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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 wa Kumenya Nkhondo (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,"Anati World Series wa Kumenya CEO Carlos Silva.

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

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

Since launching in 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, kuphatikizapo Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Mat Hughes, Fabricio Werdum ndipo Mat 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, mpikisanowo, 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.

Moyo World Series wa Kumenya kanthu umabwerera kwa NBCSN pa Loweruka, April 2 pa 11:30 p.m. AND/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Nthambi motsutsana. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 mapaundi) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Nthambi (17-3) ndipo Woyesana pamwamba Clifford Starks (13-2).

About World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF)
“World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo” (WSOF) padziko lonse Premier akatswiri obwerawa masewera a karati (MMA) nkhondo Kukwezeleza wodzipereka kwa kupereka zabwino zochititsa chidwi ndewu kwa nkhondo mafani ndi kufalitsa yabwino machesi akuluakulu pakati osankhika omenyana padziko lonse. Kuti mudziwe zambiri chonde pitani WSOF.com ndi kutsatira “World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF ndi World Series yomenyera anawerengedwa zotetezedwa wa MMAWC, LLC.
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WSOF30: NTHAMBI vs. STARKS FINALIZED WITH SIX PRELIMINARY BOUTS

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WSOF30: NTHAMBI 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, APRIL 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) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) analengeza lero that it has finalized the lineup for the WSOF30: Nthambi motsutsana. Starks, dziko Championship wothira masewera a karati (MMA) doubleheader event, with the addition of a sixth preliminary card bout – a middleweight (185 mapaundi) matchup pakati Clinton Williams (7-3, 1 NC) ndipo Rex "T-Rex" Harris (8-2) – at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ku Las Vegas Loweruka, April 2, padziko NBCSN pa 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.

Kuwonjezera, a broken nose has forced Gil Guardado to withdraw from his scheduled lightweight (155 mapaundi) matchup with undefeated Steve Kozola (6-0), amene tikumana Matt “The Sleeper” Church (3-1) in a 160-pound catchweight affair, ndipo Jeff Roman (1-2-1) adzakhala lalikulu kumbali ndi Zach Bunnell (0-0) mu welterweight (170 pounds) preliminary card contest.

The 5-foot-11, 32-year-old Williams is looking to rebound from a narrow, split decision defeat at the hands of Jake "The Honey Nyamuliranani" Heun pa WSOF26 pa December 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-phazi, 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is riding a four-fight win streak. Komaliza chiyambi, Harris, amene amazipeza 7 wake 8 m'maareer victories by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera, edged out a split decision over Justin Torrey at WSOF24 on October 17, 2015.

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

Tickets for WSOF30: Nthambi motsutsana. Starks are available for purchase online at WSOF.com and AXS.com.

Zitseko pa olowa pa Mwakhama Rock Hotel & Casino adzatsegula chochitika pa 4 p.m. PT, ndipo woyamba kuyambirira podwala lidzayamba 5 p.m.

Kwenikweni chochitika, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Nthambi (17-3), Mgwirizano wa woyamba, awiri-Chigawo mutu chofukizira, adzayika korona wake ankasirira pa mzere motsutsana Woyesana pamwamba Clifford Starks (13-2).

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, opsa Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) adzachita nkhondo posachedwapa Series World yomenyera usiku umodzi wokha, eyiti munthu wapadziko wothamanga mmwamba João "The Brazil Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) ndi okhala World Series yomenyera welterweight Championship pangozi.

Kwina pa zinayi nkhondo, moyo NBCSN telecast, kugonjera katswiri Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) adzakhala lalikulu kumbali ndi Jake "The Honey Nyamuliranani" Heun(9-4) mu katswiri woposa onse kuwala (205 mapaundi) mpikisanowo, pamene World Series yomenyera akungosungulumwa ndi knockout wojambula Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) adzakhala logwirana nyanga ndi Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) pa welterweight.

ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI (Moyo NBCSN)

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

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

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

Kuyambirira KHADI (Moyo ndi WSOF.com)

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Matt Frincu
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Clinton Williams
Catchweight (160 mapaundi): 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, MOYO ON NBCSN

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TICKETS FOR WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 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), padziko NBCSN pa 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT Lachisanu, June 17.

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

Wogulira kuchokera $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, go on sale on Friday, April 1 pa 10 a.m. AND, 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,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.

Blagoy Ivanov motsutsana. Josh Copeland

Ivanov of Sulfia, Bulgaria is a 5-foot-11, 29-year-old Judo black belt and Sambo master who has earned 11 wake 13 career MMA wins by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera. Pa 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, kugoletsa ndi kwachiwiri (4:33) TKO pa Derrick Mehman ndi akukhudzidwa ndi nkhonya.

Copeland of Denver, Chilolo. is coming off his World Series of Fighting debut victory, a unanimous decision over Mike “300” Hayes, at WSOF29 on March 12. The 6-phazi-1, 33-year-old teammate of undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin "The Yosangalatsa" Gaethje has notched 8 wake 13 career wins, to date, kudzera (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

Jason High vs. Mike Ricci

Following his near 18-month absence from competition, High of Kansas City, Abiti. 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, kwachiwiri (:47) KO pa Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination.

The 5-phazi 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 ndipo Hayato “Mach” Sakurai. High also holds a victory over retired phenom Wanga Jordan.

Ricci of Montreal, Quebec, Canada reached the final round on the 16TH season of the hit competition reality show Chapamwamba Wankhondo.

The 6-phazi, 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 ndipo 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, pa 5 p.m. AND, ndipo woyamba kuyambirira khadi podwala lidzayamba 6 p.m.

Zina ayi adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.
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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 wa Kumenya Nkhondo 30 goes down at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas NEXT Saturday, April 2. Get your Cageside or Stage tickets now for 50% OFF by entering promo code 50WSOF30pano.

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 paTuffnuff.com ndipo UNLVTickets. Mark it on your calendar, and come support amateur MMA and the Future Stars of MMA!
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WORLD NKHANI yomenyera chiganizo MMA LEGALIZATION KU NEW YORK

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Las Vegas (March 22, 2016) - New York State zapita malamulo chosaiwalika lero zololera tsogolo obwerawa Tirhana achisilikali (MMA) Mpikisano kutenga malo.

World Series yomenyera CEO Carlos Silva kunena izi:

“Izi ndi zosangalatsa komanso mbiri tsiku masewera wathu wamkulu. Those who have been lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY State, kuphatikizapo World Series wa COO ndewu latsopano Michael Mersch, ayenera chifukwa cha khama lawo ndi kudzipereka kuona mwa ndime ya malamulo amene potsiriza kulola mafani kuonera moyo MMA mu Ufumu State, ndipo otsutsana kupikisana kumeneko. We recently opened an office in Manhattan so, pamodzi ndi TV okondedwa athu, NBC, Cuma cathu kubweretsa mtundu wathu wa akatswiri MMA ku New York posachedwapa. "
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WORLD NKHANI WA MAYINA kumenyana MICHAEL MERSCH WAMKULU opaleshoni kapitawo NDI General MALANGIZO

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Las Vegas (March 22, 2016) -World Series yomenyera wasankha wolemekezeka obwerawa masewera a karati (MMA) industry veteran and sports attorney Michael Mersch, Chief latsopano yamakina Officer ndi General Malangizo, ogwira pomwepo.

Mersch akubweretsa dziko Championship MMA ndimagwirizana, pa zisanu ndi zitatu zaka zambiri monga mkulu mlingo mabwana Wothandizira General Malangizo kwa mtheradi Kulimbana Championship (UFC). In his latest role, iye anali General Malangizo ndi Chief mlangizi Political kwa Nevada Loya.

"Ine ndine okondwa kuti adzathe kulowa malonda MMA ndi mmodzi mwa osewera Premier ndi zopangidwa kuzindikira danga,” said Mersch. “With its robust team of media and sports business executives as well as blue-chip partners, kuyambira ndi NBC ndi IMG, World Series mkanganowo ndi pakati ndi gawo zosangalatsa kukula ndi zinthu zazikulu pafupi. "

"Ife tikuyembekezera ku ali Michael Mersch kubweretsa chuma chidziwitso chake makampani enieni, zinachitikira ndi ubale ogwira ntchito yathu kukula, ndipo amakhulupirira kuti adzakhala chikuchititsa zonsezi m'mutu wotsatira zathu,"Anati World Series wa Kumenya CEO Carlos Silva.

M'dziko latsopano ake, ntchito wapawiri, Mersch adzakhala aziyang'anira World Series ntchito malonda Pomenyana ndi zochitika za malamulo; kukambirana ndi drafting luso onse, TV, bwaloli, zothandizira ndi MALONDA mapangano malamulo; ndipo Kutsogolera ndi kusamalira zonse zimene kugona boma m'malo mwa mgwirizano ndi.

A pafupipafupi Mlendo yemwe wabwera kwa Sports maloya Association komanso ambiri MMA makampani mapiri, Mersch chimatengedwa ngati mmodzi wa akatswiri patsogolo pa malamulo ndi lamulo mu yachangu kukula masewera dziko.

World Series yomenyera kanthu umabwerera kwa NBCSN, Amapezeka ku Mwakhama Rock Hotel & Casino ku Las Vegas pa Loweruka, April 2, kuyambira 11 p.m. AND/8 p.m. PT.

Kukachitika waukulu wa nyenyezi tizinthu, dziko Championship doubleheader, akulamulira dziko middleweight (185 mapaundi) ngwazi David Nthambi (17-3) Adzaika mutu wake ankasirira pa mzere motsutsana Woyesana pamwamba Clifford Starks (13-2) pamene, mu co-waukulu chochitika, wozipambanitsa Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) ndipo João "The Brazil Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) adzakhala lalikulu pa ndi dziko wopanda welterweight (170 mapaundi) korona pa mtengo.
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WSOF30: NTHAMBI vs. STARKS WORLD Championship DOUBLEHEADER masanjidwe amalandira LACHISANU kuyambirira ayi

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Kuyambirira KADUKA KHADI kukhamukira moyo ON
WSOF.COM Isanafike LACHINAYI-FIGHT, moyo NBCSN TELECAST

Las Vegas (March 21, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) analengeza lero Kuwonjezera asanu ayi khadi oyambirira yake kwambiri, ndinticipated WSOF30: Nthambi motsutsana. Starks dziko Championship wothira Tirhana achisilikali (MMA) mwambo doubleheader pa Mwakhama Rock Hotel & Casino ku Las Vegas Loweruka, April 2, padziko NBCSN pa 11 p.m. Opuma / 8 p.m. PT.

Topping ndi undercard Bill kuti idzakhamukira moyo, mu uthunthu wake pa embeddable kanema wosewera mpira pa WSOF.com, kuyambira 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT, adzakhala welterweight (170 mapaundi) kugunda pakati Abubakar Nurmagomedov (11-1-1) ndipo Mat "The Thunder Kuchokera pansi" Frincu (7-1).

Womulera m'bale ndi maphunziro bwenzi la opsa Khabib Nurmagomedov, ndi Abubakar 26 wazaka, amene imalengeza ku Dagestan, Russia wakwera zitatu nkhondo Nkhata chingwe, pamene Frincu wa Tempe, Ariz. kudzera Queensland, Australia adzaika zisanu nkhondo Nkhata chingwe pa mzere.

Nurmagomedov akudzitamandira ndi chidwi 82 peresenti mapeto mlingo, pamene Frincu Zochita sikisi yapambana zake zisanu ndi katswiri tsiku ndi njira (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

mu opepuka (155 mapaundi) kuyambirira khadi kanthu, undefeated knockout waluso Steve "Thunderbeast" Kozola (6-0) adzapanga ake Series World wa Kulimbana kuwonekera koyamba kugulu motsutsana anzawo mofulumira kukwera nyenyezi Gil Guardado (5-1).

Pa moto kuchokera kuwonekera koyamba kugulu kupambana kwake akatswiri July 2013, Kozola wa San Diego, Calif. kudzera Chicago, Akudwala. ndira kwa World Series yomenyera pambuyo popanga mmbuyo ndi kubwerera, yowononga KO kupambana - wina ndi alimbane anakwiya a nkhonya – pansi Kukwezeleza Bellator.

pa January 16, 2015, Kozola yagoletsa wozungulira yachiwiri (1:25) KO pa Jonathan Rivera pa Bellator 132 ndipo, pa March 15, 2015, Iye yagoletsa wozungulira yoyamba (2:22) KO pa Ian Butler pa Bellator 137.

Guardado wa Las Vegas adzayang'ana kwa mphako Nkhata wake wachitatu zotsatizana pambuyo perfor awiri lalikuluHus mancede Series yomenyera decagon khola World.

The 30 wazaka Xtreme Couture prodigy anagonjera Pete Martin ndi guillotine kutsamwa mu kuzungulira yoyamba (3:31) kanthu pa WSOF22 pa August 1, 2015, ndipo avomereza chaka ndi chimodzi kupambana chisankho pa Giga Chikadze pa WSOF26 pa December 18.

Mu flyweight ndi (125 mapaundi) zidutswa, Carlos García (1-1) wa San Bernardino, Calif. adzapanga kuwonekera koyamba kugulu lake akatswiri motsutsa Jason Pacheco (1-0) wa Las Vegas.

Adam Aquaviva (4-2) wa Las Vegas amakumana kuchokera ndi Andres Ponce (3-2) wa Tempe mu bantamweight kuweramira ndi, mu kutsegula khadi matchup kuyambirira, Jeff Roman (1-2-1) wa Las Vegas adzakhala lalikulu pa ndi lolowera Salantri (0-1) pa welterweight.

chimodzi A, middleweigHT (185 tsaounds) nkhondo kuyambirira zinapanga Clintani Williams(7-3) wa Las Vegas adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.

Wogulira kuchokera $20, Matikiti WSOF30: Nthambi motsutsana. Starks, ziti zomwe kugula Intaneti pa WSOF.com ndi AXS.com.

Zitseko pa olowa pa Mwakhama Rock Hotel & Casino adzatsegula chochitika pa 4 p.m. PT, ndipo woyamba kuyambirira podwala lidzayamba 5 p.m.

Kwenikweni chochitika, reigning World Series of Fighting middleweight champion David Nthambi (17-3), Mgwirizano wa woyamba, awiri-Chigawo mutu chofukizira, adzayika korona wake ankasirira pa mzere motsutsana Woyesana pamwamba Clifford Starks (13-2).

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, opsa Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) adzachita nkhondo posachedwapa Series World yomenyera usiku umodzi wokha, eyiti munthu wapadziko wothamanga mmwamba João "The Brazil Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) ndi okhala World Series yomenyera welterweight Championship pangozi.

Kwina pa zinayi nkhondo, moyo NBCSN telecast, kugonjera katswiri Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) adzakhala lalikulu kumbali ndi Jake "The Honey Nyamuliranani" Heun(9-4) mu katswiri woposa onse kuwala (205 mapaundi) mpikisanowo, pamene World Series yomenyera akungosungulumwa ndi knockout wojambula Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) adzakhala logwirana nyanga ndi Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) pa welterweight.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RETURNS TO SIN CITY WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2, MOYO ON NBCSN

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Matikiti pa malonda TSOPANO

World Middleweight Championship Main Event:
David Nthambi (Ngwazi) vs. Clifford Starks (Challenger)

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

Zambiri:

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

Las Vegas (March 14, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (WSOF.com) announced today that it will make its much-anticipated return to Las Vegas with a star-studded, dziko Championship wothira masewera a karati (MMA) mwambo doubleheader pa Mwakhama Rock Hotel & Casino on Loweruka, April 2, moyo NBCSN (11 p.m. AND/8 p.m. PT), headlined by a middleweight (185 mapaundi) title bout between reigning kingpin David Nthambi (17-3) ndipo Clifford Starks (13-2).

Wogulira kuchokera $29, Matikiti WSOF30: Nthambi motsutsana. Starks, ziti zomwe kugula Intaneti pa WSOF.com ndi AXS.com.

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, opsa Jon Fitch (27-7-1, 1 NC) will collide with recent World Series of Fighting one-night, eyiti munthu wapadziko wothamanga mmwamba João "The Brazil Samurai" Zeferino (20-7) with the vacant World Series of Fighting welterweight (170 mapaundi) championship at stake.

In other action on the four-fight, moyo NBCSN telecast, kugonjera katswiri Vinny "Pezao" Magalhaes (13-7) adzakhala lalikulu kumbali ndi Jake "The Honey Nyamuliranani" Heun(9-4) mu katswiri woposa onse kuwala (205 mapaundi) mpikisanowo, pamene World Series yomenyera akungosungulumwa ndi knockout wojambula Abu "Gladiator" Azaitar (11-1-1) ndidzagwetsa ndi Danny "Dee1" Davis, Jr. (11-10-1) pa welterweight.

The complete WSOF30 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

David Nthambi motsutsana. Clifford Starks

The 6-phazi-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) kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) kugonjetsa Teddy chofukizira 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.

Komanso 34 zaka, 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 motsutsana. João 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-phazi, 38-year-old Fitch of Fort Wayne, Mu. 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, Brazil, 5-phazi 11, 30-year-old Zeferino who fights out of Middletown, N.Y.. has notched 15 wake 20 ntchito Umapeza mwa kugonjera. 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, eyiti munthu opepuka (155 mapaundi) tournament at WSOF25 on November 20, 2015.

After defeating both Brian kulimbikitsa ndipo Jorge Patino by way of heel hook submission in the first round of action in the quarterfinal and semifinal stages of the tournament, ankalemekeza, 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 (nkhonya) at the hands of Foster in a barnburner affair.

Vinny Magalhaes motsutsana. Jake Heun

Magalhaes of Las Vegas via Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will make his second start under the promotion of World Series of Fighting after pulling off a stunning, woyamba wozungulira (1:08) kugonjera (kneebar) of wrestling stylist Mat "The Hammer" Hamill at WSOF24.

A 6 mapazi-3, 31-year-old world grappling champion, Magalhaes has claimed 11 wake 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 pa WSOF26 pa December 18, 2015.

A member of South Florida-based American Top Team, 6 mapazi-2, 28-year old Heun has claimed 6 wake 9 professional wins by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera.

Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis, Jr.

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

Mpaka pano, the heavy-handed Azaitar has notched 7 wake 11 Umapeza ntchito kudzera (T)KO. His lone defeat came in 2012, and he has since remained unbeaten in his last 8 kumayamba.

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

Prior to the matchup with Frincu, 6 mapazi-2, 33-zaka Davis, 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 (February 17, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (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. lachiwelu, Jan. 23, generated an average viewership of 213,000, and peaked at 245,000, pamwamba 13% from NBCSN’s World Series of Fighting 2015 average. An immediate replay of the event that began atpakati pa usiku, garnered another 111,000 amaonetsa.

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,"Anati World Series wa Kumenya CEO 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,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate 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,"Anati 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, kuphatikizapo Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Jon Fitch and reigning, undefeated world lightweight (155 mapaundi) ngwazi Justin "The Yosangalatsa" Gaethje.

Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN from Garden Grove, Calif. pa Loweruka, Feb. 20 pa 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT with WSOF28: Moraes vs. Barajas. Headlining the four-bout telecast will be a world bantamweight (135 mapaundi) 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 motsutsana. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12

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NEW, LIVE NBCSN START TIME OF 10 P.M. AND
FROM GREELEY, COLORADO

Las Vegas (February 3, 2016) -World Series wa Kumenya Nkhondo (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) ndipo Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje motsutsana. Foster world lightweight (155 mapaundi) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Chilolo. pa Loweruka, March 12, padziko NBCSN pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 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 "The Yosangalatsa" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian kulimbikitsa (25-9), middleweight (185 mapaundi) standouts Cory "Amene" Devela (15-6) ndipo 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 mapaundi) scrap pitting Josh Cavan (11-6) motsutsa Kris Hocum (7-4).

Wogulira kuchokera $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje motsutsana. Oterewa, 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, Chilolo. 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, wakhala zinatsala 8 wake 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera, ndi 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 Mphindi.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) kugonjera (kimura) defeat at the hands ofVitaly Minakov pa December 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, Sambani. 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.

Pa November 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, kugoletsa choopsa, kwachitatu (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 mapazi-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Sambani., 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 pa June 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis "Chitsulo" Hallman, Anaulula, who has notched 11 wake 16 Umapeza ntchito kudzera (T)KO kapena kugonjera, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Sambani. pa February 23, 2008, kugoletsa ndi woyamba wozungulira (1:22) TKO on heralded superstar Joe "Dizilo" 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 ndipo 2013.

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

A prolific striker who has finished 10 wake 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera, 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 Mat 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-chaka chimodzi, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 wake 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO kapena kugonjera, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) WHO (nkhonya) defeat at the hands of Joe Eichelberger pa November 6.

The 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Chilolo. 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.