LAS VEGAS (Juli 30, 2016) – On the heels of the historic and long-awaited passage of legislation making professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts legal in New York State, World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) heute Abendannounced that it will bring its star-studded, championship fight series to Madison Square Garden along with a live broadcast of the show on NBC, aufSamstag, Dezember 31, pending the approval of the New York State Athletic Commission.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring our exciting, world championship live event series to The Big Apple, where fans have been anxiously waiting for years, for live, professional MMA action to be able to happen in their city,", Sagte der World Series of CEO Kämpfen Carlos Silva heute Abend, during the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF32: Moraes vs.. Hügel II.

“We have been working diligently,", So Silva, “with the staff at the New York State Athletic Commission as well as the executives at Madison Square Garden to complete all of the necessary steps to make this historic and great event happen on New Year’s Eve.”

Participating fighters and featured matchups for the New Year’s Eve extravaganza at Madison Square Garden are being worked on by World Series of Fighting President Vater Chiefs, und wird bald bekannt gegeben.

The event will mark the second live World Series of Fighting broadcast on NBC, which has also been airing one hour, taped programs featuring a collection of the league’s top fights and highlights, twice annually since 2013. Miteinander ausgehen, the league has aired 31 live events on NBCSN.