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Chris Algieri Supporting Alma Mater Stony Brook University Ahead Of First NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Game in School History

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“It’s an inspiration to see their hard work and determination. They can be the latest ‘Cinderella’
story to come out of the tournament.” – Algieri

(Yees duab Credit: Ed Diller/Star Boxing)
Algieri takes on rising star Errol Spence Jr. in primetime as
Premier Boxing Champions on NBC returns to
Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 (8:30 p.m. THIAB/5:30 p.m. PT)
Brooklyn (Lub peb hlis ntuj 17, 2016) – Yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Chris Algieri is excited to cheer on his alma mater, the Stony Brook University Seawolves, as they hit the court for the first men’s basketball NCAA Tournament game in the school’s history.
“Cov laus kuv tau, the less I believe in luck, but I want to wish good luck to my alma mater, the Stony Brook Seawolves, in the opening game of the NCAA tournament later hmo no,” Hais Algieri.
The Long Island-native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Sciences and is currently on the advisory board of the Seawolves United Athletic Department. Nyob rau hauv 2015, he established the “Chris Algieri Champion Lifestyle Scholarship Fund” nyob rau hauv 2015.
“The program has come such a long way over the past few years,” Algieri continued. “It is an inspiration to see what hard work and determination can do. This is their first ever trip to March Madness and I think they can be the latest ‘Cinderella’ story to come out of the tournament.”
Lub 13th-seeded Seawolves will take on the fourth-seed Kentucky Wildcats in Des Moines, Iowa hmo no in the first round of the East Regional, with tip-off scheduled for 9:40 p.m. THIAB.
“I know what it’s like to be the underdog,” Hais Algieri. “I’ve been the underdog numerous times in my life and career and it’s all about digging deep and having the heart of a champion. I know those guys on the Stony Brook team have that championship mettle.”
Algieri takes on Errol “Qhov tseeb” Spence Jr. nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm ib tug Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau NBCtripleheaderon Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn with televised coverage beginning at 8:30 p.m. THIAB/5:30 p.m. PT.
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Errol Spence Jr., Chris Algieri, Steve Cunningham & Marcus Browne PBC on NBC Press Conference Quotes & Duab

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Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab ntawm Ed Diller / DiBella Lom ze
TSHIAB YORK (Lub peb hlis ntuj 9. 2016) – Undefeated nce hnub qub Errol “Qhov tseeb” Spence Jr. thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Chris Algieri went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference at Gallagher’s Steakhouse in Manhattan as they discussed their Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau NBC showdown kev qhov chaw Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 ntawm Barclays Center nyob rau hauv Brooklyn.
Tsis tas li ntawd nyob rau hauv kev mus kawm ntawv Wednesday was former world champion Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham, who takes on cruiserweight world champion Krzysztof Glowacki, thiab undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne, who faces undefeated Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm DiBella Lom ze nyob rau hauv lub koom haum nrog Star Boxing, pib ntawm $25, tsis xws li siv cov nqi, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Daim pib yuav raug muas hauv internet mus saib tau www.ticketmaster.com,www.barclayscenter.com los yog los ntawm kev hu mus rau 1-800-745-3000. Daim pib no kuj muaj nyob rau ntawm lub American Express Box Office ntawm Barclays Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.
Ntawm no yog dab tsi tus neeg koom yuav tsum tau hais Wednesday:
ERROL Spence JR.
“A lot of people have been asking me when I was going to fight top competition. When you look good in the ring, nobody wants to fight you. Established guys don’t want to fight you, so I want to thank Chris Algieri for taking this fight.
“It would be a major statement if I could stop Chris Algieri. He’s been in there with hard-punchers so I’m looking to make a statement about my power. Especially for me being a young contender, it would just show everything I have in my arsenal and where I’m going in my career.
“I’ve never envisioned it this way, but my team always told me to be patient and everything will come on time. Now I’m here in the NBC main event.
“This is a very important fight. Chris Algieri is a tough fighter. All of his fights have been exciting and we’re looking to make it exciting and one-sided. I’m looking to dominate the whole fight.
“From watching Algieri, I know he has good footwork and likes to box. Recently it seems like he’s become more aggressive and standing his ground a bit more. I’m ready for either style.
“I don’t really care if I get tested. I want to perform and show my skill set. I’m going to answers a lot of questions people have in the ring.
“I know I’ll be the next big star in boxing. I just have to stay grounded, do what I’ve been doing and listen to my team. The sky is the limit.
“I want a world title this year. I want the winner of the Kell Brook vs. Kevin Bizier fight. I would definitely go to the UK. I’d fight any of the champions, but I can’t look past Chris Algieri. Kuv 100 percent focused on him.
“My career is a process. It doesn’t happen overnight. Rau kuv, fighting on this platform and getting my story out is a good start. It’s about what I do in the ring, I have to look spectacular and get the knockouts.
“Everybody should tune-in or get your tickets. This is going to be a fight for the history books.”
Chris ALGIERI
“It’s exciting to be back in the main event on the world stage. I take every fight very seriously and I prepare my best each time. It’s just another day at the office.
“I’m looking forward to working extremely hard and being as prepared as possible. I’ve never picked who I step in the ring with. My job is to prepare, fight and win. Rau Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 that is exactly what I’m going to do.
“I’m honored to be on a card of this magnitude. I’m looking forward to seeing everybody come out for a great night of fights.
“Every fight going forward is about winning and moving towards a welterweight title. Every fight is one step closer to getting my opportunity. This win over Errol Spence Jr. will propel me into fights with the biggest names.
“I have to beat everybody who is in front of me. That’s what this fight is. Spence is just another guy in the welterweight division. I’ve always said I’m willing to fight the top guys in my weight class and whether he’s the top guy now or will be one day, nws tsis.
“I’m looked at as the veteran here, but I’m a young veteran. I have a ton of experience and I think that will propel me for the rest of my career.
“Spence hasn’t fought anyone. I don’t think he’s fought a guy who’s tried to win. To label me as a gatekeeper against someone who hasn’t made real fights isn’t really a fair distinction.
“He’s done all his work against guys who were tailor made for him to beat up. He hasn’t fought a guy with footwork or a guy who can box. He hasn’t fought many guys who were in there to win. It will be a really eye-opening experience for him and a lot of people on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16.
“I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and it’s an honor to be back. I feel that arena brings the best out of me.”
Steve Cunningham
“I won both of my world titles overseas. Guys like Glowacki grew up watching me fight in their home countries. He’s frothing at the mouth to get at me. Sometimes the meal that you want isn’t a good one for you. I’m going to upset his stomach really good.
“Nws tseem yuav mus yuav ib tug zoo sib ntaus. I come intelligent and I come to fight. I’m going to make other 40-year-olds jealous when everyone sees the work that I do. I’m going to be prepared mentally, spiritually and physically.
“I’m prepared to fight in any environment. My first title defense was in Marco Huck’s hometown. I went into the lion’s den. It’s all experience. I have a great range of experience and knowledge that helps me in the ring.
“It’s great to be on a card with guys like Errol Spence Jr. and Chris Algieri. I’ve seen these guys grind. I watched Errol in the Olympics and I’ve fought on the same undercards as Algieri. It’s awesome to be a part of this.
“A fight is a fight. Age doesn’t matter to me. Only thing that really means something is the opponent. When you get in there with your plan, the opponent matters less as you break him down.
“When I first started, my motivation was to make money for my family. My motivation is always changing though. I believe I was born to do this. I love working out and pushing my mind and body to the brink. Most of all, I just love challenges.
“I’m is a cruiserweight. My camps are always like seven or eight weeks, but I’m always in the gym. My team is great at making sure I’m ready and peaking at fight week.
“I’m training in Philadelphia and living in Pittsburgh. There’s great work in Philadelphia and that’s why we’re staying there this time. It’s the perfect place to train for this fight.”
Marcus Browne
“There’s never been a champion from Staten Island and that is the goal. I want to become the first from Staten Island.
“I’m always happy to be back at Barclays Center. I’m on a great card and I’m ready to breakout and move beyond the prospect label. I’m ready to display my talents against an undefeated guy.
“Xws li Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 I’m going to do what I do best. I really want my hands to do the talking on fight night.
“I’m motivated because I came from nothing. I’m hungry to be a world champion, but not just a world champion. I want to be a legend.
“We’re mostly training in Staten Island but we’ll go to California to train at The Rock Gym in Carson, California. We’re going to get some really good work out there.
“It’s very important to look good, but I’m not putting any extra pressure on myself. We will look good on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 tab sis yog.
“This is boxing. This is what it takes. You have to beat guys like this to get to the next level. This has been a long time coming.
“I’m blessed to be in the position I’m in. I haven’t made it yet and I won’t tell myself that I did. I can’t let myself get comfortable.
“I’m not worried about what my opponent is bringing. I’m just worried about what I bring into the ring.”
Lou DIBELLA, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze
“This is a great show and I’m really proud to be promoting it. These are three real fights with their own terrific storylines.
“Rising super star Errol Spence Jr. is as talented of a kid as I’ve seen come on the scene nyob rau hauv 10 xyoo or so. That’s how much talent I believe he has. Hais tias, he hasn’t faced a guy like Chris Algieri. Who is a guy who can do anything in the ring and is a former world champion.
“The fact that Errol is stepping up and that Chris is willing to face Errol says a lot about both guys. These are two confident champions. The winner of this fight will make big money very quickly.
“Glowacki is coming off a Fight of the Year candidate bout and now he’s going to have to face a man who was a cruiserweight champion himself, in Steve Cunningham.
“Marcus Browne, an undefeated Olympian at light heavyweight, will face a strong undefeated fighter in ‘Hot Rod’ Kalajdzic. Marcus is confident in his road to superstardom and hot rod will try to derail that train.
“These are three good competitive fights for the fans.”
Brett YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Lom ze
“On the heels of a spectacular night in January, we return for another great night at Barclays Center. This will make our 17th boxing show. We are the home of professional boxing now.
“It’s our second PBC on NBC event and I’m thrilled to have Errol and Chris in our ring. We expect a lot of Long Islanders to take the LIRR to Barclays Center.
“Marcus Browne has the most fights at Barclays Center. Even though he’s from Staten Island, we consider him an honorary Brooklynite.”
Barclays Center lub Brooklyn BOXING ™ cajmeem platform yog hais los ntawm AARP. Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.premierboxingchampions.com thiab www.nbcsports.com/boxing, raws li nyob rau hauv TwitterPremierBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, ChrisAlgieri, USSCunningham, @Marcus_Browne, LouDiBella, StarBoxing, NBCSports, BarclaysCenter ThiabSwanson_Comm los yog los ua ib tug kiv cua nyob rau Facebook ntawm www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions,www.facebook.com/NBCSports, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment thiab www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. Highlights muaj nyob rau ntawm www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC rau NBC yog txhawb nqa los ntawm Corona, finest Beer.
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Errol Spence Jr. Takes on Chris Algieri, NTXIV! CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION KRZYSZTOF GLOWACKI TAKES ON FORMER CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION STEVE CUNNINGHAM & UNDEFEATED 2012 U.S. OLYMPIAN MARCUS BROWNE TAKES ON UNBEATEN RADIVOJE KALAJDZIC TO ROUND OUT STACKED NIGHT OF EXCITING FIGHTS

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Brooklyn (Lub ob hlis ntuj 23, 2016) – Rising star and 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol “Qhov tseeb” Spence Jr. (19-0, 16 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no yeej Chris Algieri (21-2, 8 Kos) in a 10-round welterweight showdown headlining an exciting night of matchups on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau NBC in primetime on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 los ntawm Barclays Center nyob rau hauv Brooklyn.
The NBC coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. THIAB/5:30 p.m. PT and will see unbeaten world champion Krzysztof Glowacki (25-0, 16 Kos) of Poland squaring-off against former two-time cruiserweight world champion Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham(28-7, 13 Kos) ntau 2012 U.S. Olympian and unbeaten light heavyweight “Sir” Marcus Browne (17-0, 13 Kos) of Staten Island takes on undefeated Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic (21-0, 14 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round sib ntaus sib tua.
PBC on NBC kicks off 2016 with the consensus Prospect of the Year, Spence, Jr. taking a serious step up in competition by going in against popular Long Island-native and former world champion Algieri.
Ntau, the first world title defense of Poland’s Glowacki, fresh of a Fight of the Year upset over Marco Huck, against former U.S. Naval officer and former cruiserweight champion Cunningham in a battle that is sure to thrill those watching on NBC and at Barclays Center. For the light heavyweight rising star Browne, this represents a step up in platform and competition as he is featured in a primetime telecast for the first time and will no doubt look for an emphatic victory in his record 11th appearance at Barclays Center.
“I’m excited to be back again, fighting on NBC. This is a huge opportunity for me, to be this young and early in my career and headlining a primetime event, just the exposure alone,” said Spence. “Ntawm chav kawm, I’m happy to be fighting in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. New York City is known for putting on great fights, and this is going to be a big event with a big-name fighter. Chris Algieri has been in the ring with Amir Khan, Manny Pacquiao and Ruslan Provodnikov and he’s a former world champ. This is a big fight for me and a step up, but I plan to rise to the occasion. I’m going to handle him like I’ve handled all of my past opponents.”
“I am so excited to come back to the US for a major fight,” said Glowacki. “I respect Steve Cunningham as a sportsman and as a man. He is a world class fighter and I know that he will be well prepared against me. I would like to thank my Polish promoters, my coaches, Al HAYMON, Leon Margules ntawm Warriors Boxing, and DiBella Entertainment. They gave me the opportunity to face Marco Huck for the world title last year and I knocked him out, doing what I promised. Xws li Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16, I will once again honor my promise and defeat Cunningham in spectacular fashion. Polish and American fans, be prepared for the return of Glowacki!”
“I’m ready to take this step up on my career. We are both putting our ‘0’s on the line and do what I’ve been taught to do,” Hais Browne. “This is the perfect time for this opportunity in my career and there is no better place than to do it at Barclays Center. To be able to win and make a statement on primetime TV from Barclays Center where it all really started for me will be a turning point and I can’t wait.”
“I am ready and excited to showcase my skills and power come Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16,” said Kalajdzic. “I am happy to be part of such a huge card and to have the opportunity to fight on NBC and show the world I am one of the best 175 pounders in boxing.”
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm DiBella Lom ze nyob rau hauv lub koom haum nrog Star Boxing, pib ntawm $25, tsis xws li siv cov nqi, thiab yog muag tam sim no. Daim pib yuav raug muas hauv internet mus saib tau www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com los yog los ntawm kev hu mus rau 1-800-745-3000. Tickets will also be available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Feb. 24 thaum tav su. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.
“Errol Spence may be the premier prospect in all of boxing,” hais tias Lou DiBella, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze. “He will be tested by a resurgent former world champ, Chris Algieri. Chris nearly upset the applecart for Amir Khan. He looks to stop the rise of a young star and achieve a mega fight. Glowacki’s war with Huck was highlight reel stuff; another barnburner can be expected when he puts his title on the line against Steve Cunningham.”
“It’s great to be doing another event in Brooklyn at Barclays Center with Chris Algieri headlining on NBC,” hais tias Joe DeGuardia, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Star Boxing. “This marks the fourth appearance by Chris at the Barclays Center and I expect another exciting performance by Chris as he takes on the very dangerous and undefeated former U.S. Olympian, Errol Spence, rau Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16.”
“We look forward to opening our 2016 PBC on NBC schedule in April with an exciting slate of primetime matches from Barclays Center in Brooklyn,” said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC and NBCSN.
“We are delighted to have Long Island’s Chris Algieri return to our ring where he won the fight of his career in 2014,” hais tias Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Lom ze. “This card is going to produce another electric atmosphere at Barclays Center as we continue to make 2016 our biggest year yet for boxing.”
Ib tug tswv cuab ntawm lub 2012 U.S. Olympic pab neeg uas boasted ib tug heev dai kom zoo nkauj pib xyaum ua hauj lwm, the 26-year-old Spence Jr.is set for the toughest test of his career as he enters the ring in his first primetime main event. Spence Jr. is widely regarded as a future star in the sport and was dominant in his previous PBC on NBC primetime appearance when he stopped Phil Lo Greco in the third round in June. His huge 2015 also included TKO victories over Chris van Heerden, Samuel Vargas and Alejandro Barrera and concluded with him being named ESPN’s Prospect of the Year.
Algieri sawv mus rau lub koob meej nyob rau hauv Lub rau hli ntuj 2014 ntawm Barclays Center thaum nws chim siab Ruslan Provodnikov rau ib tug super sib ntiaj teb no title. The 31-year-old returns to Brooklyn for his third consecutive fight after earning a unanimous decision over Erick Bone in December. Cov yav tas los kickboxing zus los ntawm Huntington, N.Y., ua nws lub boxing cov ntaub ntawv rau lub zog ntawm nws zoo heev zog thiab kev txawj nrog lub jab. Nws kov yeej Provodnikov khwv tau nws ib tug tua rau Manny Pacquiao nyob rau hauv Nov. 2014, a bout that Algieri lost. He had previously defeated strong contenders Mike Arnaoutis and Emanuel Taylor on the way to his world title and now seeks a title in the welterweight division.
Sawv cev rau cov poj sib ntaus nroog ntawm Philadelphia, Cunningham will look to put on a show in his Barclays Center debut. Twice a world champion as a cruiserweight, nws yeej Krzysztof Wlodarczyk nyob rau hauv 2006 mus ntes nws siv ua ntej tiv thaiv nws title tiv thaiv Marco Huck ntawm ib tug kaum ob-round TKO. Nws los ua ib tug ntiaj teb no yeej dua nyob rau hauv 2010 thaum nws nres Troy Ross nyob rau hauv lub thib tsib puag ncig. The experienced veteran also owns victories over previously unbeaten fighters Amir Mansour and Natu Visinia and scored a knockdown of Tyson Fury in a losing effort during their 2013 kawg.
Glowacki defends his world title for the first time after his sensational 2015 knockout of cruiserweight king Marco Huck in August 2015. The fighter out of Walcz, Poland will receive heavy support from the large Polish population in Brooklyn as he fights in the U.S. for the second time. Prior to his world title winning performance, he picked up victories over Nuri Seferi, Thierry Karl and Ismail Abdoul.
Browne tau heev impressive txij li thaum ua nws pro debut nyob rau hauv Kaum ib hlis 2011 and the 25-year-old Staten Island-native put together a big 2015 nrog victories tshaj Cornelius Dawb thiab Aaron Pryor Jr. before he knocked out former world champion Gabriel Campillo in the first round in September and closed the year by stopping Francisco Sierra in December. Browne’s first primetime appearance will give him an opportunity to show off the lightning speed and impressive power.
Originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina but now training out of Saint Petersburg, Fla., Kalajdzic ended 2015 with first round stoppages of Fabio Garrido and Gilberto Matheus Domingos. The 24-year-old also owns victories over Otis Griffin, Donta Woods and Samson Onyango and will be fighting in New York for the first time as a pro.
Barclays Center lub Brooklyn BOXING ™ cajmeem platform yog hais los ntawm AARP. Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.premierboxingchampions.com thiab www.nbcsports.com/boxing, raws li nyob rau hauv TwitterPremierBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, ChrisAlgieri, USSCunningham, @Marcus_Browne, LouDiBella, StarBoxing, NBCSports, BarclaysCenter ThiabSwanson_Comm los yog los ua ib tug kiv cua nyob rau Facebook ntawm www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions,www.facebook.com/NBCSports, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment thiab www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter. Highlights muaj nyob rau ntawm www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC rau NBC yog txhawb nqa los ntawm Corona, finest Beer.
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THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12

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

Las Vegas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 3, 2016) -World Series ntawm Sib ntaus (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) thiab Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster world lightweight (155 phaus) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Ncej puab. rau Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 12, nyob rau NBCSN ntawm 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 "Lub Highlight" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian Foster (25-9), Middleweight (185 phaus) standouts Cory "Lub ib" Devela (15-6) thiab 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 phaus) scrap pitting Josh Cavan (11-6) tiv thaiv Kris Hocum (7-4).

Luv nqi los ntawm $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster, 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, Ncej puab. 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, tau khwv 8 ntawm nws 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO los yog cuav, nrog 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 feeb.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) cuav (kimura) defeat at the hands ofVitaly Minakov rau hlis ntuj nqeg 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, Ntxuav. 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.

Nyob rau lub kaum ib hlis 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, tw ib tug ntsoog loj heev, peb puag ncig (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

Lub 6-taw-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Ntxuav., 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 Lub rau hli ntuj 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis "Superman" Hallman, Qhia, who has notched 11 ntawm nws 16 hauj lwm yeej los ntawm txoj kev ntawm (T)KO los yog cuav, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Ntxuav. on Lub ob hlis ntuj 23, 2008, xeem ib tug thawj puag ncig (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 thiab 2013.

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

A prolific striker who has finished 10 ntawm nws 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO los yog cuav, 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-xyoo-laus, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 ntawm nws 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO los yog cuav, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) LEEJ TWG (punches) defeat at the hands of Joe Eichelberger nyob rau hauv Kaum ib hlis 6.

The 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Ncej puab. 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.
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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH TWO NEW B0UTS

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LIVE ON NBCSN ON SATURDAY, FEB. 20
FROM GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA

LAS VEGAS (February 1, 2016) -World Series ntawm Sib ntaus (WSOF.com) has announced the addition of two welterweight (170 phaus) bouts – Jamie “The Chosyn 1” Yager (6-4) vs. Greg Parker (5-1) thiab 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 phaus) championship event at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, California. rauSaturday, Feb. 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 Yauxej Barajas (12-1).

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

Jamie Yager vs. Greg Parker

The 32-year-old Yager of Huntington Beach, California. 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 middleweight winner of the 2008 MMA competition reality television series, The Iron Ring, that aired on BET.

Yager went on to compete in season 11 ntawm Qhov kawg Fighter kev muaj tiag series, scoring a punishing, 26 second KO on Ben Stark with a head kick in the first episode and, later, ib tug thawj round (1:09) LEEJ TWG (ntaus) rau Charles Blanchard.

Nyob rau hauv nws lub xeem dag zog, the 31-year-old Parker of Irvine, California. 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 and April 2011, Parker was perfect as an amateur, compiling ib tug 3-0 cov ntaub ntawv, before running to four consecutive wins, all by way of (T)KO los yog cuav, 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, California. 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 los yog cuav, and all but one of them occurred inside the first round of action.

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

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

The WSOF28 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING AND TALK2LEGENDS PARTNER TO PROVIDE AN UNRIVALED FAN-ATHLETE INTERACTION EXPERIENCE

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

Las Vegas (Lub ib hlis ntuj 21, 2016) -World Series ntawm Sib ntaus (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. THIAB/7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

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

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

“On January 23, continued Hernansky, “fans will be able to simultaneously watch WSOF27 and get opinions from legends, such as Bas Rutten thiab Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Ceg thiab 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,"Hais tias lub ntiaj teb no Series ntawm Sib ntaus sib tua Thawj Tswj Hwm, rau-lub sij hawm lub ntiaj teb champion thiab ob-lub sij hawm Hall ntawm Famer Leej Txiv 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 Qhov kawg Fighter khiav
Mike Corey – Featherweight star
Steve Kozola – Undefeated lightweight star

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

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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HITS ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SATURDAY, OB HLIS 20, NYOB RAU NBCSN

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TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW

Las Vegas (Lub ib hlis ntuj 19, 2016) -World Series ntawm Sib ntaus (WSOF.com) announced today that reigning bantamweight (135 phaus) champion Marlon Moraes will make the third defense of his coveted title against fast-rising starYauxej Barajas at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, California. nyob rau hnub Saturday, Feb. 20, live on NBCSN ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

In the bantamweight co-main event at WSOF28, Timur "muaj hmoo" 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 pib.

Luv nqi los ntawm $39.99, tickets for WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 20, ntawm 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,” saidWorld Series of Fighting President Leej Txiv Chiefs.

Marlon Moraes vs. Yauxej 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) of their matchup.

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 wathiab, includingTyson Nam, Cody Bollinger, Josh Hill thiab Josh rectification tsev, 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) ntawm Vista, California. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut on November 20, when he scored a third round (4:06) LEEJ TWG (punches) rau Erik Villalobos at WSOF25.

Beginning with his professional debut on February 20, 2011 thaum nws xaRobert Carlos with a triangle choke in the first round (1:32) ntawm cov kev txiav txim, Barajas was perfect for over two years, running to 10 sib law liag yeej, a streak that culminated with his explosive, thawj round (:51) LEEJ TWG (punches) ntawm Leonte King nyob rau hauv lub Cuaj Hli Ntuj 21, 2013.

Timur Valiev vs. Chris Gutierrez

Fighting out of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp, the 26-year-old Valiev (10-1) ntawm Makhachkala, Dagestan, 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, thawj round (1:39) TKO rau Thiab West 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 ntawm WSOF23 rau Cuaj hlis 18.

The number one ranked bantamweight in the state of Oklahoma, Gutierrez (8-1-1) ntawm 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. Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag pib, he earned a unanimous decision overBendy Casimir on Lub yim hli ntuj 22.

Additional WSOF28 bouts will be announced soon.
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WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER IS ON! WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT SET FOR MARCH 12 IN LOVELAND, COLORADO LIVE ON NBCSN

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

TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW

Las Vegas (Lub ib hlis ntuj 11, 2016) -World Series ntawm Sib ntaus (WSOF.com) announced today that the highly-anticipated showdown between reigning, undefeated sib (155 phaus) champion Justin "Lub Highlight" Gaethje and number one contender Brian Foster will take place at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Ncej puab. nyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 12, nyob rau NBCSN ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Luv nqi los ntawm $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 12 ntawm 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,"Hais tias lub ntiaj teb no Series ntawm Sib ntaus sib tua Thawj Tswj Hwm Leej Txiv 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) ntawm Safford, Ariz. is coming off the third defense of his coveted title in which he scored an explosive, ob puag ncig (4:30) LEEJ TWG (punches) of rival Luis "liab pam tsab" Palomino in a rematch between the two prolific stars, nyob rau hauv lub Cuaj Hli Ntuj 18.

Six months prior, Gaethje and Palomino engaged in an epic, see-saw slugfest that saw Gaethje emerge victorious by way of TKO (ceg pib thiab punches) nyob rau hauv lub thib peb puag ncig (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.

Rau hnub tim, 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 los ntawm txoj kev ntawm thawj round (1:09) LEEJ TWG (punches thiab luj tshib) at WSOF8 on January 18, 2014.

Foster (25-8) ntawm 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 ib tug thawj round (1:46) cuav (luj nuv) 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) LEEJ TWG (punches) and Zeferino via second round (4:51) KO (punches) nyob rau hauv 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 phaus) superstar Matt Brown, whom Foster conquered by way of second round (2:11) cuav (guillotine caj pas) nyob rau hauv Kaum ib hlis 20, 2010.

Additional WSOF29 bouts will be announced soon.
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Travis Kauffman honored by Hometown of Reading, PA

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Nyeem ntawv, PA. (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 21, 2015) – Heavyweight contender, Travis “Kuv lub sij hawm” Kauffman was honored in his hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania by the City Council for his excellent performance on December 12th against Chris Arreola in San Antonio, Texas.
In the proclamation, Kauffman was honored for not only his fight with Arreola, where he battled the former two-time world title challenger to a fight in which most people watching the fight both at ringside and watching on NBC had Kauffman ahead, but also for his activities in the community, which includes feeding the homeless and giving back in many facets in Reading.

“I worked hard for years just to get recognized by the city I love,” hais tias Kauffman. “I made many mistakes in my life, but I turned my life around and have done everything to give back to my community and the people of Reading, Pa. I’m honored today to finally be recognized in my city after all the hard work and the dedication. Thank you to the mayor, the City Council, and the people of Reading, Pa for this award. I’m at a loss for words, but my journey has just begun. I love my city and will rep it until the death of me.”

Kauffman, 30-2 nrog 22 knockouts, is already back in the gym and is looking forward to his next bout which should come in the beginning of 2016.
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Heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman chimes in on controversial decision with Chris Arreola

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Nyeem ntawv, PA (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 14, 2015) -No yav dhau los Saturday night at the AT & T Center in San Anonio, Heavyweight Travis Kauffman (30-2, 22 KO lub) and former two-time world title challenger Chris Arreola engaged in a action packed bout that saw Arreola get a dubious split decision by scores 114-113 twice for Arreola and 114-113 for Kauffman.
Most accounts of the fight had Kauffman getting the decision, which included PBC ringside scorer Steve Farhood.
Kauffman ntawm Reading, PA. pushed the action and landed the more telling blows, which included a knockdown in round three from a jab-right hand combination. The fight validated Kauffman as a player in the division, but he wasn’t satisfied with just a good performance.
“Kuv xav tias zoo. I thought I did enough to win the fight. I had it 8-4 los yog 7-5 in my favor plus the knockdown,” said Kauffman after viewing the fight.
“I dominated from rounds three to nine. I took off ten and eleven as I thought that I was secure with my lead. I dominated the twelfth round and after a three-punch combination, Chris went falling back and it looked like his glove touched the canvas. Tsis muaj teeb meem dab tsi, I thought I won the twelfth round. I backed him up the entire fight. I dominated him at his own game.”
Kauffman believes that he won over the crowd and those in attendance thought that he deserved the nod as well.
“The crowd booed me as I came into the ring and cheered me when I left. I won them over and I won over the boxing public.”
With the performance, Kauffman should be in line for another significant fight in the first quarter of 2016.
“I spoke to my manager, Al Haymon and he said that bigger things are going to happen for me. Weather it is a rematch or someone else, Kuv npaj txhij rau cov uas. I showed that I am a force in the division. I worked for so long for this fight, so I am just going to take a week off and enjoy my kids and I will be right back in the gym. I am looking to be back sometime between February and April.”
“I appreciate all the fans. The ones that have been with me before the fight one the ones that became fans nyob rau hnub Saturday.”
Said Kauffman’s father Marshall Kauffman, “I am very proud of Travis and what he did in the fight Just look at each of them and you could tell who took the beating in the fight. The worst case scenario, the fight it was 6-6 but Travis scored the knockdown that should have gave him the fight. I believe he will get another opportunity. He showed what he is capable of doing.”

Photos by Joe Tarlecky –Team Kauffman