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BKFC-18 – Live on FITE PPV on June 26

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BKFC-18 – Live on FITE PPV on June 26

Event features 4 World Title Fights

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The World’s Fastest Growing Sport, presents BKFC-18 zinapanga Four World Title Fights pa Loweruka, June 26 pa Hard Rock Live mu Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino mu Hollywood, FL and broadcast globally on FITE PPV, kuyambira pa 9:00 p.m. NDI / 6:00 p.m. PT). They will be joined by the BKFC broadcast team of Sean Wheelock and Chris Lytle.

Mu heavyweight kugawanikana, BKFC World Champion ‘The Mexicutioner’ Joey Beltran, (4-1-1, 2 Ko), fighting out of Carlsbad, CA will make the second defense of his title against Sam ‘The Hillbilly Hammer’ Shewmaker, (4-1-1, 3 Ko), of Gravois Mills, MO.

Competing for the vacant BKFC Cruiserweight World Title, South Florida fan favorite, Hector ‘Showeather’ Lombard, (2-0, 1 KO), ya Miami, FL clashes with ‘Diesel’ Joe Riggs, (3-0-1), fighting out of Phoenix, THE.

Mu featherweight kugawanikana, Miami warrior Luis ‘Baboon’ Palomino, (3-0, 2 Ko), faces Great Britain villain and the country’s bare-knuckle champion, Tyler ‘The Tornado’ Goodjohn, (1-0) for the BKFC World Title.

Two of South Florida’s most in-demand fighters, Thiago ‘The Pitbull’ Alves, (1-0), a kokonati Creek, FL and ‘The Monster’, Uly ‘3 Seconds’ Diaz, (2-0, 2 Ko) ya Miami, FL will battle for the vacant BKFC Middleweight World Title.

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HECTOR LOMBARD DEFEATS DAVID MUNDELL BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN MAIN EVENT OF BKFC 10 SATURDAY AT THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION CENTER IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.

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Jim Alers Secures Majority Decision Victory Against
Kaleb Harris in Co-Main Event Action

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Mawu a: Phil Lambert/BKFC

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Mawu a: Evan Zentar/BKFC

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (February 16, 2020) – In his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) kuwonekera koyamba kugulu, combat sports legend Hector Lombard anagonjetsa David Mundell ndi akamakambirana (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) Saturday in the headlining event of BKFC 10 live on pay-per-view from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

In a cruiserweight clash that went the full five rounds, Lombard controlled the majority of the fight, but Mundell used his jab and was able to land a few notable right hands to keep the fight interesting.

“I was aggressive and I scored the points,” said Lombard in victory. “He was backing up the whole time, but my hat off to him. I never thought it was going to be that tough, but he put up a good fight.

“I wanted to be in bare knuckle because I wanted the experience, and now I have it,” continued Lombard. “I’m pretty sure I have to change my game plan and some little things, but it was an amazing experience.”

A frustrated Mundell said, “I kept the distance really well. I played the better boxing game. I understand this is bare knuckle and everybody wants to see us slug it out, and he gave more pressure. I give him props for that, but let’s run it back and see what happens.”

The BKFC 10 co-main event featured Jim Alers akugonjetsa Kaleb Harris by majority decision (50-44, 48-46, 47-47) in an all-action 155-pound contest. Alers swarmed Harris from the opening bell, knocking Harris down :30 into the first stanza. Alers then got off to another fast start in round two, using his jab to set up devastating right hands.

Mu kuzungulira atatu, Harris settled in and proved himself a game opponent. Komabe, Alers got right back to his ferocious ways in round four, punishing Harris early and landing numerous clean shots. Alers continued to use his superior striking in the fifth round to close out the decision win.

“Our game plan was to just stay in his face,” said Alers. “He had long range and good power. I wanted to stay close, use my clinch, not get hit by those hooks. He’s a tough (guy) Komabe. I hit him with some hard shots and he just kept on coming.

“My Jiu Jitsu helps and comes in handy,” continued Alers. “I’m able to push him around, control his weight, and it definitely plays a part in this game. Mu MMA, I always wanted to take people down and submit them. Now that I get the chance to just knock people out, I’m hungry for blood. I’m hungry for those knockouts. Next one, I promise you guys a knockout!”

On the pay-per-view undercard, Luis Palomino lolamuliridwa Elvin Brito in a 155-pound bout that went the distance. Palomino was able to avoid getting hit and cruised to a wide unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) chigonjetso.

Ulysses Diaz got a quick stoppage victory over Brian Maxwell in a 195-pound contest. Midway through the first round, Diaz landed multiple punches in the clinch as Maxwell grabbed his forehead and fell to the canvas in pain. Maxwell appeared unable to continue and the referee halted the contest 1:13 into round one.

Dat Nguyen squared off against Abdiel Velazquez in an extremely spirited 135-pound fight. It was a furious pace from the opening bell, Nguyen landing first and dropping Velazquez. Velazquez continued to force the fast action and he caught Nguyen, dropping Nguyen to the mat for the first time in his professional combat sports career. As the fighters settled into the later stages of the first round, Nguyen landed a huge left that knocked Velazquez out cold. The referee immediately waved off the fight 1:51 into round one.

Gustavo Trujillo anagonjetsa Lorenzo Hunt by technical knockout in the first round of their 205-pound scrap. As Hunt lunged forward to throw a punch, Trujillo landed a powerful, short right hand of his own, send Hunt crashing to the canvas face-first. Hunt made it back to his feet, but the referee had seen enough, calling a stop to the action just 1:01 into the first frame.

Francesco Ricchi anasiya Fred Pierce in the first round of their 175-pound contest. An extremely reckless Pierce got caught and dropped early by Ricchi. Pierce elected to get up and fight on, but continued his wild ways, got stunned again and then stopped on his feet at the 1:38 mark of round one.

In the opening pay-per-view bout, Travis Thompson secured a second-round stoppage victory over Joshua Boudreaux in their 135-pound fight. Thompson focused on the body and dropped Boudreaux twice, once in the first round and again in the second round, on his way to a technical knockout at the :15 chilemba cha kubwera kwachiwiri.

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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Pa June 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “Mtengo BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 akatswiri mwauchidakwa, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Kuti mudziwe zambiri ulendo www.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bareknucklefc on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc/ on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCEeMsInLdrUbIkbEcNm7g-A ndi pa Facebook pahttps://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
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A STACKED UNDERCARD TO BE FEATURED ON BKFC 10 AHEAD OF HECTOR LOMBARD VS. DAVID MUNDELL

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Ulysses Diaz to Face Brian Maxwell Saturday, February 15 from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Pay-Per-View Action Begins Live at 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT with Prelims Beginning In-Arena Only at 8:15 p.m. AND

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (February 10, 2020) – Ulysses Diaz will square off against Brian Maxwell in a 195-pound BKFC 10 undercard attraction as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) hits South Florida on Saturday, February 15 live on pay-per-view from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Also competing on the undercard will be Lorenzo Hunt molimbana ndi Gustavo Trujillo in a 205-pound scrap. Reggie Barnett will return to BKFC action as he faces Matt Murphy in a 145-pound bout. Travis Thompson will also return to BKFC competition against Joshua Boudreaux, ndipo Francesco Ricchi will toe the line with Fred Pierce.

“BKFC 10” will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices through FITE.

Matikiti “BKFC 10” are on sale now at bareknuckle.tv.

“As usual, this card is stacked from top to bottom,” said BKFC founder and President David Feldman. “We have many potential Fight of the Night candidates. We have some great local fighters from South Florida in the undercard as well. We’re looking forward to giving the fans another great, nonstop, action-packed event.”

Mtengo BKFC 10 will be headlined by a showdown between Cuban sensation Hector “Showeather” Lombard ndi olimbika akumenya David Mundell in an explosive cruiserweight main attraction. The co-main event will feature an all-action 155-pound contest between Jim Alers ndipo Kaleb Harris. Also competing on February 15 adzakhala Luis Palomino akukumana Elvin Britto in a 155-pound bout, komanso Dat Nguyen squaring pa motsutsa Abdiel Velazquez in a 135-pound fight.

A native of Cuba who now fights out of Miami, Diaz is a professional boxer with a record of 12-1, 11 of those wins coming by knockout. He’ll make his BKFC debut on February 15. Virginia’s Brian Maxwell is a professional MMA fighter who’ll be looking to capture his first BKFC win.

Fighting out of St. Augustine, Fla., Hunt defeated Reggie Pena at BKFC 8 and he’ll look to continue that bare knuckle success against Trujillo. Trujillo also tasted victory at BKFC 8 by defeating Rob Morrow, and he’ll do everything that he can to emerge victorious against Hunt.

Virginia’s Barnett, who has a 3-1 record in BKFC competition, will be looking to get back to his winning ways against Murphy. Murphy, who fights out of St. Louis, will be making his third appearance in BKFC action.

Thompson, a California native, will also be returning to BKFC action as he takes on Boudreaux out of Biloxi, Miss., and Miami’s Ricchi will be making his BKFC debut against Oklahoma’s Pierce who’ll be competing in his second BKFC contest.

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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Pa June 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “Mtengo BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 akatswiri mwauchidakwa, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Kuti mudziwe zambiri ulendo www.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bareknucklefc on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc/ on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCEeMsInLdrUbIkbEcNm7g-A ndi pa Facebook pa https://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
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Mtengo BKFC 10 MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES, Photos & Zimene Zingakuthandizeni

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Featuring Hector Lombard, Jim Alers, Luis Palomino & Ulysses Diaz Ahead of Respective Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Showdowns Saturday, February 15 Live on Pay-Per-View from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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MIAMI BEACH (January 30, 2020) – Fighters competing in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) action at BKFC 10 lachiwelu, February 15 showed off their skills at a media workout in Miami Beach Wednesday, before they step into the ring live on pay-per-view from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The workout featured Cuban sensation Hector “Showeather” Lombard, who headlines”BKFC 10″ against hard-hitting David Mundell in a cruiserweight showdown. Also working out Wednesday were rising BKFC star Jim Alers, amene akungoganizira Kaleb Harris in 155-pound action, pro mixed martial artist Luis Palomino, ahead of his 155-pound matchup against Elvin Britto, and pro boxer and mixed martial artist Ulysses Diaz, who makes his BKFC debut on BKFC 10.

Here is what the fighters, plus BKFC founder and President David Feldman, had to say Wednesday from 5TH Street Gym in Miami Beach:

HECTOR LOMBARD

“This is a very important fight for me. My future with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship starts on Saturday, February 15. I’ve already been in a lot of big fights in my career, but this is new to me and I am excited about it.”

JIM ALERS

“South Florida is my backyard and I’m excited to have my 23rd professional fight here. It is going to be huge, it’s going to be packed and it’s going to be bloody. It will be non-stop action from the moment the bell rings and I toe that line.”

LUIS PALOMINO

“I am excited to see the media and other local fighters here supporting BKFC. Pa February 15, my fans won’t be disappointed, because it will be a bloody war. I will get a knockout!”

ULYSSES DIAZ

“I can’t wait to show up on February 15 and make a big statement with my fists. Don’t blink because it will be fast.”

DAVID FELDMAN, BKFC FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

“It was great to be at the famous 5th Street Gym in Miami, showcasing our fighters for BKFC 10 on Super Bowl week. It’s amazing to be in this kind of atmosphere. The media was great and fighters looked sharp. I can’t wait for February 15 in Fort Lauderdale.”

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About BKFC 10
A showdown between Cuban sensation Hector “Showeather” Lombard ndi olimbika akumenya David Mundell will headline BKFC 10 monga Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) hits South Florida with an explosive cruiserweight main attraction taking place Saturday, February 15 live on pay-per-view from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The co-main event will feature an all-action 155-pound contest between Jim Alers ndipo Kaleb Harris. Also competing on February 15 adzakhala Luis Palominoakukumana Elvin Britto in a 155-pound bout, komanso Dat Nguyen squaring pa motsutsa Abdiel Velazquez in a 135-pound fight.

“BKFC 10” will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices through FITE.

Matikiti ali pa malonda tsopano bareknuckle.tv.

About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Pa June 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “Mtengo BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 akatswiri mwauchidakwa, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Kuti mudziwe zambiri ulendo www.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bareknucklefc on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc/ on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCEeMsInLdrUbIkbEcNm7g-Andi pa Facebook pahttps://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR FIRST EVER BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT IN FORT LAUDERDALE!

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Cuban Sensation Hector Lombard Battles Hard-Hitting David Mundell in BKFC 10 Main Event Saturday, February 15 Live on Pay-Per-View from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center




FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (January 21, 2020) – Matikiti ali pa malonda tsopano bareknuckle.tv for BKFC 10 in Fort Lauderdale as Cuban sensation Hector “Showeather” Lombard ndi olimbika akumenya David Mundell headline Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship action in an explosive cruiserweight attraction taking place Saturday, February 15 live on pay-per-view from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.

The co-main event will feature an all-action 155-pound contest between Jim Alers ndipo Kaleb Harris. Also competing on February 15 adzakhala Luis Palomino akukumana Elvin Britto in a 155-pound bout, komanso Dat Nguyen squaring pa motsutsa Abdiel Velazquez in a 135-pound fight.

“BKFC 10” will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. It will also be available to BKFC’s international broadcast partners worldwide and via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices through FITE.

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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Pa June 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Mtengo BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “Mtengo BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 akatswiri mwauchidakwa, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Kuti mudziwe zambiri ulendo www.bareknuckle.tv or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bareknucklefc on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/bareknucklefc/ on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/
channel/UCEeMsInLdrUbIkbEcNm7g-A ndi pa Facebook pahttps://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
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MIKE ARRANT REPLACES INJURED THIAGO MELLER AGAINST JOHN HOWARD AT WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. PA LACHISANU, JUNE 17

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HOWARD VS. ARRANT TO BE CONTESTED AT MIDDLEWEIGHT

PLUS UNDEFEATED MARCUS SURIN TO BATTLE
CHRISTIAN TORRES IN WSOF31 PRELIMINARY BOUT
LIVE ON WSOF.COM

Las Vegas (June 15, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) analengeza lero zimenezo Thiago Meller has withdrawn from his scheduled welterweight (170 mapaundi) mpikisano motsutsana John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12), amene tikumana“Mad” Mike Arrant (15-10) in a middleweight (185 mapaundi) bout at the much-anticipated WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world championship doubleheader Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) chochitika, moyo NBCSN (9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT) kuchokera Foxwoods Amachita Casino mu Mashantucket, Conn. pa Friday, June 17.

Kuphatikiza apo, undefeated Marcus Surin (3-0) of Stamford, Conn. has been tabbed to step in for Sam Watford mu ndandanda opepuka (155 mapaundi) preliminary card contest against Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.Y..

Originally hailing from Orlando, Fla., 5-phazi 9, 28-year-old Arrant, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, resides in Las Vegas, where he is a member of legendary champion Randy “The Natural” Couture’s Xtreme Couture fight squad.

Arrant is looking to return to the win column following a unanimous decision defeat in his last start on August 7, 2015, at the hands of two-time UFC veteran Brock Jardine.

Prior to the loss, Arrant had reeled off six consecutive victories, five of which he produced in the first round, by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera. Mpaka pano, 12 wake 15 professional wins have been finishes.

During the six-fight win streak, Arrant seized his first championship – regional promotion SteelFist Fight Night’s welterweight title – with a first round (5:00) WHO (retirement) a Carl Dieckmann pa July 12, 2013.

Like Arrant, the 5-foot-7, 33-year-old Howard boasts a phenomenal finish rate with 15 wake 23 professional victories having come by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

Howard will make his promotional debut with World Series of Fighting following a second stint with the UFC that spanned seven fights and included wins over Uriya Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada ndipo Cathal Pendred.

Wogulira kuchokera $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. AND, and the first of seven preliminary card bouts will begin at 5:45 p.m.

The lonse kuyambirira nkhondo khadi idzakhamukira moyo pa embeddable kanema wosewera mpira pa WSOF.com.

In the main event of the five-bout, moyo NBCSN telecast, reigning World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will put his title on the line against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (12-3).

Mu opepuka co-waukulu chochitika, wozipambanitsa Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) ndipo Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND

ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI (Moyo NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Ngwazi) vs. Josh Copeland (Challenger)

Opepuka Co-Main Chochitika:
Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Middleweight: John Howard vs. Mike Arrant
Featherweight: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Josh Ofunika

Kuyambirira KHADI (Moyo ndi WSOF.com)

Opepuka: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Heavyweight: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Heavyweight: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo nyumba
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Opepuka: Bruce Boyington vs. Sauli Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Opepuka: Marcus Surin vs. Christian Torres
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UNDEFEATED SENSATION PHIL HAWES SIGNS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

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FORMER JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31
LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. AND ON LACHISANU, JUNE 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.

 

Las Vegas (Mulole 20, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 mapaundi) chiyembekezo Phil Hawes (3-0) kuti basi, Mipikisano chaka malonda mgwirizano.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., 6-phazi, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, N.J., ake adzakhala zotsatsira kuwonekera koyamba kugulu motsutsana Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, pa Foxwoods Amachita Casino mu Mashantucket, Conn. paFriday, June 17.

“Phil is one of the most exciting, young prospects in the sport of MMA, so we are excited to welcome him to the World Series of Fighting family, and we look forward to seeing how his career develops under our promotion,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

The matchup with Key will be Hawes’ first start since 2014, his professional debut year when he ran to three straight victories, the first two by way of TKO and the third – a first round victory over Brandon Collins pa October 18 – by way of armbar submission.

A 2009 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, the alma mater of UFC champion and Jackson-Winklejohn teammate Jon "Mafupa" Jones, Hawes has been described by Jones as having“limitless” potential.

Wogulira kuchokera $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. AND, ndipo woyamba kuyambirira khadi podwala lidzayamba 6 p.m.

In the main event of the live NBCSN telecast, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1).

In the lightweight (155 mapaundi) co-waukulu chochitika, wozipambanitsa Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) ndipo Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI (Moyo NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Ngwazi) vs. Josh Copeland (Challenger)

Opepuka: Jason High vs. Mike Ricci
Welterweight: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Featherweight: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key

Kuyambirira KHADI (Moyo ndi WSOF.com)

Opepuka: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Heavyweight: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Heavyweight: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo nyumba
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Opepuka: Bruce Boyington vs. Sauli Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Opepuka: Sam Watford vs. Christian Torres

Bellator, wosanganiza asilikali zaluso, MMA, Kukwera TV

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD COMPLETE WITH SEVEN MATCHUPS

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PRELIMINARY BOUTS STREAM LIVE AT 6 P.M. AND
ON AN EMBEDDABLE VIDEO PLAYER ON WSOF.COM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN CARD
AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. AND
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ON LACHISANU, JUNE 17

Las Vegas (Mulole 19, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) today announced a complete, seven-bout preliminary fight card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) chochitika, padziko NBCSN pa 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT kuchokera Foxwoods Amachita Casino mu Mashantucket, Conn. pa Friday, June 17.

The WSOF31 undercard lineup includes the promotional debut of heavyweight knockout artist Lorenzo nyumba (9-3), who will square off with fellow finisher Tyler “The Marauder” King (10-4).

The 6-foot-3, 27-year-old Hood of Chicago, Akudwala. is a former professional football player turned MMA wrecking machine who has notched all 9 of his professional victories by way of (T)KO in the first round of battle.

Mfumu, a 6-foot-5, 35-year-old resident of North Attleboro, Misa. wakhala zinatsala 8 wake 10 career wins via (T)KO kapena kugonjera. He is coming off a 51-second submission (chidendene mbedza) a Eric Bedard pa April 16.

In another heavyweight contest, Juliano “Banana” Coutinho (7-2) wa Cape m'nyanja zikuluzikulu, Misa. kudzera Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will look to secure his second straight victory when he faces off with Team AKA product Justin Willis (3-1) of San Jose, Calif.

Willis, who is riding a three-fight win streak, was originally slated to face Chris "Huggy Nyamuliranani" Barnett on the main card portion of the bill.

Returning to the decagon cage for the fourth time, submission specialist Tom “Tommy Gunnz” Marcellino (7-4) of Amsterdam, N.Y.. chidzathandiza Devin Powell (6-1) of South Berwick, Maine in one of three lightweight (155 mapaundi) matchups on the WSOF31 preliminary bout card.

Powell boasts won four straight fights, three by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

In welterweight (170 mapaundi) kuchitapo, Robert Fonseca (10-3, 1 NC) wa Manaus, Amazon, Brazil will seek his fourth consecutive victory when he squares off with Sean Lally (4-2) of Orleans, Misa.

Saul "The Kangaude" Almeida (18-6) wa Boston, Misa. will make his third start in the decagon cage in a lightweight matchup with prolific power striker Bruce "Wokongola Boy" Boyington wa Bangor, Maine.

Thirty-year-old rising star Rodrigo "The Young Mkango" Almeida wa Woburn, Misa. will do battle with Ben Pierre-Saint (9-4) of Superior, Wisc. pa bantamweight (135 mapaundi).

In the leadoff preliminary card fight, unbeaten Sam Watford (2-0) of Mount Vernon, N.Y.. amakumana Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.Y..

Wogulira kuchokera $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. AND, ndipo woyamba kuyambirira khadi podwala lidzayamba 6 p.m.

In the live NBCSN televised main event, reigning world heavyweight championBlagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) pamene, in the lightweight co-main event, wozipambanitsa Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) ndipo Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Elsewhere on the live NBCSN telecast, John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12) will make his highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting debut against submission expert Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) pa welterweight.

In a featherweight (145 mapaundi) tilt between two prolific strikers, Luis "Baboon" Palomino (24-12) will battle former world championship challenger Sheymon Moraes (8-1).

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

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. AND
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. PA LACHISANU, JUNE 17

Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (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) chochitika, padziko NBCSN pa 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. kuchokera Foxwoods Amachita Casino mu Mashantucket, Conn. pa Lachisanu, June 17.

In a second heavyweight matchup, dynamic, kukwera nyenyezi Chris "Huggy Nyamuliranani" 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) mu welterweight (170 mapaundi) chibwenzi.

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

Kwenikweni chochitika, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) pamene, in the lightweight (155 mapaundi) co-waukulu chochitika, wozipambanitsa Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) ndipo 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, 5-phazi 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 wake 14 ntchito kupambana kudzera (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-inder-old Willis, a training partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) greats Kaini Velasquez ndipo 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 ku 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 twndi, all-out wars with reigning, undefeated World Series wa Kulimbana ndi opepuka ngwazi Justin "The Yosangalatsa" 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, limodzi usiku, eight-man tournament in which he scored a devastating, woyamba wozungulira (4:55) WHO (nkhonya) pa Wolemera Patishnock in the event’s quarterfinal stage, before being stopped in the semifinal stage of battle via second round (4:19) WHO (nkhonya) at the hands a eventual tournament winner Brian kulimbikitsa, 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 "Mavuto" Peralta by way of TKO (nkhonya) mu kwachiwiri (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) kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) in a title bid against reigning bantamweight (135 mapaundi) ngwazi Marlon Moraes.

John Howard vs. Thiago Meller

Following his second stint with the UFC that spanned seven bouts and included victories over Uriya Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada ndipo Cathal Pendred, ndi 5-kuot-7, 33-year-old Howard of Boston, Misa. will aim to rebound from a second round (:21) KO (nkhonya) akulephera Tim Means pa December 10.

Mpaka pano, Howard has notched 15 wake 23 ntchito kupambana kudzera (T)KO kapena kugonjera. During his initial run with the UFC between January 2009 and June 2011, Howard scored a memorable, kwachitatu (4:55) KO (nkhonya) on submission ace Dennis "Chitsulo" Hallman pa December 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 (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) a Leonardo Rodriguez pa June 26, 2015.

The 5-foot-10, 33-year-old Meller, a near 13-year veteran of the sport, has emerged victorious in 14 wake 20 career wins, mwa kugonjera.

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

Wogulira kuchokera $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, pa 5 p.m. AND, ndipo woyamba kuyambirira khadi podwala lidzayamba 6 p.m.
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Chikakwaniridwe masanjidwe anasiyira "WSOF 25: 8-MAN opepuka mpikisanowu "AT COMERICA Theatre mu Phoenix, ARIZ. PA LACHISANU, Nov. 20, MOYO ON NBCSN

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Khumi podwala khadi kuponya kuchokera padziko WSOF.com pa 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT, Pambuyo moyo NBCSN telecast pa 11 p.m. AND/8 p.m. PT

Live mtsinje zikuphatikizapo limodzi usiku mpikisanowu a quarterfinal siteji mwauchidakwa

Las Vegas (November 16, 2015) -Nsanja Wathunthu nkhondo khadi ndi podwala kuti World Series yomenyera a kwambiri akuyembekezera "WSOF 25: 8-Man opepuka mpikisanowu "Motani Zimene Zimakhala Zofunikadi pa Comerica Theatre mu Phoenix, Ariz. amamasulidwa chifukwa Friday, November 20.

Headlined ndi woyamba usiku, eyiti munthu wapadziko mu World Series yomenyera mbiri, ndi chidzayesedwa yamba ndi kuyambirira podwala khadi kuti idzakhamukira moyo, padziko lonse pa embeddable kanema wosewera mpira pa WSOF.com, kuyambira 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT.

The moyo mtsinje adzakhala tiri eyiti mwauchidakwa, kuphatikizapo onse anayi quarterfinal siteji matchups mu opepuka (155 mapaundi) tonamenti kuti adzadalitsa ake wopambana, amene nkhondo katatu mu usiku umodzi, watsopano nambala wani Woyesana mu aziti iyeyu n'ngwabwino kulemera magawano.

The zinayi nkhondo, moyo NBCSN telecast lidzayamba 11 p.m. AND/8 p.m. PT ndi awiri semifinal siteji ya mpikisanowu mwauchidakwa, ndi kunena ndi mpikisanowu a Championship kuzungulira chiwonetsero.

The sanali mpikisanowu, opepuka co-waukulu chochitika kulimbana pakati Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (18-5) wa Kansas City, Inu. ndi mnzake nyenyezi Estevan Payan (16-8) wa Tempe, Ariz. zidzachitike pakati pa mapeto a wachiwiri semifinal siteji ya mpikisanowu podwala ndi Championship kuzungulira nkhondo.

Limodzi mpikisanowu bulaketi, Luis "Baboon" Palomino (23-11) ya Miami, Fla., akubwera Kuchokera "Nkhondo ya Mwezi" ntchito pa WSOF 23 mu September, adzakhala lalikulu kutali ndi kukwera nyenyezi Wolemera Patishnock (6-2) wa East Stroudsberg, Pa., pamene Brian kulimbikitsa (23-7) wa Sallisaw, Okla., mwatsopano kuchokera phokoso, woyamba wozungulira (:32) KO a kale unbeaten LaRue Burley pa WSOF 23, adzakhala adzawombana ndi ikutsika kugonjera mfiti João Zeferino (18-6) wa Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Zosiyana bulaketi, kulimbana ndi kugonjera Ace Brian "The Bandit" Cobb(20-8) wa Bakersfield, Calif. adzachita nkhondo Firas Zahabi-trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Mike "The Martian" Ricci (10-4) wa Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pameneIslam Mamedov (12-1) wa Jersey City, N.J. kudzera Derbent, Dagestan, Russia adzayika phenomenal, 11-nkhondo Kopambana dzenje pa mzere asanu nthaŵi, limodzi usiku mpikisanowu wopambana ndiponso masewera ena omenyana ndi Brazil Jiu-Jitsu wakuda lamba Jorge "Macaco" Patino (38-15-2, 1 NC) wa Houston, Texas kudzera Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The wopambana wa quarterfinal siteji podwala pakati Palomino ndi Patishnock adzakumana ndi wopambana wa ndewu juga Zeferino mu semifinal siteji ya osakwatira kuwonongedwa zochitika, ndi wopambana wa matchup pakati Cobb ndi Ricci padzakhala wopambana wa podwala pakati Mamedov ndi Patino mu semifinal siteji ya mpikisanowu.

Yakumuka pa kuyambirira podwala khadi adzakhala woyamba awiri mpikisanowu malo ayi -Benny Madrid (8-3) wa Phoenix vs. Ramil Mustapayev (3-1) wa Albuquerque, N.M. kudzera Ossetia, Russia, amene kudzakhala yachiwiri ya mpikisanowu malo nkhondo – LaRue Burley (6-1) wa Phoenix vs. Joe Condon (12-8) wa Victorville, Calif.

The kuyambirira podwala khadi lidzatha ndi 165 yolemera catchweight kuweramira pakatiJimmy Scully (3-3) wa Phoenix ndi Roberto Yong (2-3) wa Glendale, Ariz. ndi bantamweight (135 mapaundi) nkhondo pakati Joseph Barajas (11-1) wa Vista, Calif. ndipo Erik Villalobos (3-0) wa Glendale.

Wogulira kuchokera $29.99, matikiti "WSOF 25: 8-Man opepuka mpikisanowu "ali pa malonda pa Comerica Theatre bokosi ofesi komanso Intaneti pa Ticketmaster.com ndi WSOF.com.

Zitseko pa Comerica Theatre kutsegulidwa 5 p.m. Mateyu ndipo woyamba kuyambirira podwala lidzayamba 6 p.m. Mateyu.

ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI

Opepuka mpikisanowu Championship podwala:
Semifinal podwala Wopambana # 1 vs. Semifinal podwala Wopambana # 2

Opepuka Co-Main Chochitika:
Jason High vs. Estevan Payan

Opepuka mpikisanowu Semifinal Gawo podwala # 2:
Quarterfinal podwala Wopambana # 3 vs. Quarterfinal podwala Wopambana # 4

Opepuka mpikisanowu Semifinal Gawo podwala # 1:
Quarterfinal podwala Wopambana # 1 vs. Quarterfinal podwala Wopambana # 2

Kuyambirira KHADI

Bantamweight podwala: Joseph Barajas vs. Erik Villalobos

Catchweight (165 mapaundi) Podwala: Jimmy Scully vs. Roberto Yong

Opepuka mpikisanowu Quarterfinal Gawo podwala # 4:
Luis Palomino vs. Wolemera Patishnock

Opepuka mpikisanowu Quarterfinal Gawo podwala # 3:
Brian kulimbikitsa motsutsana. João Zeferino

Opepuka mpikisanowu Quarterfinal Gawo podwala # 2:
Brian Cobb vs. Mike Ricci

Opepuka mpikisanowu Quarterfinal Gawo podwala # 1:
Islam Mamedov vs. Jorge Patino

Opepuka mpikisanowu Reserve podwala # 2:
LaRue Burley vs. Joe Condon

Opepuka mpikisanowu Reserve podwala # 1:
Benny Madrid motsutsana. Ramil Mustapayev

About “World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo” (WSOF®)
“World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo” (WSOF) padziko lonse Premier akatswiri obwerawa masewera a karati (MMA) nkhondo Kukwezeleza wodzipereka kwa kupereka zabwino zochititsa chidwi ndewu kwa nkhondo mafani ndi kufalitsa yabwino machesi akuluakulu pakati osankhika omenyana padziko lonse. Kuti mudziwe zambiri chonde pitani WSOF.com. Tsatirani “World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF ndi World Series yomenyera anawerengedwa zotetezedwa wa MMAWC, LLC.