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MIKE ARRANT REPLACES INJURED THIAGO MELLER AGAINST JOHN HOWARD AT WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ON Biyernes, Hunyo 17

HOWARD VS. ARRANT TO BE CONTESTED AT MIDDLEWEIGHT

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

Las Vegas (Hunyo 15, 2016) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that Thiago Meller has withdrawn from his scheduled welterweight (170 pounds) contest laban John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12), sino ngayon mukha“Mad” Mike Arrant (15-10) in a middleweight (185 pounds) bout at the much-anticipated WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world championship doubleheader Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) pangyayari, mabuhay sa NBCSN (9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT) mula sa Foxwoods Resort Casino sa Mashantucket, Conn. sa Biyernes, Hunyo 17.

At saka, undefeated Marcus Surin (3-0) of Stamford, Conn. has been tabbed to step in for Sam Watford sa naka-iskedyul na magaan (155 pounds) preliminary card contest against Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.Y..

Originally hailing from Orlando, FLA., ang 5-foot-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 o submission. Upang petsa, 12 ng kanyang 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) WHO (retirement) ng Carl Dieckmann sa Hulyo 12, 2013.

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

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 at Cathal Pendred.

Presyo mula sa $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. AT, and the first of seven preliminary card bouts will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Ang buong paunang fight card ay mag-stream ng live sa isang nailalagay video player sa WSOF.com.

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

Sa magaan na co-main event, superstar Jason "The Kansas City tulisan" High (19-5) at Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND

PANGUNAHING CARD (Live sa NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Tagapagtanggol) vs. Josh Copeland (Nagdududa)

Magaang na Co-Main Event:
Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Middleweight: John Howard vs. Mike Arrant
Featherweight: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Magbiro Key

Paunang CARD (Live sa WSOF.com)

Magaan ang timbang: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Matimbang: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Matimbang: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Hood
Welterweyt: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Magaan ang timbang: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Magaan ang timbang: Marcus Surin vs. Christian Torres

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FINALIZES MAIN CARD FOR WSOF32 WITH SHAMIL GAMZATOV VS. LOUIS TAYLOR

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON Sabado, Hulyo 30

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

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

At saka, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 pound) rivals in "Ibig sabihin" Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) at Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Sabado, Hulyo 30. In the world bantamweight (135 pounds) championship main event, naghahari importanteng tao Marlon Moraes (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Josh "maginoo" Hill (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) WHO (Punches) sa Murat Aibazov sa Enero 30, 2012, 6-paa-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 Enero 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, unang round (2:32) WHO (Punches) sa Teddy Holder.

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

Taylor, sino Nagtamo 11 ng kanyang 12 career wins via (T)KO o submission, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Marso 12, pagtatapos Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Milya, ang 5-foot-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 kapag siya nakapuntos ng unang round (1:07) KO (suntok) sa 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 Disyembre 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.

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

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

Sa iba pang mga aksyon sa live NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Salpok ng tubig. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

UNDEFEATED SENSATION PHIL HAWES SIGNS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

FORMER JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. AT ON Biyernes, Hunyo 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.

 

Las Vegas (Mayo 20, 2016) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 pounds) pag-asam Phil Hawes (3-0) sa isang eksklusibong, multi-taon na promosyonal na kasunduan.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., 6-paa, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, N.J., ay gumawa ng kanyang promotional pasinaya laban Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, sa Foxwoods Resort Casino sa Mashantucket, Conn. saBiyernes, Hunyo 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,"Sabi World Serye ng fighting President Ama Chiefs.

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 sa Oktubre 18 – by way of armbar submission.

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

Presyo mula sa $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. AT, at ang unang paunang labanan card ay magsisimula sa 6 p.m.

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

In the lightweight (155 pounds) co-main event, superstar Jason "The Kansas City tulisan" High (19-5) at Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
PANGUNAHING CARD (Live sa NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Tagapagtanggol) vs. Josh Copeland (Nagdududa)

Magaan ang timbang: Jason High vs. Mike Ricci
Welterweyt: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Featherweight: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key

Paunang CARD (Live sa WSOF.com)

Magaan ang timbang: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Matimbang: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Matimbang: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Hood
Welterweyt: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Magaan ang timbang: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Magaan ang timbang: Sam Watford vs. Christian Torres

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING LAUNCHES ‘WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?’ TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERAN MMA FIGHTERS

.First two veteran recruits to face off at WSOF35, mabuhay sa NBCSN
sa Sabado, Nobyembre. 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fodor will be back in action on Sabado, Hulyo 30, when he faces his adopted brother Phoenix Jones, aka Ben Fodor, at WSOF32, live on NBCSN from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash., magmula sa 10:30 p.m. AT/7:30 p.m. PT.

Tungkol sa World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
“World Serye ng Fighting” (WSOF) ay isang pandaigdigang nangungunang propesyonal Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) labanan promotion na nakatuon sa paghahatid ng pinakamahusay na aksyon-nakaimpake fights para sa fight fans sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng pinakamahusay na posibleng mga tugma-ups sa pagitan ng mga piling tao na mandirigma mula sa buong mundo. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang WSOF.com at sundin “World Serye ng Fighting” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF at World Series of Fighting ay mga rehistradong tatak-pangkalakal ng MMAWC, LLC.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, Hulyo 30

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 Sabado, Hulyo 30, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 10:30 p.m. AT/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

Las Vegas (Mayo 10, 2016) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 pounds) importanteng tao Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "maginoo" Hill (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Sabado, Hulyo 30, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 10:30 p.m. AT/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 pounds) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Captain" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromLance 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 Ama Chiefs.

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

The 5-foot-6, 28 year-old Moraes of Howell, N.J. sa pamamagitan ng 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, kasama 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Pebrero 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overMagbiro Pagwawasto House sa Marso 29, 2014, kailangan lang 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) pagpapasakop (likod-naked sumakal) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

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

Sa iba pang mga aksyon sa live NBCSN telecast, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Salpok ng tubig. 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.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING HITS EVERETT, WASHINGTON WITH STAR-STUDDED MEGA-EVENT

Sabado, Hulyo 30, LIVE ON NBCSN

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH:
ALEXANDRE ALMEIDA VS. LANCE PALMER

CO-PANGUNAHING EVENT:
FAMILY FEUD COMES TO A HEAD AS BROTHERS
PHOENIX JONES AND CAROS FODOR COLLIDE

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAYO 6

Las Vegas (Mayo 3, 2016) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will head to Washington State for the first time ever with a star-studded Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-event, headlined by a world featherweight (145 pangalagaands) championship rematch between reigning kingpin Alexandre "Captain" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromLance Palmer (10-2) – at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Saturday, Hulyo 30, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 10:30 p.m. AT / 7:30 p.m. PT.

Presyo mula sa $29, tickets for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer go on sale at 10 a.m. PT sa Biyernes, Mayo 6, at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

Sa co-pangunahing kaganapan, the long-standing and well-documented sibling rivalry between costumed crusader Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor, at Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) will come to a head when the adopted brothers from Seattle face off against each other at a catchweight of 162 pounds.

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

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

Alexandre Almeida vs. Lance Palmer

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

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

Phoenix Jones vs. Caros Fodor

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

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

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

During his seven-year professional career, Fodor, a former U.S. Marine who did battle in the Iraq War, has notched impressive wins over the likes of Team AKA member Justin Wilcox at Cung Le-trained James Terry.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING COMES OUT SWINGING IN 2016

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

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

The live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor, which took place at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. sa Sabado, Jan. 23, generated an average viewership of 213,000, and peaked at 245,000, pataas 13% from NBCSN’s World Series of Fighting 2015 average. An immediate replay of the event that began athatinggabi, garnered another 111,000 manonood.

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,"Sabi World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva. “With a full schedule of world championship live events; a new, athlete-focused web TV series that we will be rolling out; and a host of other opportunities we are exploring with potential partners, it’s going to be an exciting year for World Series of Fighting and MMA fans.

“We are off to a great start, and we have a lot more in store for fans, with a new live event nearly every month this year,"Sabi World Serye ng fighting President Ama Chiefs. “We made some strong additions to our fighter roster last year, and fans can expect to see some more top level talent join our ranks in 2016.”

“We are looking forward to continued growth of the league and delivering our audience another year of exciting world championship MMA action,"Sinabi 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, kasama Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Jon Fitch and reigning, undefeated world lightweight (155 pounds) tagapagtanggol Justin "Ang Highlight" Gaethje.

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

Tungkol sa World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
“World Serye ng Fighting” (WSOF) ay isang pandaigdigang nangungunang propesyonal Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) labanan promotion na nakatuon sa paghahatid ng pinakamahusay na aksyon-nakaimpake fights para sa fight fans sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng pinakamahusay na posibleng mga tugma-ups sa pagitan ng mga piling tao na mandirigma mula sa buong mundo. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang WSOF.com at sundin “World Serye ng Fighting” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF at World Series of Fighting ay mga rehistradong tatak-pangkalakal ng MMAWC, LLC.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING AND TALK2LEGENDS PARTNER TO PROVIDE AN UNRIVALED FAN-ATHLETE INTERACTION EXPERIENCE

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

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

The partnership will commence on Saturday, Jan. 23 when over two dozen figures from the World Series of Fighting universe will be available for video chat sessions with fans during the WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor event that will air live on NBCSN at 10 p.m. AT/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 at Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Branch at 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,"Sabi World Serye ng fighting President, anim na oras kampeon ng mundo at dalawang-time Hall of Famer Ama Chiefs.

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

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

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

On-air and other talent

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

World Series of Fighting athletes

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

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

ABOUT WORLD serye ng fighting

“World Serye ng Fighting” (WSOF) ay isang pandaigdigang nangungunang propesyonal Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) labanan promotion na nakatuon sa paghahatid ng pinakamahusay na aksyon-nakaimpake fights para sa fight fans sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng pinakamahusay na posibleng mga tugma-ups sa pagitan ng mga piling tao na mandirigma mula sa buong mundo. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang WSOF.com at sundin “World Serye ng Fighting” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF at World Series of Fighting ay mga rehistradong tatak-pangkalakal ng MMAWC, LLC.

 

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO NBC WITH ‘GREATEST HITS’ SHOW ON SUNDAY, Disyembre. 27

Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten and Todd Harris to co-host
one-hour program filled with the year’s most dramatic action

“Fight of the Year” will be determined by fan votes cast online
Las Vegas (Disyembre 22, 2015) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) will return to NBC with a special, one-hour program filled with an assortment of the most memorable and impactful moments of 2015 in the decagon cage, sa Linggo, Disyembre 27, sa 2 p.m. AT/11 am P.T.

Co-hosted by Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) icons and World Series of Fighting color commentators Chael Sonnen at Bas Rutten, along with veteran play-by-play man Todd Harris, "WSOF: Greatest Hits 2015” will feature highlights from bouts recognized as candidates for “Fight of the Year,” “Finish of the Year” and “Upset of the Year.”

“This was an incredible year filled with some of the best action we have seen in the cage from our world-class athletes, so we are excited to be able to package the most powerful highlights into a phenomenal hour-long program for a broadcast television audience and deliver it to our fans who have the opportunity, beforehand, to vote for ‘Fight of the Year,’” said World Series of Fighting President Ama Chiefs.

Fans can cast their votes for “Fight of the Year” online at http://2015.wsof.com/. The winning bout will be announced on NBC during the ‘Greatest Hits’ program.

The show will include highlights from World Series of Fighting’s historic, first-ever, one-night tournament that saw eight fighters battle for the number one contender spot in the coveted lightweight (155 pounds) dibisyon.

Bukod pa rito, an “International Fighter of the Year” segment will showcase footage featuring each of seven different, prolific World Series of Fighting athletes, including reigning heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov and reigning bantamweight (135 pounds) importanteng tao Marlon Moraes, who turned in at least one impressive performance in 2015.

The year-end program on NBC comes shortly after World Series of Fighting’s 26ikalive event and towards the close of its third year of operation.

Among the accolades the world championship MMA league garnered in 2015 were two “Fight of the Month” honors. The first world lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kampeon Justin “The Highlight Gaethje and battle-tested challenger Luis "Baboon" Palomino sa Marso 28, as well as the rematch between the two gritty fighters on Setyembre 18, were each bestowed with the award.

World Series of Fighting action will return to NBCSN on Miyerkules, Jan. 23 sa 12 a.m. AT/9 p.m. PT with a re-airing of “WSOF26: Palmer vs. Almeida” world championship fight card that took place on Friday, Disyembre. 18.

Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Eddie Alvarez, MMA Bouts at Tatlong Iba Combat Torneo Headline MMA World Expo, Sabado, Disyembre. 12 sa New York City

MMA superstar upang matugunan at batiin ang mga bisita sa annual marangyang palabas, kaysao hosting bouts sa Muay Thai, catch pakikipagbuno at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
pati na rin ang mga vendor at seminar

New York, Disyembre 9 - Ang ikaanim na taunang Expo MMA World, premiere Mixed Martial Arts sa East Coast (MMA) nagaani iniharap sa pamamagitan ng City World Ford, ay babalik sa Jacob Javits Center sa New York, North Pavilion, sa Sabado, Disyembre 12. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Jon "Bones" Jones, Anderson "The Spider" Silva at Eddie Alvarez ay nasa kamay para sa kaganapan, na pangako na maging mas malaki kaysa sa dati, may apat na, live na labanan sports paligsahan, kabilang amateur MMA bouts sa hawla, seminar at vendor.

Gayundin sa kamay sa Expo ay World Series of Fighting two-division world champion David Branch, pati na rin ang World Series of Fighting executive Carlos Silva (CEO) at Ama Chiefs (Pangulo), sino ay makilahok sa isang tanong at sagot na sesyon sa media at mga tagahanga, at ibunyag ng balita tungkol sa mga plano ng liga para sa 2016.

Sangay, naghaharing World Series of Fighting middleweight (185 pounds) at liwanag matimbang (205 pounds) tagapagtanggol, ay magho-host ng isang espesyal na, isang oras na seminar para sa Expo tagatangkilik.

"Ang MMA World Expo ay isang kahanga-hanga pagkakataon na serbisyo populasyong lubhang madamdamin MMA tagahanga na hindi pa magkaroon ng ang uportunity sa spectate propesyonal bouts sa o estadof New York,"Sinabi Paul Paone, founder at director ng MMA World Expo.

"Ay katangian ng isang walang kapantay na bilang ng combat sports paligsahan kaganapang ito taon upang masunod ang anumang away fan, kabilang amateur MMA, catch pakikipagbuno, Muay Thai at Brazilian Jiu-JITsin. "

Ang one-day, "Super Sabado" event ay gagawin simula 10 a.m. hanggang sa 9 p.m. AT, at ay ang tuktok off bat mabuhay amateur MMA bouts sa hawla, iniharap sa pamamagitan ng New York Fight Exchange. Ang labanan card ay magsisimula sa 6 p.m.

Bilang karagdagan sa mga MMA fights, magkakaroon ng live na kumpetisyon sa apat na combat disiplina na ay isang pangunahing bahagi ng MMA. Magmula sa 10 umaga, submission-only grappling paligsahan, parehong gi at walang-gi, hino-host ng The Good Fight, ay magdadala sa lugar.

Magmula sa 4 gabi, North American Makibalita Wrestling Association ay host catch pakikipagbuno tugma, kabilang ang isang tugma sa pagitan ng naghahari, two-time East Coast Hari ng Makibalita Wrestling, Thomas Velasquez, at karibal, West Coast Hari ng Makibalita Wrestling, Travis Newaza, para sa 2015 North American matimbang Hari ng catch championship.

Sa buong kaganapan, "Training-with-the-Masters" seminar na ito ay makukuha sa mga dadalo. Instructor isama Ajarn Phil Nurse (Muay Thai), UFC Hall of FamerDan "sa hayop" Severn, Silva, Alvarez at Newaza.

Ang MMA World Expo ay patuloy na i-play ang papel nito sa paglaban para sa mga propesyonal na MMA legalisasyon sa pamamagitan ng pagsasagawa nito ikaanim taunang legalization panel discussion, pamamahagi ng mga petisyon, at paglagay sa display ng lahat ng mga atleta, coach, mga tagahanga at mga vendor na magbigay ng kontribusyon sa sport. Ang dalawang oras na legalization seminar ay naka-host sa pamamagitan ng combat sports journalist Jim Genia, at mga espesyal na bisita ay kasama Severn at iba pang natatanging mga numero MMA.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa mga kaganapan na pagbisita http://www.mmaworldexpo.com, "Tulad ng" sa amin sa Facebook, sundan kami sa Twittermmaworldexpo, o tawag 212-956-4720.

Tungkol sa MMA World Expo:

Ang MMA World Expo ay nagsimula sa 2009 at ito ay gaganapin sa lahat ng mga kaganapan sa Jacob Javits Center sa New York.

Nakalipas MMA World Expo signers ay may kasama Matt Hughes, Frankie Edgar, Randy Couture, Jon Jones, Carlos Condit, Fabricio Werdum, Matt Serra, Jim at Dan Miller, Jamie Varner, Nate Diaz, Wanderlei Silva, bukod sa iba pa.

Training-with-the-Masters series instructor ay may kasama: Dan Severn, Renzo Gracie, Marcelo Garcia, Phil Nurse, Howard Davis Jr., Coban Lookchaomaesaitong, Lee Kemp, Puwersahin Pedro bukod sa iba pa.

Nakalipas na vendor ay may kasama Toyota, Xyience, Headrush, Kalamnan Pharm, Combat Sports, Everlast, Bitamina Shoppe, Zebra Mat, Met-Rx, Halimaw Ring at Cages, US Marino, Dymatize, World Serye ng Fighting, Spartan Race, M-I Entertainment, bukod sa iba pa.