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Donning Muhammad Ali-inspired trunks, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (37-0, 36 KOs) had no trouble with Chris Arreola (36-5-1) on Saturday night in Birmingham, Alabama. Wilder earned a technical-knockout victory when Arreola's corner stopped the fight as its battered fighter came over to the stool after the eighth round.
WFC 16 - Press Conference 2
Max "Pain" Griffin, David "Bulletproof" Mitchell, Kito Andrews, "Mad" Mike Gonzalez, and WFC President Branden Ware discuss the upcoming WFC 16: King of Sacramento event.
WFC 16 Press Conference
WFC Welterweight Champion Max "Pain" Griffin, WFC Middleweight Champion David "Bulletproof" Mitchell, Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith, Justin "Raw Deal" Baesman, and WFC President Branden Ware discuss the upcoming WFC 16: King of Sacramento.
West Coast Fighting Championship 16
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This Saturday mixed martial arts fans will pour into the McClellan Conference Center in Sacramento for West Coast Fighting Championship 16. The 13-bout card features a main event that’s been dubbed “King of Sacramento” pitting local favorites Max Griffin and David Mitchell. “It wasn’t easy, but we were able to put it together,” West Coast Fighting Championship matchmaker Jeremy Luchau said. “There was a lot that had to be negotiated between Max and David, but ultimately I feel like both guys were able to concede in some areas to make the fight happen.” The showdown will take place at a catch weight of 175 pounds and although a non-title affair will be contested with a possible five rounds. Griffin (11-2) is the current West Coast Fighting 170-pound champ and former Tachi Palace Fights welterweight kingpin. Meanwhile, Mitchell (19-5) has held titles for the promotion at middleweight and heavyweight. “I’m not sure there’s been a more significant fight booked in that region in a long time,” said Luchau, who has served as the West Coast Fighting matchmaker since early 2015. “I really believe that with a victory, one of these guys should get the call.” In the co-main event, an equally impressive tilt takes place pitting Sacramento’s Josh Emmett against Sothern California’s Christos Giagos. “Emmett has been the man in the region for a long, long time,” Luchau said of the 8-0 Team Alpha Male product. “He has pretty much run the course of competition in the region, defeated all comers and is now looking to make that jump to the next level.” He will have to do so against the well-versed Giagos (11-4), who held titles at both Tachi Palace Fights and Resurrection Fighting Alliance, before being cut from the Ultimate Fighting Championship after going 1-2. “Giagos is a game opponent and was just the what the Emmett camp was looking for to give them that boost to the next level,” Luchau said. “It’s another fight where I feel like the UFC could be the next step for either guy.” A pair of local heavyweights will vie for the newly vacant strap, as Josh Appelt (11-5) takes on Roy Boughton (12-6). A pair of UFC vets will also be featured on the undercard, as Turlock welterweight and UFC vet Lewis Gonzalez (10-2) fights Ty Freeman (9-4) and hard-hitting, UFC vet Scott Smith (18-10) clashes with Bellator vet Baesman (17-8).
West Coast Fighting Championship 16
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This Saturday mixed martial arts fans will pour into the McClellan Conference Center in Sacramento for West Coast Fighting Championship 16. The 13-bout card features a main event that’s been dubbed “King of Sacramento” pitting local favorites Max Griffin and David Mitchell. “It wasn’t easy, but we were able to put it together,” West Coast Fighting Championship matchmaker Jeremy Luchau said. “There was a lot that had to be negotiated between Max and David, but ultimately I feel like both guys were able to concede in some areas to make the fight happen.” The showdown will take place at a catch weight of 175 pounds and although a non-title affair will be contested with a possible five rounds. Griffin (11-2) is the current West Coast Fighting 170-pound champ and former Tachi Palace Fights welterweight kingpin. Meanwhile, Mitchell (19-5) has held titles for the promotion at middleweight and heavyweight. “I’m not sure there’s been a more significant fight booked in that region in a long time,” said Luchau, who has served as the West Coast Fighting matchmaker since early 2015. “I really believe that with a victory, one of these guys should get the call.” In the co-main event, an equally impressive tilt takes place pitting Sacramento’s Josh Emmett against Sothern California’s Christos Giagos. “Emmett has been the man in the region for a long, long time,” Luchau said of the 8-0 Team Alpha Male product. “He has pretty much run the course of competition in the region, defeated all comers and is now looking to make that jump to the next level.” He will have to do so against the well-versed Giagos (11-4), who held titles at both Tachi Palace Fights and Resurrection Fighting Alliance, before being cut from the Ultimate Fighting Championship after going 1-2. “Giagos is a game opponent and was just the what the Emmett camp was looking for to give them that boost to the next level,” Luchau said. “It’s another fight where I feel like the UFC could be the next step for either guy.” A pair of local heavyweights will vie for the newly vacant strap, as Josh Appelt (11-5) takes on Roy Boughton (12-6). A pair of UFC vets will also be featured on the undercard, as Turlock welterweight and UFC vet Lewis Gonzalez (10-2) fights Ty Freeman (9-4) and hard-hitting, UFC vet Scott Smith (18-10) clashes with Bellator vet Baesman (17-8).
West Coast Fighting Griffin VS Mitchell Fight Card
75 5x5 Max “Pain”Griffin 6’0” 175 Record: 11-2 Representing Marinobles Elite & MMA Gold. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @maxPAINmma vs. David “Bulletproof” Mitchell 6’0” 175 Record: 19-5 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @dmitchellmma 155
5x5 Josh Emmett 5’8“ 155 Record: 8-0 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @JoshEmmett155 vs. Christos “The Spartan” Giagos 5’10” 155 Record: 11-4 Representing Fighting out of Hawthorne, CA @CGiagos Heavyweight Title 5x5 Josh “Juggernaut” Appelt 5’10” 250 Record: 11-5 Representing Mike’s Body Shop & MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of Olivehurst, CA @joshappelt vs. Roy “Black Dynamite” Boughton 6’0” 255 Record: 12-6 Representing Team Black & Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Fighting out of Concord, CA @royboughton 170 3x5 Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith 6’0” 170 Record: 18-10 Representing Elk Grove Muay Thai. Fighting out of Elk Grove, CA @HandsofSteel14 vs. Justin “Raw Deal” Baesman 5’10” 170 Record: 17-8 Representing Fightkore. Fighting out of Susanville, CA @JustinBaesman 170 3x5 Lewis” Lethal” Gonzalez 5’10” 170 Record: 10-2 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of Turlock, CA @LewisGonzalez9 vs. Ty “Iron” Freeman 5’9” 170 Record: 9-4 Representing Classic Fight Team. Fighting out of Santa Ana, CA IG@Iron_TyFreeman 200 3x5 Kito Andrews 5’11” 205 Record: 9-4 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA vs. “Mad” Mike Gonzalez 6’2” 205 Record: 10-7 Representing Carnage Fight Team. Fighting out of Rancho Cordova, CA 145 3x5 Tyler Diamond 5’7” 145 Record: 2-0 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Oroville, CA @TylerD1amond vs. Jimmy “Rabbit” Jones 5’11” 145 Record: 4-4 Representing Xtreme Couture. Fighting out of Las Vegas, NV @jimmyjmma 145 3x5 Jason “The Gentleman” Powell 5’10” 145 Record: 2-1 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of Paradise, CA @JP_Gentleman vs. Sergio “The Outlaw” Quinones 5’9” 145 Record: 11-13 Representing Team Ochoa. Fighting out of Lemoore, CA IG@sergio_outlaw145 155 3x5 Danny “Realist” Ramirez 5’10” 155 Record: 3-0 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of El Dorado Hills, CA @R3alistkiddo vs. Luis “Jara” Jauregui 5’10” 155 Record: 2-1 Representing Torres MMA. Fighting out of Madera, CA IG@mmajauregi 145 3x5 Kurt Weinrich 5’7” 145 Record: 2-1 Representing Last Stand Fight Team. Fighting out of Chico, CA vs. Albert “The Warrior” Morales 5’9” 145 Record: 3-0 Representing Blackhouse MMA / The Movement. Fighting out of Carson, CA IG @al_thewarrior135 Amateur Ammy 130 3x3 Isaiah Wright 5’4” 125 Record: 8-4 Representing Marinobles Elite. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @TheeWrightGuy vs. Josiah McHale 5’6” 130 Record: 2-1 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @siah_mchale Ammy 135 3x3 Arlene Culbreth 5’4” 135 Record: 3-3 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of @ArleneCulbreth vs. Gabriela “The Blackwidow” Rios 5’5” 135 Record: 1-2 Representing Team Fury. Fighting out of Chico, CA @GabiLIVEFRESH Ammy 185 3x3 Shawn Birkley 5’10” 185 Record: 2-1 Representing Marinobles Elite. Fighting out of North Highlands, CA vs. Taylor Johnson 6’0” 185 Record: 0-0 representing Victory MMA. Fighting out of San Diego, CA @chucktaylor132 IG@chuck_taylored
West Coast Fighting Griffin VS Mitchell Fight Card
75 5x5 Max “Pain”Griffin 6’0” 175 Record: 11-2 Representing Marinobles Elite & MMA Gold. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @maxPAINmma vs. David “Bulletproof” Mitchell 6’0” 175 Record: 19-5 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @dmitchellmma 155
5x5 Josh Emmett 5’8“ 155 Record: 8-0 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @JoshEmmett155 vs. Christos “The Spartan” Giagos 5’10” 155 Record: 11-4 Representing Fighting out of Hawthorne, CA @CGiagos Heavyweight Title 5x5 Josh “Juggernaut” Appelt 5’10” 250 Record: 11-5 Representing Mike’s Body Shop & MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of Olivehurst, CA @joshappelt vs. Roy “Black Dynamite” Boughton 6’0” 255 Record: 12-6 Representing Team Black & Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Fighting out of Concord, CA @royboughton 170 3x5 Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith 6’0” 170 Record: 18-10 Representing Elk Grove Muay Thai. Fighting out of Elk Grove, CA @HandsofSteel14 vs. Justin “Raw Deal” Baesman 5’10” 170 Record: 17-8 Representing Fightkore. Fighting out of Susanville, CA @JustinBaesman 170 3x5 Lewis” Lethal” Gonzalez 5’10” 170 Record: 10-2 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of Turlock, CA @LewisGonzalez9 vs. Ty “Iron” Freeman 5’9” 170 Record: 9-4 Representing Classic Fight Team. Fighting out of Santa Ana, CA IG@Iron_TyFreeman 200 3x5 Kito Andrews 5’11” 205 Record: 9-4 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA vs. “Mad” Mike Gonzalez 6’2” 205 Record: 10-7 Representing Carnage Fight Team. Fighting out of Rancho Cordova, CA 145 3x5 Tyler Diamond 5’7” 145 Record: 2-0 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Oroville, CA @TylerD1amond vs. Jimmy “Rabbit” Jones 5’11” 145 Record: 4-4 Representing Xtreme Couture. Fighting out of Las Vegas, NV @jimmyjmma 145 3x5 Jason “The Gentleman” Powell 5’10” 145 Record: 2-1 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of Paradise, CA @JP_Gentleman vs. Sergio “The Outlaw” Quinones 5’9” 145 Record: 11-13 Representing Team Ochoa. Fighting out of Lemoore, CA IG@sergio_outlaw145 155 3x5 Danny “Realist” Ramirez 5’10” 155 Record: 3-0 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of El Dorado Hills, CA @R3alistkiddo vs. Luis “Jara” Jauregui 5’10” 155 Record: 2-1 Representing Torres MMA. Fighting out of Madera, CA IG@mmajauregi 145 3x5 Kurt Weinrich 5’7” 145 Record: 2-1 Representing Last Stand Fight Team. Fighting out of Chico, CA vs. Albert “The Warrior” Morales 5’9” 145 Record: 3-0 Representing Blackhouse MMA / The Movement. Fighting out of Carson, CA IG @al_thewarrior135 Amateur Ammy 130 3x3 Isaiah Wright 5’4” 125 Record: 8-4 Representing Marinobles Elite. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @TheeWrightGuy vs. Josiah McHale 5’6” 130 Record: 2-1 Representing Team Alpha Male. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA @siah_mchale Ammy 135 3x3 Arlene Culbreth 5’4” 135 Record: 3-3 Representing MMA Gold Fight Team. Fighting out of @ArleneCulbreth vs. Gabriela “The Blackwidow” Rios 5’5” 135 Record: 1-2 Representing Team Fury. Fighting out of Chico, CA @GabiLIVEFRESH Ammy 185 3x3 Shawn Birkley 5’10” 185 Record: 2-1 Representing Marinobles Elite. Fighting out of North Highlands, CA vs. Taylor Johnson 6’0” 185 Record: 0-0 representing Victory MMA. Fighting out of San Diego, CA @chucktaylor132 IG@chuck_taylored
OFFICIAL BELLATOR FAN FEST COMES TO ST. LOUIS ON NOV. 5
Fans of all ages are invited to Dave and Buster’s in Maryland Heights, MO to meet and receive autographs from some of the greatest and most popular MMA fighters of all time. Fans will also have the opportunity to win tickets and great prizes, as well as snap a photograph with the Bellator ring girls.
Fan Fest is exclusively for Bellator Nation Members only, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Click here to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. If you are already a member of Bellator Nation you will receive an email invitation to RSVP.
WHERE:Dave & Buster’s 13857 Riverport Dr. Maryland Heights, MO
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. CT
WHO:
The name Gracie is synonymous with MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, the man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie would dismantle multiple opponents in a single night, many of whom were much larger than him. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Today, it's hard to find an MMA fighter who hasn't trained in the art of jiu-jitsu.
There is only one Kimbo Slice. The unmistakable bearded brawler achieved fame through a series of street fights that garnered extreme levels of attention on YouTube. After parlaying his fame into an MMA career, Kimbo exploded onto the scene and became one of the sports most popular stars of all-time. Kimbo has been the focal point of the first and third-most watched MMA fights in the sport's history. This past June in St. Louis, his fight against Ken Shamrock shattered Bellator MMA's viewership records.
Often referred to as “The Godfather” of MMA, Ken Shamrock is a pioneer of the sport, and introduced an incredible brand of MMA that helped shape the sport into what it is today. With incredible suplexes and leg locks, “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” always made for must-see TV. His heated rivalries with guys like Royce Gracie and Tito Ortiz generated incredible buzz, and helped popularize the sport. His fight with Tito Ortiz was at one time the second-most watched MMA fight of all time.
“The People's Champion” Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite all over the world. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion was one of the toughest competitors in the cage. Utilizing his wrestling background, Ortiz was a grinder who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flare for the dramatic, Ortiz had intense rivalries in the cage with guys like Ken Shamrock, as well as outside the cage with UFC President Dana White.
The first British World Champion in the history of MMA will always be Liam McGeary. At 6’6 the towering fighter has achieved notoriety around the world with his impressive skillset which has seen him end fights with impressive knockout power as well as jiu-jitsu prowess. Currently undefeated at 11-0, the future is bright for the Bellator MMA Champion. Most recently, McGeary defeated fellow Fan Fest participant Tito Ortiz in the main event of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1."
FIGHT INFO: “Bellator 145: Vengeance” features two world title bouts. Patricio Freire (24-2) defends his featherweight strap against Daniel Straus (23-6) and Will Brooks (16-1) meets submission specialist Marcin Held (21-3), with the 155-pound belt on the line. The event will also feature a trio of Missouri natives with Michael Chandler (13-3), who fights David Rickels (16-3, 1 NC); heavyweight Bobby Lashley (13-2) who looks to avenge a previous loss on his record when he finally meets James Thompson (20-14) in a rematch; and Justin Lawrence (8-2) who meets Emmanuel Sanchez (11-2).
Tickets for “Bellator 145: ‘Vengeance,” which start at just $30, are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Doors for the event open at 5:00 p.m. CT local time, and the first contest takes place one hour after.
About Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
OFFICIAL BELLATOR FAN FEST COMES TO ST. LOUIS ON NOV. 5
Fans of all ages are invited to Dave and Buster’s in Maryland Heights, MO to meet and receive autographs from some of the greatest and most popular MMA fighters of all time. Fans will also have the opportunity to win tickets and great prizes, as well as snap a photograph with the Bellator ring girls.
Fan Fest is exclusively for Bellator Nation Members only, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Click here to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. If you are already a member of Bellator Nation you will receive an email invitation to RSVP.
WHERE:Dave & Buster’s 13857 Riverport Dr. Maryland Heights, MO
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. CT
WHO:
The name Gracie is synonymous with MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, the man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie would dismantle multiple opponents in a single night, many of whom were much larger than him. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Today, it's hard to find an MMA fighter who hasn't trained in the art of jiu-jitsu.
There is only one Kimbo Slice. The unmistakable bearded brawler achieved fame through a series of street fights that garnered extreme levels of attention on YouTube. After parlaying his fame into an MMA career, Kimbo exploded onto the scene and became one of the sports most popular stars of all-time. Kimbo has been the focal point of the first and third-most watched MMA fights in the sport's history. This past June in St. Louis, his fight against Ken Shamrock shattered Bellator MMA's viewership records.
Often referred to as “The Godfather” of MMA, Ken Shamrock is a pioneer of the sport, and introduced an incredible brand of MMA that helped shape the sport into what it is today. With incredible suplexes and leg locks, “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” always made for must-see TV. His heated rivalries with guys like Royce Gracie and Tito Ortiz generated incredible buzz, and helped popularize the sport. His fight with Tito Ortiz was at one time the second-most watched MMA fight of all time.
“The People's Champion” Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite all over the world. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion was one of the toughest competitors in the cage. Utilizing his wrestling background, Ortiz was a grinder who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flare for the dramatic, Ortiz had intense rivalries in the cage with guys like Ken Shamrock, as well as outside the cage with UFC President Dana White.
The first British World Champion in the history of MMA will always be Liam McGeary. At 6’6 the towering fighter has achieved notoriety around the world with his impressive skillset which has seen him end fights with impressive knockout power as well as jiu-jitsu prowess. Currently undefeated at 11-0, the future is bright for the Bellator MMA Champion. Most recently, McGeary defeated fellow Fan Fest participant Tito Ortiz in the main event of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1."
FIGHT INFO: “Bellator 145: Vengeance” features two world title bouts. Patricio Freire (24-2) defends his featherweight strap against Daniel Straus (23-6) and Will Brooks (16-1) meets submission specialist Marcin Held (21-3), with the 155-pound belt on the line. The event will also feature a trio of Missouri natives with Michael Chandler (13-3), who fights David Rickels (16-3, 1 NC); heavyweight Bobby Lashley (13-2) who looks to avenge a previous loss on his record when he finally meets James Thompson (20-14) in a rematch; and Justin Lawrence (8-2) who meets Emmanuel Sanchez (11-2).
Tickets for “Bellator 145: ‘Vengeance,” which start at just $30, are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Doors for the event open at 5:00 p.m. CT local time, and the first contest takes place one hour after.
About Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike TV, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
RETURNING TO MENOMINEE CASINO RESORT ON DECEMBER 5 FOR "BITTER ENEMIES"
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. – King of the Cage will return to Menominee Casino Resort in Keshena, Wisconsin with another action-packed, world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-event, headlined by a Women’s Strawweight (115 pounds) showdown between Kyna Sisson and Kali Robbins on Saturday, December 5, 2015.
In the main event in the Strawweight Division at 115 lbs., Kyna “The Sensation” Sisson from Lansing, Michigan (Murcielago MMA) will face off against Kali “Pop Tart” Robbins from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Red Shafer MMA). Both fighters are undefeated in their professional careers and are top ranked in the Strawweight Division.
In the co-main event in the 145 lb. Bantamweight Division, Mike Demakes from Chicago, Illinois (Warzone TC) will take on Bernard Webster from Keshena, Wisconsin (Bears Fist MMA).
Other fighters appearing on the card will be Alex Cooney, Jordan Seufzer, Isaiah Pitts, Jordan Berg, Gabriel Mota, Mequon Frechette, Dave Vang, Raven Welsch, Chad Johnson, Okala Makaiau, Jason Rae, Seth Clemens, Adrian Pierson, Zach Stewart, Clayton McGhee, Ryan Ziemer and more.
This event will be broadcast in over 50 million U.S. households on MAVTV (214 DIRECTV, 248 Dish Network, 810 Verizon FiOS). Check your local cable provider for cable station in your area.
Doors open at 6:00pm and Fights at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Menominee Casino Resort Box Office from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm or call (800) 343-7778, ext. 4024. Must be 18 or over to attend this event. Event card subject to change.
About King of the Cage
After performing over 500 events since its inception in 1998, King of the Cage has proven to be a leader in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts. No other production has promoted more fights than King of the Cage. KOTC has and continues to promote shows globally, including the United States and far-reaching countries such as: England, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia and Philippines.
King of the Cage is available weekly to over 50 million homes in the United States on cable and satellite television on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil and also airs in more than 60 countries worldwide which include Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Africa, and most of Europe.
King of the Cage has been a career staple for countless stars including Ronda Rousey, Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Daniel Cormier, TJ Dillishaw, Demetrious Johnson, Robbie Lawler, Rory MacDonald, Rashad Evans, Krazy Horse, Keith Jardine, Mac Danzig, Urijah Faber, Joe Stevenson, and Diego Sanchez.
King of the Cage recently reached a broadcast deal with the UFC where KOTC fights and events will now be seen on UFC FIGHT PASS, giving fans access to one of the most valuable MMA libraries, starting in 2015.
Visit at http://www.kingofthecage.com
IMG AND WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RENEW MEDIA RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP
IMG, a global leader in sport, fashion and media, and world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise World Series of Fighting, have renewed their international media rights distribution agreement, it was announced today.
“IMG has been a tremendous partner for our growing MMA sports franchise, so we are thrilled to continue our relationship that has helped expand World Series of Fighting’s footprint on television all over the globe,” said World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva.
Hillary Mandel, SVP, Head of Media North America for IMG said, “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with World Series of Fighting, and help them continue to grow their worldwide audience. The events have proven to be extremely popular with fight fans and viewers all over the globe, and we are looking forward to continuing to expand the reach and awareness.”
Since the two companies initially struck a deal in 2013, IMG has effectively placed World Series of Fighting programming in over 70 countries and territories around the world, including Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Peru and Russia. The U.S. rights are held by NBC and NBCSN.
In June, combat sports television channel, Fight Network, signed on to distribute World Series of Fighting events in Canada as well as in over 30 countries in Europe, Africa and The Middle East.
World Series of Fighting boasts a stellar, fast-growing roster of both elite level MMA talent, including renowned superstars Jake Shields, Jon Fitch, Yushin “Thunder” Okami, David Branch and Tyrone “King of the Ring” Spong, as well as a collection of home grown world champions and rising stars, such as undefeated Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, Lance Palmer, Marlon Moraes and Timur Valiev.
Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN from Phoenix, Ariz. on Friday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT when, for the first time in its three-year history, the company will roll out a one-night, eight-man elimination tournament in its lightweight (155 pounds) division. The winner, who will have fought three times that night, will be named the number one contender and next challenger for Gaethje’s lightweight crown.
About World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
"World Series of Fighting" (WSOF.com) is a world wide premier professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering the best action-packed fights for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the world. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow "World Series of Fighting" on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and "World Series of Fighting" President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
IMG AND WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RENEW MEDIA RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP
IMG, a global leader in sport, fashion and media, and world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise World Series of Fighting, have renewed their international media rights distribution agreement, it was announced today.
“IMG has been a tremendous partner for our growing MMA sports franchise, so we are thrilled to continue our relationship that has helped expand World Series of Fighting’s footprint on television all over the globe,” said World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva.
Hillary Mandel, SVP, Head of Media North America for IMG said, “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with World Series of Fighting, and help them continue to grow their worldwide audience. The events have proven to be extremely popular with fight fans and viewers all over the globe, and we are looking forward to continuing to expand the reach and awareness.”
Since the two companies initially struck a deal in 2013, IMG has effectively placed World Series of Fighting programming in over 70 countries and territories around the world, including Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Peru and Russia. The U.S. rights are held by NBC and NBCSN.
In June, combat sports television channel, Fight Network, signed on to distribute World Series of Fighting events in Canada as well as in over 30 countries in Europe, Africa and The Middle East.
World Series of Fighting boasts a stellar, fast-growing roster of both elite level MMA talent, including renowned superstars Jake Shields, Jon Fitch, Yushin “Thunder” Okami, David Branch and Tyrone “King of the Ring” Spong, as well as a collection of home grown world champions and rising stars, such as undefeated Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, Lance Palmer, Marlon Moraes and Timur Valiev.
Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN from Phoenix, Ariz. on Friday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT when, for the first time in its three-year history, the company will roll out a one-night, eight-man elimination tournament in its lightweight (155 pounds) division. The winner, who will have fought three times that night, will be named the number one contender and next challenger for Gaethje’s lightweight crown.
About World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
"World Series of Fighting" (WSOF.com) is a world wide premier professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering the best action-packed fights for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the world. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow "World Series of Fighting" on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and "World Series of Fighting" President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
TICKETS FOR UFC® 195: LAWLER VS. CONDIT AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA ON-SALE FRIDAY, OCT. 23
Las Vegas – Two of the most electrifying strikers in the sport will ring in the New Year as welterweight champion Robbie Lawler looks to make a second successful title defense against fourth-ranked Carlos Condit on Saturday, Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In a division that has become known for its epic title fights in recent years, we have seen all out battles between the likes of Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks, Hendricks and Lawler (twice) and most recently, an all-time great between Lawler and Rory MacDonald. With more than 30 knockout victories between the two, Lawler and Condit are primed to put on another welterweight title fight for the history books.
Lawler (26-10, 1 NC, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla.) is coming off one of the greatest fights in mixed martial arts history, a knockout victory over top-ranked MacDonald at UFC® 189, and looks to keep the momentum going when he clashes with Condit. Since returning to the Octagon® in 2013, “Ruthless” has amassed a 7-1 record that includes knockout victories over MacDonald, Jake Ellenberger and Josh Koscheck. Currently the sixth-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world, a win over Condit could place Lawler amongst the all-time greats at 170 pounds.
Condit (30-8, fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.), the former UFC® interim welterweight champion and the last WEC welterweight champion, is no stranger to high profile fights, having gone to the championship rounds with the likes of St-Pierre and Nick Diaz, and successfully defending the WEC belt three times. “The Natural Born Killer” has finished 27 of his 30 pro victories – 14 by way of submission – showing that the 31-year-old known for his devastating striking has the ability to finish the fight wherever the fight goes.
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Tickets for UFC®195: LAWLER vs. CONDIT go on sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. PT and are priced at $804, $604, $404, $304, $204 and $104. Tickets are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at the MGM Grand box office. Ticket prices do not include applicable service charges.
UFC Fight Club® members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. PT via the website www.ufcfightclub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, Oct. 22 starting at 10 a.m. PT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.
UFC®195: LAWLER vs. CONDIT will be available live on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on UFC.TV, iN DEMAND, DirecTV, DISH Network, Avail-TVN, and in Canada on BellTV, Shaw Communications, Sasktel, and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $44.99 US/$49.99 CAN for Standard Definition and $54.99 US/$59.99 CAN for High -Definition.
About UFC®
UFC® is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Singapore and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in 134 countries and territories to over 700 million TV households worldwide in 21 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S., which annually includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network, as well as The Ultimate Fighter® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS®, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. The UFC organization also licenses over 100 UFC GYM® locations, and owns UFC.TV® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT® (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC Magazine, and has a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, UFC Fight Club®, UFC Fan Expo®, UFC branded apparel, DVDs and Blu-rays and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter and Instagram: @UFC.
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WSOF 25: Tournament Matchups, Co-Main Event Announced For Nov. 20
LAS VEGAS – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced tonight during its live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami,” the quarterfinal stage matchups and brackets for its historic, one-night, eight-man tournament that will crown its winner the new number one contender in the promotion’s coveted lightweight (155 pound) division, at “WSOF 25: Eight-Man Lightweight Tournament,” on Friday, Nov. 20, live on NBCSN at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz.
Additionally, a lightweight co-main event pitting Jason High against fellow battle-tested star and World Series of Fighting newcomer Estevan Payan was announced for WSOF 25.
“We are excited about the star-studded lineup and incredible matchups we have assembled for the first World Series of Fighting one-night tournament in history,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo. “Combined with an outstanding co-main event between Jason High and Estevan Payan, this is a must-see event for any fight fan.”
In one tournament bracket, Luis Palomino (23-11) of Miami, Fla., coming off another “Fight of the Month” performance at WSOF 23 in September, will square off with rising star Rich Patishnock (6-2) of East Stroudsberg, Pa., while Brian Foster (23-7) of Sallisaw, Okla., fresh off a thunderous, first round (:32) KO of previously unbeaten LaRue Burley at WSOF 23, will collide with streaking submission wizard Joao Zeferino (18-6) of Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
In the opposite bracket, wrestling and submission ace Brian Cobb (20-8) of Bakersfield, Calif. will battle Firas Zahabi-trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Mike Ricci (10-4) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, while Islam Mamedov (12-1) of Jersey City, N.J. via Derbent, Dagestan, Russia will put his phenomenal, 11-fight winning streak on the line against five-time, one-night tournament winner and Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jorge Patino (38-15-2, 1 NC) of Houston, Texas via Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The winner of the quarterfinal stage bout between Palomino and Patishnock will meet the winner of the fight between Foster and Zeferino in the semifinal stage of the single-elimination affair, and the winner of the matchup between Cobb and Ricci will face the winner of the bout between Mamedov and Patino in the semifinal stage of the tournament.
The two semifinal stage victors will face off against each other for the tournament championship and the right to challenge reigning, undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
High (18-5) of Kansas City, Mo. will look to establish his presence in the World Series of Fighting lightweight division after defeating top-level competition elsewhere in the U.S. as well as in Japan, where the 34-year-old made his initial mark in the sport by collecting wins in the now defunct DREAM and K-1 promotions, and followed up his stellar performances overseas with a perfect, 3-0 run in the Strikeforce cage.
Another former Strikeforce standout, the 33-year-old Payan (16-8, 1 NC) of Tempe, Ariz. has also scrapped with notable adversaries, and has imposed his will with dangerous punching power. Payan is looking for his second straight victory after scoring a third round (2:45) KO on Roberto Young with a barrage of punches on June 6.
Priced from $29.99, tickets for “WSOF 25: Eight-Man Lightweight Tournament” are on sale at the Comerica Theatre box office as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.
World Series of Fighting will announce additional details concerning the format and rules of the tournament soon.
About World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
"World Series of Fighting" (WSOF.com) is a world wide premier professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering the best action-packed fights for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the world. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow "World Series of Fighting" on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and "World Series of Fighting" President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
CFFC Exclusive: NJSACB to Analyze Judging Experiment at CFFC 52
At the forefront of mixed-martial-arts (MMA), the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) is taking another innovative approach when they plan to analyze MMA judging at the next Cage Fury Fighting Championship’s (CFFC) event this Halloween at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Credited with the creation of the “Unified Rules” of MMA used across the country, the NJSACB hopes that this new experiment will further the growth of MMA worldwide. This new approach came to fruition from personal observations made by Commissioner Larry Hazzard and Counsel Nick Lembo, feedback from licensed judges, comments from the media serving as shadow judges at events, and discussion with executives in the industry.
By no means is this a knock on the current judges licensed by the NJSACB. “This agency has been pleased with both the quality of judging and our judging roster in this State, but we recently have wondered about the effects of blocked views, limited angles, sight distance and to a small degree, crowd noise,” Lembo and Hazzard stated. “Technological advances and skilled camera technicians can now offer the viewing fan base a closer, clearer and more precise visual of the action at hand as compared to what the judge sees cage side. It is noteworthy that promotional executives and event broadcasters sitting cage side frequently view a table monitor as much or more than they view the live action itself.”
"I've often wondered if the hometown crowd and the limited viewing angles in which a judge sees the fight swayed the decision process,” stated CFFC CEO Robert Haydak Jr. “This is really going to be interesting whether the scoring remains the same or differs in any way.”
“This experiment, obviously in its first step of actual implementation, will provide data gathering by allowing the review and comparison of three experienced NJSACB judges' cage side scores, which will still be the official scores, with the scores of three experienced NJSACB judges in sound proof isolated rooms who will be viewing and scoring the fight on a large television monitor showing the actual broadcast without audio commentary,” continued in the statement released from the NJSACB exclusively to CFFC.
This isn’t the first time CFFC and the NJSACB worked collaboratively. Last year the NJSACB implemented instant replay on November 1, 2014 for the first time at CFFC 43. This was later used the night during the main event when Lyman Good inadvertently poked Jonavin Webb’s eye causing the
referee to stop the bout. Because of the instant replay showing the accidental foul, the bout was a ruled a no contest moments after the replay was viewed by the NJSACB that evening.
"We're fortunate in New Jersey to have such a proactive commission,” stated Haydak. “Nick and Larry have embraced this idea from the very beginning and are now spearheading the efforts to see it to fruition."
About Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Cage Fury Fighting Championships (www.cffc.tv) is a pioneer in bringing prominent and elite MMA talent to the East Coast. Since CFFC’s debut, past, and current champions have competed at the highest level. Before they were in the UFC, Jim and Dan Miller were both CFFC champions. That legacy remains the same today. Six recent CFFC champions, George Sullivan, Aljamain Sterling, Paul Felder, Jonavin Webb, Lyman Good, and Jimmie Rivera are currently on the UFC roster. Current UFC fighters Zach Makovsky, Nick Catone, Nah-Shon Burrell, John Howard, and Ron Stallings have also competed in CFFC prior to their entry to the UFC. Also, CFFC helped jumpstart the career of Internet fighting sensation Kimbo Slice, whose first foray into MMA came in the CFFC cage when he fought former boxing champion Ray “Merciless” Mercer. CFFC continues to thrive as one of the best regional promotions in the world while focusing on treating fighters with respect and giving the fans the ultimate MMA experience.
CFFC Exclusive: NJSACB to Analyze Judging Experiment at CFFC 52
At the forefront of mixed-martial-arts (MMA), the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) is taking another innovative approach when they plan to analyze MMA judging at the next Cage Fury Fighting Championship’s (CFFC) event this Halloween at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Credited with the creation of the “Unified Rules” of MMA used across the country, the NJSACB hopes that this new experiment will further the growth of MMA worldwide. This new approach came to fruition from personal observations made by Commissioner Larry Hazzard and Counsel Nick Lembo, feedback from licensed judges, comments from the media serving as shadow judges at events, and discussion with executives in the industry.
By no means is this a knock on the current judges licensed by the NJSACB. “This agency has been pleased with both the quality of judging and our judging roster in this State, but we recently have wondered about the effects of blocked views, limited angles, sight distance and to a small degree, crowd noise,” Lembo and Hazzard stated. “Technological advances and skilled camera technicians can now offer the viewing fan base a closer, clearer and more precise visual of the action at hand as compared to what the judge sees cage side. It is noteworthy that promotional executives and event broadcasters sitting cage side frequently view a table monitor as much or more than they view the live action itself.”
"I've often wondered if the hometown crowd and the limited viewing angles in which a judge sees the fight swayed the decision process,” stated CFFC CEO Robert Haydak Jr. “This is really going to be interesting whether the scoring remains the same or differs in any way.”
“This experiment, obviously in its first step of actual implementation, will provide data gathering by allowing the review and comparison of three experienced NJSACB judges' cage side scores, which will still be the official scores, with the scores of three experienced NJSACB judges in sound proof isolated rooms who will be viewing and scoring the fight on a large television monitor showing the actual broadcast without audio commentary,” continued in the statement released from the NJSACB exclusively to CFFC.
This isn’t the first time CFFC and the NJSACB worked collaboratively. Last year the NJSACB implemented instant replay on November 1, 2014 for the first time at CFFC 43. This was later used the night during the main event when Lyman Good inadvertently poked Jonavin Webb’s eye causing the
referee to stop the bout. Because of the instant replay showing the accidental foul, the bout was a ruled a no contest moments after the replay was viewed by the NJSACB that evening.
"We're fortunate in New Jersey to have such a proactive commission,” stated Haydak. “Nick and Larry have embraced this idea from the very beginning and are now spearheading the efforts to see it to fruition."
About Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Cage Fury Fighting Championships (www.cffc.tv) is a pioneer in bringing prominent and elite MMA talent to the East Coast. Since CFFC’s debut, past, and current champions have competed at the highest level. Before they were in the UFC, Jim and Dan Miller were both CFFC champions. That legacy remains the same today. Six recent CFFC champions, George Sullivan, Aljamain Sterling, Paul Felder, Jonavin Webb, Lyman Good, and Jimmie Rivera are currently on the UFC roster. Current UFC fighters Zach Makovsky, Nick Catone, Nah-Shon Burrell, John Howard, and Ron Stallings have also competed in CFFC prior to their entry to the UFC. Also, CFFC helped jumpstart the career of Internet fighting sensation Kimbo Slice, whose first foray into MMA came in the CFFC cage when he fought former boxing champion Ray “Merciless” Mercer. CFFC continues to thrive as one of the best regional promotions in the world while focusing on treating fighters with respect and giving the fans the ultimate MMA experience.
WSOF 25: Tournament Matchups, Co-Main Event Announced For Nov. 20
LAS VEGAS – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced tonight during its live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami,” the quarterfinal stage matchups and brackets for its historic, one-night, eight-man tournament that will crown its winner the new number one contender in the promotion’s coveted lightweight (155 pound) division, at “WSOF 25: Eight-Man Lightweight Tournament,” on Friday, Nov. 20, live on NBCSN at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz.
Additionally, a lightweight co-main event pitting Jason High against fellow battle-tested star and World Series of Fighting newcomer Estevan Payan was announced for WSOF 25.
“We are excited about the star-studded lineup and incredible matchups we have assembled for the first World Series of Fighting one-night tournament in history,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo. “Combined with an outstanding co-main event between Jason High and Estevan Payan, this is a must-see event for any fight fan.”
In one tournament bracket, Luis Palomino (23-11) of Miami, Fla., coming off another “Fight of the Month” performance at WSOF 23 in September, will square off with rising star Rich Patishnock (6-2) of East Stroudsberg, Pa., while Brian Foster (23-7) of Sallisaw, Okla., fresh off a thunderous, first round (:32) KO of previously unbeaten LaRue Burley at WSOF 23, will collide with streaking submission wizard Joao Zeferino (18-6) of Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
In the opposite bracket, wrestling and submission ace Brian Cobb (20-8) of Bakersfield, Calif. will battle Firas Zahabi-trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Mike Ricci (10-4) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, while Islam Mamedov (12-1) of Jersey City, N.J. via Derbent, Dagestan, Russia will put his phenomenal, 11-fight winning streak on the line against five-time, one-night tournament winner and Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jorge Patino (38-15-2, 1 NC) of Houston, Texas via Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The winner of the quarterfinal stage bout between Palomino and Patishnock will meet the winner of the fight between Foster and Zeferino in the semifinal stage of the single-elimination affair, and the winner of the matchup between Cobb and Ricci will face the winner of the bout between Mamedov and Patino in the semifinal stage of the tournament.
The two semifinal stage victors will face off against each other for the tournament championship and the right to challenge reigning, undefeated World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
High (18-5) of Kansas City, Mo. will look to establish his presence in the World Series of Fighting lightweight division after defeating top-level competition elsewhere in the U.S. as well as in Japan, where the 34-year-old made his initial mark in the sport by collecting wins in the now defunct DREAM and K-1 promotions, and followed up his stellar performances overseas with a perfect, 3-0 run in the Strikeforce cage.
Another former Strikeforce standout, the 33-year-old Payan (16-8, 1 NC) of Tempe, Ariz. has also scrapped with notable adversaries, and has imposed his will with dangerous punching power. Payan is looking for his second straight victory after scoring a third round (2:45) KO on Roberto Young with a barrage of punches on June 6.
Priced from $29.99, tickets for “WSOF 25: Eight-Man Lightweight Tournament” are on sale at the Comerica Theatre box office as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.
World Series of Fighting will announce additional details concerning the format and rules of the tournament soon.
About World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
"World Series of Fighting" (WSOF.com) is a world wide premier professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering the best action-packed fights for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the world. For more information please visit WSOF.com. Follow "World Series of Fighting" on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and "World Series of Fighting" President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.