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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. ПО Субота, Липня 30

Лас-Вегас (Липня 12, 2016) -світовий Серії Fighting (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. І/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Мити. на Субота, Липня 30.

The preliminary card will stream live, в цілому, починаючи з 7:00 p.m. І/4:00 p.m. PT, на вбудовується відео-плеєр на WSOF.com.

Joining the previously announced, headlining featherweight (145 фунти) preliminary card showdown between undefeated, висхідні зірки Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) Калгарі, Альберта, Canada and Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) Дагестану, Росія, знаходяться 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,"Сказав Світової серії Боротьба Президента Батько начальників.

В ознаками, в середньому (185 фунти) preliminary card battle, Рекс "T-Rex" Харріс (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, Пенсільванія. is a perfect 2-0, to date, inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage. In his last start at WSOF30 onКвітня 2, he earned a unanimous decision over Клінтон Вільямс.

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) ВООЗ (удари) з Steve Montgomery на Травня 7.

In another middleweight preliminary card contest and rematch, Alfonso “Big Smooth” Gonzales (9-1) Такома, Мити. і Thomas Hoeper (4-2) of Arlington, Мити. will revisit their first meeting that took place on September 26, 2015 and ended with Gonzales scoring a second round (1:29) ВООЗ (удари) 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, Мити. в напівсередній вазі (170 фунти) кінець.

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

Also at lightweight, Matt Coble (9-7) of Bellingham, Мити. будуть стикатися з Colt Hausauer (5-4) of Eastsound, Мити.

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

У суперважкій дій, Matt “The Attack” Kovacs (11-13) of Everett will face off with Bill Widler (9-6) of Redding, Халіф.

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.

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

In the world bantamweight (135 фунти) championship main event, Марлон Мораес (16-4-1) will defend his coveted title for the second time against Джош "Джентльмен" Хілл (14-1) в той час як, in the co-main event and a second world championship rematch, Олександр "Капітан" Алмейда (18-5) will put his featherweight (145 фунти) belt on the line against the fighter he took it from –Ленс Палмер (10-2).

Doors at XFINITY Arena Everett will open at 3:30 p.m. PT for WSOF32, і перший попередній бій карти почнеться в 4:00 p.m.

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

ГОЛОВНА (Жити на NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Bantamweight Championship Main Event:
Марлон Мораес (Чемпіон) проти. Джош Хілл (Претендент)

World Series of Fighting Featherweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Олександр Алмейда (Чемпіон) проти. Ленс Палмер (Претендент)

Catchweight (162 фунти): Caros Fodor vs. Фенікс Джонс
В середньому: Phil Hawes vs. Луї Тейлор

ПОПЕРЕДНЯ CARD (Жити на WSOF.com)

Напівлегка вага: Хакім Dawodu проти. Marat Magomedov
В середньому: Rex Harris vs. Nicolai Salchow
Середня вага: Andrews Nakahara vs. Travis Doerge
В середньому: Alfonso Gonzales vs. Thomas Hoeper
Важковаговик: Matt Kovacs vs. Bill Widler
Легкий: Patrick Benson vs. Brett Malone
Легкий: Matt Coble vs. Colt Hausauer
Найлегша вага: Justin Hugo vs. Tycen Lynn
Найлегша вага: Jon Marc Cortez vs. Joe Elzea
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World-ranked bantamweight star Jesse Brock has signed an exclusive, multi-fight agreement with World Series of Fighting.

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Світова серія БОРОТЬБІ
SIGNS WORLD-RANKED BANTAMWEIGHT
JESSE BROCK

Лас-Вегас (Липня 5, 2016) -світовий Серії Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has inked world-ranked bantamweight (135 фунти) star Джессі Брок (22-8) у виключній, 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,"Сказав Світової серії Боротьба Президента Батько начальників. “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) уявлення (задній удушення) з Olly Bradstreet в Bellator 155 травня 20, 2016.

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

Зустрітися, Brock’s experience with top caliber opposition includes Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Caol Uno і 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 Марлон Мораес (16-4-1) і претендентом Джош "Джентльмен" Хілл (14-1) at WSOF32, жити на NBCSN на 10:30 p.m. І/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Мити. на Субота, Липня 30.
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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 (зліва) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Липня 30, жити на NBCSN на 10:30 p.m. І / 7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Мити. Фото надане: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ПО Субота, Липня 30

Лас-Вегас (Червень 29, 2016) -світовий Серії Fighting (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 фунти) contest at WSOF32, жити на NBCSN на 10:30 p.m. І/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Мити. на Субота, Липня 30.

Hawes of Little Ferry, N.J. will replace Шаміль Гамзатов, 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,"Сказав Світової серії Боротьба Президента Батько начальників.

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

A product of the Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, Н.М., 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 Джон "Кістки" Джонс.

Taylor of Chicago, Погано. is a 5-foot-11, 37-років, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 з його 12 Кар'єра виграє шляхом (T)КО або підпорядкування.

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

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

In the world bantamweight (135 фунти) championship main event, Марлон Мораес 16-4-1) will defend his coveted title for the second time against Джош "Джентльмен" Хілл (14-1) в той час як, in the co-main event and a second world championship rematch, Олександр "Капітан" Алмейда (18-5) will put his featherweight (145 фунти) belt on the line against the fighter he took it from –Ленс Палмер (10-2).

В інших дій по живій NBCSN телепередачі, costumed crime fighter Фенікс Джонс (6-1-1) ака Ben Fodor of Seattle, Мити. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Майбутнє" Фодор (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Непереможний Featherweights Хакім "означає" Dawodu (5-0-1) і 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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TICKET GALAXY TEAMS UP WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

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Year-long partnership kicks off with WSOF32: Moraes vs. Пагорб 2
на Субота, Липня 30, live on NBCSN from Everett, Мити.

Лас-Вегас (Червень 23, 2016) - Світова серія Fighting (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. Пагорб 2 world championship doubleheader at XFINITY Arena in Everett, Мити. на Субота, Липня 30, жити на NBCSN на 10:30 p.m. І/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,"Сказав Світової Серії директора бойової Карлос Сільва.

“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. Пагорб 2 will feature two world championship rematches. У головній події, reigning, undisputed bantamweight (135 фунти) шворіньМарлон Мораес (16-4-1) will put his title on the line for the second time against top contender Джош "Джентльмен" Хілл (14-1).

In the featherweight (145 фунти) championship co-main event, Олександр "Капітан" Алмейда (18-5) will risk his belt against the man he took it from –Ленс Палмер (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 Фенікс Джонс (6-1-1) ака Ben Fodor will square off with adopted brother and established MMA starCaros "Майбутнє" Фодор (10-5) in a 162-pound catchweight affair.
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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.
ПО Субота, Липня 30

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

Лас-Вегас (Травня 27, 2016) -світовий Серії Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of the live NBCSN (10:30 p.m. І/7:30 p.m. PT) televised portion of its WSOF32 world championship doubleheader, with the addition of a middleweight (185 фунти) contest between undefeated sensation Шаміль Гамзатов (10-0) and red-hot finisher Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3).

На додаток, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 фунт) rivals in Хакім "означає" Dawodu (5-0-1) і Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Субота, Липня 30. In the world bantamweight (135 фунти) championship main event, панує злодія в законі Марлон Мораес (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Джош "Джентльмен" Хілл (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) ВООЗ (удари) на Murat Aibazov Січень 30, 2012, 6-футовий-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 Січень 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, Перший раунд (2:32) ВООЗ (удари) на Тедді Тримач.

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

Тейлор, хто заробив 11 з його 12 career wins via (T)КО або підпорядкування, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Березня 12, обробка Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Майк Майлз, 5-футовий-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Альберта, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 коли він забив перший раунд (1:07) KO (пунш) на 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 Грудня 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

5-футовий-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.

За ціною від $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, Олександр "Капітан" Алмейда (18-5) will defend his title for the first time against the fighter he took it from – Ленс Палмер (10-2).

В інших дій по живій NBCSN телепередачі, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Мити. 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 LAUNCHES ‘WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?’ TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERAN MMA FIGHTERS

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.First two veteran recruits to face off at WSOF35, жити на NBCSN
на Субота, Листопад. 12

 
Лас-Вегас (Травня 17, 2016) - Світова серія 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 Батько начальників and his staff visit MMA gyms, beginning with a location in San Diego, Халіф. 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, наСубота, Листопад. 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,"Саїд начальників.

“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,"Сказав Світової Серії директора бойової Карлос Сільва.

В Січні, World Series of Fighting placed its first military veteran – Caros "Майбутнє" Фодор – in action. Фодор, 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 Субота, Липня 30, when he faces his adopted brother Фенікс Джонс, ака Ben Fodor, at WSOF32, live on NBCSN from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Вимийте., починаючи з 10:30 p.m. І/7:30 p.m. PT.

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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, Липня 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 Субота, Липня 30, жити на NBCSN на 10:30 p.m. І/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

Лас-Вегас (Травня 10, 2016) -світовий Серії Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 фунти) шворінь Марлон Мораес (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Джош "Джентльмен" Хілл (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Субота, Липня 30, жити на NBCSN на 10:30 p.m. І/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 фунти) title fight and second showdown between Олександр "Капітан" Алмейда (18-5) and the man he took the title from – Ленс Палмер (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 Батько начальників.

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. за допомогою Нової Фрібурго, 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, у тому числі 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Лютого 20, Мораес, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overДжош Виправлення Будинок березня 29, 2014, потрібно просто 1 minute and 13 seconds to score a brutal TKO on Джозеф Барахас 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, Онтаріо, Canada has rebounded with four straight victories, a streak that Hill started with a third round (2:01) уявлення (задній удушення) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

Hill is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Bendy Casimir на Квітня 9, in a bout that took place in Medicine Hat, Альберта, Канада.

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

В інших дій по живій NBCSN телепередачі, costumed crusader Фенікс Джонс(6-1-1) ака Ben Fodor of Seattle, Мити. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Майбутнє" Фодор (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 HITS EVERETT, WASHINGTON WITH STAR-STUDDED MEGA-EVENT

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Субота, Липня 30, ЖИТИ NBCSN

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH:
ALEXANDRE ALMEIDA VS. LANCE PALMER

Спільно Головною подією:
FAMILY FEUD COMES TO A HEAD AS BROTHERS
PHOENIX JONES AND CAROS FODOR COLLIDE

КВИТКИ, ЩО ПРОДАЮТЬСЯ П’ЯТНИЦЯ, ТРАВЕНЬ 6

Лас-Вегас (Травня 3, 2016) -світовий Серії 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) мега-подія, headlined by a world featherweight (145 pounds) championship rematch between reigning kingpin Олександр "Капітан" Алмейда (18-5) and the man he took the title from – Ленс Палмер (10-2) – at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Saturday, Липня 30, жити на NBCSN на 10:30 p.m. І / 7:30 p.m. PT.

За ціною від $29, tickets for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer go on sale at 10 a.m. PT на п'ятницю, Травня 6, at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

У со-головній події, the long-standing and well-documented sibling rivalry between costumed crusader Фенікс Джонс (6-1-1) ака Ben Fodor, і Caros "Майбутнє" Фодор (10-5) will come to a head when the adopted brothers from Seattle face off against each other at a catchweight of 162 фунти.

“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,"Сказав Світової серії Боротьба Президента Батько начальників.

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

Олександр Алмейда проти. Ленс Палмер

On December 18, 5-ноги-11, 27-year-old Almeida of Manaus, Амазонка, Brazil notched his fifth consecutive win, seizing the World Series of Fighting featherweight title from Palmer of Sacramento, Халіф. 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.

Фенікс Джонс проти. 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 Метт Х'юм.

6 футів, 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 представлений Роберто Юн with a rarely seen, highlight reel scissor choke in the first round (3:09) of their meeting at WSOF23.

Фодор, 5 футів 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, Січень 23, losing a unanimous decision to Luiz Firmino in the main event of WSOF27.

During his seven-year professional career, Фодор, 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 і Cung Le-trained Джеймс Террі.
змішані бойові мистецтва, MMA, Світова серія Fighting

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

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

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
на П'ятниця, Червень 17, жити на NBCSN

Лас-Вегас (Квітня 28, 2016) - Світова серія Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed heavyweight knockout artists Shawn Jordan (18-7) і Lorenzo “The Dream Killer” Hood (9-3) to exclusive, мульти-бой угоди.

Hood of Chicago, Погано. 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, Коннектикут. наП'ятниця, Червень 17, жити на NBCSN на 9 p.m. І/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,"Сказав Світової серії Боротьба Президента Батько начальників.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, Н.М., 6 футів, 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, Перший раунд (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry Червень 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 з його 18 Кар'єра перемоги по шляху (T)KO, and another 3 за допомогою представлення.

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.
змішані бойові мистецтва, MMA, NBC, Світова серія Fighting

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

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WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION

OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

Напівсередній: JOHN HOWARD VS. THIAGO MELLER
Напівлегка вага: LUIS PALOMINO VS. SHEYMON MORAES
Великовагових: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.m. І
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. В П'ЯТНИЦЮ, Червень 17

Лас-Вегас (Квітня 12, 2016) -світовий Серії Fighting (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) подія, жити на NBCSN на 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. від Foxwoods Resort Casino в Mashantucket, Коннектикут. в п'ятницю, Червень 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, Висхідна зірка Кріс "Хаггі Ведмідь" 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) зіткнеться з експертом з подання Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) в напівсередній вазі (170 фунти) справа.

In a featherweight (145 фунти) scrap between two prolific strikers, Луїс "Бабуїн" Паломино (24-12) will face off with former world championship challenger Sheymon Мораес (8-1).

У головній події, reigning world heavyweight champion Благий Іванов (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) в той час як, in the lightweight (155 фунти) спільно Головною подією, суперзірки Джейсон "Канзас-Сіті Бандит" Високий (19-5) і Майк "Марсіанський" Річчі (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Кріс Барнет проти. Justin Willis

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

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 з його 14 Кар'єра перемоги по шляху (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-даr-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Кейн Веласкес і Даніель Кормье, 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 Різван Kuniev в Токіо.

Луїс Паломіно проти. Sheymon Мораес

5-футовий-8, 35-year-old Palomino of Miami, Флорида. via Lima, Peru is coming off an epic year in which he engaged in two, all-out wars with reigning, Непереможний чемпіон світу в серії боїв в легкій вазі Джастін "Виділити" 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, одну ніч, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, Перший раунд (4:55) ВООЗ (удари) на Багатий Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) ВООЗ (удари) at the hands з eventual tournament winner Брайан Фостер, Palomino will return to the featherweight division where he has held two world titles.

5-футовий-8, 25-year-old Moraes of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil returned to form in his last bout, decimating fellow knockout artist Роббі "Проблеми" Перальта by way of TKO (удари) у другому турі (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) уявлення (задній удушення) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 фунти) чемпіон Марлон Мораес.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Урия зал, Siyar Bahadurzada і Cathal Pendred, the 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Маса. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (удари) втрати Tim Means грудня 10.

Зустрітися, Howard has notched 15 з його 23 Кар'єра перемоги по шляху (T)КО або підпорядкування. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, Третій раунд (4:55) KO (удари) on submission ace Денніс «Супермен» Холман грудня 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 (задній удушення) з Leonardo Rodriguez Червень 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 з його 20 career wins, шляхом подачі.

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

За ціною від $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, на 5 p.m. І, і перший попередній бій карти почнеться в 6 p.m.