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

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

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

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

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

Urtean abiarazi zenetik 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, Barne Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum eta Matt Serra.

The annual convention is also the site of an array of martial arts seminars instructed by legendary trainers, as well as competitions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and catch wrestling, and brings together industry pioneers, vendors, Kirolarien, trainers and fans.

World Series of Fighting will announce additional details about its MMA World Expo acquisition plans, including its intent to promote live bouts at the event this year.

Live World Series Fighting ekintzaren itzultzen on NBCSN den Larunbata, April 2 at 11:30 p.m. ETA/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Adarra vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 kilo) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) eta goiko contender Clifford Starks (13-2).

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WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

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WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS
FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

LIVE NBCSN TELECAST OF
FOUR-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW BEGINS AT
11:30 P.M ET ON SATURDAY, APIRILA 2

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

Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams in middleweight bout
LAS VEGAS (March 30, 2016) -Mundu Series Fighting (WSOF.com) gaur iragarri that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Adarra vs. Starks, munduko txapelketa mistoa arte martzialak (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 kilo) arteko matchup Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) eta Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Las Vegas Casino larunbatean, April 2, NBCSN bizi at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Gainera, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 kilo) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), nor aurre egingo orain Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, eta Jeff Roman (1-2-1) off plazan egingo dituzten Zach Bunnell (0-0) welterweight batean (170 pounds) preliminary card contest.

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

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

The 6-oinez, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Bere azken hasiera batean, Harris, nork irabazi du 7 bere 8 career victories by way of (T)KO edo aurkezteko, edged out a split decision over Justin Torrey at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

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

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

at Hard Rock Hotel at Joint The Doors & Casino izango ekitaldia irekiko da 4 p.m. PT, eta lehen aurretiazko bout izango hasiko 5 p.m.

Ekitaldi nagusian, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), Ligako lehen inoiz, bi-zatiketa izenburua egileak, bere preziatua koroa jarriko goi contender aurka lerroan Clifford Starks (13-2).

Co-nagusia gertatuz gero, Superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) Duela gutxiko World Series borrokatu beharko Fighting bat-gaua, zortzi gizon Txapelketa txapeldunorde Joao "Brasilgo Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) hutsik World Series Fighting welterweight txapelketan jokoan batera.

Beste nonbait, lau borroka, bizitzeko NBCSN telecast, aurkezteko aditua Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) off plazan egingo dituzten Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) heavyweight argi batean (205 kilo) lehiaketa, berriz World Series Wazemank Fighting eta knockout artista Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) adar blokeatu Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr.. (11-10-1) welterweight at.

Txartel nagusia (Live NBCSN on)

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

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

Argia Heavyweight: Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun
Welterweight: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr..

AINTZIN CARD (Live on WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 kilo): Steve Kozola vs. Matt Church
Flyweight: Carlos Garcia vs. Jason Pacheco
Bantamweight: Adam Acquaviva vs. Andres Ponce
Welterweight: Jeff Roman vs. Zach Bunnell
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN CONNECTICUT WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MEGA-EVENT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17, NBCSN bizitzeko

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

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

LAS VEGAS (March 29, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. with a stacked lineup of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights led by a world heavyweight championship showdown between reigning kingpin Blagoy Ivanov(13-1) and Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1), NBCSN bizi at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT ostiralean, June 17.

In the lightweight (155 kilo) co-nagusia Ekitaldia, superizarrak Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) eta Mike "Martian The" Ricci (11-4) will square off with the number one contender ranking at stake.

Tasatuak $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. ETA, at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

“We are looking forward to returning to the great state of Connecticut, and putting on another phenomenal world championship event featuring some of our top superstars, for fans at Foxwoods Resort Casino,"Esan zuen World Series Fighting presidentea Aita Chiefs.

Blagoy Ivanov vs. Josh Copeland

Ivanov of Sulfia, Bulgaria is a 5-foot-11, 29-year-old Judo black belt and Sambo master who has earned 11 bere 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO edo aurkezteko. At 2008 World Sambo Championships, he made his first big mark in combat sports, defeating all-time great Fedor Emelianenko.

Ivanov made his way to World Series of Fighting after a near-flawless, 8-fight run under the promotion of Bellator, posting an overall, 7-1 record there. He seized the World Series of Fighting heavyweight championship from Smealinho Rama, forcing Rama to tap out from a guillotine choke in the third round (1:17) of their matchup on June 5, 2015, and successfully defended the title for the first time on October 17, Bigarren txandan Gol (4:33) TKO on Derrick Mehman punches barrage bat.

Copeland of Denver, Lap. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. The 6-oinez-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "Nabarmendu du" Gaethje has notched 8 bere 13 career wins, gaur arte, bidez (T)KO edo aurkezteko.

Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Miss. made his long-awaited return to the cage on November 20 at WSOF25, after signing an exclusive, multi-fight contract with World Series of Fighting, and scored a thunderous, bigarren txandan (:47) KO on Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

The 5-oinez-9, 34-year-old High, a veteran of the UFC and Strikeforce, initially caught the attention of the MMA world while fighting at an elite level in Japan under the promotion of K-1 and Dream where he faced and defeated the likes of Andre Galvao eta Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Nire Jordan.

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

The 6-oinez, 30-year-old member of famed trainer Firas Zahabi’s Tristar Gym fight team is looking for his fourth consecutive win, after defeating the likes of Jorge Gurgel, George Sotiropoulos eta Joe Condon, whom Ricci conquered by way of first round (2:41) KO with a head kick at WSOF25.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, at 5 p.m. ETA, eta lehen aurretiazko txartel bout izango hasiko 6 p.m.

Bouts Gehigarria laster jakinaraziko da.
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Two exciting MMA events are coming to Las Vegas this April!

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World Series of Fighting tickets 50% off this week only!

World Series Fighting 30 goes down at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas NEXT Saturday, Apirilaren 2an. Get your Cageside or Stage tickets now for 50% OFF by entering promo code 50WSOF30hemen.

BONUS: Bring your receipt (not your ticket) to their merchandise booth to receive a FREE WSOF T-Shirt! (while supplies last, quantities limited)

If you can’t make it to Vegas, catch the Prelims at WSOF.com at 6pm PT with the main card going live on NBC Sports Network at 8pm PT!

Tuff-N-Uff tickets start at $10 for our April 29th event at the Cox Pavilion

The card is shaping up for our show on April 29th! Tickets are on sale NOW starting at just $10 atTuffnuff.com eta UNLVTickets. Mark it on your calendar, and come support amateur MMA and the Future Stars of MMA!
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WORLD SERIES itzaltze ADIERAZPENA MMA legeztatzeko IN NEW YORK ON

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LAS VEGAS (March 22, 2016) - New York Estatuko gainditu mugarri legeria gaur etorkizunean Mixed Martial Arts ahalbidetuko (MMA) lehiaketak ospatuko den ez.

World Series Fighting CEO of Carlos Silva honako ohar hauek egin:

“Hau da gure kirol handia da egun zirraragarria eta historiko bat da. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, barne World Fighting en COO berria Series Michael Mersch, beren iraunkortasuna eta konpromisoa behar commended legeria igarotzea izango dela, azkenik baimendu zale zuzeneko MMA ikustera Empire State bidez ikusten den, eta han lehiatzeko borrokalariak. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, gure telebista bikotearekin batera, NBC, Aurrera begira ari gara gure MMA profesionalak New Yorkera marka oso laster jarriz. "
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WORLD SERIES itzaltze IZENAK MICHAEL Mersch Chief Operating eta idazkari nagusiaren

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LAS VEGAS (March 22, 2016) -Mundu Fighting Series bereizten Mixed Martial Arts izendatu du (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch, bere Chief Operating berria eta kontseilari orokorra, Berehala eraginkorra.

Mersch munduko txapelketa MMA Ligako ekartzen, Zortzi urte baino gehiago esperientzia senior mailako exekutibo eta Kontseilu Nagusiak laguntzailea Ultimate Fighting Txapelketan gisa (UFC). In his latest role, Kontseilu Orokorrak eta bidegorria Politiko aholkularia Nevada Fiskala General gisa zerbitzatzen zuen.

"Hunkituta nago berriro sartu ataria jokalari eta ezaguna marka espazio bat batera MMA enpresa,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, NBC eta IMG hasita, World Series Fighting of horizonte gauzak handiz hazkunde fase zirraragarria baten erdian dago. "

"Aurrera begira ari gara beharrik Michael Mersch ekarri bere industria ezagutza espezifikoak aberastasuna, esperientzia eta harreman gure enpresa hazten ari den, eta ziur zuen gidatzeko hurrengo Gure negozioaren kapituluan indar bat izango dira,"Esan zuen World Series Fighting zuzendari Carlos Silva.

Bere berrian, rol bikoitza, Mersch World Series zaintzea Fighting en negozioak eta lege-aferak ardura izango da; negoziazio eta talentua guztiak redacción, telebista, Euskalduna Jauregian, babesari eta merchandising legezko akordioak; eta bultzatzaile eta Ligako izenean guztiak gobernu harremanak ahaleginak kudeatzeko.

A maiz gonbidatu du Kirol Abokatuak Association for hizlari baita hainbat MMA industria tontorrak, Mersch legeria eta erregulazio munduko azkarrena hazten kirolean buruzko behin aditu bat gisa aitortu.

World ekintza Fighting Series NBCSN itzultzen, Hard Rock Hotel bizi & Las Vegas Casino on Larunbata, April 2, hassiric 11 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. PT.

the star-studded ekitaldi nagusian, munduko txapelketa doubleheader, Mundu middleweight indarreko (185 kilo) txapeldun David Branch (17-3) bere preziatua izenburu jarriko goi contender aurka lerroan Clifford Starks (13-2) bitartean, co-nagusia gertatuz gero, superizarrak Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) eta Joao "Brasilgo Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) off plazan egingo hutsik mundu welterweight batera (170 kilo) jokoan koroa.
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WSOF30: BRANCH VS. STARKS MUNDUKO TXAPELKETA doubleheader hamaikakoa JASO FIVE AINTZIN bouts

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AINTZIN Borrokatzeko txartela Live Stream ON
WSOF.COM PRIOR FOUR-F TOight, LIVE NBCSN telecast

LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2016) -Mundu Series Fighting (WSOF.com) Gaur iragarri bost aurretiazko txartela bouts gain bere Oso-anticipated WSOF30: Adarra vs. Starks munduko txapelketa nahastua Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader Hard Rock Hotel ekitaldia & Las Vegas Casino larunbatean, April 2, NBCSN bizi at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

du undercard faktura hori zuzeneko airetik egingo Topping, bere bideo jokalari kapsulagarri batean WSOF.com on osotasunean, hassiric 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, welterweight bat izango da (170 kilo) arteko talka Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) eta Matt "Trumoia Down Under From" Frincu (7-1).

Hartutako anaia eta prestakuntza Superstar bazkidea Khabib Nurmagomedov, 26 urteko Abubakar du, nor Dagestan hails, Errusian hiru-borroka irabazi marra bat zaldiz, Tempe Frincu bitartean, Ariz. Queensland bidez, Australiako bost borroka irabazi marra bat jarriko lerroan.

Nurmagomedov dauka ikusgarria 82 ehuneko akabera tasa, Frincu irabazi du berriz bere zazpi garaipen profesionalaren sei data bidez (T)KO edo aurkezteko.

arin batean (155 kilo) aurretiazko txartela ekintza, boladan knockout artista Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) Bere World Series egingo debuta Fighting ikaskide azkar igotzen izar aurka Gil Guardado (5-1).

su bere profesional debuta uztailean garaipena geroztik On 2013, San Diegoko Kozola, Kalifornia. Chicago bidez, Ill. bateraWorld Series Fighting of to es back-to-back ekoizten ondoren, suntsitzaileak KO garaipenekin - bakoitzeko punches eraso amorruz batekin – Bellator sustatzeko azpian.

urtarrilaren On 16, 2015, Kozola duenean bigarren itzulia (1:25) KO on Jonathan Rivera Bellator at 132 eta, martxoan 15, 2015, Lehenengo txandan gola lortu zuen (2:22) KO on Ian Butler Bellator at 137.

Las Vegas Guardado bere hirugarren urtez jarraian irabazi NOTCH bi interpretazio menderatzaileak izan beharko luke ondorenhus mancede World Series Fighting decagon kaiola du.

30 urteko Xtreme Couture Prodigy aurkeztu Pete Martin gillotina lehen txandan choke batekin (3:31) WSOF22 ekintza abuztuaren gainean 1, 2015, eta itxi zuen urtea aho batez garaipen batekin baino Giga Chikadze WSOF26 abenduaren aldean 18.

flyweight batean (125 kilo) txatarra, Carlos Garcia (1-1) San Bernardino, Kalifornia. Bere debut profesionala egingo aurka Jason Pacheco (1-0) Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) Las Vegas off aurre egingo Andres Ponce (3-2) Tempe bantamweight okertu batean eta, irekiz aurretiazko txartela matchup hasi, Jeff Roman (1-2-1) Las Vegas off plazan egingo dituzten Username Salantri (0-1) welterweight at.

seigarren A, middleweight (185 pounds) aurretiazko borroka protagonista Clinton Williams(7-3) Las Vegas aurki argitaratuko da.

Tasatuak $20, WSOF30 sarrerak: Adarra vs. Starks, dira erosketa online eskuragarri WSOF.com eta AXS.com at.

at Hard Rock Hotel at Joint The Doors & Casino izango ekitaldia irekiko da 4 p.m. PT, eta lehen aurretiazko bout izango hasiko 5 p.m.

Ekitaldi nagusian, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Branch (17-3), Ligako lehen inoiz, bi-zatiketa izenburua egileak, bere preziatua koroa jarriko goi contender aurka lerroan Clifford Starks (13-2).

Co-nagusia gertatuz gero, Superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) Duela gutxiko World Series borrokatu beharko Fighting bat-gaua, zortzi gizon Txapelketa txapeldunorde Joao "Brasilgo Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) hutsik World Series Fighting welterweight txapelketan jokoan batera.

Beste nonbait, lau borroka, bizitzeko NBCSN telecast, aurkezteko aditua Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) off plazan egingo dituzten Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) heavyweight argi batean (205 kilo) lehiaketa, berriz World Series Wazemank Fighting eta knockout artista Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) adar blokeatu Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr.. (11-10-1) welterweight at.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO SIN CITY WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER ON SATURDAY, APIRILA 2, NBCSN bizitzeko

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World Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Branch (Txapelduna) vs. Clifford Starks (Challenger)

World Welterweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Jon Fitch (Challenger) vs. Joao Zeferino (Challenger)

Gehiago:

Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun
Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis Jr.

LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2016) -Mundu Series Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will make its much-anticipated return to Las Vegas with a star-studded, munduko txapelketa mistoa arte martzialak (MMA) doubleheader Hard Rock Hotel ekitaldia & Casino on Larunbata, April 2, NBCSN bizi (11 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. PT), headlined by a middleweight (185 kilo) title bout between reigning kingpin David Branch (17-3) eta Clifford Starks (13-2).

Tasatuak $29, WSOF30 sarrerak: Adarra vs. Starks, dira erosketa online eskuragarri WSOF.com eta AXS.com at.

Co-nagusia gertatuz gero, Superstar Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) will collide with recent World Series of Fighting one-night, zortzi gizon Txapelketa txapeldunorde Joao "Brasilgo Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) with the vacant World Series of Fighting welterweight (170 kilo) championship at stake.

In other action on the four-fight, bizitzeko NBCSN telecast, aurkezteko aditua Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) off plazan egingo dituzten Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun(9-4) heavyweight argi batean (205 kilo) lehiaketa, berriz World Series Wazemank Fighting eta knockout artista Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) bota egingo behera Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr.. (11-10-1) welterweight at.

The complete WSOF30 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

David Branch vs. Clifford Starks

The 6-oinez-1, 34-year-old Branch of Brooklyn, N.Y.. made history in his last start at WSOF23 on September 18, 2015 when he notched a first round (2:21) aurkezteko (atzerako biluzik choke) garaipena Teddy Holder to become the first World Series of Fighting light heavyweight champion in history as well as the first-ever two-division champion in promotional history.

A protégé of MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Renzo Gracie, Branch will seek his eighth consecutive win.

Era 34 urtetik, the 5-foot-10 Starks of Tempe, Ariz. earned a shot at Branch’s middleweight title after three consecutive victories in the World Series of Fighting decagon cage. In his last effort at WSOF23, Starks handed Krasimir Mladenov the first defeat of the Bulgarian wrestling standout’s career by way of unanimous decision.

Starks is riding a five-fight win streak that began with two consecutive wins under the promotion of Bellator.

Jon Fitch vs. Joao Zeferino

A former world top 10 ranked competitor who has faced and defeated a collection of rival icons over the course of his 14-year professional career, 6-oina, 38-year-old Fitch of Fort Wayne, In. earned a unanimous decision in his last appearance, over fellow accomplished superstar Yushin Okami at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

Originally from Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brasilen, 5-oinez-11, 30-year-old Zeferino who fights out of Middletown, N.Y.. has notched 15 bere 20 karrera irabazi aurkezteko modu. Zeferino demonstrated superior physical and mental toughness in his last appearance in the cage, going to battle three times in one night in the one-night, zortzi gizon arin (155 kilo) tournament at WSOF25 on November 20, 2015.

After defeating both Brian Foster eta Jorge Patino by way of heel hook submission in the first round of action in the quarterfinal and semifinal stages of the tournament, hurrenez hurren, Zeferino again faced off with Foster, who had advanced to the championship stage as a “lucky loser,” but suffered a second round (4:51) KO (punches) at the hands of Foster in a barnburner affair.

Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jake Heun

Magalhaes of Las Vegas via Rio de Janeiro, Brasilen, will make his second start under the promotion of World Series of Fighting after pulling off a stunning, lehen txandan (1:08) aurkezteko (kneebar) of wrestling stylist Matt "Hammer" Hamill at WSOF24.

A 6-oinez-3, 31-year-old world grappling champion, Magalhaes has claimed 11 bere 13 career MMA wins by way of submission and is looking for his fourth consecutive victory.

Heun of Coconut Creek, Fla. is seeking his third straight win after edging out a split decision over Clinton Williams WSOF26 abenduaren aldean 18, 2015.

A member of South Florida-based American Top Team, 6-oinez-2, 28-year old Heun has claimed 6 bere 9 professional wins by way of (T)KO edo aurkezteko.

Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr..

The number one ranked middleweight (185 kilo) in Germany and the number five ranked middleweight in Poland, 5-oinez-11, 30-year-old Azaitar of Cologne, Germany will enter the World Series of Fighting decagon cage for the first time at 170 kilo, after tearing through the ranks of competitors in Europe over the last seven years.

Orain arte, the heavy-handed Azaitar has notched 7 bere 11 karrera irabazi bidez (T)KO. His lone defeat came in 2012, and he has since remained unbeaten in his last 8 hasten.

Davis, Jr.. of Las Vegas will look to rebound from two consecutive losses – a split decision defeat at the hands of Mateo Frincu at WSOF23, and a unanimous decision loss to Abubakar Nurmagomedov at WSOF26.

Prior to the matchup with Frincu, 6-oinez-2, 33-Davis urteko, Jr.. had run to five straight wins, three of which were World Series of Fighting contests.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING COMES OUT SWINGING IN 2016

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Strong TV Ratings, Record Web Traffic and New Sponsorships
Highlight Formidable Start to the New Year

LAS VEGAS (Otsaila 17, 2016) -Mundu Series Fighting (WSOF.com) came out of the gates swinging to begin the new year and its fourth year of operation, generating impressive NBCSN television viewership figures for its first live event of 2016, as well as record levels of traffic and engagement on its web platform and a pair of new sponsor partners.

The live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor, which took place at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. larunbatean, Jan. 23, generated an average viewership of 213,000, and peaked at 245,000, ireki 13% from NBCSN’s World Series of Fighting 2015 average. An immediate replay of the event that began atGauerditik, garnered another 111,000 ikuslek.

The number of unique visits to the league’s website skyrocketed by 515 percent between December and January, while World Series of Fighting secured two new sponsor partners in Talk2Legends and 1800 Tequila.

“It has been a tremendous start to a very promising year, and this is just the beginning,"Esan zuen World Series Fighting zuzendari Carlos Silva. “With a full schedule of world championship live events; a new, athlete-focused web TV series that we will be rolling out; and a host of other opportunities we are exploring with potential partners, it’s going to be an exciting year for World Series of Fighting and MMA fans.

“We are off to a great start, and we have a lot more in store for fans, with a new live event nearly every month this year,"Esan zuen World Series Fighting presidentea Aita Chiefs. “We made some strong additions to our fighter roster last year, and fans can expect to see some more top level talent join our ranks in 2016.”

“We are looking forward to continued growth of the league and delivering our audience another year of exciting world championship MMA action,"Esan Gary Quinn, NBC Sports Group’s vice president of programming.

WSOF.com engagement soared by 400 percent between December and January, and the number of user sessions increased by 480 percent over the same time period. World Series of Fighting’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) all achieved their highest reach and levels of engagement since the

The partnerships with Talk2Legends and 1800 Tequila kicked off during WSOF27 last month. Utilizing the Talk2Legends video chat app, World Series of Fighting offered fans unprecedented, one-on-one access to both its athletic and NBCSN on-air talent, Barne Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Jon Fitch and reigning, undefeated world lightweight (155 kilo) txapeldun Justin "Nabarmendu du" Gaethje.

Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN from Garden Grove, Kalifornia. on Larunbata, Feb. 20 at 9 p.m. ETA/6 p.m. PT with WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas. Headlining the four-bout telecast will be a world bantamweight (135 kilo) championship showdown between reigning kingpin Marlon Moraes (15-4-1), who will risk his title against fast-rising star, Joseph Barajas (12-1).

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THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12

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LAS VEGAS (Otsaila 3, 2016) -Mundu Series Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of three main card matchups, including a heavyweight co-main event contest between Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland(11-3) eta Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster world lightweight (155 kilo) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Lap. on Larunbata, March 12, NBCSN bizi at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

In other action on the four-bout live telecast that will be headlined by the lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kingpin Justin "Nabarmendu du" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian Foster (25-9), middleweight (185 kilo) standouts Cory "One" Devela (15-6) eta Louis "Handgunz" Taylor (11-3) will collide in their respective World Series of Fighting debuts.

Kicking off the live, four-fight telecast will be a welterweight (170 kilo) scrap pitting Josh Cavan (11-6) aurka Kris Hocum (7-4).

Tasatuak $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster, are on sale at WSOF.com and the University of Northern Colorado’s online ticketing platform.

Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes

The 6-foot-1 Copeland of Denver, Lap. is a former number one ranked heavyweight in his home state, and a four-time title holder since turning professional in 2010.

The 33-year-old, former Youth Ministry student at Dallas Baptist College, irabazi 8 bere 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO edo aurkezteko, batera 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 minutu.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) aurkezteko (kimura) defeat at the hands ofVitaly Minakov Abendua on 11, a result that snapped a two-fight win streak for Copeland.

During his professional career spanning eight-plus years, the 6-foot-4, 35-year-old Hayes of Redmond, Garbiketa. has faced off with elite level competition, including former world champion Andrei Arlovski and superstar Ruslan Magomedov, both of whom he fought to a decision.

Azaroaren 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, suntsitzaile bat Gol, Hirugarren txandan (3:11) KO on decorated MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling champion Jeff “The Snowman” Monson with a head kick.

In his last start on June 4, 2015, Hayes produced another impressive result, fighting former South African national wrestling champion and four-time MMA titlistTrevor Prangley, to a draw.

Cory Devela vs. Louis Taylor

The 6-oinez-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Wash., will enter the decagon cage in the midst of a four-fight win streak that includes a unanimous decision victory over superstar Nick “The Promise” Ring Ekainaren 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis "Superman" Hallman, Agerian uzten, who has notched 11 bere 16 karrera irabazi bidez (T)KO edo aurkezteko, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Garbiketa. Otsaila 23, 2008, Lehen txandan Gol (1:22) TKO on heralded superstar Joe "Diesel" Riggs with a thunderous slam that rendered Riggs unable to continue fighting.

Devela’s recent ascendance that has him knocking on the door of becoming a world championship contender again, comes after he took an extended, three-year hiatus from competition to care for a sick loved one between 2010 eta 2013.

Also looking to earn his fifth consecutive win, 5-oinez-11, 36-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Ill. is the number one ranked middleweight in his home state, according to the latest Tapology.com ratings.

A prolific striker who has finished 10 bere 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO edo aurkezteko, Taylor’s last four victories all came inside of the first round of battle.

Prior to becoming a mixed martial artist, Taylor was a wrestling standout for the NCAA Division I program at Eastern Illinois University where he benefited from training with fellow, former team member turned assistant coach Matt Hughes, who went on to become a two-time UFC champion and Hall of Fame member.

Josh Cavan vs. Kris Hocum

Fighting out of Denver, Cavan is a 5-foot-10, 32-urteko, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 bere 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO edo aurkezteko, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) OME (punches) defeat at the hands of Joe Eichelberger Azaroan 6.

The 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Lap. made his professional debut on October 27, 2012 as a participant in a one-night, eight-man tournament, defeating multiple opponents to emerge the victor of the grueling affair. He will look to regain momentum after back-to-back losses in his last two appearances.

The WSOF29 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.