LAS VEGAS (Aibreán 1, 2016) – Following last week’s historic passage of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legislation by the New York State Assembly, Sraith an Domhain de Troid (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,"A dúirt Sraith Domhanda na troda POF 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.

Ó seoladh i 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, Lena n-áirítear Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum agus 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, lúthchleasaithe, 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.

Beo Sraith an Domhain de ghníomhaíocht troid tuairisceáin a NBCSN ar Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 2 ag 11:30 p.m. AGUS/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Brainse vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 punt) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Brainse (17-3) agus contender barr Clifford Starks (13-2).

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