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

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

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

Las Vegas (Jolay 12, 2016) -World Series ady (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of a nine-fight preliminary card for the highly-anticipated WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II, world championship doubleheader that airs live on NBCSN at 10:30 p.m. SY/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash. amin'ny Asabotsy, Jolay 30.

The preliminary card will stream live, manontolo, manomboka amin'ny 7:00 p.m. SY/4:00 p.m. PT, ao amin'ny lahatsary iray embeddable mitendry WSOF.com.

Joining the previously announced, headlining featherweight (145 kilao) preliminary card showdown between undefeated, fiakaran'ny kintana Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) ny Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) ny Dagestan, Rosia, ireo 8 fights stacked with a collection of 12 local upstarts.

“We have a phenomenal fight card in store for fans for our debut in Washington State, and are looking forward to touching down in Everett, and seeing some of the best prospects in the area, and potential, future World Series of Fighting athletes in action,"Hoy World Series ny Ady Filoha Ray Sefo.

Tao amin'ny Featured, middleweight (185 kilao) preliminary card battle, Rex "T-Rex" Harris (9-2) will put a five-fight win streak on the line against undefeated Nicolai “Blanka” Salchow (6-0).

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

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

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

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

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

Also at lightweight, Matt Coble (9-7) of Bellingham, Wash. dia collide amin'ny Colt Hausauer (5-4) of Eastsound, Wash.

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

Amin'ny lanja mavesatra asa, Matt “The Attack” Kovacs (11-13) of Everett will face off with Bill Widler (9-6) of Redding, Kalifornia.

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

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

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

Doors at XFINITY Arena Everett will open at 3:30 p.m. PT for WSOF32, ary ny voalohany karatra bout mialoha dia manomboka amin'ny 4:00 p.m.

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA- (Live amin'ny NBCSN)

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

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

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

Mialoha KARATRA ARA- (Velona WSOF.com)

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

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Fresh off his promotional debut victory, undefeated middleweight Phil Hawes (sisa) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Jolay 30, velona NBCSN amin'ny 10:30 p.m. SY / 7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash. Sary: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON ASABOTSY, JOLAY 30

Las Vegas (Jona 29, 2016) -World Series ady (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, top prospect Phil Hawes (4-0) will make a quick turnaround and step back in the decagon cage just six weeks after his promotional debut, and will square off with Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3) in a middleweight (185 kilao) contest at WSOF32, velona NBCSN amin'ny 10:30 p.m. SY/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash. amin'ny Asabotsy, Jolay 30.

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

“We hope to see Shamil back in action soon, and we salute Phil Hawes for having the courage and willpower to return to action less than two months after his first fight with us,"Hoy World Series ny Ady Filoha Ray Sefo.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, ny 6-tongotra, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, scoring ny fihodinana voalohany (2:52) TKO on Key with a series of elbow strikes.

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

Taylor of Chicago, Marary. is a 5-foot-11, 37-taona, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 ny 12 asa mandresy amin'ny lalana mankany amin'ny (T)KO na manaiky.

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

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

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

Amin'ny hetsika eo amin'ny velona NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Wash. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

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

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

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LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON ASABOTSY, JOLAY 30

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

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

Ankoatry ny, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 antsasa-kilao) rivals in Hakeem "hoe" Dawodu (5-0-1) ary Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

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

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) WHO (punches) amin'ny Murat Aibazov tamin'ny Janoary 30, 2012, ny 6-tongotra-2, 25-year-old Gamzatov of Dagestan, Russia has been an unstoppable force, defeating all of his opponents by way of either (T)KO or submission in either the first or second round of action.

In his last start and debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on Janoary 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, fihodinana voalohany (2:32) WHO (punches) amin'ny Teddy Holder.

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

Taylor, izay efa nahazo 11 ny 12 career wins via (T)KO na manaiky, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Martsa 12, famaranana Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, ny 5-tongotra-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 rehefa baolina iray fihodinana voalohany (1:07) KO (totohondriny) amin'ny Behrang Yousefi.

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

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

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

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

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

Amin'ny hetsika eo amin'ny velona NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Wash. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, JOLAY 30

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Reigning world bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes will put his title on the line against Josh Hill for the second time, in the new main event of WSOF32 on Asabotsy, Jolay 30, velona NBCSN amin'ny 10:30 p.m. SY/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

Las Vegas (Mey 10, 2016) -World Series ady (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 kilao) ka mampiasa Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Asabotsy, Jolay 30, velona NBCSN amin'ny 10:30 p.m. SY/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 kilao) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Kapiteny" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title from – Lance Palmer (10-2) – will now serve as the co-main event of WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II.

“The magnitude of this event has increased dramatically with the addition of a second world title fight and rematch between Marlon Moraes, who has been unstoppable, in the cage, and one of the most formidable and talented contenders in the world in Josh Hill” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo.

The second meeting between Moraes and Hill comes 17 months after the two superstars went the five-round distance of their championship main event fight at WSOF18 on February 12, 2015, with Moraes successfully defending his coveted title by way of unanimous decision.

The 5-foot-6, 28 year-old Moraes of Howell, N.J. avy amin'ny Nova Friburgo, Brazil is a former Muay Thai champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt whose reign of terror in the 135-pound division has been ongoing since the end of 2011, when he ignited a win streak that has spanned 11 straight fights, ao anatin'izany ny 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Febroary 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Rectification House tamin'ny Martsa 29, 2014, ilaina fotsiny 1 minute and 13 seconds to score a brutal TKO on Joseph Barajas with a series of rapid-fire leg kicks.

Since the first meeting with Moraes, his only loss to date, the 5-foot-6, 29-year-old Hill of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has rebounded with four straight victories, a streak that Hill started with a third round (2:01) manaiky (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

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

Amin'ny hetsika eo amin'ny velona NBCSN telecast, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Wash. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II will be announced soon.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING 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 (Febroary 17, 2016) -World Series ady (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. amin'ny sabotsy, Jan. 23, generated an average viewership of 213,000, and peaked at 245,000, ny 13% from NBCSN’s World Series of Fighting 2015 average. An immediate replay of the event that began atmamatonalina, garnered another 111,000 mpijery.

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 Tequila.

“It has been a tremendous start to a very promising year, and this is just the beginning,"Hoy World Series ady PDG 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,"Hoy World Series ny Ady Filoha Ray Sefo. “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,"Hoy 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, ao anatin'izany ny Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Jon Fitch and reigning, undefeated world lightweight (155 kilao) tompon-daka Justin "Ny Highlight" Gaethje.

Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN from Garden Grove, Kalifornia. amin'ny Asabotsy, Feb. 20 amin'ny 9 p.m. SY/6 p.m. PT with WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas. Headlining the four-bout telecast will be a world bantamweight (135 kilao) 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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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH TWO NEW B0UTS

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LIVE ON NBCSN ON SATURDAY, Feb. 20
FROM GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA

LAS VEGAS (February 1, 2016) -World Series ady (WSOF.com) has announced the addition of two welterweight (170 kilao) bouts – Jamie “The Chosyn 1” Yager (6-4) vs. Greg Parker (5-1) ary Ozzie Alvarez (6-3) vs.Andrew “The” Ramm (4-3) – to complete the live NBCSN televised (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT), main card portion of its WSOF28 world bantamweight (135 kilao) championship event at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, Kalifornia. amin'nyAsabotsy, Feb. 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) ary Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (8-1-1) – against one another.

Jamie Yager vs. Greg Parker

The 32-year-old Yager of Huntington Beach, Kalifornia. 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 ny The Ultimate Fighter zava-misy andian, scoring a punishing, 26 second KO on Ben Stark with a head kick in the first episode and, later, ny fihodinana voalohany (1:09) WHO (fitokonana) amin'ny Charles Blanchard.

Tamin'ny ezaka farany, the 31-year-old Parker of Irvine, Kalifornia. 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, nanoratra ny 3-0 rakitsoratra, before running to four consecutive wins, all by way of (T)KO na manaiky, 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, Kalifornia. 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 na manaiky, and all but one of them occurred inside the first round of action.

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

Hatramin'izao, Ramm has produced all of his professional career victories by way of submission and, in a span of just 11 months between 2012 ary 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, Ray Sefo, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields and nearly 20 other MMA icons will be available for mobile video chats during WSOF27 on Saturday, Jan. 23, ho velona amin'ny NBCSN

Las Vegas (Janoary 21, 2016) -World Series ady (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 p.m. SY/7 p.m. 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 ary Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Sampan'i ary 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,"Hoy World Series ny Ady Filoha, enina andro izao tontolo izao-tompon-daka, ary roa-andro Hall ny Famer Ray Sefo.

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 mpandresy
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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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HITS ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SATURDAY, FEBROARY 20, Hiaina eto NBCSN

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TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW

Las Vegas (Janoary 19, 2016) -World Series ady (WSOF.com) announced today that reigning bantamweight (135 kilao) tompon-daka Marlon Moraes will make the third defense of his coveted title against fast-rising starJoseph Barajas at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, Kalifornia. amin'ny sabotsy, Feb. 20, live on NBCSN amin'ny 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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 manomboka.

Priced avy $39.99, tickets for WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas go on sale tomorrow, Alarobia, Jan. 20, amin'ny 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 Ray Sefo.

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 waary, includingTyson Nam, Cody Bollinger, Josh Hill ary Josh Rectification 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) ny Vista, Kalifornia. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut on November 20, when he scored a third round (4:06) WHO (punches) amin'ny Erik Villalobos at WSOF25.

Beginning with his professional debut on February 20, 2011 rehefa nanaikyRobert Carlos with a triangle choke in the first round (1:32) ny asa, Barajas was perfect for over two years, running to 10 nifanesy Nandresy, a streak that culminated with his explosive, fihodinana voalohany (:51) WHO (punches) ny Leonte King tamin'ny Septambra 21, 2013.

Timur Valiev Vs. Chris Gutierrez

Fighting out of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp, the 26-year-old Valiev (10-1) ny 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, fihodinana voalohany (1:39) TKO amin'ny Ary West 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 amin'ny WSOF23 tamin'ny Septambra 18.

The number one ranked bantamweight in the state of Oklahoma, Gutierrez (8-1-1) ny 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. Tamin'ny fanombohan'ny farany, he earned a unanimous decision overBendy Casimir tamin'ny Aogositra 22.

Additional WSOF28 bouts will be announced soon.
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NEW START LIVE NBCSN TELECAST TIME:
10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT

LIVE mialoha KARATRA ARA-NANOMBOKA NY WSOF.COM AT
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

Las Vegas, Nev. (Jolay 31, 2015) - Rehetra 20 mpiady, World Series vao nanjaka ady (WSOF.com) World Welterweight (170 kilao) Tompon-daka Rousimar Palhares (17-6) ary nihantsy ary roa-andro tompon-daka eran- Jake Shields (31-7), nanao ny lanja indray andro any eo anoloan'ny-tena mialoha "WSOF 22: Palhares Vs. Ampinga "samihafa Martial Arts (MMA) Mega-hetsika ao amin'ny Planet Hollywood Resort & Las Vegas Casino in, Nev., ho velona amin'ny NBCSN, manomboka amin'ny fotoana fanombohana vaovao 10:30 p.m. SY / 7:30 p.m. PT.

Palhares nandanja teo am 169.8 kilao sy Shields nahavita teo am-lanjan'ny fari-ny 170 , pounds.

WSOF World Bantamweight (135 kilao) Tompon-daka Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) tipped ny kiran'ny hazandrano amin'ny 135 kilao sy ny mpanohitra, Tsy Mety Resy nihantsy ady Sheymon Moraes (7-0) voasoratra anarana ny lanjan'ny 134.2 kilao.

Ny velona, dimy-bout mialoha karatra renirano dia hanomboka amin'ny 8:00 p.m. SY / 5:00 p.m. PT amin'ny embeddable lahatsary iray mitendry www.WSOF.com.

Priced avy $29.99, tapakila ho an'ny "WSOF 22: Palhares Vs. Ampinga "dia eo amin'ny varotra amin'ny Ticketmaster.com sy WSOF.com.

Doors ao amin'ny The mpiray amin'ny Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino dia hisokatra amin'ny 4:00 p.m. PT. The first preliminary bout will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Feno "WSOF 22: PALHARES VS. Ampinga "mandanja-IN VOKATRA:

Main Card:

Main Event: World Welterweight (170 kilao) Championship Bout

Rousimar Palhares (17-6) (169.8 lbs.) vs. Jake Shields (31-7) (170lbs)
Minas Gerais, Brazil San Francisco, Kalifornia.

Co-Main Event: World Bantamweight (135 kilao) Championship Bout

Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) (135 lbs.) vs. Sheymon Moraes (7-0) (134.2 lbs.)
Toms Rier, N.J. Rio de Janeiro, Brezila .

Light lanja mavesatra (205 kilao) Bout

Mike Kyle (21-12-1) (206 lbs.) vs. Clifford Starks (11-2) (204.8 lbs.)
San Jose, Kalifornia. Tempe, Ariz.

Welterweight (170 kilao) Bout

Abubakar Nurmagomedov (9-1) (171 lbs.) vs. Jorge Moreno (4-0) (168.8 lbs.)
Dagestan, Russia Moses Lake, Wash.

Maivana (155 kilao) Bout

Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) (155.4 lbs.) vs. Islam Mamedov (11-1) (155.4 lbs.)
Las Vegas, Nev. Jersey City, N.J.

Mialoha Card:

Light lanja mavesatra (205 kilao) Bout

Jake Heun (7-4) (205.6 lbs.) vs. Davin Clark (5-2-2) (206 lbs.)
Voanio Creek, Fla. San Jose, Kalifornia.

Flyweight (125 kilao) Bout

Donavon Frelow (4-0) (125 lbs.) vs. Carlos Garcia (0-0) (124.8 lbs.)
Las Vegas, Nev. Las Vegas, Nev.

Catchweight (140 kilao) Bout

Jimmy Jones (4-3) (139.4 lbs.) vs. Marco Simmons (0-0) (140.6 lbs.)
Las Vegas, Nev. Las Vegas, Nev.

Light lanja mavesatra (205 kilao) Bout

Cory Hendricks (2-0) (204.4 lbs.) vs. Jolay Hinojosa (3-1) (206 lbs.)
Las Vegas, Nev. Dingana, Texas

Maivana (155 kilao) Bout

Gil Guardado (3-1) (154 lbs.) vs. Pete Martin (5-3) (155.6 lbs.)
Las Vegas, Nev. Las Vegas, Nev.