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MIKE ARRANT REPLACES INJURED THIAGO MELLER AGAINST JOHN HOWARD AT WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. NA SEXTA-FEIRA, Junho 17

HOWARD VS. ARRANT TO BE CONTESTED AT MIDDLEWEIGHT

PLUS UNDEFEATED MARCUS SURIN TO BATTLE
CHRISTIAN TORRES IN WSOF31 PRELIMINARY BOUT
AO VIVO WSOF.COM

LAS VEGAS (Junho 15, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) anunciou hoje que Thiago Meller has withdrawn from his scheduled welterweight (170 libras) competição contra John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12), que agora vai enfrentar“Mad” Mike Arrant (15-10) in a middleweight (185 libras) bout at the much-anticipated WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world championship doubleheader Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) evento, viver em NBCSN (9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT) do Foxwoods Resort Casino, em Mashantucket, Conn. em Sexta-feira, Junho 17.

Além, invicto Marcus Surin (3-0) of Stamford, Conn. has been tabbed to step in for Sam Watford no agendado leve (155 libras) preliminary card contest against Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.I..

Originally hailing from Orlando, Fla., o 5-foot-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, por meio de (T)KO ou finalização. A data, 12 da sua 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) QUEM (retirement) de Carl Dieckmann em julho 12, 2013.

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

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 Uriah Hall, Siyar Bahadurzada e Cathal Pendred.

Preços a partir de $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. E, and the first of seven preliminary card bouts will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Todo o card preliminar luta vai transmitir ao vivo em um player de vídeo embutido em WSOF.com.

In the main event of the five-bout, NBCSN transmissão ao vivo, 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).

No caso leve co-main, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) e Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND

CARD PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

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

Co-Main leve Evento:
Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Middleweight: John Howard vs. Mike Arrant
Pena: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Josh Key

CARD PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Leve: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Peso-pesado: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Peso-pesado: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo capa
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Leve: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Leve: Marcus Surin vs. Christian Torres

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FINALIZES MAIN CARD FOR WSOF32 WITH SHAMIL GAMZATOV VS. LOUIS TAYLOR

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
EM Sábado, Julho 30

Plus undefeated featherweight rivals
Hakeem Dawodu and Marat Magomedov collide
in preliminary card rematch

LAS VEGAS (Maio 27, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of the live NBCSN (10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT) televised portion of its WSOF32 world championship doubleheader, with the addition of a middleweight (185 libras) contest between undefeated sensation Shamil Gamzatov (10-0) and red-hot finisher Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3).

Além, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 libra) rivals in Hakeem "significa" Dawodu (5-0-1) e Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Sábado, Julho 30. In the world bantamweight (135 libras) championship main event, reinando chefão Marlon Moraes (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Josh "Gentleman" Colina (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) QUEM (socos) em Murat Aibazov em janeiro 30, 2012, o 6-foot-2, 25-year-old Gamzatov of Dagestan, Russia has been an unstoppable force, defeating all of his opponents by way of either (T)KO or submission in either the first or second round of action.

In his last start and debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on Janeiro 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, primeiro round (2:32) QUEM (socos) em Teddy Detentor.

5 pés-11, 37-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Doente. is riding a five-fight win streak that he ignited on December 14, 2012 with a first round (4:12) KO (soco) em Joe Vedepo.

Taylor, quem ganhou 11 da sua 12 career wins via (T)KO ou finalização, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Março 12, acabamento Cory revela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, o 5-foot-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 quando ele marcou uma primeira rodada (1:07) KO (soco) em Behrang Yousefi.

Following his successful debut, Dawodu claimed four consecutive victories – all by way of (T)KO – under the World Series of Fighting banner, before facing off with Magomedov last Dezembro 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

The 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Magomedov of Dagestan is a combat Sambo specialist who has claimed all but one of his wins by way of submission, beginning with his professional debut on July 1, 2011 when he forced Dzhambulat Magomedov to tap out from a triangle choke in the first round (3:40) de seu confronto.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

Preços a partir de $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

In the world featherweight championship co-main event, Alexandre “Capitao” Almeida (18-5) will defend his title for the first time against the fighter he took it fromLance Palmer (10-2).

Em outra ação sobre a transmissão ao vivo NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavagem. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

UNDEFEATED SENSATION PHIL HAWES SIGNS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

FORMER JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31

LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. E EM Sexta-feira, Junho 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.

 

LAS VEGAS (Maio 20, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 libras) prospecto Phil Hawes (3-0) a uma exclusiva, acordo promocional multi-ano.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., a 6 pés, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, NJ, fará sua estréia contra promocional Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, no Foxwoods Resort Casino, em Mashantucket, Conn. emSexta-feira, Junho 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,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta Pai 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 em Outubro 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 "Bones" Jones, Hawes has been described by Jones as having“limitless” potential.

Preços a partir de $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. E, ea primeira luta preliminar cartão terá início às 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).

No peso leve (155 libras) co-evento principal, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) e Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
CARD PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

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

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

CARD PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Leve: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Peso-pesado: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Peso-pesado: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo capa
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Leve: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Leve: Sam Watford vs. Christian Torres

SÉRIE MUNDIAL DE LANÇAMENTOS DE LUTA "QUEM É O MAIS DIFÍCIL?PARA APOIAR LUTADORES DE MMA MILITARES VETERANOS

.Os dois primeiros recrutas veteranos a se enfrentarem no WSOF35, viver em NBCSN
em Sábado, Novembro. 12

 
LAS VEGAS (Maio 17, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) anunciou hoje que está lançando um programa inovador projetado para apoiar e promover as carreiras atléticas de veteranos militares que competem ativamente, ou estão tentando competir, no esporte de Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

"WSOF: Quem é o mais resistente?”Incluirá um programa de recrutamento dedicado que verá o presidente da World Series of Fighting e seis vezes campeão mundial Pai Chiefs e sua equipe visitam academias de MMA, começando com uma localização em San Diego, Califa. próximo mês, a fim de avaliar o conjunto de concorrentes com status de veterano.

Os primeiros dois recrutas do programa se enfrentarão ao vivo na NBCSN no WSOF35, que acontecerá em local a ser anunciado, emSábado, Novembro. 12, um dia depois do Dia dos Veteranos.

“Estamos ansiosos para embarcar neste empreendimento que nos permitirá retribuir às nossas forças armadas que servem ao nosso país e protegem a nossa liberdade,"Disse Chiefs.

“Como uma das principais ligas do esporte de MMA com uma plataforma nacional de televisão na NBC e NBCSN, temos a capacidade de oferecer uma oportunidade de mudança de vida para os lutadores que estão prontos para dar o salto, e pretendemos alavancar nossa posição na indústria para beneficiar quaisquer veteranos que se mostrem promissores,", Disse o CEO da World Series Luta Carlos Silva.

Em Janeiro, World Series of Fighting colocou seu primeiro veterano militar – Caros "The Future" Fodor - em ação. Fodor, que se juntou aos EUA. Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais apenas seis dias após sua formatura do ensino médio, foi enviado ao Kuwait para a invasão do Iraque após os ataques terroristas em setembro 11, 2001, e eventualmente ganhou o posto de sargento antes de completar sua passagem militar em 2007.

Fodor estará de volta à ação em Sábado, Julho 30, quando ele encara seu irmão adotivo Phoenix Jones, aka Ben Fodor, no WSOF32, ao vivo na NBCSN da XFINITY Arena em Everett, Wash., começando no 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT.

Sobre o World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) é um global premier Mixed Martial Arts profissionais (MMA) lutar promoção dedicada a oferecer os melhores lutas cheias de acção para os fãs de luta por produzir os melhores possíveis match-ups entre combatentes de elite de todo o mundo. Para obter mais informações, visite WSOF.com e siga “World Series of Fighting” no Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF e World Series of Fighting são marcas registradas da MMAWC registrado, LLC.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, Julho 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 Sábado, Julho 30, viver em NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

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

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 libras) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre “Capitao” 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 Pai 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.

O 1,80m, 28 year-old Moraes of Howell, N.J. via Nova Friburgo, Brazil is a former Muay Thai champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt whose reign of terror in the 135-pound division has been ongoing since the end of 2011, when he ignited a win streak that has spanned 11 straight fights, Incluindo 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Fevereiro 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Retificação Casa em março 29, 2014, precisou de apenas 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, o 5 pés-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) apresentação (mata-leão) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

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

Preços a partir de $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

Em outra ação sobre a transmissão ao vivo NBCSN, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavagem. 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 HITS EVERETT, WASHINGTON WITH STAR-STUDDED MEGA-EVENT

Sábado, Julho 30, VIVER EM NBCSN

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH:
ALEXANDRE ALMEIDA VS. LANCE PALMER

CO-MAIN EVENT:
FAMILY FEUD COMES TO A HEAD AS BROTHERS
PHOENIX JONES AND CAROS FODOR COLLIDE

BILHETES À VENDA SEXTA-FEIRA, MAIO 6

LAS VEGAS (Maio 3, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will head to Washington State for the first time ever with a star-studded Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-evento, headlined by a world featherweight (145 pounds) championship rematch between reigning kingpin Alexandre “Capitao” Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromLance Palmer (10-2) – at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Saturday, Julho 30, viver em NBCSN 10:30 p.m. E / 7:30 p.m. PT.

Preços a partir de $29, tickets for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer go on sale at 10 a.m. PT na sexta-feira, Maio 6, at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

No co-main event, the long-standing and well-documented sibling rivalry between costumed crusader Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor, e Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) will come to a head when the adopted brothers from Seattle face off against each other at a catchweight of 162 libras.

“We are excited to make our debut in the great state of Washington with such a spectacular affair that will feature one of the most anticipated and well-deserved rematches of the year, as well as a something that you rarely see in combat sports – a matchup between family members whose competitive rivalry is so intense that, after so many years, it has resulted in the two agreeing to settle their differences in the cage,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta Pai Chiefs.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer will be announced soon.

Alexandre Almeida vs. Lance Palmer

Em dezembro 18, o 5-foot-11, 27-year-old Almeida of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil notched his fifth consecutive win, seizing the World Series of Fighting featherweight title from Palmer of Sacramento, Califa. via a controversial, unanimous decision after Almeida used his significant height and reach advantage to continuously frustrate the 5-foot-6, 28-year-old Palmer for the duration of their five-round matchup.

The loss snapped a three-fight win streak for Palmer, who captured the featherweight strap when he submitted Rick Glenn with a rear-naked choke in the third round (3:09) of their matchup on December 13, 2014.

Phoenix Jones vs. Caros Fodor

Over the course of the last five years, Jones and Fodor of Seattle have each, on several occasions, gone on the record expressing their desires to fight one another, despite the fact that they grew up under the same roof and train in the same camp owned by head coach Matt Hume.

A 6-foot, 27-year-old Jones, whose local crime fighting escapades have made national headlines, will make his first start in the decagon cage since September 18 when he apresentado Roberto Yong with a rarely seen, highlight reel scissor choke in the first round (3:09) of their meeting at WSOF23.

Fodor, um 5-foot-9, 32-year-old veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce, made his debut under the World Series of Fighting banner, after a five-fight stint with ONE in Asia, em janeiro 23, losing a unanimous decision to Luiz Firmino in the main event of WSOF27.

During his seven-year professional career, Fodor, a former U.S. Marine who did battle in the Iraq War, has notched impressive wins over the likes of Team AKA member Justin Wilcox e Cung Le-trained James Terry.

SÉRIE MUNDIAL DE LUTA VEM INICIANDO 2016

Fortes classificações de TV, Registrar o tráfego da web e novos patrocínios
Destaque Formidável Início para o Ano Novo

LAS VEGAS (Fevereiro 17, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) saiu dos portões balançando para começar o novo ano e seu quarto ano de operação, gerando impressionantes números de audiência da televisão NBCSN para seu primeiro evento ao vivo de 2016, bem como níveis recordes de tráfego e engajamento em sua plataforma da web e um par de novos parceiros patrocinadores.

A transmissão ao vivo da NBCSN do WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor, que aconteceu no FedExForum em Memphis, Tenn. no sábado, Jan. 23, gerou uma audiência média de 213,000, e atingiu o pico em 245,000, acima 13% da Série Mundial de Luta da NBCSN 2015 média. Um replay imediato do evento que começou emmeia-noite, angariou outro 111,000 telespectadores.

O número de visitas únicas ao site da liga disparou em 515 por cento entre dezembro e janeiro, enquanto a World Series of Fighting garantiu dois novos parceiros patrocinadores na Talk2Legends e 1800 Tequila.

“Foi um começo tremendo para um ano muito promissor, e este é apenas o começo,", Disse o CEO da World Series Luta Carlos Silva. “Com uma programação completa de eventos ao vivo do campeonato mundial; uma nova, série de TV na web com foco em atletas que lançaremos; e uma série de outras oportunidades que estamos explorando com parceiros em potencial, vai ser um ano emocionante para os fãs de World Series of Fighting e MMA.

“Começamos muito bem, e temos muito mais reservado para os fãs, com um novo evento ao vivo quase todos os meses este ano,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta Pai Chiefs. “Fizemos algumas adições fortes à nossa lista de lutadores no ano passado, e os fãs podem esperar ver mais alguns talentos de alto nível ingressando em nossas fileiras em 2016. ”

“Estamos ansiosos para continuar o crescimento da liga e entregar ao nosso público mais um ano de ação emocionante no campeonato mundial de MMA,", Disse Gary Quinn, Vice-presidente de programação do NBC Sports Group.

O envolvimento do WSOF.com disparou em 400 por cento entre dezembro e janeiro, e o número de sessões de usuário aumentou em 480 por cento no mesmo período de tempo. Canais de mídia social da World Series of Fighting (Facebook, Twitter e Instagram) todos alcançaram seu maior alcance e níveis de engajamento desde o

As parcerias com Talk2Legends e 1800 Tequila começou durante o WSOF27 no mês passado. Utilizando o aplicativo de bate-papo por vídeo Talk2Legends, World Series of Fighting ofereceu aos fãs um evento sem precedentes, acesso individual ao talento esportivo e ao vivo da NBCSN, Incluindo Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Jon Fitch e reinando, peso leve mundial invicto (155 libras) campeão Justin "O destaque" Gaethje.

A ação da World Series of Fighting ao vivo retorna à NBCSN de Garden Grove, Califa. em Sábado, Fevereiro. 20 em 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT com WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas. A atração principal da transmissão de quatro lutas será um peso galo mundial (135 libras) confronto do campeonato entre o chefão reinante Marlon Moraes (15-4-1), que arriscará seu título contra uma estrela em rápida ascensão, Joseph Barajas (12-1).

Sobre o World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) é um global premier Mixed Martial Arts profissionais (MMA) lutar promoção dedicada a oferecer os melhores lutas cheias de acção para os fãs de luta por produzir os melhores possíveis match-ups entre combatentes de elite de todo o mundo. Para obter mais informações, visite WSOF.com e siga “World Series of Fighting” no Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF e World Series of Fighting são marcas registradas da MMAWC registrado, LLC.

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

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

LAS VEGAS (Janeiro 21, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (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. E/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 e 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, tal como Bas Rutten e Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Branch e 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,", Disse o presidente da World Series Luta, campeão mundial seis vezes e duas vezes Hall of Famer Pai 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 The Ultimate Fighter vencedora
Mike Corey – Featherweight star
Steve Kozola – Undefeated lightweight star

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

SÉRIE SOBRE O MUNDO DE COMBATE

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO NBC WITH ‘GREATEST HITS’ SHOW ON SUNDAY, Dezembro. 27

Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten and Todd Harris to co-host
one-hour program filled with the year’s most dramatic action

“Fight of the Year” will be determined by fan votes cast online
LAS VEGAS (Dezembro 22, 2015) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) will return to NBC with a special, one-hour program filled with an assortment of the most memorable and impactful moments of 2015 in the decagon cage, no domingo, Dezembro 27, em 2 p.m. E/11 am P.T.

Co-hosted by Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) icons and World Series of Fighting color commentators Chael Sonnen e Bas Rutten, along with veteran play-by-play man Todd Harris, "WSOF: Greatest Hits 2015” will feature highlights from bouts recognized as candidates for “Fight of the Year,” “Finish of the Year” and “Upset of the Year.”

“This was an incredible year filled with some of the best action we have seen in the cage from our world-class athletes, so we are excited to be able to package the most powerful highlights into a phenomenal hour-long program for a broadcast television audience and deliver it to our fans who have the opportunity, beforehand, to vote for ‘Fight of the Year,’” said World Series of Fighting President Pai Chiefs.

Fans can cast their votes for “Fight of the Year” online at http://2015.wsof.com/. The winning bout will be announced on NBC during the ‘Greatest Hits’ program.

The show will include highlights from World Series of Fighting’s historic, first-ever, one-night tournament that saw eight fighters battle for the number one contender spot in the coveted lightweight (155 libras) divisão.

Adicionalmente, an “International Fighter of the Year” segment will showcase footage featuring each of seven different, prolific World Series of Fighting athletes, including reigning heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov and reigning bantamweight (135 libras) chefe Marlon Moraes, who turned in at least one impressive performance in 2015.

The year-end program on NBC comes shortly after World Series of Fighting’s 26thlive event and towards the close of its third year of operation.

Among the accolades the world championship MMA league garnered in 2015 were two “Fight of the Month” honors. The first world lightweight championship showdown between reigning, campeão invicto Justin “The Highlight Gaethje and battle-tested challenger Luis "babuíno" Palomino em Março 28, as well as the rematch between the two gritty fighters on Setembro 18, were each bestowed with the award.

World Series of Fighting action will return to NBCSN on Quarta-feira, Jan. 23 em 12 a.m. E/9 p.m. PT with a re-airing of “WSOF26: Palmer vs. Almeida” world championship fight card that took place on Friday, Dezembro. 18.

Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Eddie Alvarez, Expo MMA Bouts e três outros Torneios de combate Headline MMA Mundial, Sábado, Dezembro. 12 em New York City

Superstars MMA para conhecer e cumprimentar os convidados no annual extravaganza, deo hospedagem lutas no Muay Thai, wrestling de captura e Jiu-Jitsu brasileiro,
assim como os fornecedores e seminários

NOVA IORQUE, Dezembro 9 - A sexta Expo MMA mundial anual, Estréia Mixed Martial Arts da Costa Leste (MMA) recolhimento apresentado pela Cidade Mundial Ford, voltará a Jacob Javits Center em Nova York, North Pavilion, no sábado, Dezembro 12. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstars Jon "Bones" Jones, Anderson "The Spider" Silva e Eddie Alvarez estarão à disposição para o evento, que promete ser maior do que nunca, com quatro, torneios esportivos de combate ao vivo, incluindo lutas de MMA amador na gaiola, seminários e fornecedores.

Também na mão na Expo será World Series of Fighting campeão do mundo duas divisão David Branch, bem como World Series of executivos de combate Carlos Silva (Chefe executivo) e Pai Chiefs (Presidente), que vai participar de uma sessão de perguntas e respostas com a mídia e torcedores, e revelar novidades sobre os planos da liga para 2016.

Filial, o Campeão do World Series of médios Luta (185 libras) e meio-pesado (205 libras) campeão, vai sediar uma especial, seminário de uma hora para clientes Expo.

"O MMA World Expo é uma oportunidade fenomenal para atender a uma população de adeptos altamente apaixonados de MMA que ainda não têm o uportunity spectate profissãoal lutas no estado of New York,", Disse Paul Paone, fundador e diretor da Expo MMA Mundial.

"O evento deste ano contará com um número sem precedentes de combate torneios desportivos para satisfazer qualquer fã de luta, incluindo MMA amador, catch wrestling, Muay Thai e brasileira Jiu-Jitsem ".

A um dia, "Super Saturday" evento terá lugar a partir de 10 a.m. até 9 p.m. E, e será coroado be viver lutas amadoras de MMA na gaiola, apresentado pela New York Luta Câmbio. O cartão de luta terá início às 6 p.m.

Além das lutas MMA, haverá competição ao vivo em quatro disciplinas de combate que são uma parte essencial do MMA. Começando no 10 sou., torneios de apresentação única luta, tanto kimono e sem kimono, hospedado por The Good Fight, irá tomar lugar.

Começando no 4 da tarde, a Associação Norte-Americana Captura Wrestling receberão as partidas catch wrestling, incluindo um jogo entre reinante, duas vezes Costa Leste Rei de captura Wrestling, Thomas Velasquez, e rival, Costa Oeste Rei de captura Wrestling, Travis Newaza, para o 2015 North American Heavyweight Rei do championship.

Em todo o caso, "Formação-com-o-Masters" seminários estarão disponíveis aos participantes. Instrutores incluem Ajarn Phil Nurse (Muay Thai), UFC Hall of FamerDan "The Beast" Severn, Silva, Alvarez e Ne-waza.

O MMA World Expo vai continuar a desempenhar o seu papel na luta pela legalização MMA profissional através da realização de seu sexto painel de discussão legalização anual, distribuição de petições, e colocando em exibição todos os atletas, treinadores, fãs e fornecedores que contribuem para o esporte. O seminário legalização de duas horas, será organizada pelo jornalista desportos de combate Jim Genia, e convidados especiais incluirá Severn e outras figuras notáveis ​​MMA.

Para mais informações sobre a visita de eventos http://www.mmaworldexpo.com, "curta-nos no Facebook, siga-nos no Twittermmaworldexpo, ou ligue para 212-956-4720.

Sobre Expo MMA Mundial:

O MMA World Expo foi iniciada em 2009 e ocupou todos os eventos no Javits Center em Nova York Jacob.

Últimos signatários MMA World Expo incluíram Matt Hughes, Frankie Edgar, Randy Couture, Jon Jones, Carlos Condit, Fabricio Werdum, Matt Serra, Jim e Dan Miller, Jamie Varner, Nate Diaz, Wanderlei Silva, entre outros.

Formação-com-o-Masters series instrutores incluíram: Dan Severn, Renzo Gracie, Marcelo Garcia, Phil Nurse, Howard Davis Jr., Coban Lookchaomaesaitong, Lee Kemp, Jimmy Pedro, entre outros.

Fornecedores passados ​​incluíram Toyota, Xyience, Headrush, Muscle Pharm, Combat Sports, Everlast, Vitamin Shoppe, Zebra Mats, Met-Rx, Anéis de monstros e Gaiolas, Fuzileiros navais dos EUA, Dymatize, World Series of Fighting, Corrida Spartan, H-I entretenimento, entre outros.