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 of Dagaal (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,"Ayuu yiri World Taxanaha ah CEO Dagaal 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.

Tan iyo markii la bilaabay 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, lugu daro Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum iyo 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, ciyaaraha fudud, 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 Taxanaha garoomada Dagaal Laabtay NBCSN on Saturday, April 2 at 11:30 p.m. IYO/8:30 p.m. PT with WSOF30: Laanta vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 pounds) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Branch (17-3) oo u tartamaya top Clifford Starks (13-2).

About World Series of Dagaal (WSOF)
“World Series of Dagaal” (WSOF) waa dunida oo dhan Premier xirfad Arts Martial Duwan (MMA) dhiirrigelinta ka go'an in bixinta dagaal ficil-buuxiyey oo ugu wanaagsan ee taageerayaasha Dagaalka ay soo saara ugu wanaagsan ee suurtogalka kulan baaritaan u dhexeeya dagaalyahaniinta aqoonyahanada ka soo adduunka oo dhan. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah fadlan booqo WSOF.com oo raac “World Series of Dagaal” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF iyo World Series of Dagaal ka diiwaan gashan alaabooyinka ee MMAWC, LLC.