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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH TWO NEW B0UTS

LIVE ON NBCSN ON SATURDAY, Fevereiro. 20
FROM GARDEN GROVE, CALIFÓRNIA

LAS VEGAS (Fevereiroruary 1, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced the addition of two welterweight (170 libras) bouts – Jamie “The Chosyn 1” Yager (6-4) vs. Greg Parker (5-1) e Ozzie Alvarez (6-3) vs.Andrew “The” Ramm (4-3) – to complete the live NBCSN televised (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT), main card portion of its WSOF28 world bantamweight (135 libras) campeõeship event at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, Califa. emSábado, Fevereiro. 20.

In the main event of the four-fight telecast, reigning World Series of Fighting bantamweight kingpin Marlon Moraes (15-4-1) will put his title on the line for the third time against ferocious contender Joseph Barajas (12-1).

The co-main event will pit two other bantamweights – red-hot contenders Timur "Lucky" Valiev (10-1) e Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (8-1-1) – against one another.

Jamie Yager vs. Greg Parker

The 32-year-old Yager of Huntington Beach, Califa. will return to the cage after being sidelined for three years due to injuries.

A lifelong athlete who took up Jiu-Jitsu while attending Pasadena City College, Yager was the meiodleweight winner of the 2008 MMA competition reality television series, The Iron Ring, that aired on BET.

Yager went on to compete in season 11 de The Ultimate Fighter reality show, scoring a punishing, 26 second KO on Ben Stark with a head kick in the first episode and, later, uma primeira rodada (1:09) QUEM (greves) em Charles Blanchard.

Em seu último esforço, the 31-year-old Parker of Irvine, Califa. rebounded from his first career defeat, submitting Daniel McWilliams with a rear-naked choke in the first round (2:22) of their meeting on October 2, 2015.

Between March 2009 e abril 2011, Parker was perfect as an amateur, compilando um 3-0 registro, before running to four consecutive wins, all by way of (T)KO ou finalização, in his first four professional bouts.

Ozzie Alvarez vs. Andrew Ramm

Originally from Miami, Fla., the 30-year-old Alvarez fights out of Huntington Beach, Califa. and has gained recognition as a dangerous power puncher since he turned professional in 2010.

In what will be his first start of 2016, Alvarez will look to bounce back from a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Justin Patterson on September 17, a result that snapped a five-fight win streak.

Alvarez’s five consecutive victories all came by way of (T)KO ou finalização, and all but one of them occurred inside the first round of action.

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

A data, Ramm has produced all of his professional career victories by way of submission and, in a span of just 11 months between 2012 e 2013, he amassed a perfect 6-0 record under amateur status.

The WSOF28 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MOVES TO BANK OF COLORADO ARENA ON SATURDAY, MARÇO 12, VIVER EM NBCSN

Bilhetes à venda EMPRESA

LAS VEGAS (Janeiro 23, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that the location for the live NBCSN televised (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT), WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster lightweight (155 libras) championship event scheduled for Saturday, Março 12, has been moved to the Bank of Colorado Arena on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo.

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

No evento principal altamente antecipado, reigning, undefeated lightweight champion Justin "O destaque" Gaethje (15-0) de Safford, Ariz. will put his title on the line against number one contender and recent eight-man tournament winner Brian Foster (25-9) de Sallisaw, Okla.

An alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado, Gaethje became the first competitive wrestler to earn All-American honors for the school after it became a Division I athletic program. He placed seventh in the NCAA national wrestling tournament in his junior year.

Additional WSOF29 bouts will be announced soon.

SÉRIE SOBRE O MUNDO DE COMBATE

“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) é um global premier Mixed Martial Arts profissionais (MMA) lutar promoção dedicada a oferecer os melhores lutas cheias de acção para os fãs de luta por produzir os melhores possíveis match-ups entre combatentes de elite de todo o mundo. Para obter mais informações, visite WSOF.com e siga “World Series of Fighting” no Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF e World Series of Fighting são marcas registradas da MMAWC registrado, LLC.

SOBRE NBCSN
NBCSN, parte da NBC Sports Group, é dedicada a servir os fãs apaixonados de esportes. Agora em mais de 85 milhão de casas, a rede Emmy Award-winning é a casa de televisão a cabo do Verão e Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno, Liga Nacional de Hóquei (NHL) - Incluindo dois jogos da final da Copa Stanley — Premier League, Fórmula Um, IndyCar, Tour de France, a 34ª Copa América, ea partir de 2015, NASCAR. Além, NBCSN caracteriza o futebol da faculdade, basquete universitário, hóquei da faculdade, ciclismo, programação ao ar livre, corridas de cavalos em torno do Triple Crown e Breeders’ Copo, Fight Night boxe, Homem De Ferro, o Dew Tour e EUA Sevens Rugby. A rede também é o lar de programas originais, tais como Costas Hoje à noite, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Discussão, O Dan Patrick Mostrar, e NASCAR América. NBCSN é distribuído através de sistemas de cabo e operadores de satélite nos Estados Unidos.

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

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

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

The partnership will commence on Saturday, Jan. 23 when over two dozen figures from the World Series of Fighting universe will be available for video chat sessions with fans during the WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor event that will air live on NBCSN at 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

Available for download in the App Store, the Talk2Legends app also allows fans to share completed chat sessions with friends on Facebook, Twitter e Instagram.

“The partnership between World Series of Fighting and Talk2Legends will enable a fan experience that is unmatched in sports, for a reasonable cost,” said Talk2Legends CEO Ryan Hermansky.

“On January 23, continued Hernansky, “fans will be able to simultaneously watch WSOF27 and get opinions from legends, tal como Bas Rutten e Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Branch e Marlon Moraes."

“We are thrilled to partner with Talk2Legends and be able to give fans the opportunity to get to know their favorite fighters on a very personal, one-on-one basis,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta, campeão mundial seis vezes e duas vezes Hall of Famer Pai Chiefs.

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

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

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

On-air and other talent

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

World Series of Fighting athletes

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

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

SÉRIE SOBRE O MUNDO DE COMBATE

“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) é um global premier Mixed Martial Arts profissionais (MMA) lutar promoção dedicada a oferecer os melhores lutas cheias de acção para os fãs de luta por produzir os melhores possíveis match-ups entre combatentes de elite de todo o mundo. Para obter mais informações, visite WSOF.com e siga “World Series of Fighting” no Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF e World Series of Fighting são marcas registradas da MMAWC registrado, LLC.

 

WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HITS ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SATURDAY, Fevereiro 20, VIVER EM NBCSN

Os ingressos estarão à venda amanhã

LAS VEGAS (Janeiro 19, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that reigning bantamweight (135 libras) campeão Marlon Moraes will make the third defense of his coveted title against fast-rising starJoseph Barajas at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, Califa. no sábado, Fevereiro. 20, live on NBCSN em 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

In the bantamweight co-main event at WSOF28, Timur "Lucky" Valiev will put his 10-fight win streak on the line against fellow rising star Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez, who is unbeaten in his last 7 começos.

Preços a partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas go on sale tomorrow, Quarta-feira, Jan. 20, em 10 a.m. PT, at WSOF.com.

“Beginning with Marlon Moraes, the top dog in the division, the 135-pound superstars are going to be out in full force with a lot at stake at WSOF28,” saidPresidente da World Series of Fighting Pai Chiefs.

Marlon Moraes vs. Joseph Barajas

The prolific, 27-year-old Moraes (15-4-1) of Nova Friburgo, Brazil retained his crown for the second time on August 1, 2015, submitting Sheymon Moraes with a rear-naked choke in the third round (3:46) de seu confronto.

Since the inaugural World Series of Fighting event on November 12, 2012 when he earned a split decision over decorated superstar Miguel Torres, Moraes, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and former Muay Thai champion, has been unstoppable defeating several seasoned adversaries along the wae, includingTyson Nam, Cody Bollinger, Josh Hill e Josh Retificação Casa, whom Moraes defeated by way of unanimous decision to become the first-ever World Series of Fighting bantamweight kingpin on March 29, 2014.

Barajas (12-1) de Vista, Califa. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut on November 20, when he scored a third round (4:06) QUEM (socos) em Erik Villalobos at WSOF25.

Beginning with his professional debut on February 20, 2011 quando ele apresentouRobert Carlos with a triangle choke in the first round (1:32) de ação, Barajas was perfect for over two years, running to 10 vitórias consecutivas, a streak that culminated with his explosive, primeiro round (:51) QUEM (socos) de Leonte King de Setembro 21, 2013.

Timur Valiev vs. Chris Gutierrez

Fighting out of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp, the 26-year-old Valiev (10-1) de Makhachkala, Daguestão, Russia has remained undefeated since his second professional start on July 22, 2011, and has racked up four consecutive wins under the World Series of Fighting banner in his last four efforts.

In the first of two appearances in the decagon cage in 2015, Valiev scored a devastating, primeiro round (1:39) TKO no E Ocidente with a barrage of elbow strikes and punches at WSOF19 on March 28. Valiev closed out the year with a unanimous decision victory over Tito Jones em WSOF23 de Setembro 18.

The number one ranked bantamweight in the state of Oklahoma, Gutierrez (8-1-1) de Greenville, Texas is a ferocious, 24-year-old striker who has earned five of his eight professional career wins by way of TKO, with each of the five finishes having come with an onslaught of punches.

Gutierrez is coming off his second straight, unbeaten year as a professional, claiming two wins in 2015. Em sua última partida, he earned a unanimous decision overBendy Casimir de Agosto 22.

Additional WSOF28 bouts will be announced soon.

MIKE RICCI OUT OF WSOF27 WITH INJURY; LUIZ FIRMINO STEPS UP TO FACE CAROS FODOR ON SATURDAY, Janeiro 23, LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

Luiz Firmino (retratado), whose last two victories came under the World Series of Fighting banner, will replace an injured Mike Ricci in the WSOF27 bout against Caros Fodor on Saturday, Jan. 23, live on NBCSN from Memphis, Tenn.

SUPORTE DE PELUCHE VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV
ELEVATED TO MAIN EVENT STATUS

LAS VEGAS (Janeiro 12, 2016) –A re-injury of his hip has forced Mike "The Martian" Ricci to withdraw from his scheduled World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) main event bout with Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, viver em NBCSN 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. no sábado, Jan. 23.

Originally billed as the co-main event, o meio-pesado (205 libras) contest between heavy-handed finisher Teddy Detentor (9-2) de Bartlett, Tenn. e invicto Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) de Makhachkala, Russia has been elevated to the main event.

“Our entire team wishes Mike Ricci a full and speedy recovery, and hopes to see him return soon,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta Pai Chiefs.

“Luiz Firmino, no stranger to our decagon cage,"continuou o Chiefs, “is truly a courageous warrior for stepping up on such short notice to compete against a fellow star like Caros Fodor. We commend Luiz for doing so and look forward to seeing him back in action.”

The 33-year-old Firmino of Joao Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil is riding a five-fight win streak. His last two victories – a unanimous decision over Jacob Volkmann em outubro 26, 2013 e uma decisão unânime sobre Tyson Griffin em junho 21, 2014, both came under the World Series of Fighting banner.

Prior to the victory over Volkmann, Firmino earned an impressive, five-round unanimous decision over Luis "babuíno" Palomino, who has since gone on to challenge reigning, campeão invicto Justin "O destaque" Gaethje twice for the World Series of Fighting lightweight title.

A veteran of professional MMA since the young age of 18, Firmino also boasts notable wins over prolific striker “Diamond” Ryan Healy e especialista em submissãoToby Imada, ambos whom Firmino defeated by way of unanimous decision.

Os ingressos para o WSOF27 começam em apenas $39.99, e estão à venda em WSOF.com, todos os locais da Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, a bilheteria FedExForum, ou pelo telefone (800) 745-3000.

A three-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, começando no 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Para obter mais informações, visita fedexforum.com, ‘Curta’ o FedExForum no Facebook ou siga no Twitter (@FedExForum).

CARD PRINCIPAL

Evento Principal Light Heavyweight: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov
Co-Main leve Evento: Caros Fodor vs. Luiz Firmino
Welterweight Bout: Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth
Pena Bout: Jorge Medina vs. Bryce Mitchell

CARD PRELIMINAR

Welterweight: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Leve: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Leve: Alvin Williams vs. Wes Sharp

WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER IS ON! WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT SET FOR MARCH 12 IN LOVELAND, COLORADO LIVE ON NBCSN

Number one lightweight contender Brian Foster (far) will challenge reigning, undefeated World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje for the title on Saturday, Março 12, live on NBCSN from the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo.

Os ingressos estarão à venda amanhã

LAS VEGAS (Janeiro 11, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that the highly-anticipated showdown between reigning, invicto leve (155 libras) campeão Justin "O destaque" Gaethje e o candidato número um Brian Foster will take place at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo. no sábado, Março 12, viver em NBCSN 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Preços a partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster go on sale tomorrow, Terça-feira, Jan. 12 em 9 a.m. MT at WSOF.com and ComcastTix.com.

“This is a fight between two phenomenal athletes who are at the top of their games right now and whose fighting spirits are bound to make it an all-out war in the cage that will see the better man that night walk away as world champion,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta Pai Chiefs.

One of the most dominant competitors on the World Series of Fighting roster whose fearless, go-for-broke style has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, the 27-year-old Gaethje (14-0) de Safford, Ariz. is coming off the third defense of his coveted title in which he scored an explosive, segunda rodada (4:30) QUEM (socos) of rival Luis "babuíno" Palomino in a rematch between the two prolific stars, de Setembro 18.

Six months prior, Gaethje and Palomino engaged in an epic, see-saw slugfest that saw Gaethje emerge victorious by way of TKO (pernadas e socos) na terceira rodada (3:57) that has since been nominated for “Fight of the Year” at the eighth annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards ceremony that takes place on February 5.

A data, Gaethje has claimed a total of eight wins in the World Series of Fighting decagon cage, with seven of those wins having come by way of (T)KO. He was crowned the league’s inaugural lightweight kingpin after finishing Richard Patishnock a título de primeira rodada (1:09) QUEM (socos e cotoveladas) at WSOF8 on January 18, 2014.

Adotivo (25-8) de Sallisaw, Okla. earned his title shot on November 20 when the 31-year-old, decorated veteran staged a heroic effort, fighting three times in one night to win World Series of Fighting’s first-ever, one-night tournament featuring the top eight athletes in the league’s stacked lightweight division.

After suffering uma primeira rodada (1:46) apresentação (chave de calcanhar) defeat to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace Joao Zeferino, Foster experienced a stroke of luck, advancing to the tournament’s semifinal stage of competition in place of an injured competitor, and capitalized on the opportunity by defeating Palomino via second round (4:19) QUEM (socos) and Zeferino via second round (4:51) KO (socos) em a championship stage rematch, to claim first prize and a shot at Gaethje’s title.

A 10-year veteran of the sport, Foster has produced notable victories over Brock Larson, Forrest Petz and world top 10 ranked welterweight (170 libras) Super estrela Matt Brown, whom Foster conquered by way of second round (2:11) apresentação (guilhotina) em novembro 20, 2010.

Additional WSOF29 bouts will be announced soon.

A SÉRIE MUNDIAL DE LUTA COMPLETA O CARTÃO PRINCIPAL WSOF27 COM DOIS NOVOS BOUTS COM TRÊS UNBATEN, ESTRELAS EM ASCENSÃO

Artista KO invicto, Jaleel “O realista” Willis (retratado) vai colocar o seu 5-0 recorde em jogo contra o meio-médio invicto Chauncey Foxworth (2-0) no WSOF27 no sábado, Jan 23, ao vivo na NBCSN do FedExForum em Memphis, Tenn.

MAIN EVENT: CARLOS FODOR VS. MIKE RICCI
CO-PRINCIPAL: SUPORTE DE PELUCHE VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV

AO VIVO NA NBCSN DO FEDEXFORUM
EM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE NO SÁBADO, Janeiro 23
LAS VEGAS (Janeiro 5, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) anunciou hoje que concluiu a transmissão ao vivo da NBCSN televisionada (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT), parte do cartão principal de seu evento inaugural do Ano Novo, que também marcará sua estreia no FedExForum em Memphis, Tenn. no sábado, Jan. 23, com duas novas lutas com três invictos, estrelas em ascensão.

Em um peso leve (155 libras) concurso que dará início à transmissão ao vivo da NBCSN do WSOF27, invicto Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell será quadrado fora com Jorge Medina enquanto, em um meio-médio (170 libras) união, Jaleel “The Realist” Willis e Chauncey “The Machine” Foxworth colocará seus respectivos, registros perfeitos na linha um contra o outro.

“Estamos ansiosos para dar o pontapé inicial 2016 com outro espetacular, cartão de luta cheio de ação que é preenchido com nossa mistura habitual de, nomeie lutadores e clientes em potencial de alto nível que têm escalado as fileiras dos competidores rivais para chegar ao grande show,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta Pai Chiefs.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jorge Medina

Com apenas 21 anos de idade, Mitchell (4-0) de Searcy, Arca. está rapidamente ganhando força no circuito profissional e uma reputação de ser uma ameaça considerável no tatame. Desde sua estreia profissional em janeiro passado, ele finalizou no primeiro round - três no mata-leão e o último no armlock - em todas as quatro partidas..

Como amador, Mitchell apresentou resultados semelhantes, ganhando todas as cinco vitórias entre junho 2013 e Agosto 2014 por meio da apresentação na primeira rodada, a caminho de um quase perfeito 5-1 registro.

Oponente de Mitchell, Medina (4-2) de Nashville, Tenn., também impôs sua vontade na tela com o fenômenofinal trabalho de submissão, forçando seus três primeiros oponentes profissionais a baterem nos golpes ou no mata-leão.

Um produto de Nashville MMA, o campo de treinamento que deu origem a estrelas notáveis ​​como Dustin Ortiz e invicto Luke Sanders, Medina quer se recuperar de um segundo turno (4:22) QUEM (chutes) derrota nas mãos de Pedro Gomes em março 28, 2015.

Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth

Willis (5-0) de Memphis é um ex-astro do wrestling do colégio que carregou seu sucesso atlético anterior para a jaula, onde foi levado a distância de uma luta apenas uma vez ao longo de cinco lutas profissionais.

Fora da decisão unânime de que foi o vencedor do, Willis terminou todos os seus adversários dentro de uma rodada, e tudo com um ataque de socos.

A data, Foxworth (2-0) de Hot Springs, Arca. dominou de forma semelhante, marcando TKO na primeira rodada em ambos os seus esforços como profissional. O jovem de 24 anos competiu como amador por quase três anos e 15 extremidades, vencedor 7 das competições por meio de (T)KO ou finalização.

Os ingressos para o WSOF27 começam em apenas $39.99, e estão à venda em WSOF.com, todos os locais da Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, a bilheteria FedExForum, ou pelo telefone (800) 745-3000.

No peso leve (155 libras) evento principal, Mike "The Martian" Ricci vai enfrentar a estrela rival Caros "The Future" Fodor.

Ricci de 29 anos (11-4) de Montreal, Quebec, O Canadá está em uma sequência de três vitórias consecutivas, depois de marcar um nocaute no carretel de destaque em Joe Condon com um chute na cabeça no primeiro round (2:41) de sua partida do torneio da fase das quartas de final do WSOF25 em novembro 20, 2015.

Fodor (10-4) de Kirkland, Lavagem. é um protegido de 31 anos de Matt Hume e irmão de outro atleta da World Series of Fighting Phoenix Jones, procurando alcançar sua terceira vitória consecutiva em sua estréia promocional depois de concluir um sucesso, corrida de quatro lutas na Ásia.

No meio-pesado (205 libras) co-evento principal, finalizador de mão pesadaTeddy Detentor (9-2) de Bartlett, Tenn. vai lutar invicto Shamil Gamzatov(9-0) de Makhachkala, Rússia.

Gamzatov, o número dois do ranking meio-pesado na Ucrânia, ainda não passou da segunda rodada de uma luta, enquanto Holder ganhou todas as nove vitórias de sua carreira profissional por meio de (T)KO ou finalização.

O card da luta preliminar do WSOF27 será anunciado em breve.

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SÉRIE MUNDIAL DE ANÉIS DE LUTA NO ANO NOVO COM MARATONA DE TELEVISÃO DE OITO HORAS ESTA SEXTA-FEIRA, JAN. 1 NA NBCSN

Quatro dos eventos mais cheios de ação de 2015 vão ao ar no Dia de Ano Novo
LAS VEGAS (Dezembro 30, 2015) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) e a NBCSN oferecerá aos fãs um evento cheio de ação, maratona televisiva de oito horas com quatro atletas do campeonato mundial de Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) eventos mais memoráveis ​​da liga de 2015, este Sexta-feira, Jan. 1, começando no 5 p.m. E/2 p.m. PT.

A sequência do Dia de Ano Novo começará com uma repetição do WSOF22: Palhares vs. Shields, que foi destaque por uma luta pelo campeonato mundial de meio-médio entre o então campeão Rousimar Palhares e superstar Jake Shields, e concluirá com uma reapresentação do WSOF25: 8-Torneio Homem Leve, apresentando o primeiro torneio de uma noite na história do World Series of Fighting.

“Estamos entusiasmados por entrar em nosso quarto ano de operações da liga em 2016 e, graças ao nosso grande parceiro de televisão, NBCSN, look forward to kicking off the New Year in full force with an extensive run of programming featuring some phenomenal action from our 2015 library,", Disse o CEO da World Series Luta Carlos Silva.

“We are excited to provide fans with the opportunity to relive some of the incredible, world championship MMA action that highlighted a tremendous year for World Series of Fighting in 2015,” said Gary Quinn, Vice-presidente de programação do NBC Sports Group.

The marathon will include WSOF23: Gaethje vs. Palomino that was headlined by one of the most talked about battles of the yearthe world lightweight (155 libras) championship matchup between reigning, campeão invicto Justin "O destaque" Gaethje e challenger Luis Palomino. The title bout was named Fight of the Month in March, and led to a worthy rematch between the two stars six months later.

Also slotted into the eight-hour programming run is WSOF24: Fitch vs. Okami, which saw two former top 10 welterweight (170 libras) superstars and decorated veterans, Jon Fitch e Yushin Okami, battle in the main event.

A ação da World Series of Fighting ao vivo retornará à NBCSN de Memphis, Tenn. emSábado, Jan. 23 em 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT, com uma transmissão de quatro lutas encabeçada por uma colisão leve entre estrelas rivais Caros "The Future" Fodor e Mike "The Martian" Ricci.

Programação completa da World Series of Fighting na NBCSN paraSexta-feira, Jan 1:

5 p.m. E/2 p.m. PT - WSOF22: Palhares vs. Shields
7 p.m. E/4 p.m. PT - WSOF23: Gaethje vs. Palomino
9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT - WSOF24: Fitch vs. Okami
11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT - WSOF25: 8-Torneio Homem Leve

Sobre o World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) é um global premier Mixed Martial Arts profissionais (MMA) lutar promoção dedicada a oferecer os melhores lutas cheias de acção para os fãs de luta por produzir os melhores possíveis match-ups entre combatentes de elite de todo o mundo. Para obter mais informações, visite WSOF.com e siga “World Series of Fighting” no Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF e World Series of Fighting são marcas registradas da MMAWC registrado, LLC.

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

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

“Fight of the Year” will be determined by fan votes cast online
LAS VEGAS (Dezembro 22, 2015) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) will return to NBC with a special, one-hour program filled with an assortment of the most memorable and impactful moments of 2015 in the decagon cage, no domingo, Dezembro 27, em 2 p.m. E/11 am P.T.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SÉRIE MUNDIAL DE CABEÇAS DE LUTA PARA FEDEX FORUM EM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SÁBADO, Janeiro 23, VIVER EM NBCSN

Main Event: Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor
Co-Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov

Bilhetes à venda agora
LAS VEGAS (Dezembro 21, 2015) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) vai dar início ao ano novo com o seu 27th evento ao vivo e primeira viagem ao FedExForum em Memphis, Tenn. em Sábado, Jan. 23, viver em NBCSN 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT.

No WSOF27 leve (155 libras) evento principal, Mike "The Martian" Ricci será quadrado fora com Caros "The Future" Fodor enquanto, no meio-pesado (205 libras) co-evento principal, finalizador de mão pesada Teddy Detentor vai lutar invicto Shamil Gamzatov.

“Estamos entusiasmados por fazer a nossa estreia em Memphis, obrigado, em grande parte, para V3 Fights, que tem uma reputação estelar por organizar grandes eventos nesse mercado e está nos ajudando a trazer nossa marca de shows ao vivo, ação de MMA de classe mundial para novos fãs,", Disse o CEO da World Series Luta Carlos Silva.

Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $39.99, e estão à venda em WSOF.com, todos os locais da Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, a bilheteria FedExForum, ou pelo telefone (800) 745-3000.

Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor

Ricci de 29 anos (11-4) de Montreal, Quebec, O Canadá entrará na gaiola do decágono da World Series of Fighting em uma seqüência de três vitórias consecutivas, depois de marcar um KO de destaque no Joe Condon com um chute na cabeça no primeiro round (2:41) de seu confronto na fase das quartas de final do WSOF25 de uma noite, torneio de oito homens.

Fodor (10-4) de Kirkland, Lavagem. está buscando sua terceira vitória consecutiva em sua estréia na World Series of Fighting após concluir um sucesso, corrida de quatro lutas na Ásia. O protegido de 31 anos de Matt Hume e irmão de outro competidor do World Series of Fighting e super-herói fantasiado Phoenix Jones explodiu no cenário nacional de MMA em 2010 quando conseguiu cinco vitórias consecutivas com a agora extinta promoção Strikeforce.

Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov

Suporte (9-2) de Bartlett, Tenn. é um ex-astro do futebol colegial que se tornou máquina de MMA que deixou sua primeira grande marca no esporte no WSOF19 em Março 28 depois de ser expulso da eliminatória do evento para um confronto co-evento principal com estrela estabelecida Thiago Silva, no dia do evento devido à desistência do oponente original de Silva, Matt Hamill, do confronto.

Suporte, cujas vitórias em nove carreiras vieram todas por meio de (T)KO ou finalização, marcou uma virada, primeiro round (2:00) TKO em Silva com uma enxurrada de socos.

O invicto Gamzatov (9-0) de Makhachkala, Rússia fará sua estreia nos EUA. depois de terminar todos os seus oponentes profissionais até o momento no primeiro ou no segundo turno. O jogador de 25 anos é o número dois no ranking dos meio-pesados ​​da Ucrânia e o número 24 classificado meio-pesado na Rússia.

Matchups adicionais para WSOF27 serão anunciados em breve.

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