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

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 Saptu, Juli 30

Las Vegas (Juli 12, 2016) -World Series tempur (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. AND/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Nyeuseuh. dina Saptu, Juli 30.

The preliminary card will stream live, di entirety anak, dimimitian di 7:00 p.m. AND/4:00 p.m. PT, dina hiji pamuter video embeddable dina WSOF.com.

Joining the previously announced, headlining featherweight (145 kilogram) preliminary card showdown between undefeated, rising béntang Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) of Dagéstan, Rusia, nu 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,"Ceuk World Series tempur Présidén Rama kepala suku.

Dina hiji diulas, middleweight (185 kilogram) 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 onApril 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) ti Steve Montgomery dina Mei 7.

In another middleweight preliminary card contest and rematch, Alfonso “Big Smooth” Gonzales (9-1) of Tacoma, Nyeuseuh. jeung Thomas Hoeper (4-2) of Arlington, Nyeuseuh. 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, Nyeuseuh. di welterweight a (170 kilogram) tungtung.

Unbeaten prospects Patrick Benson (2-0) of McKenna, Nyeuseuh. jeung Brett Malone (1-0) of Marysville, Nyeuseuh. 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, Nyeuseuh. bakal ngahiji jeung Colt Hausauer (5-4) of Eastsound, Nyeuseuh.

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

Dina action heavyweight, Matt “The Attack” Kovacs (11-13) of Everett will face off with Bill Widler (9-6) of Redding, Calif.

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.

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

In the world bantamweight (135 kilogram) championship main event, Kasja Moraes (16-4-1) will defend his coveted title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1) waktu, in the co-main event and a second world championship rematch, Alexandre "Kaptén" Almeida (18-5) will put his featherweight (145 kilogram) belt on the line against the fighter he took it fromLance Puguh (10-2).

Doors at XFINITY Arena Everett will open at 3:30 p.m. PT for WSOF32, sarta nu munggaran bout kartu penyisihan bakal dimimitian di 4:00 p.m.

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

Kartu utama (Hirup dina NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Bantamweight Championship Main Event:
Kasja Moraes (Juara) vs. Josh Hill (Nu nangtang)

World Series of Fighting Featherweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Alexandre Almeida (Juara) vs. Lance Puguh (Nu nangtang)

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

Kartu awal (Hirup dina 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
Heavyweight: Matt Kovacs vs. Bill Widler
Lightweight: Patrick Benson vs. Brett Malone
Lightweight: Matt Coble vs. Colt Hausauer
Bantamweight: Justin Hugo vs. Tycen Lynn
Bantamweight: Jon Marc Cortez vs. Joe Elzea

World-ranked bantamweight star Jesse Brock has signed an exclusive, multi-fight agreement with World Series of Fighting.

WORLD runtuyan pajoang
SIGNS WORLD-RANKED BANTAMWEIGHT
JESSE BROCK

Las Vegas (Juli 5, 2016) -World Series tempur (WSOF.com) announced today that it has inked world-ranked bantamweight (135 kilogram) star Jesse Brock (22-8) ka hiji exlusive, multi-fight agreement.

The promotional debut of the 34-year-old Brock of Boise, Idaho will be announced soon.

“We are very excited to welcome Jesse Brock to our stable of world-class athletes,"Ceuk World Series tempur Présidén Rama kepala suku. “Jesse is a true performer who has taken on some of the best fighters in his weight class, and he has clearly earned the opportunity to contend in our bantamweight division.”

Ranked as high as 38 in the world in the bantamweight division, Brock will enter the World Series of Fighting decagon cage riding a six-fight win streak that he recently extended with a third round (3:57) kapatuhan (pungkur-taranjang cuk) ti Olly Bradstreet di Bellator 155 dina Méi 20, 2016.

The victory marked Brock’s second under the Bellator banner. Dina Oktober 25, 2013, he bested Adrian Cruz by way of unanimous decision.

Dugi ka tanggal, Brock’s experience with top caliber opposition includes Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Caol Uno jeung Tyson Nam, whom Brock defeated via five-round, unanimous decision on January 28, 2011.

A former high school state wrestling champion in his native Alaska, Brock went on to compete four years for NCAA Division I Boise State University where he emerged a two-time Pac 10 conference winner.

Brock’s signing comes just three weeks before World Series of Fighting’s bantamweight title is put on the line in a main event rematch between reigning kingpin Kasja Moraes (16-4-1) jeung contender Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1) at WSOF32, hirup dina NBCSN di 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Nyeuseuh. dina Saptu, Juli 30.

UNDEFEATED PHIL HAWES REPLACES SHAMIL GAMZATOV AGAINST LOUIS TAYLOR AT WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

Fresh off his promotional debut victory, undefeated middleweight Phil Hawes (kénca) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Juli 30, hirup dina NBCSN di 10:30 p.m. AND / 7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Nyeuseuh. Kiridit Photo: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON Saptu, Juli 30

Las Vegas (Juni 29, 2016) -World Series tempur (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 kilogram) contest at WSOF32, hirup dina NBCSN di 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Nyeuseuh. dina Saptu, Juli 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,"Ceuk World Series tempur Présidén Rama kepala suku.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, 6-taki, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, nyetak hiji babak kahiji (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 "Tulang" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Gering. is a 5-foot-11, 37-taun, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 téh nya 12 karir meunangkeun ku cara (T)KO atawa kaluman.

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

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

In the world bantamweight (135 kilogram) championship main event, Kasja Moraes 16-4-1) will defend his coveted title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1) waktu, in the co-main event and a second world championship rematch, Alexandre "Kaptén" Almeida (18-5) will put his featherweight (145 kilogram) belt on the line against the fighter he took it fromLance Puguh (10-2).

Dina aksi séjén dina NBCSN telecast live, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) alias Ben Fodor of Seattle, Nyeuseuh. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Featherweights unbeaten Hakeem "mean" Dawodu (5-0-1) jeung Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) will square off in a preliminary card bout.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

TICKET GALAXY TEAMS UP WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

Year-long partnership kicks off with WSOF32: Moraes vs. Pasir 2
dina Saptu, Juli 30, live on NBCSN from Everett, Nyeuseuh.

Las Vegas (Juni 23, 2016) - World Series tempur (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has inked a one-year partnership agreement with Ticket Galaxy (www.TicketGalaxy.com), the premier online marketplace for buying and selling tickets for live events.

The partnership will begin with the highly-anticipated WSOF32: Moraes vs. Pasir 2 world championship doubleheader at XFINITY Arena in Everett, Nyeuseuh. dina Saptu, Juli 30, hirup dina NBCSN di 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT.

“We are thrilled to be in business with Ticket Galaxy, a company that has developed a stellar track record with consumers of many of the world’s elite sports and entertainment properties, and are confident that this partnership will further our goal of continually enhancing the fan experience for our live event series,"Ceuk World Series tempur CEO Carlos Silva.

“One of the world’s premier live event experiences, World Series of Fighting showcases elite MMA talent inside the decagon cage at top venues across the country,” stated Steve Kobelski, President of Ticket Galaxy. “Like millions of others, we are huge fans of the league, so aligning ourselves with them was a natural fit for us and our customers who are looking for the ultimate event experiences.”

As part of the partnership, Ticket Galaxy will periodically provide fans with exclusive, special ticket offerings and ticket packages for World Series of Fighting’s live events.

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Pasir 2 will feature two world championship rematches. Dina kajadian utama, reigning, undisputed bantamweight (135 kilogram) kingpinKasja Moraes (16-4-1) will put his title on the line for the second time against top contender Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1).

In the featherweight (145 kilogram) championship co-main event, Alexandre "Kaptén" Almeida (18-5) will risk his belt against the man he took it fromLance Puguh (10-2).

In other action on the four fight live telecast that will be preceded by a nine-bout preliminary card, famed, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) alias Ben Fodor will square off with adopted brother and established MMA starCaros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

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

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON Saptu, Juli 30

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

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

Salaku tambahan, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 pon) rivals in Hakeem "mean" Dawodu (5-0-1) jeung Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Saptu, Juli 30. In the world bantamweight (135 kilogram) championship main event, reigning kingpin Kasja 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) dina Murat Aibazov dina Januari 30, 2012, 6-taki-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 Januari 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, babak kahiji (2:32) WHO (punches) dina Teddy Holder.

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

Mekarwangi, anu geus earned 11 téh nya 12 career wins via (T)KO atawa kaluman, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Maret 12, pagawean Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Mil, 5-suku-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 sabot ngoleksi babak kahiji (1:07) KO (punch) dina 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 Desember 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.

Dibanderol ti $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 "Kaptén" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title for the first time against the fighter he took it fromLance Puguh (10-2).

Dina aksi séjén dina NBCSN telecast live, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Nyeuseuh. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

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

.First two veteran recruits to face off at WSOF35, hirup dina NBCSN
dina Saptu, Nov. 12

 
Las Vegas (Mei 17, 2016) - World Series tempur (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 Rama kepala suku 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, dinaSaptu, Nov. 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,"Said Chiefs.

“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,"Ceuk World Series tempur CEO Carlos Silva.

Dina Januari, 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 Saptu, Juli 30, when he faces his adopted brother Phoenix Jones, alias Ben Fodor, at WSOF32, live on NBCSN from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Nyeuseuh., dimimitian di 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT.

Ngeunaan World Series tempur (WSOF)
“World Series tempur” (WSOF) nyaeta Premier professional Seni bela diri Campuran sakuliah dunya (MMA) ngalawan promotion didédikasikeun ka delivering pangalusna gelut action-dipak pikeun fans fight ku ngahasilkeun anu pangalusna nu mungkin cocog-up antara pajuang elite ti sakuliah dunya. Kanggo inpo nu leuwih mangga buka WSOF.com jeung nuturkeun “World Series tempur” dina Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF jeung World Series tempur nu dagang tina MMAWC kadaptar, LLC.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, Juli 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 Saptu, Juli 30, hirup dina NBCSN di 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

Las Vegas (Mei 10, 2016) -World Series tempur (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 kilogram) kingpin Kasja 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 Saptu, Juli 30, hirup dina NBCSN di 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 kilogram) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Kaptén" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromLance Puguh (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 Rama kepala suku.

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. via 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, kaasup 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Pebruari 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Rectification House dina Maret 29, 2014, diperlukeun saukur 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) kapatuhan (pungkur-taranjang cuk) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

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

Dina aksi séjén dina NBCSN telecast live, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) alias Ben Fodor of Seattle, Nyeuseuh. 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

Saptu, Juli 30, Cicing dina NBCSN

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH:
ALEXANDRE ALMEIDA VS. LANCE PALMER

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

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, Mei 6

Las Vegas (Mei 3, 2016) -World Series tempur (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-kajadian, headlined by a world featherweight (145 pounds) championship rematch between reigning kingpin Alexandre "Kaptén" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromLance Puguh (10-2) – at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Saturday, Juli 30, hirup dina NBCSN di 10:30 p.m. AND / 7:30 p.m. PT.

Dibanderol ti $29, tickets for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer go on sale at 10 a.m. PT dina Jumaah, Mei 6, at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

Dina acara ko-utama, the long-standing and well-documented sibling rivalry between costumed crusader Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) alias Ben Fodor, jeung 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 kilogram.

“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,"Ceuk World Series tempur Présidén Rama kepala suku.

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

Alexandre Almeida vs. Lance Puguh

On December 18, 5-suku-11, 27-year-old Almeida of Manaus, Amazon, 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.

6-suku, 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 ditepikeun Roberto Yong with a rarely seen, highlight reel scissor choke in the first round (3:09) of their meeting at WSOF23.

Fodor, 5-suku-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, dina Januari 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 jeung Cung Le-trained James Terry.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS HEAVY HITTERS SHAWN JORDAN AND LORENZO HOOD

Heavyweight knockout artist Lorenzo Hood (gambar) has signed an exclusive, multi-fight promotional agreement with World Series of Fighting.

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
dina Jumaah, Juni 17, hirup dina NBCSN

Las Vegas (April 28, 2016) - World Series tempur (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed heavyweight knockout artists Shawn Jordan (18-7) jeung Lorenzo “The Dream Killer” Hood (9-3) to exclusive, perjanjian multi-fight.

Hood of Chicago, Gering. has been tabbed to make his promotional debut against an opponent to be announced soon, at the WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship event at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. dinaJumaah, Juni 17, hirup dina NBCSN di 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shawn Jordan and Lorenzo Hood to our ever-growing roster of world-class athletes, and look forward to seeing both of them compete in our heavyweight division soon,"Ceuk World Series tempur Présidén Rama kepala suku.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M., 6-taki, 30-year-old Jordan is coming off a 4-year, 10 fight stint with the UFC, during which he compiled an overall record of 6-4, notching all of his wins, including a vicious, babak kahiji (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry dina tanggal 15, 2013, by way of (T)KO.

A two-time veteran of the now-defunct Strikeforce, and a four-time veteran of Bellator action, Jordan has earned 14 téh nya 18 karir victories ku cara (T)KO, and another 3 via kaluman.

The 6-foot-3, 27-year-old Hood, a former professional football player turned MMA wrecking machine, has earned all 9 of his professional career victories to date by way of (T)KO inside the first round of action.

After an aggressive debut year in 2009 in which he competed 7 times and amassed a near-perfect record of 6-1, Hood walked away from the fight world for a span of 5 years to play defensive lineman in the Arena Football League and Canadian Football League, eventually returning to the cage in 2014.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION

OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

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

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. AND
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. DINTEN JUMAAH, Juni 17

Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) -World Series tempur (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) kajadian, hirup dina NBCSN di 9 p.m. Et / 6 p.m. ti Foxwoods Resort Kasino di Mashantucket, Conn. dinten Jumaah, Juni 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, rising béntang Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (14-2) will make his World Series of Fighting debut against Team AKA prodigy Justin Willis (4-1).

Also stepping in the decagon cage for the first time, battle-tested warrior John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12) will collide with submission expert Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) di welterweight a (170 kilogram) urusan.

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

Dina kajadian utama, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy pendak (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) waktu, in the lightweight (155 kilogram) co-utama acara, superstars Jason "The Kansas City bandit" High (19-5) jeung Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Chris Barnett vs. Justin Willis

After spending the last year and a half making waves in Japan, 5-suku-9, 29-year-old Barnett of Tampa, Fla. will suit up as “Huggy Bear,” and make his way onto a major stage in the U.S. for the first time in his career.

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 téh nya 14 karir victories ku cara (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-year-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Cain Velasquez jeung 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 Rizvan Kuniev di Tokyo.

Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes

The 5-foot-8, 35-year-old Palomino of Miami, Fla. via Lima, Peru is coming off an epic year in which he engaged in twnu, all-out wars with reigning, Dunya Series undefeated of Pajoang jawara lightweight Justin "The Sorot" 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, hiji-peuting, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, babak kahiji (4:55) WHO (punches) dina Beunghar Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (punches) at the hands ti eventual tournament winner Brian Asuh, Palomino will return to the featherweight division where he has held two world titles.

The 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Moraes of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil returned to form in his last bout, decimating fellow knockout artist Robbie "Masalah" Peralta by way of TKO (punches) di babak kadua (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) kapatuhan (pungkur-taranjang cuk) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 kilogram) juara Kasja 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 jeung Cathal Pendred, nu 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Massa. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (punches) leungitna ka Tim Means dina Désémber 10.

Dugi ka tanggal, Howard has notched 15 téh nya 23 karir victories ku cara (T)KO atawa kaluman. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, babak katilu (4:55) KO (punches) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman dina Désémber 5, 2009, marking his third consecutive conquest in the league.

Meller of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil will look to collect his second win in a row, following his first round submission (pungkur-taranjang cuk) ti Leonardo Rodriguez dina tanggal 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 téh nya 20 career wins, ku cara kaluman.

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

Dibanderol ti $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, di 5 p.m. AND, sarta nu munggaran bout kartu penyisihan bakal dimimitian di 6 p.m.