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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE MMA WORLD EXPO, PLANS FOR MMA BOUTS AT ANNUAL MANHATTAN EXTRAVAGANZA IN DECEMBER

LAS VEGAS (Abril 1, 2016) – Following last week’s historic passage of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legislation by the New York State Assembly, World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) today re-enforced its commitment to bringing its prestigious brand of league competition to the Empire State with an announcement that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the New York City-based MMA World Expo, and that, pending New York State Athletic Commission approval, it plans to stage a series of bouts at the seventh annual affair at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center in December.

“This is a very exciting and momentous time for our great sport, so we could not be more thrilled to take significant steps towards becoming owners of the MMA World Expo, which has been consistently delivering an incredible fan experience for the last six years and which will make for a great home for live World Series of Fighting action at a landmark location in Manhattan,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita Carlos Silva.

The announcement comes three months after World Series of Fighting opened the doors to a satellite office in midtown Manhattan.

Two weeks ago, the company announced the appointment of Michael Mersch to the dual role of Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. While serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Mersch was one of the key figures involved in the effort to legalize MMA in New York State.

Since launching in 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, Incluíndo Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum e Matt Serra.

The annual convention is also the site of an array of martial arts seminars instructed by legendary trainers, as well as competitions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and catch wrestling, and brings together industry pioneers, vendors, atletas, trainers and fans.

World Series of Fighting will announce additional details about its MMA World Expo acquisition plans, including its intent to promote live bouts at the event this year.

Viva World Series de acción de combate retorna ao NBCSN en Sábado, Abril 2 en 11:30 p.m. E/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 libras) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) e contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2).

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WSOF30: RAMO VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

WSOF30: RAMO VS. STARKS
FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

LIVE NBCSN TELECAST OF
FOUR-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW BEGINS AT

11:30 P.M ET ON SATURDAY, Abril 2

Matt Church replaces injured Gil Guardado against
Steve Kozola in 160-pound preliminary contest

Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams in middleweight bout
LAS VEGAS (Marzo 30, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) anunciou that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks, campionato do mundo de artes marciais mixtas (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 libras) enfrontamento entre Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) e Rex "T-rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Las Vegas o sábado, Abril 2, vivir NBCSN 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Adicionalmente, a broken nose has forced Gil Gardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 libras) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), que agora enfrontarase Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, e Jeff Roman (1-2-1) será cadrado fóra con Zach Bunnell (0-0) nun medio-medio (170 pounds) preliminary card contest.

The 5-foot-11, 32-year-old Williams is looking to rebound from a narrow, split decision defeat at the hands of Jake "The Bear Honey" Heun en WSOF26 en decembro 18, 2015.

One fight prior to the loss, Williams submitted Jared Hatch with a shoulder choke in the third round (4:10) of their matchup on November 14, 2015.

A 6-foot, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Na súa última partida, Harris, quen gañou 7 da súa 8 career victories by way of (T)KO ou finalización, edged out a split decision over Justin Torrey at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

Church of Las Vegas will attempt to notch his fourth consecutive win, after threestraight finishes, the last of which came on March 4 when he submitted Pat DeFranco with a leglock in the first round (2:55) of their matchup.

Tickets for WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Portas en The Joint no Hard Rock Hotel & Casino abrirá ao evento no 4 p.m. PT, ea primeira loita preliminar comezará ás 5 p.m.

No evento principal, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), a primeira vez liga, titular do título de dúas divisións, vai poñer a súa coroa cobizado na liña contra o contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2).

No co-main event, superestrela Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) van disputar recente World Series of Fighting unha noite, oito homes torneo runner-up Joao "O Samurai brasileiro" Zeferino (20-7) coa vaga World Series of Fighting Championship welterweight en xogo.

Noutra parte da loita e catro, NBCSN transmisión en directo, especialista en submisión Vinny "Pezão" Magalhaes (13-7) será cadrado fóra con Jake "The Bear Honey" Heun(9-4) nun medio-pesados (205 libras) competición, mentres World Series of recén chegado de loita e nocauteador Abu "Gladiador" Azaitar (11-1-1) ha frear cornos con Danny "Dee1" Davis, JR. (11-10-1) no medio-medio.

CARD PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Branch (Campión) vs. Clifford Starks (Reto)

World Series of Fighting Vacant Welterweight Championship Main Event:
Jon Fitch (Reto) vs. Joao Zeferino (Reto)

Light Heavyweight: Vinny Magalhães vs. Jake Heun
Welterweight: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, JR.

CARD PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 libras): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Flyweight: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Bantamweight: Adam Acquaviva vs. Andrés Ponce
Welterweight: Jeff Roman vs. Zach Bunnell

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MEGA-EVENT ON FRIDAY, Xuño 17, VIVIR EN NBCSN

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

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

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

In the lightweight (155 libras) co-evento principal, Superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) e Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Prezos a partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, Abril 1 en 10 a.m. E, at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

“We are looking forward to returning to the great state of Connecticut, and putting on another phenomenal world championship event featuring some of our top superstars, for fans at Foxwoods Resort Casino,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai Chiefs.

Blagoy Ivanov vs. Josh Copeland

Ivanov of Sulfia, Bulgaria is a 5-foot-11, 29-year-old Judo black belt and Sambo master who has earned 11 da súa 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO ou finalización. No 2008 World Sambo Championships, he made his first big mark in combat sports, defeating all-time great Fedor Emelianenko.

Ivanov made his way to World Series of Fighting after a near-flawless, 8-fight run under the promotion of Bellator, posting an overall, 7-1 record there. He seized the World Series of Fighting heavyweight championship from Smealinho Rama, forcing Rama to tap out from a guillotine choke in the third round (1:17) of their matchup on June 5, 2015, and successfully defended the title for the first time on October 17, marcando unha segunda rolda (4:33) TKO no Derrick Mehman cunha saraivada de socos.

Copeland of Denver, Colo. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. A 6-foot-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "O destaque" Gaethje has notched 8 da súa 13 career wins, to date, vía (T)KO ou finalización.

Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Señorita. made his long-awaited return to the cage on November 20 at WSOF25, after signing an exclusive, multi-fight contract with World Series of Fighting, and scored a thunderous, segunda rolda (:47) KO en Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

O 5-foot-9, 34-year-old High, a veteran of the UFC and Strikeforce, initially caught the attention of the MMA world while fighting at an elite level in Japan under the promotion of K-1 and Dream where he faced and defeated the likes of Andre Galvão e Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Meu Jordan.

Ricci of Montreal, Quebec, Canada reached the final round on the 16th season of the hit competition reality show The Ultimate Fighter.

A 6-foot, 30-year-old member of famed trainer Firas Zahabi’s Tristar Gym fight team is looking for his fourth consecutive win, after defeating the likes of Jorge Gurgel, George Sotiropoulos e Joe Condon, whom Ricci conquered by way of first round (2:41) KO with a head kick at WSOF25.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, en 5 p.m. E, ea primeira loita preliminar tarxeta terá comezo ás 6 p.m.

Ataques adicionais serán anunciadas en breve.

Two exciting MMA events are coming to Las Vegas this April!

World Series of Fighting tickets 50% off this week only!

World Series of Fighting 30 goes down at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas NEXT Saturday, 02 de abril. Get your Cageside or Stage tickets now for 50% OFF by entering promo code 50WSOF30para acá.

BONUS: Bring your receipt (not your ticket) to their merchandise booth to receive a FREE WSOF T-Shirt! (while supplies last, quantities limited)

If you can’t make it to Vegas, catch the Prelims at WSOF.com at 6pm PT with the main card going live on NBC Sports Network at 8pm PT!

Tuff-N-Uff tickets start at $10 for our April 29th event at the Cox Pavilion

The card is shaping up for our show on April 29th! Tickets are on sale NOW starting at just $10 enTuffnuff.com e UNLVTickets. Mark it on your calendar, and come support amateur MMA and the Future Stars of MMA!

World Series DECLARACIÓN DE COMBATE NO MMA legalización EN NOVA YORK

LAS VEGAS (Marzo 22, 2016) - Estado de Nova York aprobou unha lexislación marco hoxe permite futuras Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competicións para ocorrer alí.

World Series of CEO Combate Carlos Silva fixo as seguintes observacións:

“Este é un día emocionante e histórico para o noso gran deporte. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, incluíndo World Series of novo COO de Loita Michael Mersch, debe ser eloxiado polo seu persistencia e compromiso de ver a través da aprobación de lexislación que vai finalmente permitir que os fans para asistir MMA en directo no Empire State, e loitadores para competir alí. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, xunto co noso compañeiro de televisión, NBC, estamos ansiosos para traer a nosa marca de MMA profesional a Nova York en breve. "

World Series of NOMES DE COMBATE A MICHAEL Mersch COO e Conselleiro Xeral

LAS VEGAS (Marzo 22, 2016) -World Series of Fighting nomeou Mixed Martial Arts distintos (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch, o seu novo Chief Operating Officer e Xeneral Counsel, con efecto inmediato.

Mersch trae para o campionato do mundo de MMA liga, ao longo de oito anos de experiencia como conselleiro de nivel Senior e conselleiro xeral asistente ao Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his latest role, actuou como Conselleiro Xeral e Xefe Political Advisor para o Nevada Fiscal Xeral.

"Estou animado para volver entrar na empresa de MMA con un dos xogadores principais e marcas recoñecibles no espazo,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, comezando coa NBC e IMG, World Series of Fighting está no medio dunha fase empolgante de crecemento con grandes cousas no horizonte ".

"Estamos ansiosos para ter Michael Mersch traer a súa riqueza de coñecemento específico da industria, experiencia e relacións para a nosa empresa en crecemento, e estamos seguros de que vai ser unha forza motriz no seguinte capítulo da nosa empresa,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita Carlos Silva.

No seu novo, dobre papel, Mersch será responsable de supervisar a World Series of operacións de negocio da loita e asuntos xurídicos; negociación e redacción de todo o talento, televisión, foro, acordos legais de patrocinio e merchandising; e liderar e xestionar todos os esforzos de relacións públicas en nome da liga.

Un orador invitado frecuente ao Sports Lawyers Association, así como numerosas cumes da industria de MMA, Mersch é recoñecido como un dos principais especialistas en lexislación e regulamentación máis rápido deporte medra no mundo.

World Series of acción de combate retorna ao NBCSN, viven de Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Las Vegas Sábado, Abril 2, comezando o 11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT.

No evento principal da cheo de estrelas, doubleheader campionato mundial, reinando medios do mundo (185 libras) campión David Branch (17-3) vai poñer o seu cobizado título en xogo contra contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2) mentres, no co-main event, Superstars Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) e Joao "O Samurai brasileiro" Zeferino (20-7) será cadrado fóra co mundo welterweight vago (170 libras) coroa en xogo.

WSOF30: RAMO VS. Starks WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP doubleheader FORMACIÓN recibirá cinco loitas preliminares

Tarxeta da loita preliminar transmisión en directo en
WSOF.COM ANTES DE CATRO-Fight, NBCSN VIVO televisionar

LAS VEGAS (Marzo 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) anunciou a adición de cinco loitas card preliminar á súa altamente unhaWSOF30 nticipated: Filial vs. Starks do campionato do mundo Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) evento doubleheader no Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Las Vegas o sábado, Abril 2, vivir NBCSN 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

Na parte superior do cartel eliminatoria que vai transmitir en directo, íntegro nun reprodutor de vídeo embutido WSOF.com, comezando o 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, será un welterweight (170 libras) colisión entre Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) e Matt "The Thunder From Down Under" Frincu (7-1).

O irmán e compañeiro de adestramento adoptado de estrela Khabib Nurmagomedov, a 26-year-old Abubakar, que vén de Daguestán, A Rusia está montando un de tres vitorias seguidas, mentres Frincu de Tempe, Silvestre. vía Queensland, Australia vai poñer un de cinco vitorias seguidas en liña.

Nurmagomedov posúe unha impresionante 82 por cento a taxa de chegada, mentres Frincu gañou seis dos seus sete vitorias profesionais ata a data por medio (T)KO ou finalización.

en lixeiro (155 libras) acción card preliminar, nocauteador invicto Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) fará a súa World Series of Fighting estrea contra o compañeiro fast-estrela en ascenso Gil Gardado (5-1).

No lume desde a súa vitoria estrea profesional en xullo 2013, Kozola de San Diego, Califa. vía Chicago, Enfermo. cones para World Series of Fighting tras producirse back-to-back, nocautes devastadores - cada un cun ataque furioso de socos – baixo a promoción do bellator.

no Xaneiro 16, 2015, Kozola marcou unha segunda rolda (1:25) KO en Jonathan Rivera no bellator 132 e, en marzo 15, 2015, el marcou unha primeira rolda (2:22) KO en Ian Butler no bellator 137.

Gardado de Las Vegas vai mirar para entalhar a súa terceira vitoria consecutiva tras dous perfor dominanteMance Husde World Series of Fighting gaiola decagon.

O prodixio de 30 anos de idade Xtreme Couture presentado Pete Martin cunha guillotina no primeiro round (3:31) da acción a WSOF22 agosto 1, 2015, e pechou o ano cunha vitoria por decisión unánime sobre Giga Chikadze en WSOF26 en decembro 18.

Nun contrapeso (125 libras) fragmento, Carlos García (1-1) de San Bernardino, Califa. fará o seu debut profesional contra Jason Pacheco (1-0) de Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) de Las Vegas van enfrontarse con Andres Ponce (3-2) de Tempe nunha inclinación galo e, Na apertura enfrontamento card preliminar, Jeff Roman (1-2-1) de Las Vegas será cadrado fóra con Nome de usuario Salantri (0-1) no medio-medio.

un sexto, middleweight (185 pounds) loita preliminar con Clineton Williams(7-3) de Las Vegas será anunciado en breve.

Prezos a partir de $20, billetes para WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks, están dispoñibles para compra en liña en WSOF.com e AXS.com.

Portas en The Joint no Hard Rock Hotel & Casino abrirá ao evento no 4 p.m. PT, ea primeira loita preliminar comezará ás 5 p.m.

No evento principal, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), a primeira vez liga, titular do título de dúas divisións, vai poñer a súa coroa cobizado na liña contra o contedor superior Clifford Starks (13-2).

No co-main event, superestrela Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) van disputar recente World Series of Fighting unha noite, oito homes torneo runner-up Joao "O Samurai brasileiro" Zeferino (20-7) coa vaga World Series of Fighting Championship welterweight en xogo.

Noutra parte da loita e catro, NBCSN transmisión en directo, especialista en submisión Vinny "Pezão" Magalhaes (13-7) será cadrado fóra con Jake "The Bear Honey" Heun(9-4) nun medio-pesados (205 libras) competición, mentres World Series of recén chegado de loita e nocauteador Abu "Gladiador" Azaitar (11-1-1) ha frear cornos con Danny "Dee1" Davis, JR. (11-10-1) no medio-medio.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO SIN CITY WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER ON SATURDAY, Abril 2, VIVIR EN NBCSN

Billetes á venda EMPRESA

World Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Branch (Campión) vs. Clifford Starks (Reto)

World Welterweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Jon Fitch (Reto) vs. Joao Zeferino (Reto)

Máis:

Vinny Magalhães vs. Jake Heun
Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis Jr.

LAS VEGAS (Marzo 14, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will make its much-anticipated return to Las Vegas with a star-studded, campionato do mundo de artes marciais mixtas (MMA) evento doubleheader no Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sábado, Abril 2, vivir NBCSN (11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT), headlined by a middleweight (185 libras) title bout between reigning kingpin David Branch (17-3) e Clifford Starks (13-2).

Prezos a partir de $29, billetes para WSOF30: Filial vs. Starks, están dispoñibles para compra en liña en WSOF.com e AXS.com.

No co-main event, superestrela Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) will collide with recent World Series of Fighting one-night, oito homes torneo runner-up Joao "O Samurai brasileiro" Zeferino (20-7) with the vacant World Series of Fighting welterweight (170 libras) championship at stake.

In other action on the four-fight, NBCSN transmisión en directo, especialista en submisión Vinny "Pezão" Magalhaes (13-7) será cadrado fóra con Jake "The Bear Honey" Heun(9-4) nun medio-pesados (205 libras) competición, mentres World Series of recén chegado de loita e nocauteador Abu "Gladiador" Azaitar (11-1-1) vai xogar a abaixo con Danny "Dee1" Davis, JR. (11-10-1) no medio-medio.

The complete WSOF30 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

David Branch vs. Clifford Starks

A 6-foot-1, 34-year-old Branch of Brooklyn, N.I.. made history in his last start at WSOF23 on September 18, 2015 when he notched a first round (2:21) presentación (mata-león) vitoria sobre Teddy Detentor to become the first World Series of Fighting light heavyweight champion in history as well as the first-ever two-division champion in promotional history.

A protégé of MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Renzo Gracie, Branch will seek his eighth consecutive win.

Tamén 34 anos de idade, the 5-foot-10 Starks of Tempe, Silvestre. earned a shot at Branch’s middleweight title after three consecutive victories in the World Series of Fighting decagon cage. In his last effort at WSOF23, Starks handed Krasimir Mladenov the first defeat of the Bulgarian wrestling standout’s career by way of unanimous decision.

Starks is riding a five-fight win streak that began with two consecutive wins under the promotion of Bellator.

Jon Fitch vs. Joao Zeferino

A former world top 10 ranked competitor who has faced and defeated a collection of rival icons over the course of his 14-year professional career, a 6 pés, 38-year-old Fitch of Fort Wayne, En. earned a unanimous decision in his last appearance, over fellow accomplished superstar Yushin Okami at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

Originally from Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil, o 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Zeferino who fights out of Middletown, N.I.. has notched 15 da súa 20 vitorias na carreira por finalización. Zeferino demonstrated superior physical and mental toughness in his last appearance in the cage, going to battle three times in one night in the one-night, oito homes lixeiro (155 libras) tournament at WSOF25 on November 20, 2015.

After defeating both Brian Foster e Jorge Patino by way of heel hook submission in the first round of action in the quarterfinal and semifinal stages of the tournament, respectivamente, Zeferino again faced off with Foster, who had advanced to the championship stage as a “lucky loser,” but suffered a second round (4:51) KO (socos) at the hands of Foster in a barnburner affair.

Vinny Magalhães vs. Jake Heun

Magalhaes of Las Vegas via Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, will make his second start under the promotion of World Series of Fighting after pulling off a stunning, primeira rolda (1:08) presentación (leglock) of wrestling stylist Matt "The Hammer" Hamill at WSOF24.

A 6-foot-3, 31-year-old world grappling champion, Magalhaes has claimed 11 da súa 13 career MMA wins by way of submission and is looking for his fourth consecutive victory.

Heun of Coconut Creek, Fla. is seeking his third straight win after edging out a split decision over Clinton Williams en WSOF26 en decembro 18, 2015.

A member of South Florida-based American Top Team, o 6-foot-2, 28-year old Heun has claimed 6 da súa 9 professional wins by way of (T)KO ou finalización.

Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, JR.

The number one ranked middleweight (185 libras) in Germany and the number five ranked middleweight in Poland, o 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Azaitar of Cologne, Germany will enter the World Series of Fighting decagon cage for the first time at 170 libras, after tearing through the ranks of competitors in Europe over the last seven years.

A data, the heavy-handed Azaitar has notched 7 da súa 11 vitorias na carreira a través de (T)KO. His lone defeat came in 2012, and he has since remained unbeaten in his last 8 comezos.

Davis, JR. of Las Vegas will look to rebound from two consecutive losses – a split decision defeat at the hands of Matthew Frincu at WSOF23, and a unanimous decision loss to Abubakar Nurmagomedov at WSOF26.

Prior to the matchup with Frincu, o 6-foot-2, 33-year-old Davis, JR. had run to five straight wins, three of which were World Series of Fighting contests.

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 (Febreiro 17, 2016) -World Series of 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. o sábado, Xan. 23, generated an average viewership of 213,000, and peaked at 245,000, arriba 13% from NBCSN’s World Series of Fighting 2015 average. An immediate replay of the event that began atmedianoite, garnered another 111,000 espectadores.

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,", Dixo o CEO de World Series Loita 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,", Dixo o presidente da World Series Loita Pai 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,", Dixo 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, Incluíndo Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Jon Fitch and reigning, undefeated world lightweight (155 libras) campión Justin "O destaque" Gaethje.

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

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THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, MARZO 12

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

LAS VEGAS (Febreiro 3, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of three main card matchups, including a heavyweight co-main event contest between Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland(11-3) e Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster world lightweight (155 libras) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Colo. en Sábado, Marzo 12, vivir NBCSN 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

In other action on the four-bout live telecast that will be headlined by the lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kingpin Justin "O destaque" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian Foster (25-9), medios (185 libras) standouts Cory "The One" Devela (15-6) e Louis "Handgunz" Taylor (11-3) will collide in their respective World Series of Fighting debuts.

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

Prezos a partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Fomentar, are on sale at WSOF.com and the University of Northern Colorado’s online ticketing platform.

Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes

The 6-foot-1 Copeland of Denver, Colo. is a former number one ranked heavyweight in his home state, and a four-time title holder since turning professional in 2010.

The 33-year-old, former Youth Ministry student at Dallas Baptist College, gañou 8 da súa 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO ou finalización, con 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 actas.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) presentación (Kimura) defeat at the hands ofVitaly Minakov decembro 11, a result that snapped a two-fight win streak for Copeland.

During his professional career spanning eight-plus years, the 6-foot-4, 35-year-old Hayes of Redmond, Lavado. has faced off with elite level competition, including former world champion Andrei Arlovski and superstar Ruslan Magomedov, both of whom he fought to a decision.

No Novembro 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, marcar un devastador, terceira rolda (3:11) KO on decorated MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling champion Jeff “The Snowman” Monson with a head kick.

In his last start on June 4, 2015, Hayes produced another impressive result, fighting former South African national wrestling champion and four-time MMA titlistTrevor Prangley, to a draw.

Cory Devela vs. Louis Taylor

A 6-foot-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Wash., will enter the decagon cage in the midst of a four-fight win streak that includes a unanimous decision victory over superstar Nick “The Promise” Ring en xuño 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis "Superman" Hallman, Revela, who has notched 11 da súa 16 vitorias na carreira a través de (T)KO ou finalización, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Lavado. en febreiro 23, 2008, marcando unha primeira rolda (1:22) TKO on heralded superstar Joe "Diesel" Riggs with a thunderous slam that rendered Riggs unable to continue fighting.

Devela’s recent ascendance that has him knocking on the door of becoming a world championship contender again, comes after he took an extended, three-year hiatus from competition to care for a sick loved one between 2010 e 2013.

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

A prolific striker who has finished 10 da súa 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO ou finalización, Taylor’s last four victories all came inside of the first round of battle.

Prior to becoming a mixed martial artist, Taylor was a wrestling standout for the NCAA Division I program at Eastern Illinois University where he benefited from training with fellow, former team member turned assistant coach Matt Hughes, who went on to become a two-time UFC champion and Hall of Fame member.

Josh Cavan vs. Kris Hocum

Fighting out of Denver, Cavan is a 5-foot-10, 32-anos, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 da súa 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO ou finalización, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) QUEN (socos) defeat at the hands of Joe Eichelberger en novembro 6.

The 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Colo. made his professional debut on October 27, 2012 as a participant in a one-night, eight-man tournament, defeating multiple opponents to emerge the victor of the grueling affair. He will look to regain momentum after back-to-back losses in his last two appearances.

The WSOF29 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.