight championship blockbuster Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett, бойынша Сенбі, Dec. 3, NBCSN AT өмір сүріп 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/7 p.m. PT.

In the main-event, reigning world champion Blagoy Иванов (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) мен Ashley Gooch (10-4) бойынша Жұма, Oct. 7.

Одан басқа, 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 ертең, Жұма, Жеті. 23 жанында 10 -ден. PT at the XFINITY Arena Box Office, телефон арқылы төлем 866.332.8499, немесе онлайнwww.WSOF.com мен 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, from top to bottom, and an arena packed with incredibly passionate fight fans,«Президентті күрес Дүниежүзілік сериясы деді Әкесі бастықтары.

The 5-foot-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 Маусым 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, ауыр салмақтағы турнир. During his seven-fight stint with the league that began in 2013, he notched six consecutive victories, all by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну.

6 фут-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 Стефан Струве, Жолда.

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

Alencar of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 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, to date, has earned all but one of his nine career victories by way of (T)KO.

Additional WSOF35 bouts will be announced soon.

Doors at XFINITY Arena at Everett will open for WSOF35 at 3:30 p.m. PT, және бірінші алдын ала картасын жекпе басталады 4 p.m.
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КҮРЕС ӘЛЕМ SERIES: JON FITCH-JAKE SHIELDS WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN SET FOR SATURDAY, ҚАРАША 12 IN LOVELAND, COLORADO LIVE ON NBCSN

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

Tickets for WSOF34 on sale Жұма, Жеті. 16

LAS VEGAS (Қыркүйек 13, 2016) - Күресудің World Series (www.WSOF.com) officially announced today the highly-anticipated welterweight (170 фунт) title fight between reigning world champion Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) and number one contender and fellow decorated superstar Джейк қорғайды (31-8-1) үшін Сенбі, Қараша. 12 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo., NBCSN AT өмір сүріп 10:30 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/7:30 p.m. PT.

Бастап бағаланған $20, tickets for “WSOF34: Fitch қарсы. Shields” go on sale on Жұма, Жеті. 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,«Президентті күрес Дүниежүзілік сериясы деді Әкесі бастықтары.

In addition to the main event, World Series of Fighting announced a featured heavyweight attraction pitting Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-4) бұрынғы чемпионы қарсы 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 әлемдік орынды иеленді Юшин «Thunder» Okami (32-10) in a welterweight affair.

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

Jon Fitch қарсы. Джейк қорғайды

6 фут, 38-year-old Fitch of Las Vegas, Nev. via Fort Wayne, Жылы. 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 Юшин 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 Сәуір 2, defeating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Жоао Zeferino by way of unanimous decision.

Fighting out of San Francisco, Калифорния., 6-аяқ, 37-year-old Shields will seek his fourth major world championship. The 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 FamerDan Henderson сәуір 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 Demian Maia.

Josh Copeland vs. Smealinho Rama

6-аяқ-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 Иванов. 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.

Copeland, who has notched 7 оның 12 professional victories by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну, earned his place in the world title fight by taking a unanimous decision from Mike “300” Hayes at WSOF29 on Наурыз 12.

6-аяқ-1, 24-year-old Rama of Calgary, Альберта, Canada made history on October 11, 2014, becoming the first-ever World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion by scoring a devastating, 51-second TKO (соққылары) бойынша 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 (Гильотина штуцер) by Ivanov in the third round (1:17) of their bout on June 5, 2015.

Paul Bradley vs. Юшин Okami

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

Бұрынғы, 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, 6-аяқ-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) ДДҰ (corner stoppage) туралы Ryuta Sakurai Токио арналған жылы Ақпан 27, and a first round (2:06) ұсыну (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) туралы Shingo Suzukiбойынша Шілде 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. ЖҰМАДА, МАУСЫМ 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
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LAS VEGAS (Маусым 15, 2016) Күресудің -World Series (WSOF.com) деп бүгін жариялады Thiago Meller has withdrawn from his scheduled welterweight (170 фунт) қарсы Конкурс John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12), қазір кім тап болады“Mad” Mike Arrant (15-10) in a middleweight (185 фунт) bout at the much-anticipated WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world championship doubleheader Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) оқиға, NBCSN өмір сүріп (9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/6 p.m. PT) Mashantucket жылы Foxwoods Resort Casino бастап, Конн. бойынша Жұма, Маусым 17.

Одан басқа, непобедимый Marcus Surin (3-0) of Stamford, Конн. has been tabbed to step in for Сэм Watford жоспарланған жеңіл жылы (155 фунт) preliminary card contest against Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.Y..

Originally hailing from Orlando, Fla., 5 фут-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 (T)KO немесе ұсыну. Күнге дейін, 12 оның 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) ДДҰ (retirement) туралы Carl Dieckmann шілде 12, 2013.

Like Arrant, the 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard boasts a phenomenal finish rate with 15 оның 23 professional victories having come by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну.

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 мен Cathal Pendred.

Бастап бағаланған $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

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

Бүкіл алдын ала күрес карта WSOF.com туралы Ендірілетінмедиаойнатқышы туралы хабар жүргiзу болады.

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

Жеңіл тең басты жағдайда, жұлдыздар Джейсон «Kansas City Bandit» Жоғары (19-5) мен Майк «Марс» Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND

НЕГІЗГІ CARD (NBCSN туралы Live)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Иванов (Чемпион) VS. Josh Copeland (Үміткер)

Жеңіл Co-Басты оқиға:
Джейсон Жоғары қарсы. Майк Ricci

Орташа: John Howard vs. Mike Arrant
Салмағы: Луис Palomino қарсы. Sheymon Moraes
Орташа: Phil Hawes vs. Josh Key

АЛДЫН АЛА CARD (WSOF.com өмір сүріп)

Жеңіл: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Ауыр салмақта: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Ауыр салмақта: Tyler King vs. Лоренцо Hood
Салмағы: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Жеңіл: Bruce Boyington vs. Саул Almeida
Петуха: Rodrigo Almeida қарсы. Ben Pierre-Saint
Жеңіл: 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 P.M. ЖӘНЕ ON ЖҰМА, МАУСЫМ 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.

 

LAS VEGAS (Мамыр 20, 2016) Күресудің -World Series (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 фунт) перспектива Phil Hawes (3-0) эксклюзивті үшін, Көп жылдық жарнамалық келісім.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., 6-аяқ, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, N.J., қарсы, оның жарнамалық дебют жасайды Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/6 p.m. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, Mashantucket жылы Foxwoods Resort Casino кезінде, Конн. бойыншаЖұма, Маусым 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,«Президентті күрес Дүниежүзілік сериясы деді Әкесі бастықтары.

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 бойынша Қазан 18 – by way of armbar submission.

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

Бастап бағаланған $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. ЖӘНЕ, және бірінші алдын ала картасын жекпе басталады 6 p.m.

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

In the lightweight (155 фунт) тең басты оқиға, жұлдыздар Джейсон «Kansas City Bandit» Жоғары (19-5) мен Майк «Марс» Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
НЕГІЗГІ CARD (NBCSN туралы Live)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Иванов (Чемпион) VS. Josh Copeland (Үміткер)

Жеңіл: Джейсон Жоғары қарсы. Майк Ricci
Салмағы: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Салмағы: Луис Palomino қарсы. Sheymon Moraes
Орташа: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key

АЛДЫН АЛА CARD (WSOF.com өмір сүріп)

Жеңіл: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Ауыр салмақта: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Ауыр салмақта: Tyler King vs. Лоренцо Hood
Салмағы: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Жеңіл: Bruce Boyington vs. Саул Almeida
Петуха: Rodrigo Almeida қарсы. Ben Pierre-Saint
Жеңіл: 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 P.M. ЖӘНЕ
ON AN EMBEDDABLE VIDEO PLAYER ON WSOF.COM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN CARD
AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. ЖӘНЕ
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ON ЖҰМА, МАУСЫМ 17

LAS VEGAS (Мамыр 19, 2016) Күресудің -World Series (WSOF.com) today announced a complete, seven-bout preliminary fight card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) оқиға, NBCSN AT өмір сүріп 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/6 p.m. PT from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Конн. бойынша Жұма, Маусым 17.

The WSOF31 undercard lineup includes the promotional debut of heavyweight knockout artist Лоренцо 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, Ауру. is a former professional football player turned MMA wrecking machine who has notched all 9 of his professional victories by way of (T)KO in the first round of battle.

Патша, a 6-foot-5, 35-year-old resident of North Attleboro, Масса. тапқан 8 оның 10 career wins via (T)KO немесе ұсыну. He is coming off a 51-second submission (өкше сүзгішті) туралы Эрик Бедард бойынша Сәуір 16.

In another heavyweight contest, Juliano “Banana” Coutinho (7-2) Кейп коды туралы, Масса. Рио-де-Жанейрода арқылы, Brazil will look to secure his second straight victory when he faces off with Team AKA product Justin Willis (3-1) of San Jose, Калифорния.

Willis, who is riding a three-fight win streak, was originally slated to face Крис «Huggy Bear» Барнетт 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, N.Y.. бойынша өтеді Devin Powell (6-1) of South Berwick, Maine in one of three lightweight (155 фунт) matchups on the WSOF31 preliminary bout card.

Powell boasts won four straight fights, three by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну.

In welterweight (170 фунт) іс-шаралар, Robert Fonseca (10-3, 1 NC) Манаус, Amazon, Brazil will seek his fourth consecutive victory when he squares off with Sean Lally (4-2) of Orleans, Масса.

Саул «Spider» Almeida (18-6) Бостон, Масса. will make his third start in the decagon cage in a lightweight matchup with prolific power striker Брюс «Pretty Boy» Boyington Бангор, Maine.

Thirty-year-old rising star Родриго «Жас Lion» Алмейда Woburn туралы, Масса. will do battle with Ben Pierre-Saint (9-4) of Superior, Wisc. легчайший кезінде (135 фунт).

In the leadoff preliminary card fight, жеңіліссіз Сэм Watford (2-0) of Mount Vernon, N.Y.. тап болады Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.Y..

Бастап бағаланған $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. ЖӘНЕ, және бірінші алдын ала картасын жекпе басталады 6 p.m.

In the live NBCSN televised main event, reigning world heavyweight championBlagoy Иванов (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) уақыт, in the lightweight co-main event, жұлдыздар Джейсон «Kansas City Bandit» Жоғары (19-5) мен Майк «Марс» 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) полусреднем салмағы кем.

In a featherweight (145 фунт) tilt between two prolific strikers, Луис «Baboon» Паломино (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. COPELAND
MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION

OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

WELTERWEIGHT: JOHN HOWARD VS. THIAGO MELLER
Салмағы: LUIS PALOMINO VS. SHEYMON MORAES
Ауыр салмақты: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. ЖӘНЕ
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ЖҰМАДА, МАУСЫМ 17

LAS VEGAS (Сәуір 12, 2016) Күресудің -World Series (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) оқиға, NBCSN AT өмір сүріп 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Mashantucket жылы Foxwoods Resort Casino бастап, Конн. жұмада, Маусым 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, жұлдызы Крис «Huggy Bear» Барнетт (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) полусреднем салмағы бойынша (170 фунт) іс.

In a featherweight (145 фунт) scrap between two prolific strikers, Луис «Baboon» Паломино (24-12) will face off with former world championship challenger Sheymon Moraes (8-1).

Негізгі жағдайда, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Иванов (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) уақыт, in the lightweight (155 фунт) тең басты оқиға, жұлдыздар Джейсон «Kansas City Bandit» Жоғары (19-5) мен Майк «Марс» Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Крис Barnett В.С.. Justin Willis

After spending the last year and a half making waves in Japan, 5 фут-9, 29-year-old Barnett of Tampa, Флорида. will suit up as “Huggy Bear,” and make his way onto a major stage in the U.S. мансабында алғаш рет.

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 оның 14 жолымен мансап жеңістері (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-иәr-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Қабыл Velasquez мен 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 Ризван Kuniev Токиода.

Луис Palomino қарсы. Sheymon Moraes

The 5-foot-8, 35-year-old Palomino of Miami, Флорида. via Lima, Peru is coming off an epic year in which he engaged in twThe, all-out wars with reigning, жеңіл чемпионы күрес непобедимый World Series Джастин «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, бір түндік, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, Бірінші тур (4:55) ДДҰ (соққылары) бойынша Бай Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) ДДҰ (соққылары) at the hands туралы eventual tournament winner Брайан 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 Робби «мәселелері» Peralta by way of TKO (соққылары) Екінші раундта (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) ұсыну (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 фунт) чемпион Марлон 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 мен Cathal Pendred, The 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Масса. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (соққылары) Шығынға Tim Means желтоқсан 10.

Күнге дейін, Howard has notched 15 оның 23 жолымен мансап жеңістері (T)KO немесе ұсыну. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, үшінші раунды (4:55) KO (соққылары) on submission ace Деннис «Superman» Hallman желтоқсан 5, 2009, marking his third consecutive conquest in the league.

Meller of Porto Alegre, Рио-Гранди-ду-Сул, Brazil will look to collect his second win in a row, following his first round submission (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) туралы Leonardo Rodriguez маусымда 26, 2015.

5 фут-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 оның 20 career wins, ұсыну жолымен.

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

Бастап бағаланған $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, жанында 5 p.m. ЖӘНЕ, және бірінші алдын ала картасын жекпе басталады 6 p.m.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MEGA-EVENT ON FRIDAY, МАУСЫМ 17, NBCSN өмір сүріп

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

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

LAS VEGAS (Наурыз 29, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Конн. with a stacked lineup of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights led by a world heavyweight championship showdown between reigning kingpin Blagoy Иванов(13-1) and Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1), NBCSN AT өмір сүріп 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Жұма күні PT, Маусым 17.

In the lightweight (155 фунт) тең басты оқиға, жұлдыздар Джейсон «Kansas City Bandit» Жоғары (19-5) мен Майк «Марс» Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Бастап бағаланған $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, Сәуір 1 жанында 10 -ден. ЖӘНЕ, 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,«Президентті күрес Дүниежүзілік сериясы деді Әкесі бастықтары.

Blagoy Иванов қарсы. Josh Copeland

Ivanov of Sulfia, Bulgaria is a 5-foot-11, 29-year-old Judo black belt and Sambo master who has earned 11 оның 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну. Жанында 2008 World Sambo Championships, he made his first big mark in combat sports, defeating all-time great Федор Емельяненко.

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, екінші раунды соғып (4:33) Бойынша TKO Derrick Мехман соққы шквал бар.

Copeland of Denver, Тізе. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. 6-аяқ-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Джастин «Highlight» Gaethje has notched 8 оның 13 career wins, to date, арқылы (T)KO немесе ұсыну.

Джейсон Жоғары қарсы. Майк Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Сағыну. 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, Екінші тур (:47) KO туралы Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

5 фут-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 Андре Galvao мен Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Менің Иордания.

Ricci of Montreal, Квебек, Canada reached the final round on the 16ші season of the hit competition reality show Ultimate Fighter.

6 фут, 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, Джордж Sotiropoulos мен Джо Кондон, 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, жанында 5 p.m. ЖӘНЕ, және бірінші алдын ала картасын жекпе басталады 6 p.m.

Қосымша айқастар ұзамай белгілі болады.
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THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, НАУРЫЗ 12

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NEW, LIVE NBCSN START TIME OF 10 P.M. ЖӘНЕ
FROM GREELEY, COLORADO

LAS VEGAS (Ақпан 3, 2016) Күресудің -World Series (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) мен Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje қарсы. Foster world lightweight (155 фунт) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Тізе. бойынша Сенбі, Наурыз 12, NBCSN AT өмір сүріп 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

In other action on the four-bout live telecast that will be headlined by the lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kingpin Джастин «Highlight» Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Брайан Foster (25-9), орта (185 фунт) standouts Кори «Бір» Devela (15-6) мен Луи «Handgunz» Тейлор (11-3) will collide in their respective World Series of Fighting debuts.

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

Бастап бағаланған $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje қарсы. Foster, 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, Тізе. 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, тапқан 8 оның 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну, бірге 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 минут.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) ұсыну (Кимура) defeat at the hands ofВиталий Минаков желтоқсан 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, Жуу. has faced off with elite level competition, including former world champion Андрей Арловский and superstar Ruslan Magomedov, both of whom he fought to a decision.

Қарашада 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, жойқын соғып, үшінші раунды (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 titlistТревор Prangley, to a draw.

Cory Devela vs. Louis Taylor

6 фут-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Жуу., 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 маусымда 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Деннис «Superman» Hallman, Ашады, who has notched 11 оның 16 мансап жолымен жеңіске жетті (T)KO немесе ұсыну, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Жуу. ақпанда 23, 2008, бірінші раунды гол (1:22) TKO on heralded superstar Джо «Дизель» 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 мен 2013.

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

A prolific striker who has finished 10 оның 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну, 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-жаста, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 оның 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO немесе ұсыну, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) ДДҰ (соққылары) defeat at the hands of Joe Eichelberger қараша 6.

The 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Тізе. 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.