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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, Luglio 30

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Reigning world bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes will put his title on the line against Josh Hill for the second time, in the new main event of WSOF32 on Sabato, Luglio 30, vivere NBCSN a 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

LAS VEGAS (Maggio 10, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 libbre) perno Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Sabato, Luglio 30, vivere NBCSN a 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 libbre) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Capitano" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title from – Lance Palmer (10-2) – will now serve as the co-main event of WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II.

“The magnitude of this event has increased dramatically with the addition of a second world title fight and rematch between Marlon Moraes, who has been unstoppable, in the cage, and one of the most formidable and talented contenders in the world in Josh Hill” said World Series of Fighting President Padre Chiefs.

The second meeting between Moraes and Hill comes 17 months after the two superstars went the five-round distance of their championship main event fight at WSOF18 on February 12, 2015, with Moraes successfully defending his coveted title by way of unanimous decision.

The 5-foot-6, 28 year-old Moraes of Howell, N.J. via Nova Friburgo, Brazil is a former Muay Thai champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt whose reign of terror in the 135-pound division has been ongoing since the end of 2011, when he ignited a win streak that has spanned 11 straight fights, Compreso 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Febbraio 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Rettifica Casa marzo 29, 2014, necessaria solo 1 minute and 13 seconds to score a brutal TKO on Joseph Barajas with a series of rapid-fire leg kicks.

Since the first meeting with Moraes, his only loss to date, the 5-foot-6, 29-year-old Hill of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has rebounded with four straight victories, a streak that Hill started with a third round (2:01) presentazione (choke retro-naked) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

Hill is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Bendy Casimir su Aprile 9, in a bout that took place in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

Fissato il prezzo da $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

In altre azioni sul diretta trasmissione televisiva NBCSN, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor di Seattle, Lavaggio. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Il Futuro" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II will be announced soon.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS HEAVY HITTERS SHAWN JORDAN AND LORENZO HOOD

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

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
su Venerdì, Giugno 17, vivere NBCSN

LAS VEGAS (Aprile 28, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed heavyweight knockout artists Shawn Giordania (18-7) e Lorenzo “The Dream Killer” Hood (9-3) to exclusive, accordi multi-lotta.

Hood of Chicago, Malato. has been tabbed to make his promotional debut against an opponent to be announced soon, at the WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship event at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. suVenerdì, Giugno 17, vivere NBCSN a 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shawn Jordan and Lorenzo Hood to our ever-growing roster of world-class athletes, and look forward to seeing both of them compete in our heavyweight division soon,"Ha dichiarato World Series of Fighting Presidente Padre Chiefs.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M., il 6-foot, 30-year-old Jordan is coming off a 4-year, 10 fight stint with the UFC, during which he compiled an overall record of 6-4, notching all of his wins, including a vicious, primo giro (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry giugno 15, 2013, a titolo di (T)KO.

A two-time veteran of the now-defunct Strikeforce, and a four-time veteran of Bellator action, Jordan has earned 14 della sua 18 vittorie in carriera a titolo di (T)KO, and another 3 via presentazione.

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

After an aggressive debut year in 2009 in which he competed 7 times and amassed a near-perfect record of 6-1, Hood walked away from the fight world for a span of 5 years to play defensive lineman in the Arena Football League and Canadian Football League, eventually returning to the cage in 2014.
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WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

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WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH ADDITION

OF THREE NEW, STAR-STUDDED MATCHUPS

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

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.m. E
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. VENERDI ', Giugno 17

LAS VEGAS (Aprile 12, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) today announced the addition of three star-studded matchups to complete the main card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) evento, vivere NBCSN a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. dal Foxwoods Resort Casino di Mashantucket, Conn. il Venerdì, Giugno 17.

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

Also stepping in the decagon cage for the first time, battle-tested warrior John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12) si scontrano con l'esperto presentazione Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) in un welter (170 libbre) relazione.

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

Nel main event, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) mentre, in the lightweight (155 libbre) co-main event, superstar Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" Alta (19-5) e Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Chris Barnett vs. Justin Willis

After spending the last year and a half making waves in Japan, il 5-foot-9, 29-year-old Barnett of Tampa, Fla. will suit up as “Huggy Bear,” and make his way onto a major stage in the U.S. per la prima volta nella sua carriera.

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 della sua 14 vittorie in carriera a titolo di (T)KO, and has celebrated his wins in flamboyant fashion, with everything from cartwheels to breakdancing to hand stands.

Like Barnett, the stocky, 6-foot-3, 28-sìr-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Cain Velasquez e Daniel Cormier, has been enjoying success in Japan under the promotion of Inoki Genome Federation (IFG).

Willis will make his first start of 2016, and look to extend his win streak to four consecutive bouts. In his last effort on August 29, he earned a unanimous decision over Rizvan Kuniev a Tokyo.

Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes

Il 5 piedi-8, 35-year-old Palomino of Miami, Fla. via Lima, Peru is coming off an epic year in which he engaged in twil, all-out wars with reigning, imbattuto World Series of Fighting campione dei pesi leggeri Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje, both of which earned "Fight of the Month” honors.

After closing out 2015 with a gutsy appearance in World Series of Fighting’s first-ever, una notte, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, primo giro (4:55) WHO (punzoni) su Rich Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (punzoni) at the hands di eventual tournament winner Brian Foster, Palomino will return to the featherweight division where he has held two world titles.

Il 5 piedi-8, 25-year-old Moraes of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil returned to form in his last bout, decimating fellow knockout artist Robbie "Problemi" Peralta tramite TKO (punzoni) nel secondo turno (3:21) of their matchup at WSOF26.

A seasoned Muay Thai stylist, Moraes ran to seven straight victories in his first seven starts as a professional MMA competitor before being handed his first career defeat by way of third round (3:46) presentazione (choke retro-naked) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 libbre) campione Marlon Moraes.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Uriah Sala, Siyar Bahadurzada e Cathal Pendred, il 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Massa. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (punzoni) perdita di Tim Means a dicembre 10.

Ad oggi, Howard has notched 15 della sua 23 vittorie in carriera a titolo di (T)KO o sottomissione. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, terzo turno (4:55) KO (punzoni) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman a dicembre 5, 2009, marking his third consecutive conquest in the league.

Meller of Porto Alegre, Sud Rio Grande, Brazil will look to collect his second win in a row, following his first round submission (choke retro-naked) di Leonardo Rodriguez giugno 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 della sua 20 carriera vince, in via di presentazione.

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

Fissato il prezzo da $39.99, tickets for the event are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, a 5 p.m. E, e il primo incontro preliminare carta avrà inizio alle 6 p.m.
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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

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LAS VEGAS (Aprile 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, e quello, 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,"Ha dichiarato il CEO del World Series of Fighting 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.

Dal lancio nel 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, Compreso 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, atleti, 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.

Vivi World Series di azione di combattimento torna a NBCSN su Sabato, Aprile 2 a 11:30 p.m. E/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 libbre) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) e concorrente in alto Clifford Starks (13-2).

A proposito di World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) è una in tutto il mondo premier Mixed Martial Arts professionali (MMA) combattere la promozione dedicata a fornire i migliori combattimenti ricchi di azione per gli appassionati di lotta da parte della produzione delle migliori match-up tra combattenti d'elite di tutto il mondo. Per maggiori informazioni visitare il sito WSOF.com e seguire “World Series of Fighting” su Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF e World Series of Fighting sono marchi registrati di MMAWC registrati, LLC.
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WSOF30: FILIALE VS. STARKS FINALIZZATO CON SEI BOUT PRELIMINARI

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WSOF30: FILIALE VS. STARKS
FINALIZZATO CON SEI BOUT PRELIMINARI

TELECAST NBCSN IN DIRETTA DI
LA CARTA PRINCIPALE DEI QUATTRO COMBATTIMENTI INIZIA ORA AL
11:30 P.M ET SABATO, Aprile 2

Matt Church sostituisce l'infortunato Gil Guardado contro
Steve Kozola nel concorso preliminare di 160 libbre

Rex Harris contro. Clinton Williams in un incontro dei pesi medi
LAS VEGAS (Marzo 30, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) ha annunciato oggi che ha finalized la formazione for il WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks, campionato mondiale Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) evento doubleheader, con l'aggiunta di un sesto incontro preliminare con le carte - un peso medio (185 libbre) matchup tra Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) e Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) - all'Hard Rock Hotel & Casino di Las Vegas il Sabato, Aprile 2, vivere NBCSN a 11:30 p.m. E / 8:30 p.m. PT.

Inoltre, un naso rotto ha costretto Gil Guardado ritirarsi dal suo peso leggero programmato (155 libbre) matchup con imbattuto Steve Kozola (6-0), che ora affronterà Matt "The Sleeper" Church (3-1) in un affare catchweight da 160 libbre, e Jeff romana (1-2-1) si piazza fuori con Zach Bunnell (0-0) in un welter (170 pounds) concorso preliminare di carte.

Il 5 piedi-11, 32-Williams, un anno, sta cercando di riprendersi da uno stretto, sconfitta decisione divisa per mano di Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun a WSOF26 dicembre 18, 2015.

Un combattimento prima della sconfitta, Williams ha presentato Jared Hatch con un soffocamento alla spalla nel terzo round (4:10) del loro matchup a novembre 14, 2015.

Il 6-foot, 33-Harris, un anno, di West Pittston, Papà. sta cavalcando una serie di quattro vittorie consecutive. Nella sua ultima partenza, Harris, che ha guadagnato 7 della sua 8 csono più vittorie a titolo di (T)KO o sottomissione, ha emesso una decisione divisa Justin Torrey al WSOF24 di ottobre 17, 2015.

Church of Las Vegas tenterà di incidere la sua quarta vittoria consecutiva, dopo le tredritto finiture, l'ultimo dei quali è arrivato a marzo 4 when lui simmesso Pat DeFranco con un leglock nel primo round (2:55) del loro matchup.

I biglietti per WSOF30: Branch vs. Gli Stark sono disponibili per l'acquisto online su WSOF.com e AXS.com.

Porte a The Joint all'Hard Rock Hotel & Casinò si aprirà per l'evento 4 p.m. PT, e il primo incontro preliminare avrà inizio alle 5 p.m.

Nel main event, campione in carica delle World Series of Fighting David Branch (17-3), il primo in assoluto di campionato, detentore del titolo a due divisioni, metterà la sua ambita corona sulla linea contro top contender Clifford Starks (13-2).

In caso di co-main, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) si daranno battaglia recente World Series of Fighting di una notte, otto-man del torneo runner-up Joao "Il Samurai brasiliano" Zeferino (20-7) con il vacante World Series of Fighting Championship welter in gioco.

Altrove sul quattro lotta, vivere NBCSN trasmissione televisiva, esperto di presentazione Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) si piazza fuori con Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) in una dei pesi massimi leggeri (205 libbre) concorso, mentre World Series of Fighting nuovo arrivato e knockout artista Abu "Il Gladiatore" Azaitar (11-1-1) si blocca corna con Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) a welter.

CARD PRINCIPALE (Live on NBCSN)

Main Event delle World Series of Fighting Middleweight Championship:
David Branch (Campione) vs. Clifford Starks (Sfidante)

Main Event delle World Series of Fighting Vacant Welter Championship:
Jon Fitch (Sfidante) vs. Joao Zeferino (Sfidante)

Light Heavyweight: Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun
Welter: Abu Azaitar contro. Danny Davis, Jr.

CARD PRELIMINARE (Live on WSOF.com)

Welter: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Peso medio: Rex Harris contro. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 libbre): Steve Kozola contro. Matt Church
Pesi Mosca: Carlos Garcia vs.. Jason Pacheco
Peso gallo: Adam Acquaviva contro. Andres Ponce
Welter: Jeff Roman contro. Zach Bunnell
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MEGA-EVENT ON FRIDAY, Giugno 17, LIVE ON NBCSN

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TICKETS FOR WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
ON SALE FRIDAY, Aprile 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, Conn. 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), vivere NBCSN a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT il Venerdì, Giugno 17.

In the lightweight (155 libbre) co-main event, superstar Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" Alta (19-5) e Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Fissato il prezzo da $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, Aprile 1 a 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,"Ha dichiarato World Series of Fighting Presidente Padre 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 della sua 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO o sottomissione. Al 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, segnando un secondo turno (4:33) TKO su Derrick Mehman con una raffica di pugni.

Copeland of Denver, Giro. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. Il 6-foot-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje ha intagliato 8 della sua 13 carriera vince, ad oggi, via (T)KO o sottomissione.

Jason Alta vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Perdere. 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, secondo turno (:47) KO su Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

Il 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 Galvao e Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Il mio Jordan.

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

Il 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, a 5 p.m. E, e il primo incontro preliminare carta avrà inizio alle 6 p.m.

Attacchi supplementari saranno annunciati a breve.
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Two exciting MMA events are coming to Las Vegas this April!

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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, 2 aprile. Get your Cageside or Stage tickets now for 50% OFF by entering promo code 50WSOF30di qua.

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 aTuffnuff.com e UNLVTickets. Mark it on your calendar, and come support amateur MMA and the Future Stars of MMA!
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World Series of COMBATTIMENTO DICHIARAZIONE SU MMA LEGALIZZAZIONE A NEW YORK

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LAS VEGAS (Marzo 22, 2016) - Stato di New York ha approvato una legge che permette punto di riferimento oggi futuri Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) concorsi che si terrà lì.

World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva fatto le seguenti osservazioni:

“Questo è un giorno emozionante e storica per il nostro grande sport. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, tra cui World Series of nuovo COO di combattimento Michael Mersch, dovrebbero essere lodati per la loro persistenza e l'impegno a vedere attraverso il passaggio di una legislazione che finalmente permetterà ai fan di guardare dal vivo MMA in Empire State, e combattenti di competere lì. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, insieme ai nostri partner televisione, NBC, non vediamo l'ora di portare il nostro marchio di MMA professionale a New York molto presto. "
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WORLD SERIES DI NOMI DI COMBATTIMENTO MICHAEL MERSCH DIRETTORE OPERATIVO e consigliere generale

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LAS VEGAS (Marzo 22, 2016) -World Series of Fighting ha nominato Mixed Martial Arts illustri (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch, il suo nuovo Chief Operating Officer e General Counsel, con effetto immediato.

Mersch porta al campionato del mondo MMA campionato, più di otto anni di esperienza come un livello alto dirigente e consulente Assistente generale per l'Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his latest role, ha ricoperto il ruolo di General Counsel e Direttore Consigliere politico per il Nevada procuratore generale.

"Sono entusiasta di ri-entrare nel business MMA con uno dei giocatori premier e marchi riconoscibili nello spazio,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, a cominciare da NBC e IMG, World Series of Fighting è nel bel mezzo di una fase emozionante di crescita con le grandi cose all'orizzonte. "

"Non vediamo l'ora di avere Michael Mersch portare la sua ricchezza di conoscenza specifica del settore, l'esperienza e le relazioni alla nostra crescente impresa, e sono sicuro che sarà una forza trainante nel prossimo capitolo del nostro business,"Ha dichiarato il CEO del World Series of Fighting Carlos Silva.

Nel suo nuovo, doppio ruolo, Mersch sarà responsabile della supervisione delle World Series of operazioni commerciali di lotta e affari legali; negoziazione e redazione di tutte talento, televisione, sede, sponsorizzazione e merchandising accordi legali; e punta di diamante e la gestione di tutti gli sforzi relazioni con il governo per conto della Lega.

Un ospite frequente per la Sport Lawyers Association, nonché numerosi vertici del settore MMA, Mersch è riconosciuto come uno dei massimi esperti sulla legislazione e la regolamentazione nello sport più rapida crescita al mondo.

World Series di azione di combattimento torna a NBCSN, vivere da Hard Rock Hotel & Casino di Las Vegas il Sabato, Aprile 2, con inizio alle 11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT.

Nel main event della stellato, doubleheader campionato del mondo, regnante mondiale dei pesi medi (185 libbre) campione David Branch (17-3) metterà il suo ambito titolo sulla linea contro top contender Clifford Starks (13-2) mentre, in caso di co-main, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) e Joao "Il Samurai brasiliano" Zeferino (20-7) si piazza off con il welter mondo vacante (170 libbre) Corona in gioco.
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WSOF30: FILIALE VS. Starks CAMPIONATO DEL MONDO doubleheader LINEUP RICEVE cinque attacchi PRELIMINARI

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PRELIMINARE LOTTA ALLA CARTA streaming su
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LAS VEGAS (Marzo 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) ha annunciato oggi l'aggiunta di cinque attacchi preliminari di carte per la sua altamente unWSOF30 nticipated: Branch vs. Starks campionato del mondo Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) evento doubleheader al Hard Rock Hotel & Casino di Las Vegas il Sabato, Aprile 2, vivere NBCSN a 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

In cima alla proposta di legge undercard che sarà in diretta streaming, nella sua interezza su un lettore video incorporabile in WSOF.com, con inizio alle 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT, sarà un welter (170 libbre) collisione tra Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) e Matt "The Thunder From Down Under" Frincu (7-1).

Il fratello e la formazione socio adottivo di superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov, il 26-year-old Abubakar, che proviene da Daghestan, La Russia è in sella a una striatura di vittoria lotta a tre, mentre Frincu di Tempe, Ariz. via Queensland, Australia, metterà una striatura di vittoria lotta a cinque sulla linea.

Nurmagomedov vanta un impressionante 82 cento il tasso di finitura, mentre Frincu ha guadagnato sei dei suoi sette vittorie professionali fino ad oggi per mezzo di (T)KO o sottomissione.

in leggero (155 libbre) azione preliminare carta, knockout artista imbattuto Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) farà il suo World Series of Fighting esordio contro il compagno di fast-stella nascente Gil Guardado (5-1).

Sul fuoco dopo la sua vittoria debutto professionale nel mese di luglio 2013, Kozola di San Diego, Calif. via Chicago, Malato. conES per World Series of Fighting dopo la produzione di back-to-back, devastanti vittorie KO - ciascuno con un assalto furioso di pugni – sotto la promozione di Bellator.

A gennaio 16, 2015, Kozola ha segnato un secondo turno (1:25) KO su Jonathan Rivera a Bellator 132 e, marzo 15, 2015, ha segnato un primo turno (2:22) KO su Ian Butler a Bellator 137.

Guardado di Las Vegas cercherà di intaccare la sua terza vittoria consecutiva dopo le due perfor dominantehus Mancede la World Series of gabbia decagon Fighting.

Il 30-year-old prodigio Xtreme Couture presentata Pete Martin con una ghigliottina al primo turno (3:31) di azione a WSOF22 agosto 1, 2015, e ha chiuso l'anno con una vittoria per decisione unanime su Giga Chikadze a WSOF26 dicembre 18.

In un peso mosca (125 libbre) rottame, Carlos Garcia (1-1) di San Bernardino, Calif. farà il suo debutto professionale contro Jason Pacheco (1-0) di Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) di Las Vegas si affronteranno con Andres Ponce (3-2) di Tempe in un tilt dei pesi gallo e, In apertura della carta matchup preliminare, Jeff romana (1-2-1) di Las Vegas si piazza fuori con Nome utente Salantri (0-1) a welter.

Un sesto, middleweigHT (185 pounds) lotta preliminare con clinton Williams(7-3) di Las Vegas saranno annunciati a breve.

Fissato il prezzo da $20, biglietti per WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks, sono disponibili per l'acquisto on-line su WSOF.com e AXS.com.

Porte a The Joint all'Hard Rock Hotel & Casinò si aprirà per l'evento 4 p.m. PT, e il primo incontro preliminare avrà inizio alle 5 p.m.

Nel main event, campione in carica delle World Series of Fighting David Branch (17-3), il primo in assoluto di campionato, detentore del titolo a due divisioni, metterà la sua ambita corona sulla linea contro top contender Clifford Starks (13-2).

In caso di co-main, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) si daranno battaglia recente World Series of Fighting di una notte, otto-man del torneo runner-up Joao "Il Samurai brasiliano" Zeferino (20-7) con il vacante World Series of Fighting Championship welter in gioco.

Altrove sul quattro lotta, vivere NBCSN trasmissione televisiva, esperto di presentazione Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) si piazza fuori con Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) in una dei pesi massimi leggeri (205 libbre) concorso, mentre World Series of Fighting nuovo arrivato e knockout artista Abu "Il Gladiatore" Azaitar (11-1-1) si blocca corna con Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) a welter.