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PAUL ‘SEMTEX’ DALEY TO FACE JASON JACKSON IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 260 ON JUNE 11

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London UK– BELLATOR MMA have today confirmed thatPaul “Semtex” Daley (43-17-2) will join the main card ofBELLATOR MMA 260: Limo kontraŭ. Amosov, where he will take on No. 3 RangitaJason Jackson(14-4) in an explosive 175-pound contract weight co-main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. SurVendredo, June 11.The event will be televised live on SHOWTIME at9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT.

BELLATOR 260 will be headlined by Welterweight World ChampionDouglas lima (32-8), who will defend his 170-pound title against the undefeated and top-rankedJaroslav Amosov (25-0).

Elsewhere on the card, Ne. 9 Rangita Tywan Claxton (6-2) faces the undefeated and newly signed Justin Gonzales (11-0) En featherweight ago, while Connecticut’s Nick Newell (16-3) takes center stage against promotional debutant Bobby King (9-3) in a 155-pound clash and Demarques Jackson (11-5) Renkontas Mark Lemminger (11-3) ĉe veltero. Featherweight legacy fighter Lucas Brennan (4-0) Prenas sur Matthew Skibicki (4-3) Kaj Amanda Bell (7-7) Prenas sur Marina Mokhnatkina (4-2) in female featherweight action.

The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Fighting out of Nottingham, Anglio, the hard-hitting Paul “Semtex” Daley will head into the fight looking to make it three straight wins on the bounce inside the BELLATOR MMA cage. Daley, who remains one of the most experienced athletes on the BELLATOR MMA roster with 62 professional MMA fights to his name, returns to action after beating old foeSabah “The Sleek Sheik” Homasivia TKO at BELLATOR 257 Lasta monato. Daley put on a dominant performance that night, reminding fans of his explosive power and ability to stop his opponent in the second round. With notable wins overLorenz Larkin, Erick SilvaKaj Saad Awad, Daley is currently the promotion’s No. 8 ranked welterweight athlete. Another win for the 38-year-old in his next fight against Jackson will see him rise up the welterweight rankings and could propel him into contention for a run at the title.

Standing in his way will be 30-year-old Jason Jackson, the electric welterweight who trains out of Sanford MMA in South Florida. Currently riding a four-fight win streak inside the BELLATOR MMA cage, Jackson put on a dominant display in his last performance againstNeiman Gracie at BELLATOR 255. The win over Gracie is the latest in an impressive run with the promotion, which also includes victories over notable names includingKiichi Kunimoto, Jordan Mein KajBenson HendersonCurrently ranked No. 3 in the promotion’s welterweight rankings, Jackson will hope to make it five wins in a row and add another victory to his name when he meets Daley on June 11.

With further bouts set to be announced in the coming weeks, fans can look forward to another stacked card and an unforgettable night of world-class MMA action from the Mohegan Sun Arena.

BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMASubscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 and beyond, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosov#?Efa Karto:

SHOWTIME

9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT

Welterweight World Title Main EventC-Douglas lima (32-8) vs. #1-Jaroslav Amosov(25-0)

Contract Weight Co Main Event:  #8- Paul Daley (43-17-2) #Kontra?. #3 Jason Jackson (14-4)

Prepara Karto: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Plutona televido

Lanuga Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton(6-2) vs.Justin Gonzales(11-0)

Malpeza Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs.Bobby King(9-3)

Lanuga Bout: Lucas Brennan(4-0) vs.Matthew Skibicki (4-3)

 Lanuga Bout: Amanda Bell (7-7) vs.Marina Mokhnatkina(4-2)

Welterweight BoutDemarques Jackson (11-5) vs.Mark Lemminger (11-3)

*Karto ŝanĝebla.

Plaĉi vizitonBELLATOR.com por aldonaj informoj.

FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS FRIDAY’S BELLATOR 241: PITBULL VS. CARVALHO EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA – LIVE ON DAZN

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Mohegan Suna Areno #Tio ?i Vendredo, Marto 13 is official with a stacked six-fight main card, headlined by current two-division champ Patricio Pitbull (30-4) defending his 145-lb. title in the Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinals against upstart SBG-product and tournament dark horse Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



Bellator 241: Pitbull #kontra?. Carvalho will stream live exclusively on DAZN #?E 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel, Tiel kiel DAZN, Komencanta #?e 7:30 P.M. KAJ / 4:30 P.M. PT.



The exciting main card will also see a Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal take place in the co-main event,kiam Daniel Weichel (40-11) rematches Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4) for a future shot at the world title. Krome, former New York Giants lineman Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) will be taking on Ronny Markes (19-7) in a heavyweight main card bout, while England’s Paul Daley (42-17-2) and heavy-handed Sabah Homasi (13-8) go toe-to-toe in a 170-pound matchup that is sure to produce fireworks. Rounding out the main card will see Connecticut’s own Nick Newell (16-3) Prenanta sur Zach Zane (14-9) of Hawaii at lightweight and a must-see middleweight contest showcasing Anatoly Tokov (29-2) #Kontra?. Fabio Aguiar (17-1).



The preliminary card for Bellator 241: Pitbull #kontra?. Carvalho will stream live stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel Kaj DAZN #?E 7:30 P.M. KAJ / 4:30 P.M. PT. The prelims feature appearances from Bellator prospects and other familiar names in Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC), Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0), Leslie Smith (11-8-1), Romero Cotton (4-0), Mike Kimbel
(3-2), Kaj Leandro Higo (19-5) meeting Dominic Mazzotta (15-3) ĉe pluma pezo.



Complete Bellator 241: Pitbull #kontra?. Carvalho #?Efa Karto:

DAZN

10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT



Featherweight WGP Quarterfinal World Title Bout: Patricio Pitbull (30-4) #Kontra?. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: Daniel Weichel (40-11) #Kontra?. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Paul Daley (42-17-2) #Kontra?. Sabah Homasi (13-8)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) #Kontra?. Zach Zane (14-9)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Anatoly Tokov (29-2) #Kontra?. Fabio Aguiar (17-1)



Prepara Karto:

Bellator’s YouTube Channel | DAZN

7:30 P.M. KAJ / 4:30 P.M. PT



Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) #Kontra?. Billy Goff (2-2)

160-Lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Kaheem Murray (3-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Newman (2-0) #Kontra?. Pat McCrohan (4-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Romero Cotton (4-0) #Kontra?. justin Sumter (7-3)

140-Lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Mike Kimbel (3-2) #Kontra?. Kenny Rivera (2-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Killys Mota (12-1) #Kontra?. Nate Andrews (16-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leandro Higo (19-5) #Kontra?. Dominic Mazzotta (15-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leslie Smith (11-8-1) #Kontra?. Jessy Miele (9-3)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ion Pascu (18-10) #Kontra?. Mark Lemminger (10-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Vladimir Tokov (7-0) #Kontra?. Marcus Surin (6-2)



*Karto ŝanĝebla.



Plaĉi viziton Bellator.Com Por pli da informo.

FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & FOTOJ POR BELLATOR 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Bellator 232 Main Karto:

Douglas lima (32-7) Venkita Rory MacDonald (21-6-1) Tra unuanima decido (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Paul Daley (42-17-2) Venkita Saad Awad (23-13) per TKO (Stampiloj) #?E 1:30 De rondo du

Patrick Mix (12-0) Venkita Isaiah Chapman (9-4) tra submetado (kneebar) #?E 3:49 De rondo unu

Manny-muro (11-6) Venkita Nick Newell (16-3) Tra fenda decido (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)

Baby Slice (4-2) Venkita Craig Campbell (3-4) per TKO (kubutoj) #?E 0:38 De rondo unu



Prepara Karto:

Ryan Hardy Evans (1-1) Venkita Demetrios Plaza (1-1) tra submetado (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) #?E 3:03 De rondo tri

Lance Gibson Jr. (3-0) Venkita Dominic Jones (2-2) per KO (Stampiloj) #?E 1:58 De rondo unu

Devin Powell (10-4) Venkita Marcus Surin (6-2) via technical submission (mounted guillotine) #?E 5:00 De rondo du

Johnny Lopez (12-4) Venkita Dan Cormier (8-10) Tra unuanima decido (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jornel Lugo (3-0) Venkita John Douma (4-2) Tra unuanima decido (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adashev (3-1) Venkita Tevin Dyce (3-2) per TKO (strikoj) #?E 1:39 De rondo du



Plaĉi viziton Bellator.Com Por pli da informo.



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LFA ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF NICK NEWELL


LFA ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF NICK NEWELL
HOUSTON, Teksaso – Heredaĵo Batalado Alianco (LFA) officials announced today that Nick Newell (13-1) has signed a multi-fight deal with LFA.
Nick Newell was born with congenital amputation of his left arm. Rezulte, his left arm ends just below his elbow. Newell did not let this deter him, as he went on to have a successful collegiate wrestling career, earning over 300 victories throughout high school and college.
After going 5-1 in his amateur MMA career, Newell turned pro and took the MMA world by storm with his inspiring story. Newell would go on to amass an undefeated streak of 11-0, finishing all but one of his opponents in that time. His lone professional defeat was against former World Series of Fighting Lightweight Champion and currently ranked #5 UFC Lightweight, Justin Gaethje (18-0). Newell won two more bouts after his loss to Gaethje and subsequently retired from MMA in 2015 after suffering numerous injuries.
A date and opponent for Newell’s LFA debut are still undetermined at this time.
Plaĉi viziton LFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Heredaĵo Batalado Alianco. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“On January 23, continued Hernansky, “fans will be able to simultaneously watch WSOF27 and get opinions from legends, kiel Bas Rutten Kaj Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Branĉo Kaj Marlon Moraes.?

“We are thrilled to partner with Talk2Legends and be able to give fans the opportunity to get to know their favorite fighters on a very personal, one-on-one basis,"Diris Monda Serio de Batalado Prezidanto, six-time world champion and two-time Hall of Famer Patro Chiefs.

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

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

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

On-air and other talent

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

World Series of Fighting athletes

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

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

PRI MONDA serio de batalado

“Monda Serio de Batalado” (WSOF) estas tutmonda ĉefranga profesia Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) batali promocio dediĉis al liveranta la plej bonan agon-plenplena luktojn por lukton ŝatantoj de produktanta la plej bona ebla partio-ups inter elitaj batalantoj el la tuta mondo. Por pli da informo bonvolu vizito WSOF.com kaj sekvu “Monda Serio de Batalado” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF kaj Monda Serio de Batalado estas varmarkoj de MMAWC, LLC.

 

Video: Chael Sonnen Co-Hosts WSOF 24 Pre-Rezulto, Interviews Jon Fitch

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“WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okamipre-show
co-hosted by Chael Sonnen and Ray Sefo

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MMA superstar and World Series of Fighting analyst Chael Sonnen and World Series of Fighting President Patro Chiefs break down the “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” world championship doubleheader event that takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17, vivi sur NBCSN ĉe 8:30 P.M. ET/5:30 P.M. PT from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Headlined by a welterweight (170 Funtoj) showdown between rival superstarsJon Fitch (26-7-1) Kaj Yushin “Tondro” Okami (30-9), the five-bout NBCSN telecast of WSOF 24 also features two world title fights.

Reigning heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (12-1) will defend his crown against veteran KO artist DerekCavemanMehman (19-6) Kaj, in the first World Series of Fighting flyweight (125 Funtoj) championship bout in history, Magomed Bibulatov (9-0), will collide with fellow undefeated starDonavon Frelow (4-0).

Sonnen will call his second World Series of Fighting card on Saturday night, alongside veteran play-by-play man Todd Harris.
Chael Sonnen chats with WSOF 24 headliner Jon Fitch

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Sonnen speaks with Fitch about the highly-anticipated WSOF 24 main event matchup between Fitch and rival superstar Okami.

“WSOF 24: FITCH VS. OKAMI” ADDS SEVEN PRELIMINARY CARD BOUTS TO STAR-STUDDED, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT AT FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT ON SATURDAY, OKTOBRO 17

Rick Glenn vs. Adam Ward tops the undercard bill that streams live on WSOF.com before the live NBCSN telecast

LASa VEGAS (Sept. 24, 2015) -World Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) announced today seven matchups stacked with some of the sport’s most prolific, emerging talent for the star-studded “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” world championship event at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Sabate, Oct. 17, vivi sur NBCSN, Komencanta #?e 8:30 P.M. ET/5:30 P.M. PT.

A featherweight (145 Funtoj) contest between former World Series of Fighting champion Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn and aggressive-minded standout Adam Ward will headline the preliminary bout card that will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com before the live NBCSN telecast of the five-bout main card.

An eighth bout pitting heavyweight Juliano Coutinho (6-1) of Cape Cod, Amaso. #Kontra? oponanto esti determinita, will be announced soon.

“We are set to unleash what could very well be our most exciting lineup of preliminary bouts yet, filled with a diverse group of hungry, up-and-coming talent, future superstars and even a former world champion in Rick Glenn,"Diris Monda Serio de Batalado Prezidanto Patro Chiefs.

The 26-year –old Glenn of Marshalltown, Iowa is looking to rebound after a hard-fought defeat at the hands of Okazaĵo Palmer that cost Glenn his World Series of Fighting featherweight title. The loss snapped Glenn’s phenomenal unbeaten streak that spanned 13 fights over the course of more than 4 Jaroj.

Heading into what will be his promotional debut under the World Series of Fighting banner, Ward of Chicago, Malsana. is riding a five-fight win streak that began on September 27, 2013 when he submitted Pedro Velasco with a rear-naked choke just 42 seconds into the first round of battle.

In other featherweight preliminary bout action, Alexandre “Capitao” Almeida(16-5) of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil will square off with Saul “The Spider” Almeida (18-5) of Boston, Mass.

Alexandre, 27, will hunt for his fourth consecutive win. #Dati?i, 12 De lia 16 career conquests have come by way of submission.

Saul, 26, is seeking his sixth straight win after earning a split decision victory overchris Foster at World Series of Fighting’s debut event at Foxwoods Resort Casino on April 10.

Also at featherweight, Rodrigo “The Young Lion” Almeida (12-2) of Woburn, Amaso. faces off with Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-8) of Bangor, Majno.

The 29-year-old Almeida is looking to notch his eighth consecutive win, while Boyington, 36, boasts an 80 procento finpoluro imposto.

In one of two middleweight (185 Funtoj) preliminary card fights, hard-hitting KO artist and Iraq war veteran Justin Torrey (7-1) of Springfield, Amaso. will throw down with Rex “T-Rex” Harris (7-2) of West Pittston, Penn.

Six of Torrey’s seven wins to date have come by way of (T)KO, while all seven of Harris’ victories have come by way of (T)KO aŭ submetado.

In the second middleweight scrap, recent World Series of Fighting signee Louis “Handgunz” Taylor (11-3) of Chicago will make his promotional debut against unbeaten prospect Nicolai Salchov (5-0) of Dusseldorf, Germanio.

In the midst of a four-fight win streak, Taylor has produced 10 De lia 11 career wins by way of (T)KO aŭ submetado. Salchov has done likewise in 4 De lia 5 Komencoj.

Washington Nunes Da Silva (5-1) of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil will meetColton Smith (5-4) of Manassas, Va. ĉe veltero (170 Funtoj).

The WSOF 24 preliminary bout card will kick off with a heavyweight affair pittingPat Walsh (6-2) of West Bridgewater, Amaso. Kontraŭ Tyler King (9-3) of North Attleboro, Amaso.

Alprezigita el $39.99, biletoj por "WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” are on sale at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.

In the welterweight main event, Jon Fitch (26-7-1, 1 NC) of Fort Wayne, Ind. will face rival superstar and grappling technician Yushin “Thunder” Okami (30-9) of Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japanio.

Je the co-main Evento, World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Champion Blagoy Ivanov (12-1) of Sofia, Bulgaria will put his coveted title on the line for the first time against seasoned contender Derek “Caveman” Mehmen (19-6) of Cedar Rapids, Iovao.

Doors at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 4:30 P.M. ET, and the first preliminary card bout will begin at 5:30 P.M. The card is subject to change.

Proksimume “Monda Serio de Batalado” (WSOF)
“Monda Serio de Batalado” (WSOF) estas mondo larĝe ĉefranga profesia Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) batali promocio dediĉis al liveranta la plej bonan agon-plenplena luktojn por lukton ŝatantoj de produktanta la plej bona ebla partio-ups inter elitaj batalantoj el la tuta mondo. Por pli da informo bonvolu vizito WSOF.com. Sekvi “Monda Serio de Batalado” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries Kaj “Monda Serio de Batalado” President Ray Sefo SugarRaySefo.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO WITH STACKED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT SATURDAY, OKTOBRO 17, LIVE SUR NBCSN

#?Efa Evento: Jon Fitch vs. Yushin Okami

World Heavyweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov vs. Derek Mehmen

Plus:
Vinny Magalhaes vs. Matt Hamill
and the Return of “Notorious” Nick Newell

Biletoj sur Vendo Vendredo, Julio 31

LASa VEGAS (Julio 30, 2015) -World Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. for the second time this year with another star-studded, world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-event, headlined by a welterweight (170 Funtoj) showdown between rival superstars Jon Fitch Kaj Yushin “Thunder” Okami, Sur Sabato, Oct. 17, vivi sur NBCSN.

Alprezigita el $39.99, biletoj por "WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” go on sale on #Morga?,Vendredo, Julio 31 #?E 10 .M. ET at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.

“We are excited to return to Foxwoods Resort Casino and the state of Connecticut, where we showcased our brand of world championship MMA action in front of a highly passionate audience earlier this year,” said WSOF President Patro Chiefs.

“Beginning with Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami, two of the best 170-pound athletes in our entire sport,” continued Sefo, “we are assembling another card loaded with some of the top superstars and emerging stars in MMA, and we look forward to giving fans another memorable night of fights.”

En la co-#?efa evento, WSOF World Heavyweight Champion Blagoy Ivanov will put his coveted title on the line for the first time when he squares off with seasoned contenderDerek “Caveman” Mehmen.

In other action on the live NBCSN telecast, supersteluloj Vinny Magalhaes Kaj Matt “The Hammer” Hamill will make their respective WSOF debuts against each other in a light heavyweight (205 Funtoj) konkurso.

Also returning to the cage will be local favorite “Notorious” Nick Newell, who will take on an opponent to be named soon.

Jon Fitch vs. Yushin Okami

Both Fitch (26-7-1, 1 NC) De Las Vegas, Nev. and Okami (30-9) of Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan will look to return to the win column after their suffering defeats in their respective last starts, which were both world championship title bouts.

During his 12-year professional career, the 6-foot, 37-year-old Fitch, a former captain of world renowned fight team AKA and NCAA Division I wrestler for Purdue University, has submitted or scored TKO’s on a long list of rival superstars, including Roan Carneiro, Josh Burkman and Thiago Alves, and has earned decision wins over Diego Sanchez, Erick Silva and Ben Saunders.

Also a 12-year veteran of the sport, la 6-piedo-2, 34- year-old Okami has earned 50 percent of his wins by way of (T)KO aŭ submetado, and boasts victories over a host of fellow marquee competitors, Inkluzivanta Hector Lombard, Nate Marquardt, Mark Munoz Kaj Alan Belcher. In his WSOF debut on Marto 29, Okami notched a spectacular, Dua rondo (4:46) submetiĝo (arm-triangle choke) De Svetlozar Savov.

Blagoy Ivanov vs. Derek Mehmen

Ivanov (12-1) of Sofia, Bulgaria made history on June 5, 2015 when the 5-foot-11, 28-year-old pulled off a stunning, third round (1:17) submetiĝo (guillotine choke) of Smealinho Rama to become the second WSOF world heavyweight champion ever.

A judo black belt and 2008 Combat Sambo world champion, Ivanov defeated all-time great Fedor Emelianenko in the semi-final stage of the championship tournament.

Mehmen (19-6) de Coconut Creek, Fla. via Cedar Rapids, Iovao, is a 6-foot-4, 30-year-old member of American Top Team. The heavy-handed, 9-year veteran of the sport has earned 11 De lia 19 professional career wins by way of (T)KO.

Mehmen earned the 2013 “KO Punch of the Year,” awarded by AXS TV’s En MMAprogramo, for his devastating, Dua rondo (2:40) finish of Rolles Gracie, Jr. ĉe WSOF 5 Sur Sept. 14, 2013.

Vinny Magalhaes vs. Matt Hamill

A former world MMA champion and multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, Magalhaes (12-7, 1 NC) De Las Vegas, Nev. will look to notch his third consecutive victory during his first start in the WSOF decagon cage and first appearance of 2015.

In his last effort, the 6-foot-3, 31-year-old native of Brazil submitted (guillotine choke)Jason Brilz en la kvara raŭndo (:36) of their matchup on Sept. 26, 2014.

A decade long veteran of MMA, Hamill of Loveland, Ohio remains one of the most inspirational athletes in all of MMA. Deaf since birth, Hamill has persevered time and time again, earning his way to three NCAA Division III wrestling national titles before dedicating himself to MMA.

The subject of a 2010 biographical film entitled “La Martelo,” la 6-piedo-2, 38-year-old owns notable wins over Tito Ortiz, Tim Boetsch, Keith Jardine Kaj Mark Munoz, Inter aliaj, and also boasts past clashes with Michael Bisping, Riĉaj Franklin,Alexander Gustafsson, Quinton “Furiozado” Jackson Kaj Jon Jones.

The live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” will begin at 8:30 P.M. ET/5:30 P.M. PT.

Doors at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 4:30 P.M. ET, and the first preliminary card bout will begin at 5:30 P.M.

Additional matchups will be announced soon. The card is subject to change.