Kategorya Archive: World Serye ng Fighting

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

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 Sabado, Hulyo 30, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 10:30 p.m. AT/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

Las Vegas (Mayo 10, 2016) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 pounds) importanteng tao Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "maginoo" Hill (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Sabado, Hulyo 30, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 10:30 p.m. AT/7:30 p.m. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 pounds) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre "Captain" Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromLance 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 Ama 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. sa pamamagitan ng 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, kasama 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Pebrero 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overMagbiro Pagwawasto House sa Marso 29, 2014, kailangan lang 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) pagpapasakop (likod-naked sumakal) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

Presyo mula sa $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

Sa iba pang mga aksyon sa live NBCSN telecast, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Salpok ng tubig. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II will be announced soon.

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

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

Hood to Make Promotional Debut at WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
sa Biyernes, Hunyo 17, mabuhay sa NBCSN

Las Vegas (Abril 28, 2016) - World Series ng Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed heavyweight knockout artists Shawn Jordan (18-7) at Lorenzo “The Dream Killer” Hood (9-3) to exclusive, multi-away na kasunduan.

Hood of Chicago, May sakit. 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. saBiyernes, Hunyo 17, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 9 p.m. AT/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,"Sabi World Serye ng fighting President Ama Chiefs.

Fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M., 6-paa, 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, unang round (:59) decimation of Pat “HD” Barry sa Hunyo 15, 2013, by way of (T)KO.

A two-time veteran of the now-defunct Strikeforce, and a four-time veteran of Bellator action, Jordan has earned 14 ng kanyang 18 career na panalo sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng (T)KO, and another 3 sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite.

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.

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

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
Matimbang: CHRIS “HUGGY BEAR” BARNETT VS. JUSTIN WILLIS

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. AT
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ON Biyernes, Hunyo 17

Las Vegas (Abril 12, 2016) -World Serye ng 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) pangyayari, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. mula sa Foxwoods Resort Casino sa Mashantucket, Conn. sa Biyernes, Hunyo 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, pagsikat ng bituin 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) will collide with submission expert Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) sa isang welterweight (170 pounds) kapakanan.

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

Sa pangunahing kaganapan, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) habang, in the lightweight (155 pounds) co-main event, superstar Jason "The Kansas City tulisan" High (19-5) at 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, ang 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. for the first time in his career.

With heavy hands and tremendous agility for a fighter of his massive stature, Barnett has notched 12 ng kanyang 14 career na panalo sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng (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-oor-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Cain Velasquez at 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 sa Tokyo.

Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes

The 5-foot-8, 35-year-old Palomino of Miami, FLA. via Lima, Peru is coming off an epic year in which he engaged in twang, all-out wars with reigning, undefeated World Series of Fighting magaan kampeon Justin "Ang 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, isang gabi, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, unang round (4:55) WHO (Punches) sa Rich Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (Punches) at the hands ng eventual tournament winner Brian Foster, Palomino will return to the featherweight division where he has held two world titles.

The 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Moraes of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil returned to form in his last bout, decimating fellow knockout artist Robbie "Problema" Peralta by way of TKO (Punches) sa pangalawang ikot (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) pagpapasakop (likod-naked sumakal) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 pounds) tagapagtanggol Marlon Moraes.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Uriah Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada at Cathal Pendred, ang 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Masa. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (Punches) pagkawala sa Tim Means sa Disyembre 10.

Upang petsa, Howard has notched 15 ng kanyang 23 career na panalo sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng (T)KO o submission. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, third round (4:55) KO (Punches) on submission ace Dennis "Superman" Hallman sa Disyembre 5, 2009, marking his third consecutive conquest in the league.

Meller of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil will look to collect his second win in a row, following his first round submission (likod-naked sumakal) ng Leonardo Rodriguez sa Hunyo 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 ng kanyang 20 career wins, sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng pagsumite.

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

Presyo mula sa $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, sa 5 p.m. AT, at ang unang paunang labanan card ay magsisimula sa 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live World Series ng aksyon Fighting nagbalik sa NBCSN on Sabado, Abril 2 sa 11:30 p.m. AT/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 pounds) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) at top contender Clifford Starks (13-2).

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WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS
FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

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

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

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

Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams in middleweight bout
Las Vegas (Marso 30, 2016) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) inihayag ngayon that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks, world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 pounds) matchup sa pagitan ng Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) at Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sa Las Vegas sa Sabado, Abril 2, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Bukod pa rito, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 pounds) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), sino ngayon mukha Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, at Jeff Roman (1-2-1) ay ayusin sa Zach Bunnell (0-0) sa isang welterweight (170 pounds) preliminary card contest.

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

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

Ang 6-foot, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Sa kanyang huling start, Harris, sino Nagtamo 7 ng kanyang 8 career victories by way of (T)KO o submission, edged out a split decision over Justin Torrey at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

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

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

Doors sa The Joint sa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ay magbubukas para sa kaganapan sa 4 p.m. PT, at ang unang paunang labanan ay magsisimula sa 5 p.m.

Sa pangunahing kaganapan, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), ng liga unang-kailanman, two-division title holder, ay ilagay ang kanyang coveted crown sa linya laban top contender Clifford Starks (13-2).

Sa co-pangunahing kaganapan, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) ay Labanan kamakailang World Series of Fighting one-night, walong-man tournament runner-up Joao "Ang Brazilian Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) sa bakanteng World Series of Fighting welterweight championship sa taya.

Sa ibang lugar sa four-away, mabuhay NBCSN telecast, submission expert Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) ay ayusin sa Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) sa isang light heavyweight (205 pounds) paligsahan, habang World Series of Fighting bagong dating at knockout artist Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) ay lock sungay sa Danny "Dee1" Davis, JR. (11-10-1) sa welterweight.

PANGUNAHING CARD (Live sa NBCSN)

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

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

Banayad na matimbang: Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun
Welterweyt: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, JR.

Paunang CARD (Live sa WSOF.com)

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

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

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

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

Las Vegas (Marso 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), mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT sa Biyernes, Hunyo 17.

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

Presyo mula sa $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, Abril 1 sa 10 a.m. AT, 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,"Sabi World Serye ng fighting President Ama 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 ng kanyang 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO o submission. Sa 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, pagmamarka ng isang pangalawang ikot (4:33) TKO on Derrick Mehman may isang barrage ng mga suntok.

Copeland of Denver, Sanib. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. Ang 6-foot-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "Ang Highlight" Gaethje has notched 8 ng kanyang 13 career wins, to date, sa pamamagitan ng (T)KO o submission.

Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Hindi tamaan. 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, pangalawang ikot (:47) KO sa Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

Ang 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 at Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Aking Jordan.

Ricci of Montreal, Quebec, Canada reached the final round on the 16ika season of the hit competition reality show Ang Ultimate manlalaban.

Ang 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 at 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, sa 5 p.m. AT, at ang unang paunang labanan card ay magsisimula sa 6 p.m.

Karagdagang bouts ay inihayag sa lalong madaling panahon.

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

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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!

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING STATEMENT ON MMA legalisasyon sa NEW YORK

Las Vegas (Marso 22, 2016) - New York State lumipas landmark batas ngayon na nagpapahintulot sa hinaharap Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions na kumuha ng lugar doon.

World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva ginawa ang mga sumusunod remarks:

“Ito ay isang kapana-panabik at makasaysayang araw para sa aming mahusay na isport. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, kabilang ang World Series of bagong COO ni Fighting Michael Mersch, ay dapat na commended para sa kanilang pagtitiyaga at pangako sa nakikita sa pamamagitan ng pagpasa ng batas na ay sa wakas payagan ang mga tagahanga upang panoorin ang live MMA sa Empire State, at fighters upang makipagkumpetensya doon. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, kasama ang aming mga kasosyo sa telebisyon, NBC, kami ay naghahanap ng inaabangan ang panahon na nagdadala sa aming tatak ng propesyonal MMA sa New York sa lalong madaling panahon. "

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING NAMES MICHAEL Mersch chief operating officer AND GENERAL NG ABUGADO NG

Las Vegas (Marso 22, 2016) -World Series of Fighting ay itinalaga nakikilala Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch, sa bago nitong Chief Operating Officer at General Counsel, epektibo kaagad.

Mersch nagdudulot sa mundo championship MMA liga, higit sa walong taon ng karanasan bilang isang senior na antas ng ehekutibo at Assistant General Counsel para sa Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his latest role, nagsilbi siya bilang General Counsel at Chief Political Advisor para sa Nevada Attorney General.

"Ako ay nasasabik na muling ipasok ang MMA negosyo na may isa sa mga nangungunang mga manlalaro at makikilala tatak sa puwang,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, na nagsisimula sa NBC at IMG, World Series of Fighting ay nasa gitna ng isang kapana-panabik na yugto ng paglago na may mahusay na mga bagay sa abot-tanaw. "

"Kami ay naghahanap ng pasulong upang pagkakaroon Michael Mersch dalhin ang kanyang kayamanan ng industriya ng mga tiyak na kaalaman, karanasan at mga relasyon sa aming lumalaking enterprise, at natitiyak na siya ay maging isang puwersang nagtataboy sa susunod na kabanata ng aming negosyo,"Sabi World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva.

Sa kanyang bagong, dual role, Mersch ay magiging responsable para sa overseeing World Series of operations negosyo fighting at legal affairs; negotiating at pagbalangkas lahat talent, telebisyon, lugar, sponsorship at merchandising mga legal na kasunduan; at spearheading at pamamahala ng lahat pamahalaan relasyon pagsisikap sa ngalan ng liga.

Ang isang madalas na guest speaker para sa Sports Lawyers Association pati na rin ang maraming MMA industriya summits, Mersch ay kinikilala bilang isa sa mga nangunguna sa lahat eksperto sa batas at regulasyon sa pinakamabilis na lumalagong isport sa buong mundo.

World Series of Fighting pagkilos bumabalik sa NBCSN, mabuhay mula sa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sa Las Vegas sa Sabado, Abril 2, magmula sa 11 p.m. AT/8 p.m. PT.

Sa main event ng star-studded, world championship doubleheader, reigning world middleweight (185 pounds) tagapagtanggol David Branch (17-3) ay ilagay ang kanyang coveted pamagat sa linya laban top contender Clifford Starks (13-2) habang, sa co-main event, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) at Joao "Ang Brazilian Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) ay parisukat off sa mga walang laman ang ulo mundo welterweight (170 pounds) crown sa taya.

WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP doubleheader lineup TUMATANGGAP FIVE paunang bouts

PAUNANG FIGHT CARD SA stream LIVE ON
WSOF.COM PRIOR TO FOUR-Fight, LIVE NBCSN telekast

Las Vegas (Marso 21, 2016) -World Serye ng Fighting (WSOF.com) inihayag ngayon ng karagdagan ng limang paunang bouts card sa kanyang highly-isangnticipated WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader kaganapan sa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sa Las Vegas sa Sabado, Abril 2, mabuhay sa NBCSN sa 11 p.m. ET / 8 pm. PT.

Magara ang undercard bill na stream ng live, sa kabuuan nito sa isang embeddable video player sa WSOF.com, magmula sa 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, ay magiging isang welterweight (170 pounds) banggaan sa pagitan ng Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) at Matt "Ang Thunder Mula Down Under" Frincu (7-1).

Ang pinagtibay kapatid at pagsasanay kasosyo ng superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov, ang 26-anyos na si Abubakar, na hails mula sa Dagestan, Russia ay nakasakay sa tatlong-fight win streak, habang Frincu ng Tempe, Ariz. sa pamamagitan ng Queensland, Australia ay ilagay ang isang limang-fight win streak sa linya.

Nurmagomedov boasts ng isang kahanga-hanga 82 porsiyento tapusin rate, habang Frincu Nagtamo ng anim na ng kanyang pitong propesyonal na panalo sa petsa sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng (T)KO o submission.

sa lightweight (155 pounds) paunang pagkilos card, undefeated knockout artist Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) ay gumawa ng kanyang World Series of Fighting debut laban sa kapwa fast-rising star Gil Guardado (5-1).

On fire dahil sa kanyang propesyonal pasinaya tagumpay sa Hulyo 2013, Kozola of San Diego, Calif. sa pamamagitan ng Chicago, May sakit. mayes sa World Series of Fighting pagkatapos paggawa back-to-back, nagwawasak KO victories - bawat isa ay may isang galit na galit mabangis na pagsalakay ng punches – sa ilalim ng pag-promote ng Bellator.

Sa Enero 16, 2015, Kozola nakapuntos ng isang second round (1:25) KO sa Jonathan Rivera sa Bellator 132 at, sa Marso 15, 2015, Umiskor siya ng isang first round (2:22) KO sa Ian Butler sa Bellator 137.

Guardado ng Las Vegas ang magiging hitsura upang bingaw kanyang ikatlong sunod na panalo matapos ang dalawang nangingibabaw perforhus mancede ang World Series of Fighting dekagono hawla.

Ang 30-anyos na si Xtreme Couture prodigy isinumite Pete Martin na may isang gilotina mabulunan sa unang round (3:31) ng action sa WSOF22 sa Agosto 1, 2015, at sarado ang taon na may isang lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon tagumpay laban Giga Chikadze sa WSOF26 sa Disyembre 18.

Sa isang flyweight (125 pounds) scrap, Carlos Garcia (1-1) ng San Bernardino, Calif. ay gumawa ng kanyang mga propesyonal na debut laban Jason Pacheco (1-0) ng Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) ng Las Vegas ay mukha off kay Andres Ponce (3-2) ng Tempe sa isang bantamweight pagtabingi at, sa pagbubukas preliminary card matchup, Jeff Roman (1-2-1) ng Las Vegas ay parisukat off sa username Salantri (0-1) sa welterweight.

Ang ikaanim, middleweight (185 pounds) preliminary fight nagtatampok Clinton Williams(7-3) ng Las Vegas ay inihayag sa lalong madaling panahon.

Presyo mula sa $20, tiket para WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks, magagamit para sa pagbili online sa WSOF.com at AXS.com.

Doors sa The Joint sa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ay magbubukas para sa kaganapan sa 4 p.m. PT, at ang unang paunang labanan ay magsisimula sa 5 p.m.

Sa pangunahing kaganapan, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), ng liga unang-kailanman, two-division title holder, ay ilagay ang kanyang coveted crown sa linya laban top contender Clifford Starks (13-2).

Sa co-pangunahing kaganapan, superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) ay Labanan kamakailang World Series of Fighting one-night, walong-man tournament runner-up Joao "Ang Brazilian Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) sa bakanteng World Series of Fighting welterweight championship sa taya.

Sa ibang lugar sa four-away, mabuhay NBCSN telecast, submission expert Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) ay ayusin sa Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) sa isang light heavyweight (205 pounds) paligsahan, habang World Series of Fighting bagong dating at knockout artist Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) ay lock sungay sa Danny "Dee1" Davis, JR. (11-10-1) sa welterweight.