SANTA MONICA, Calif. (November 16, 2015) – The highly anticipated Bellator MMA debut of Josh Koscheck (17-10) will take place in his home town of Fresno, Calif. on January 29 at “Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor.” The popular welterweight will look to make a splash of an entrance against a streaking Matt Secor (7-2).

Bellator officials also announced an additional welterweight attraction between British slugger Paul “Semtex” Daley (37-13-2) and Andy Uhrich (11-5) will serve as the co-main event.

The “Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” event takes place January 29 at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream on Spike.com at 5 p.m. PT. Tickets for the event start at only $25 and go on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com this Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.

One of the most recognizable faces in all of mixed martial arts, “Kos” feels re-invigorated since signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion and has plans for an active 2016. With bouts against some of the most prominent names in the sport already on his resume, the 37-year-old hopes to be involved in big fights under the bright lights that only Bellator MMA and Spike can bring to the table.

Koscheck’s first test in his new promotion will come in the way of Secor, a competitor who has rallied off three-straight victories, most recently an impressive Achilles lock against Jeremie Holloway at “Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” in October. Submissions are a specialty of the New York native, with six of seven wins coming by way of tapout.

Since returning to the Bellator MMA fray, Daley has been on an absolute tear, winning two fights in as many tries. Now, the prominent British fighter has his eyes set on a welterweight title run, and would definitely enjoy a future opportunity to avenge a controversial loss against a familiar foe in Koscheck.

Standing opposite of Daley will be Uhrich, a Strikeforce veteran who has seen mixed success under the Bellator MMA banner. Most recently, “Stunner” has put together three consecutive victories and returns to the California-based promotion with the hope of derailing Daley’s championship hopes.

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, 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.

16 November 2015 – Beijing, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with Wujie, has announced the complete fight card for ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II). The headline matchup features a ONE Championship unification bout as ONE Featherweight World Champion Narantungalag Jadambaa squares off with interim champion Marat “Cobra” Gafurov. The card will also feature the conclusion of the Beijing Featherweight Tournament II, which will crown this year’s tournament champion.

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “We are delighted to be back Beijing with another round of world-class MMA action for fight fans across the mainland. We have two world title fights set up for fans in attendance, as well as a featherweight tournament to determine the best featherweight in the country. Don’t miss an epic night of bravery and sportsmanship, as showcased by our ONE Superstars!”

ONE Championship and Wujie recently announced a monumental partnership that will see the two organizations work together to hold an unprecedented 26 exciting new events all across mainland China in a two year period. The collaboration will provide an opportunity for both fans and athletes to showcase ONE Championship’s unique brand of world-class mixed martial arts and sports entertainment.

With an impressive victory over Martin Nguyen last month, the undefeated Marat “Cobra” Gafurov (12-0) of Russia captured the interim ONE Featherweight World Championship via another signature submission finish. Gafurov has been on an absolute tear, blazing a trail of exciting wins in ONE’s loaded featherweight division. He will now look to unify the featherweight titles against incumbent champion Narantungalag Jadambaa.

Narantungalag Jadambaa (10-3-0) is a Mongolian kickboxer and is the reigning ONE Featherweight World Champion. Jadambaa has been eyeing his return to the ONE Cage ever since he captured the title with a victory over Koji Oishi last year. Now, he’ll get the chance to defend his belt for the very first time against an extremely formidable opponent in Marat Gafurov.
Fans can expect a scintillating battle of prime featherweights as Gafurov and Jadambaa both aim to become the undisputed ONE Featherweight World Champion.

In what will serve as the co-main event of the evening, ONE Flyweight World Champion, Adriano Moraes (13-1-0) of Brazil, will return to the ONE Cage to put his title on the line against one of Kazakhstan’s top flyweights in Kairat Akhmetov. Moraes is on a four fight win streak which includes capturing the world title last year. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist is ready to stand his ground and defend his belt against Akhmetov who will pose as his biggest test to date.

Kairat Akhmetov (22-0) of Kazakhstan is undefeated with an outstanding record of 22 wins with no losses. The 28-year old has finished 18 of his opponents by either knockout or submission and will look to have the same success in his ONE Championship debut. In a world title bout that will surely keep fans on the edge of their seats, Akhmetov is ready to compete for the belt against Adriano Moraes when they meet at the center of the ONE Cage.

In a China Warrior Bout, 19-year old Li Wei Bin (3-1-0) out of Chongqing faces “The Wolverine” Wang Ya Yong (1-0) of Shanghai. Both combatants are primed and ready for the big stage as they plan to put on a show for their countrymen on the largest platform in Asia.

Veteran welterweight from Seltso, Russia, Nikolay Aleksakhin (15-3-0) will make his highly-anticipated ONE Championship debut against Mongolian slugger, Burenzorig Batmunkh (8-2-0). Aleksakhin is currently riding a five-fight win streak, which includes three technical knockout victories. The two warriors will do battle inside the ONE Cage and will look to surprise the crowd with intense action.

Up and coming welterweight from Taipei, Jeff “The Machine” Huang (5-2-0) will return to the ONE Cage looking to avenge his most recent defeat in a rematch with Trestle Tan (3-4-0) of Manila, Philippines. Huang and Tan faced each other earlier this year, with Tan scoring a TKO victory over Huang, seconds into the very first round. Now, Huang is out for vengeance as he gets his wish for a rematch.

In the Beijing Featherweight Tournament II Semi-Finals, Zhang Jia Cai (1-0) battles Qiao Long Fei (3-1-0) as Yang Sen (2-0) locks horns with Ala Teng Bu Ri Ge De (4-1-1). Ma Jia Wen (1-1-0) squares off with Wang Ya Wei (3-1-0) in the Beijing Featherweight Tournament II Alternate Bout.

For more updates on ONE Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow Twitter and Instagram @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Championship™ has partnered with FOX and STAR Sports for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans 70+ countries across the world.

Las Vegas – UFC® announced today the launch of the official UFC app on Amazon’s Appstore, available on all Amazon Fire streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. UFC fans on Amazon devices now have access to all UFC Pay Per View broadcasts—like the upcoming UFC 193®: ROUSEY vs. HOLM and UFC 194®: ALDO vs. MCGREGOR events—as well as UFC FIGHT PASS®, with exclusive on-demand programming, live events and the most comprehensive mixed martial arts fight library in the world.

“We are thrilled about the new UFC app on Amazon’s Appstore as fight fans can now enjoy the UFC experience on Amazon Fire TV’s set-top-boxes and Fire TV Sticks,” UFC Senior Vice President of Digital Edward Muncey said. “UFC has always been on the cutting edge of utilizing technology to engage our fans, and now Amazon Fire users can view exclusive content wherever they are.”

The UFC app will initially be available in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, Spain, France and Italy, and will support in-app purchasing in local currencies. The app will provide access to UFC weigh-ins, press conferences and other live streams, bringing fans closer to UFC and their favorite athletes anywhere with their Amazon Fire device.

With UFC FIGHT PASS, users can watch premium on-demand content and live broadcasts through the digital subscription service that has become a must-have for mixed martial arts fans. Along with unparalleled access to the biggest fight library in the world and fan-favorite shows like The Ultimate Fighter, Dana White: Looking for a Fight and Fightography, UFC FIGHT PASS is the premiere destination for the biggest fights and greatest athletes in the sport.

Click here to download UFC’s free app on Amazon Fire devices.

The UFC app is also available on most digital platforms including Xbox One, Xbox 360, iPhone and iPod Touch, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TV and LG Smart TV. For a complete list of supported devices, please visit http://www.ufc.com/devices.

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 158 countries and territories to over 1 billion 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 that is available throughout the world 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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12 November 2015 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announced today that the mixed martial artists competing at ONE: PRIDE OF LIONS are ready for all the action which takes place tomorrow evening, 13 November, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore.

ONE Welterweight World Champion, Ben “Funky” Askren’s fight against Luis “Sapo” Santos is still under negotiation as Santos failed to make weight for the highly anticipated world title fight. ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke and Yago Bryan of Brazil will meet each other in a Super Fight bout at 52.9kg.

Visit the official ONE: PRIDE OF LIONS weigh-in photo gallery by clicking:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6k384krsvdao0f3/AABoZfKfuYDUszYYrjf_77sta?dl=0.

COMPLETE WEIGH-IN RESULTS

MAIN EVENT
ONE Welterweight bout: Ben Askren (77.1kg/169.5lbs) VS Luis Santos (78.2kg/172.0lbs)

MAIN CARD
ONE Strawweight Super Fight bout: Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (52.0kg/114.5lbs) VS Yago Bryan(52.8kg/116.5lbs)
Featherweight bout: Major Overall (65.5kg/144.0lbs) VS Kotetsu Boku (65.7kg/144.5lbs)
Women’s Strawweight bout: Angela Lee (51.6kg/113.5lbs) VS Natalie Gonzales Hills (51.8kg/114.0lbs)
Heavyweight bout: Alain Ngalani (110.6kg/243.5lbs) VS Igor Subora (102.3kg/225.5lbs)

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Featherweight bout: Martin Nguyen (65.3kg/143.5lbs) VS Edward Kelly (65.6kg/144.5lbs)
Featherweight bout: Amir Khan (65.7kg/144.5lbs) VS Jimmy Yabo (65.7kg/144.5lbs)
Featherweight bout: Benedict Ang (65.6kg/144.5lbs) VS Yohan Mulia Legowo (65.4kg/144.0lbs)
Featherweight bout: Li Kai Wen (65.8kg/145.0lbs) VS Nathan Ng (65.8kg/145.0lbs)

Fans from around the world can witness all the action via the live TV broadcast. Check local listings for global live broadcast schedule. The event is also available online via live streaming at http://oneppv.com. The event will be available for purchase at just US$9.99.

For more updates on ONE Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow Twitter and Instagram @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA

About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Championship™ has partnered with FOX and STAR Sports for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans 70+ countries across the world.

Fight Network is a 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airs programs focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, including live fights and up-to-the-minute news and analysis for mixed martial arts, kickboxing, professional wrestling, traditional martial arts, boxing, fight news, as well as fight-themed drama series, documentaries and feature films.

Below find highlights of this week’s programming:

Monday, Nov. 9
6:00 p.m. ET – Global Wrestling Weekly – Host Scott Casper gives weekly news and analysis centering around the global wrestling scene, including interviews, features, the latest news and results, plus a look back at the past.
6:30 p.m. ET – Judo Tbilisi Grand Prix Highlights – Highlights from the Judo Tbilisi Grand Prix from Mar. Mar. 20-22, 2015 in Georgia.
7:00 p.m. & 11:30 ET – 5 Rounds – Fight Network’s John Ramdeen and Robin Black invite special guests to breakdown the weekend of MMA action.
7:30 p.m. ET & 11:30 p.m. ET- Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.

Tuesday, Nov. 10
1:30 a.m. ET – XPTV – Coverage of regional U.S. professional and amateur MMA events.
5:00 & 5:30 p.m. ET – Xtreme Fighting Championship – Florida-based pro MMA featuring top American prospects, international stars and UFC veterans.
6:00 p.m. & 10 p.m. ET – 5 Rounds Today – Video podcast with John Ramdeen and Robin Black breaking down a wide variety of topics in the MMA world, including previews of upcoming events and all the latest rumors and headlines.
8:00 p.m. ET – 5 Rounds – Fight Network’s John Ramadeen and Robin Black invite special guests to breakdown the weekend of MMA action.
8:30 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.
9:00 p.m. ET – Fighting Spirit MMA Season 4 – Compilation of international fights from SFL, Legend, FFC, M-1 and others.
10:00 p.m. ET – Ring of Combat 47 – Featuring Chris Wade vs. Pat Defranco and Frankie Perez vs. Mike Santiago from Jan. 24, 2014 in Atlantic City, NJ.

Wednesday, Nov. 11
12:00 a.m. ET – Ring of Combat 48 – Featuring Brendan Barrett vs. Justin Woods and Chris Wade vs. Frankie Perez from May 16, 2014 from Atlantic City, NJ.
5:00 p.m. ET – Texas Fight Night – MMA action from Texas featuring the Lone Star State’s top prospects in the cage.
6:00 p.m. ET – Best of Cage Rage – Featuring classic fights from the OK-based Cage Rage organization with Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Vitor Belfort, Paul Daley and others.
7:00 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and feature.
7:30 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.
8:00 p.m. ET – Cage Warriors FC: Fight Night 9 – Featuring Bruno Carvalho vs. Gael Grimaud and Faycal Hucin vs. Che Mills in Amman, Jordan.
11:00 p.m. ET – MMA Meltdown with Gabriel Morency – Gabriel Morency breaks down all the happenings in MMA, discussing odds, predictions, plus special weekly guests and exclusive interviews.
11:30 p.m. ET – M-1 Challenge 59: Kharitonov vs. Garner – Featuring Sergei Kharitonov vs. Kenny Garner in a rematch from July 8, 2015 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Thursday, Nov. 12
2:00 a.m. & 1 p.m. ET – Ultimate Challenge MMA 33 – Featuring Denniston Sutherland vs. Ben Callum from Apr. 6, 2013 in London.
4:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. ET – TakeDown Wrestling – Extensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes coverage from events and exclusive interviews.
6:00 p.m. ET – Championship Fighting Alliance – Pro MMA from Florida featuring the likes of Josh Sampo, Mike Kyle, John Howard, Sean McCorkie, Luis Palomino and others.
7:00 p.m. ET – Fighting Rookies – Aspiring kickboxers climb the ladder of success in the sport as rookies compete for a chance to become professionals and get experience needed to succeed at5 a higher level.
8:00 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and feature.
8:30 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.
9:00 p.m. ET – 2015 IMMAF Amateur MMA Championships: Part 3 / 4 – Coverage of the 2015 IMMAF Amateur MMA Championships from Las Vegas, featuring the men’s featherweight, female bantamweight and men’s welterweight divisions.
10:30 p.m. ET – 2015 IMMAF Amateur MMA Championships: Part 3 / 4 – Coverage of the 2015 IMMAF Amateur MMA Championships from Las Vegas, featuring the men’s lightweight, men’s middleweight, female featherweight and men’s super heavyweight divisions.

Friday, Nov. 13
12:00 a.m. & 11 a.m. ET – It’s Showtime Special – The world’s premier kickboxing organization featuring Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef and Giorgio Petrosyan.
2:00 a.m. ET – Pancrase Classics – Classic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.
4:00 a.m. ET – Best of DEEP – Featuring classic fights from the historic Japanese DEEP promotion including Shinua Aoki, Hayatpo Sakurai and Gegard Moisasi.
5:00 a.m. ET – Best of Jewels – Classic fights from the all-female Japanese MMA league Jewels.
7:30 a.m. ET – CANADA ONLY — ONE: Pride of Lions – LIVE from Singapore featuring Ben Askren vs. Luis Santos in a rematch for the ONE welterweight title.
12:00 p.m. ET – Bookie Beatdown – Preview of the betting lines and top picks for major UFC events.
12:30 p.m. ET – TakeDown Wrestling – Extensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes coverage from events and exclusive interviews.
1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. ET – Best of Hard Knocks Fighting: Todd Stoute – Relive Todd Stoute’s clash with Anton Tokarchuk from Hard Knocks 42 on Mar. 20, 2015.
2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. ET – Best of Hard Knocks Fighting: Rodney Wallace – Relive Rodney Wallace’s battle with Kalib Starnes from Hard Knocks Fighting 44 on June 26, 2015.
3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. ET – Best of Hard Knocks Fighting: Todd Stoute – Mini-documentary on light heavyweight MMA veteran Todd Stoute.
3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. ET – Best of Hard Knocks Fighting: Rodney Wallace – Mini-documentary on light heavyweight MMA veteran Todd Stoute.
7:00 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and feature.
7:30 p.m. ET – Hard Knocks Fighting 46 – Featuring Jesse Arnett vbs. Dimitri Waardenburg for the Hard Knocks bantamweight title from Oct. 23, 2015 in Calgary, Canada.
10:00 p.m. ET – UFC 193 Weigh-ins – LIVE coverage of official weigh ins for UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm in Australia.
11:00 p.m. ET – Hard Knocks Fighting 47 – LIVE MMA action from Calgary, Canada.

Saturday, Nov. 14
1:00 a.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.
1:30 a.m. – KSW 25: Khalidov vs. Sakurai – Featuring Mamed Khalidov vs. Ryuta SDakuri and Aslembeck Saidov vs. Daniel Acacio from Dec. 7, 2013 in Wroclaw, Poland.
6:00 a.m. ET — Best of TKO – Featuring George St-Pierre vs. Travis Galbraith from UCC 11.
7:00 a.m. ET – Best of Gladiator Challenge – Featuring Jake Shields vs. Jeremy Jackson from Gladiator Challenge 6.
8:00 a.m. ET – Best of SportFight – Top quality MMA from the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by UFC veterans Matt LIndland and Chael Sonnen. This episode features Brian Caraway and Ian Loveland in action.
5:00 p.m. ET – SuperKombat New Heroes Mamaia 2015 – Featuring Alexandru Negrea vs. Dumitru Topai and Andrei Ostrovanu vs,. Cristian Milea in kickboxing action from Mamaia, Romania.
7:00 p.m. ET – UFC 193 Pre-Show – LIVE pre-fight and analysis of UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm in Australia.
8:00 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra: MMA Edition – Covering all the happenings in the MMA world with exclusive analysis and feature.
8:30 p.m. ET – Fight News Now Extra – The latest news, recaps, features and inside analysis of the fight game.
9:00 p.m. ET – Super Fight League 2 – Featuring Todd Duffee vs. Neil Grove and Alexander Shlemenko vs. Ikuhisa Minowa from Apr. 7, 2012 in Chamdigarh, India.

Sunday, Nov. 15
1:00 p.m. ET – UFC 193 Post-Show & Post-Press Conference – LIVE post-fight coverage, highlights and analysis for UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm in Australia, including the love post-fight press conference.
6:00 a.m. ET – Pancrase Classics – Classic pioneering MMA battles featuring Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Name Marquardt, Chael Sonnen and others.
11:00 a.m. ET – Best of ADCC- Features compilations of the greatest grappling matches ever held, featuring Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes, Eddie Bravo, Fabricio Werdum, Marcelo Garcia, Ronaldo Souza and Royler Gracie.
12:00 p.m. ET – Elite Muay Thai: Thailand vs. Challenger – The biggest Muay Thai series in the world featuring premium international stand-up fighters taking on the renowned Thailand National Team.
5:00 p.m. ET – Global Wrestling Weekly – Host Scott Casper gives weekly news and analysis centering around the global wrestling scene, including interviews, features, the latest news and results, plus a look back at the past.
5:30 p.m. ET – Judo Samsun Grand Prix 2015 Highlights – Highlights from the Judo Samsun Grand Prix Mar. 27-29 in Turkey.
6:00 p.m. ET – Fighting Spirit MMA Season 4 – Compilation of international fights from SFL, Legend FFC, M-1 and more.

Information:

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Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents a trio of exciting live events this weekend, beginning tonight, Friday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. ET with RFA 32: Blumer vs. Higo from Prior Lake, Minn. Live kickboxing returns on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. ET, as Enfusion Live 33 emanates from Martigny, Switzerland. Finally, Fight Network will air the live UFC Fight Night™: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 prelims exclusively in Canada on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. ET.

RFA 32: Blumer vs. Higo will air live nationwide in Canada and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The main event will feature a bantamweight showdown between two of the promotion’s most exciting prospects as Minnesota’s own Melvin “Career Killer” Blumer (12-2) battles Brazilian dynamo Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (15-2). Also scheduled to fight at RFA 32, Minnesota’s top-ranked lightweight Chad Curry (7-0) meets Landon Bannata (6-0) in a battle of undefeated lightweight prospects, the other half of the famed “Bash Brothers” Marvin Blumer (11-5) takes on fellow RFA vet Bill Kamery (13-4), former RFA welterweight champion Benjamin Smith (14-3) looks to hand Craig Eckelberg (5-0) his first loss, Ben Neumann (9-3) throws down with Dakota Cochrane (20-9) in welterweight action, Sean Richman (2-0) faces Clay Wimer (5-0) in a clash of undefeated featherweights, plus Logan Storley (1-0) takes on Marc Hummel (0-0) in a welterweight bout.

Enfusion Live 33 will air live nationwide in Canada, across the U.S. on Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Suddenlink Communications, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable and Armstrong Cable, and on Roku devices across North America. The Enfusion -75kg championship is up for grabs in the main event, as Portugal’s Diogo Calado battles Frenchman Rafael Ilodra, plus Switzerland’s Christophe Pruvost and Pedro Barros meet Spain’s Jonay Risco at 70kg and Russia’s Andriy Unhuryan at 75kg, respectively. In other featured bouts, Congo’s Ulrik Bokeme meets France’s Cheick Sibide at 85kg, Albania’s Skhodan Veseli squares off with Portugal’s Adelino Boa Morte at 75kg and Switzerland’s Janique Avanthay throws down with France’s Amandine Falck in a women’s 61kg showdown.

Airing exclusively in Canada, the featured UFC Fight Night™: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 prelim pits longtime Brazilian lightweight veteran Gleison Tibau (40-11) looking to crack the top 15 when he faces off with American knockout artist Abel Trujillo (12-6, 1NC). In other action, Brazil’s Yan Cabral (12-1) tangles with American Johnny Case (21-4) in a lightweight matchup, featherweight fan favorite and No. 11-ranked Clay Guida (32-12) battles Brazil’s Thiago Tavares (23-6-1), plus Brazilian Kevin Souza (19-3) meets American Chas Skelly (14-1) in a showcase of exciting featherweight prospects.

The full card for UFC Fight Night™: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 includes:

Main Card (Live on TSN4, 10 p.m. ET):
-Vitor Belfort (24-11) vs. Dan Henderson (31-13)
-Glover Teixeira (23-4) vs. Patrick Cummins (8-2)
-Thomas Almeida (20-0) vs. Anthony Birchak (12-2)
-Alex Oliveira (12-2-1, 1NC) vs. Piotr Hallmann (15-4)
-Gilbert Burns (10-0) vs. Rashid Magomedov (18-1)
-Fabio Maldonado (22-7) vs. Corey Anderson (7-1)

Preliminary Card (Live on Fight Network, 8 p.m. ET):
-Gleison Tibau (40-11) vs. Abel Trujillo (12-6, 1NC)
-Yan Cabral (12-1) vs. Johnny Case (21-4)
-Clay Guida (32-12) vs. Thiago Tavares (23-6-1)
-Kevin Souza (19-3) vs. Chas Skelly (14-1)

Preliminary Card (Live on UFC Fight Pass, 6:30 p.m. ET):
-Viscardi Andrade (17-7) vs. Gasan Umalatov (15-4-1)
-Pedro Munhoz (12-1) vs. Jimmie Rivera (17-1)
-Bruno Korea (4-0) vs. Matheus Nicolau (10-1)

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit www.fightnetwork.com, follow us on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (November 6) – It’s a pairing that is synonymous with the sport of mixed martial arts — Ken Shamrock versus Royce Gracie — and Bellator MMA is pleased to bring these two pioneers together for a third time on Feb. 19 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas at “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie.”

While this mega-fight is more than enough to round out the latest tentpole offering from Scott Coker and company, everything is bigger in Texas and that’s why in addition to the aforementioned blockbuster main event, Kimbo Slice will meet the man who has been calling him out since the two parted ways years ago, Dhafir Harris, better known as “Dada 5000.”

Tickets for this MMA extravaganza start at $30 and go on sale Saturday, November 14 at Bellator.com, as well as HoustonToyotaCenter.com, Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

Gracie is a living legend, considered by many as the Godfather of MMA. This iconic pioneer of the sport is returning to competition for the first time in almost a decade for the third fight in his trilogy against fellow MMA great Ken “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” Shamrock.

Since returning to action earlier this year, Shamrock has made it clear that his present MMA run is about closing the book on longstanding feuds and solidifying his place as one of the sports all-time greats.

The two great warriors fought twice before in their illustrious careers, with Gracie defeating Shamrock in November 1993 via submission and then later in April of 1995, when the two fought to draw in an unforgettable 36-minute bout.

Kimbo Slice’s meteoric rise to fame from Miami street fighter to wildly popular MMA fighter is legendary. After his triumphant victory at the record-breaking “Bellator 138: Unfinished Business” event in June, Slice returns to action with more than merely victory on his mind.

Harris, a childhood friend and former bodyguard of Kimbo, also gained acclaim from his promotion and participation in the rugged world of street fighting. The story of the South Florida-resident was brought to the forefront of the combat sports world recently in the documentary entitled “Dawg Fight.”

Now, the two former street warriors are set to write the final chapter of their beef in front of millions of people worldwide as Dada 5000 takes his prodigious brawling skills to the Bellator MMA cage against Kimbo Slice.

You won’t want to miss “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” on Feb. 19. With not one, but two main events airing live and free on Spike, the latest and greatest from Bellator MMA promises to close the book on two very different rivalries.

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, 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.

About Toyota Center:
Since opening in October 2003, Toyota Center has set a new standard for sports and entertainment, becoming one of the premier live entertainment venues in the nation. Laid over the span of six city blocks, Toyota Center is home to the NBA’s Houston Rockets and annually hosts over 100 events including the nation’s top concerts and touring shows. The arena’s playing surface is set nearly 32-feet below street level giving Toyota Center the largest lower level of any arena in the nation. Coupled with the exclusive 1510 Reserve, Lexus Lounge, trendy Woodforest Club and Red and White Bistro’s superior food and service, Toyota Center offers something for everyone making it the hottest spot for sports and entertainment in Houston.

Las Vegas – UFC FIGHT PASS® will be “Powered By Miesha” throughout November as UFC® bantamweight star Miesha Tate previews the upcoming women’s world title fights at UFC 193®: ROUSEY vs. HOLM at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne and provides insight into her favorite moments inside the Octagon®. Tate will also present her list of the top female mixed martial artists of all time and how they have been remarkable influencers in her career and throughout the sport’s history.

“With a tremendous career as a Strikeforce champion and a top contender in the UFC’s women’s bantamweight division, Tate also offers fight fans a detailed look into her favorite moments inside the Octagon and throughout her journey in the sport,” UFC Senior Vice President and General Manager of UFC FIGHT PASS Eric Winter said.

In two all-new episodes of Face/Off, Tate will recount her previous fights with Rousey and provide first-hand analysis on what Holly Holm can expect when she steps into the Octagon with the bantamweight champion on November 14. Tate will also preview the much-anticipated co-main event fight between strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and contender Valerie Letourneau.

Narrated by Tate, My Ultimate 8 will highlight her personal list of the top female fighters in mixed martial arts and how their careers have inspired the entire sport. Fight fans will see many familiar names on the list like Rousey and Jedrzejczyk, as well as a few surprising stars from around the world.

UFC FIGHT PASS programming for the month will also include a brand new Fightography episode detailing Tate’s incredible journey from the only female on her high school wrestling team all the way to becoming the women’s bantamweight champion of Strikeforce. Fightography: Miesha Tate is the essential retrospective of her early career and rise to be a champion.

The Cupcake Collection reveals Tate’s favorite fights throughout her career—including her title fights with Rousey—and provides fight fans a chance to relive her most memorable moments.

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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 158 countries and territories to over 1 billion 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 that is available throughout the world 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.

LAS VEGAS (November 5, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed two featherweight (145 pounds) sensations – undefeated Bekbulat Magomedov and submission wizard Alexandre “Popo” Bezerra – to exclusive, multi-fight agreements.

Each fighter’s promotional debut date and opponent will be announced soon.

“We are pleased to welcome Bekbulat and Alexandre to our stable of world-class athletes, and look forward to seeing how they stack up against our mix of talented and accomplished featherweights,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo.

The 24-year-old Magomedov (16-0) of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia is a seasoned Sambo champion with an impressive 89 percent finish rate. Of his 16 career victories, 8 have come by way of (T)KO and 3 have come by way of submission.

A professional since 2011, Magomedov is the number two ranked featherweight in Ukraine and the number seven ranked featherweight in Russia. He boasts notable wins over fellow touted prospects Denis Mutsnek and Guan “The Dongbei Tiger” Wang, and is the only fighter to have beaten Wang, a veteran of 17 professional bouts.

Fighting out of Philadelphia, Penn., the 28-year-old Bezerra (17-4) of Sao Paulo, Brazil holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and boasts tremendous wrestling skills. Eleven of his 17 career victories to date have come by way of submission.

Bezerra exploded onto the MMA scene in 2008, running to a near-perfect, 8-1 record over the course of his first 27 months as a professional before being courted by top tier promotions in the U.S.

Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN on Friday, Nov. 20, at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT with the promotion’s first-ever one-night, eight-man tournament in history. The winner, who will have fought three times in one night, will be named the number one contender in the coveted lightweight division.

About “World Series of Fighting” (WSOF®)
“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) is a worldwide 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. WSOF and World Series of Fighting are registered trademarks of MMAWC, LLC.

05 November 2015 – Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), together with official partners NAGAWORLD®, CTN, Cambodia Beer and Pulsar announced its return to The Kingdom with another thrilling night of world-class mixed martial arts action. ONE: KINGDOM OF KHMER is set to electrify the Koh Pich Theatre on 5 December, bringing excitement back into the heart of Cambodia.

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “ONE Championship continues its dedication to cultivating the sport of mixed martial arts in The Kingdom of Cambodia with another adrenaline-filled night of fights! Our last event in Phnom Penh was such a huge success, and it was truly an honor to witness the crowd cheering for our ONE Championship superstars. ONE: KINGDOM OF KHMER will be an epic night of action that fans will not want to miss!”

Tickets for ONE: KINGDOM OF KHMER are available at NAGAWORLD®.

Undefeated Hawaiian lightweight standout Lowen Tynanes has impressed in his time so far inside the ONE Cage. One of the most ferocious young lions, Tynanes boasts of world-class wrestling ability paired with absolutely relentless aggression, resulting in a handful of highlight-reel finishes. His next challenge is a tough one, against grappling ace, Rasul Yakhyaev.

Rasul Yakhyaev of Russia is a lightweight star in his homeland where he’s racked up a stellar record of nine wins with only two defeats. He is adept in both striking and mat techniques, and is considered a solid prospect with tremendous potential. With grappling as his fortitude, Yakhyaev makes his ONE Championship debut against none other than Lowen Tynanes.

Japanese MMA wildcard Riku Shibuya won the hearts of fans with his unorthodox style and powerful combinations. In his last outing however, his grappling skills were on full display instead, proving to the world that he is a complete fighter. Now, fans in Phnom Penh will get to see Shibuya once again as he takes on the equally impressive Anatpong Bunrad.

Anatpong Bunrad is currently on a three-fight win streak, defeating the highly regarded Geje Eustaquio in his latest appearance inside the ONE Cage. Bunrad utilizes lightning quick strikes to subdue his opponents, but also has submission skills to round out his overall game. He’ll take on his toughest challenge yet in Japan’s Riku Shibuya.

Since suffering two setbacks early on in his career, Sam Ang Dun has re-emerged as a solid featherweight out of Cambodia, winning the featherweight tournament at ONE: RISE OF THE KINGDOM. With two submission victories also on his record, Sam Ang Dun shows evidence of being a well-rounded fighter in a deep and talented featherweight division. He’ll take on compatriot Chan Rothana next in a rematch of last year’s tournament final.

Chan Rothana is a featherweight mixed martial artist from Cambodia with a 3-1 record. Victorious in his last outing against Ramon Gonzales, Rothana aims to continue his winning ways against countryman Sam Ang Dun. The two have faced each other before, in the featherweight tournament final at ONE: RISE OF THE KINGDOM – a bout which ended in controversy. Now, both fighters will go head-to-head once again in what will surely be an awesome matchup.

Chan Heng debuted for ONE Championship last year, falling short of victory in a bantamweight bout. An all-rounded fighter with a knack for submissions, Heng wants to show fans he has what it takes to be a force in his division. Heng now returns to the ONE Cage seeking redemption, this time against Mario Satya Wirawan.

Mario Satya Wirawan of Bogor, Indonesia is a former university football player who developed a passion for combat just a few years ago. Since then, he’s impressed crowds by showcasing his lightning quick strikes and ferocious combinations. With a newfound love for MMA, Wirawan looks for his first victory in ONE Championship against Chan Heng of Cambodia.

Chan Sam Art is a 27-year old bantamweight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has a solid 5-2 record with four of his wins coming by submission. The young grappling hotshot will have his hands full against a tremendous striker in his first contest in ONE Championship, against Kun Khmer specialist Meas Meu.

Unbeaten at two wins and no losses, Meas Meu made his ONE Championship debut a memorable one, submitting countryman Chan Heng via Rear-Naked Choke. Meu’s victory was impressive to say the least, and has earned him another stint inside the ONE Cage, this time against Chan Sam Art.

Local mixed martial arts warrioress Tharoth Sam is no stranger to adversity inside the ONE Cage. Sam has a notable 2-1 record, with both of her victories coming impressively by technical submission. With lightning quick striking also embedded in her very core, Sam looks to show fans in attendance that she’s the real deal and can achieve much in this sport. Sam gets her chance to do just that against Jeet Toshi.

Jeet Toshi of Delhi, India is one of the most experienced female atomweights on the ONE Championship roster. A rose among a male-dominated sport in her homeland, Toshi is equipped with a complete skillset that consists of impeccable striking and hard-nosed grappling. Toshi will look to make her return to the ONE Cage a successful one against Tharoth Sam of Cambodia.

Two other female Cambodian athletes, Eh Ya Nut and Vy Srey Chai will also be facing each other in the ONE Championship cage. This will be Vy Srey Chai’s second ONE Championship fight after her first lost to Tharoth Sam September last year in ONE: RISE OF THE KINGDOM while Eh Ya Nut will be making her debut.

For more updates on ONE Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow Twitter and Instagram @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Championship™ has partnered with FOX and STAR Sports for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans 70+ countries across the world.

About NAGAWORLD®
Meet, feast, relax, party, and play at NagaWorld®, best non-stop entertainment capital. Amidst the picturesque terrain of the Mekong and Tonle Sap River lies the vibrant landmark of Phnom Penh. NagaWorld® is strategically sited in the capital city of Cambodia, a city rich in Khmer history. According to legend, NagaWorld® derived its name from the mythical fable of a 7-headed snake or “Naga.” The majestic snake was believed to be residing in the rivers and guarding the entrance to Phnom Penh. The tale revealed its only sighting during the appearance of a rainbow and was thus considered highly auspicious. Reminiscent of a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, NagaWorld® was likened to a promising symbol of new beginnings and prosperity.

NagaWorld® has attracted a broad range of guests from the free-spirited holiday maker seeking a comfortable refuge, to the intrepid world traveller, to the entertainment connoisseur. NagaWorld®, Phnom Penh is the first and best-in-class integrated Hotel, entertainment complex in fast-emerging Cambodia, owned by holding company – NagaCorp, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Consisting of some 1 million square feet with over 700 Suites and Deluxe Rooms, an all-suite luxurious spa, shopping gallery, 12 Food & Beverage outlets, extensive entertainment services and premium meeting spaces with state-of-the-art facilities, and one of the country’s largest hotel convention space that accommodates more than 1,000 delegates.

About CTN
From its first day of broadcast in March 2003, CTN have initially set out as the channel that every Khmer people could be proud of. Home of the Kingdom’s biggest and promising stars and TV personalities, the channel prides itself on introducing new and exciting formats as well as “never been done before” programs. CTN’s unwavering commitment of bringing entertainment to greater heights and relentless pursuit of excellence will always be their guiding principle.

LAS VEGAS (November 3, 2015) – World Series of Fighting® (WSOF.com) today announced the signing of multiple-time world Muay Thai champion and prolific lightweight (155 pounds) MMA star Cosmo “Good Boy” Alexandre (6-1) to an exclusive, multi-year agreement.

The promotional debut of the 33-year-old Alexandre of Boca Raton, Fla. via Brazil will be announced soon.

“As a former kickboxing world champion who also made the transition to MMA, I am excited to welcome Cosmo Alexandre to our roster and see him perform,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo. “With the addition of Cosmo, our lightweight division is stronger than ever, and I think he will provide World Series of Fighting fans with a number of memorable encounters in the cage and, perhaps make a run at our lightweight world championship.”

Born and raised in Brazil, Alexandre was an elite athlete from a young age, and began his Muay Thai training as a teenager. Fighting professionally since 2004, he has gained recognition for being one of the world’s best strikers, as witnessed by his multiple world titles, including the Lion Fight super middleweight crown that he holds.

Alexandre has been perfect in the kickboxing ring in 2015, reeling off victories in all three of his starts. In the MMA universe, he is in the midst of a six fight win streak that includes a unanimous decision over Josh Quayhagen, the only fighter who had previously beaten Alexandre under MMA rules.

Four of Alexandre’s six career MMA wins have come by way of knockout, including two inside the first round of action.

Live World Series of Fighting action returns to NBCSN on Friday, Nov. 20, at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT with the promotion’s first-ever one-night, eight-man tournament in history. The winner, who will have fought three times in one night, will be named the number one contender in the coveted lightweight division.

About “World Series of Fighting” (WSOF®)
“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) is a worldwide 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. WSOF and World Series of Fighting are registered trademarks of MMAWC, LLC.

LINCOLN, R.I. (Oct. 30th, 2015) – Brazilian Gil de Freitas won the vacant CES MMA Welterweight Title Friday in the main event of “CES MMA XXXI” on AXS TV, submitting Massachusetts vet Chip Moraza-Pollard via kneebar in the opening round of their scheduled five-round bout at Twin River Casino.

Freitas (17-6) finished the fight with just 23 seconds remaining in the opening round, refusing to let Moraza-Pollard off the canvas and instead shooting in for one last submission attempt with time winding down. Freitas has now won five consecutive bouts dating back to 2012, including his AXS TV debut against George Sheppard in August of 2014. Moraza-Pollard was coming off a dominant win over Dany Lauzon in August.

In one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the main card, Cumberland, R.I., bantamweight Kody Nordby (5-3) pulled off the upset, submitting Dinis Paiva (7-6) of East Providence, R.I., via rear naked choke at 2:42 of the opening round, snapping Paiva’s four-fight win streak and earning the fourth first-round submission win of his career.

The two nearly came to blows during the weigh-in, a feud that began in the weeks leading up to the fight. Paiva came out of his corner with a flying knee at the opening bell, but couldn’t connect. Nordby scored the early takedown and finally submitted Paiva after several attempts. Paiva had won three fights by first-round knockout during his hot streak, but couldn’t get back to his feet following Nordby’s early takedown.

Providence’s Greg Rebello (19-6, 11 KOs) opened the main card with a bang, putting Syracuse’s Mike Mucitelli (7-3) with an overhand left at the 3:24 mark of the opening round. The two spent most of the round circling the cage, feeling each other out, until Rebello found his opening and delivered the finishing blow, his 11th career knockout and third consecutive win.

Also highlighting the main card, bantamweight Andre Soukhamthath (9-3, 5 KOs) of Woonsocket, R.I. (Boca Raton, Fla.) returned to Twin River victorious, defeated Carlos Galindo (10-4) of Peru via second-round knockout, earning the stoppage with a series of unanswered elbows at 3:46, and Providence middleweight Eric Spicely (8-0) remained perfect, dominating submission specialist Aaron Johnson (13-10) of Kennesaw, Ga., to earn the unanimous decision, 30-26, on all three scorecards.

Berkely, Mass., middleweight Pat McCrohan (1-0, 1 KO) highlighted the preliminary card with a vicious first-round technical knockout over Maine’s Buck Pineau (1-2), using his college wrestling background to slam Pineau to the canvas, breaking his arm at the 58-second mark.

Shane Manley (1-0) of Cortland, N.Y., also won his professional debut, submitting featherweight Taylor Trahan (5-4) of Littleton, N.H., at the 4:09 mark of the opening round via rear naked choke and flyweight David Baxter (2-0) of North Attleboro, Mass., forced Ovid, N.Y., debut Brandon Warne to tap at the 2:37 mark in the first round of their scheduled three-round bout via armbar.

Also on the preliminary card, flyweight Carlos Candelario (2-0) of Hartford, Conn., won a thrilling unanimous decision over West Roxbury, Mass., vet Jesse Gutierrez (1-2), 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 and Kingston, N.Y., flyweight Darren Mima (7-4, 2 KOs) crushed Remo Cardarelli (5-3) of Milford, Mass., slamming Cardarelli to the canvas and finishing him with strikes 27 seconds into the opening round.

30 October 2015 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has added five exciting new bouts to ONE: PRIDE OF LIONS which takes place on 13 November at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Aside from the highly-anticipated rematch between ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren and challenger Luis Santos, Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke will defend his ONE Strawweight World Championship against Yago Bryan of Brazil in the evening’s co-main event.

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “2015 has been a monumental year thus far and it wouldn’t be complete without a phenomenal fight card at home in Singapore. We have added five exciting new bouts to round out an already spectacular evening of world-class mixed martial arts. Fans should get ready for another unforgettable night as our ONE Championship superstars take the stage!”

The is ONE Championship’s 9th event in the Singapore Indoor Stadium and it is proudly presented with official partners Canon, LG, G-Shock, Alienware, Berocca, Everlast, Nagaworld and Mah Pte Ltd.

Tickets for ONE: PRIDE OF LIONS are available at S$749 for Cat 1, S$158 for Cat 2, S$58 for Cat 3, S$38 for Cat 4 and S$38 for Cat 5. Logon tohttp://www.sportshub.com.sg/sportshubtix/Pages/one-pride-of-lions.aspx for more information.

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke, a former Lumpinee world champion, is undefeated as a professional mixed martial artist and is the reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion. He has decimated all opposition that has been placed in front of him and will look to continue his dominance beginning with his first title defense against Yago Bryan.

Yago Bryan is a mixed martial artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An all-rounded fighter, Bryan will be looking to continue his winning ways when he steps inside the ONE Cage. He jumps straight into a world title fight as he takes on defending champion, Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke in his ONE Championship debut.

In addition, Alain “The Panther” Ngalani returns to the ONE Cage as he battles Igor Subora in a heavyweight bout that is sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats.

Cameroonian Alain Ngalani is a powerful heavyweight kickboxer and Muay Thai champion. Fighting out Hong Kong, Ngalani is eager to return to the ONE Cage after a setback last year in his rematch against Chi Lewis Parry in ONE: WAR OF DRAGONS in Taiwan sent him back to the drawing board. Ngalani will take on Igor Subora in what should be a powerful matchup.

Igor Subora of the Ukraine trains all across Asia, particularly in the Philippines. He is a former champion in another promotion and boasts a solid skillset which consists of technical striking and hard-nosed grappling. Subora is one of the most talented big men on the ONE Championship roster, but he’ll have his hands full against the strength of Alain Ngalani, who he takes on next.

Last month, Martin Nguyen fell short of the interim ONE Featherweight World Championship to Marat Gafurov. The loss provided lots of learning for the talented 26-year old from Sydney, Australia, and has also equipped him with a lot of valuable experience. Nguyen is itching to get back inside the ONE Cage as soon as possible to resume his promising career. Standing in his way is Filipino featherweight Edward Kelly.

Edward Kelly is a product of Team Lakay and has trained with world-class talents in the high altitudes of Baguio City. Kelly is armed with both striking and grappling as part of his wide range of abilities. After defeating Jimmy Yabo by submission in his last fight, he will look to replicate his success against another solid opponent in Martin Nguyen.

Benedict Ang made a successful ONE Championship and professional MMA debut in his last outing, defeating Waqar Umar by decision. The 19-year old Ang has proven his mettle in three rounds of intense action and will now look to continue his young career against Yohan Mulia Legowo of Indonesia.

Yohan Mulia Legowo is one of Indonesia’s most talented mixed martial arts veterans. With a record of seven wins against only three losses, Legowo seeks his first victory inside the ONE Cage. He will take on Singapore’s Benedict Ang, a fighter 16 years his junior, in a bantamweight bout that is sure to produce fireworks.

Kicking things off for ONE: PRIDE OF LIONS will be two featherweight prospects. Winner of ONE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS Featherweight Tournament, China’s Li Kai Wen has enjoyed two victories so far inside the ONE Cage. He now looks for victory number three against Hong Kong’s Nathan Ng, who was also victorious in his ONE Championship debut.

For more updates on ONE Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow Twitter and Instagram @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA

About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Championship™ has partnered with FOX and STAR Sports for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans 70+ countries across the world.

LAS VEGAS (October 29, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today, a comprehensive set of rules for its historic, one-night, eight-man lightweight (155 pounds) tournament on Friday, Nov. 20, live on NBCSN at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT from Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz.

“We are looking forward to a competitive night of tournament action after months of evaluating how we could make this the most exciting event possible and, at the same time, ensure the safety of our athletes and give each of them the best opportunity to prevail in the cage,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo.

A former, six-time world kickboxing champion and two-time Hall of Famer, Sefo is a decorated veteran of over 50, one-night tournaments.

Designed to maximize the performance of its athletes and ensure that a decisive winner emerges in each bout, the “WSOF 25: 8-Man Lightweight Tournament” rules include scoring by a fourth cageside judge in the event that the original three judges in place score any bout a draw.

Additionally, elbow strikes will be permitted in the championship bout of the tournament when the standard, Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts take effect, but not in the quarterfinal or semifinal stages of the single-elimination affair.

Each of the four quarterfinal stage tournament bouts as well as both semifinal stage bouts will consist of two, five-minute rounds. The championship bout will be comprised of three, five-minute rounds.

Priced from $29.99, tickets for “WSOF 25: 8-Man Lightweight Tournament” are on sale at the Comerica Theatre box office as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.

In one bracket of the eight-man tournament affair, Luis “Baboon” Palomino (23-11) of Miami, Fla. will square off with Rich Patishnock (6-2) of East Stroudsberg, Pa., while Brian Foster (23-7) of Sallisaw, Okla. will collide with Joao Zeferino (18-6) of Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

In the opposite bracket, Brian “The Bandit” Cobb (20-8) of Bakersfield, Calif. will battle Mike “The Martian” Ricci (10-4) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, while Islam Mamedov (12-1) of Jersey City, N.J. via Derbent, Dagestan, Russia will face Jorge “Macaco” Patino (38-15-2, 1 NC) of Houston, Texas via Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The winner of the fight between Palomino and Patishnock will meet the winner of the fight between Foster and Zeferino in the semifinal stage of the tournament, while the winner of the bout between Cobb and Ricci will square off with the winner of the bout between Mamedov and Patino in the semifinal stage of the event.

The two semifinal stage winners will face one another in the championship round.

In the lightweight co-main event, Jason “The Kansas City Bandit” High (18-5) of Kansas City, Mo. will duke it out with Estevan “El Terrible” Payan (16-8, 1 NC) of Tempe, Ariz.

In one of two tournament reserve bouts, LaRue “The Cannibal” Burley (6-1) of Mesa, Ariz. will go to war with Joe Condon (12-8) of Victorville, Calif.

In the second reserve contest, Benny “El Hijo” Madrid (11-3) of Phoenix will face Ramil Mustapayev (3-1) of Ossetia, Russia.

Should any of the tournament’s quarterfinal stage fight winners be unable to re-enter the cage for his semifinal stage commitment due to an injury sustained en route to victory, the loser of the bout will advance to the following tournament round in place of the hurt fighter.

If neither the winner nor loser are healthy enough to re-enter the cage, however, one of the reserve fight winners will serve as a replacement in the tournament field.

Doors at Comerica Theatre will open at 5 p.m. MT, and the first bout will begin at 6 p.m.

Additional bouts will be announced 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.

28 October 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE) will return to Manila, Philippines for a highly-anticipated match between top ranked heavyweight contenders Brandon “The Truth” Vera and Chi Lewis “Chopper” Parry at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on 11 December 2015, with the winner set to be crowned the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Champion.

ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS will play host to the titanic showdown, as world-renowned Muay Thai stylist and 8-time Grappler’s Quest Champion Vera looks to claim the gold against unbeaten British kickboxing stalwart Parry, who challenged the Filipino-American Vera after both fighters recorded recent first round knockout wins. Filipino mixed martial arts superstars Ana Julaton, Mark Striegl and Ruel Catalan also return to the ONE Cage to electrify Filipino fight fans who are expected to pack the rafters.

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “Each year in Manila, we try to outdo ourselves by putting on increasingly exciting fight cards for passionate fight fans in the Philippines. In addition to the already tremendous main event bout between heavyweights Brandon Vera and Chi Lewis Parry, we are bringing back fan favorites Ana Julaton, Mark Striegl and Ruel Catalan. Get ready for an amazing night of world-class MMA action!”

Tickets for ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS are available now at www.smtickets.com.

The owner of eight KO victories, Brandon Vera is one of the most recognizable figures in the game, as well as one of the most feared Muay Thai practitioners in the world. Renowned for possessing outstanding striking technique, Vera devastated Ukrainian heavyweight Igor Subora with a straight left and a flurry of kicks in his ONE Championship debut to the delight of the fans in Manila. Now, Vera looks to utilize his outstanding ability and vast experience fighting some of the very best fighters in the world to his advantage as he accepts the challenge of prospect Chi Lewis Parry.

At six feet and nine inches tall, colossal British stand out Chi Lewis Parry has one of the most imposing frames in MMA today, with an outstanding professional record to match. With five first round finishes to his credit, Parry remains undefeated in MMA competition and has immediately turned his attention to Brandon “The Truth” Vera in his quest for the heavyweight title. At ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS, Parry will get his wish as Vera steps into the cage to meet him head on.

Female boxing world champion, Ana “Hurricane” Julaton, was last seen in the cage scoring a unanimous decision victory over Egypt’s Walaa Abbas last December. She has steadily been improving her ground game since then under the watchful guidance of a new grappling coach and cannot wait to show fight fans just how much she has learned in training. Julaton finally gets her chance to showcase her wares in front of her passionate Filipino fan base against Russian kickboxer Irina Mazepa.

Irina Mazepa of St. Petersburg, Russia is a former kickboxing world champion who is just fresh off defeating the highly-regarded Ann “Athena” Osman in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month at ONE: TIGERS OF ASIA. Mazepa stopped Osman via TKO in the very first round of her ONE Championship debut, shocking Osman’s hometown crowd. Mazepa is in for another tough test however, as she takes on Ana Julaton of the Philippines.

Mark “Mugen” Striegl is one of the Philippines’ most talented young bantamweights. He owns a 14-1 professional record which includes 12 submission victories. The well-rounded grappler is a complete fighter however, boasting world-class striking skills honed throughout his time training in the top gyms in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. Striegl is set to take on the undefeated Jordan “Showtime” Lucas of Melbourne, Australia.

21-year old Jordan “Showtime” Lucas is undefeated at eight wins and no losses. He is one of Australia’s top bantamweights and has railed off two straight submission finishes in his last two outings. The talented Lucas will now face a stern challenge from one of the best fighters in his division, Mark Striegl, in his ONE Championship debut.

Ruel Catalan of the Philippines is looking to get back on track after two recent setbacks. The promising 27-year old flyweight is long and quick with his striking and boasts a capable ground game. Training out of his older brother’s Catalan Fighting System gym, Ruel is set for another battle inside the ONE Cage, this time against Brazilian grappler, Alex Silva.

Alex Silva last competed in ONE Championship two years ago, scoring a hard-earned victory over Rene Catalan. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist with a terrifying ground game and knack for securing highlight reel submission finishes. Silva makes his return to the ONE Cage now, two years later against his previous opponent’s younger brother, Ruel Catalan, in a flyweight matchup that is sure to get fans up on their feet.

For more updates on ONE Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow Twitter and Instagram @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Championship™ has partnered with FOX and STAR Sports for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans 70+ countries across the world.

LAS VEGAS (October 27, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has confirmed the addition of two alternate bouts – LaRue “The Cannibal” Burley vs. Joe Condon and Benny “El Hijo” Madrid vs. Ramil Mustapayev – for its highly-anticipated, one-night, eight-man lightweight (155 pounds) tournament on Friday, Nov. 20, live on NBCSN at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT from Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz.

Should any of the tournament’s quarterfinal stage fight winners be unable to re-enter the cage for his semifinal stage commitment due to an injury sustained en route to victory, the loser of the bout will advance to the following tournament round in place of the hurt fighter.

If neither the winner nor loser are healthy enough to re-enter the cage, however, one of the reserve fight winners will serve as a replacement in the tournament field.

“Our tournament lineup is officially complete with the addition of these matchups, and we are looking forward to having the four talented fighters selected for these two important fights, compete on this historic card and be prepared to enter the single-elimination contest if necessary,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo.

The 31-year-old Burley (6-1) of Gilbert, Ariz. is looking to return to form after suffering his first career blemish, a first round (:32) KO (punch) at the hands of accomplished veteran and one of the eight tournament contestants, Brian Foster, at WSOF 23 on September 18.

Prior to the defeat, Burley had emerged one of MMA’s hottest prospects, recording victories in his first six professional fights, including a third round (3:40) TKO (punches) of fellow rising star Bubba Jenkins, after an unbeaten career as an amateur. Four of Burley’s six career wins have come by way of (T)KO or submission.

Condon (12-8) of Victorville, Calif. is also looking to return to the win column in what will be his third start for World Series of Fighting, following a unanimous decision defeat to Nick Newell at WSOF 20 on April 10.

In his promotional debut on January 17, the 29-year-old Condon submitted Jonathan Nunez with a guillotine choke in the third round (4:22) of battle at WSOF 17.

The 35-year-old Madrid (8-3) of Phoenix is coming off a splendid, first round (1:26) submission (rear-naked choke) victory over Jeff Fletcher at WSOF 23. The win snapped a three-fight skid that came after Madrid had reeled off wins in his first seven professional career fights, a streak that spanned four years between 2009 and 2013.

Mustapayev (3-1) of Albuquerque, N.M. via Moscow, Russia will make his World Series of Fighting debut and will risk a perfect, 3-0 run that he is in the midst of this year.

A member of Greg Jackson’s and Mike Winklejohn’s famed fight team, Mustapayev is fresh off a stunning, first round (3:10) TKO (punches) of Jarel Askew in a matchup that took place on August 29.

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.

In one bracket of the eight-man tournament affair, Luis “Baboon” Palomino (23-11) of Miami, Fla. will square off with Rich Patishnock (6-2) of East Stroudsberg, Pa., while Brian Foster (23-7) of Sallisaw, Okla. will collide with Joao Zeferino (18-6) of Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

In the opposite bracket, Brian “The Bandit” Cobb (20-8) of Bakersfield, Calif. will battle Mike “The Martian” Ricci (10-4) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, while Islam Mamedov (12-1) of Jersey City, N.J. via Derbent, Dagestan, Russia will face Jorge “Macaco” Patino (38-15-2, 1 NC) of Houston, Texas via Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The winner of the fight between Palomino and Patishnock will meet the winner of the fight between Foster and Zeferino in the semifinal stage of the tournament, while the winner of the bout between Cobb and Ricci will square off with the winner of the bout between Mamedov and Patino in the semifinal stage of the event.

The two semifinal stage winners will face one another in the championship round.

In the lightweight co-main event, Jason “The Kansas City Bandit” High (18-5) of Kansas City, Mo. will duke it out with Estevan “El Terrible” Payan (16-8, 1 NC) of Tempe, Ariz.

Doors at Comerica Theatre will open at 6 p.m. MT, and the first bout will begin at 7 p.m.

Additional bouts will be announced 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.

27 October 2015 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with Wujie, has announced its return to Beijing, China for another blockbuster evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS will be held on 21 November at the Gymnasium of National Olympic Sports Centre and will feature the highly-anticipated showdown between featherweight champions Marat Gafurov and Narantungalag Jadambaa as well as the Beijing Featherweight Tournament II.

The two-year partnership between ONE and Wujie will see the two parties working together to bring 26 exciting MMA events to China over a two-year period, starting from the upcoming 21st November event in Beijing.

CEO of ONE Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “ONE Championship continues its dedication to bringing mixed martial arts to the mainland. We have lined up another exciting night of fights for fans in China, featuring a featherweight unification bout that will surely bring the crowd to their feet! Get ready as we broadcast ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS live all across the world!”

With an impressive victory over Martin Nguyen last month, the undefeated Marat “Cobra” Gafurov of Russia captured the interim ONE Featherweight World Championship via another signature submission finish. Gafurov has been on an absolute tear, blazing a trail of exciting wins in ONE’s loaded featherweight division. He will now look to unify the featherweight titles against incumbent champion Narantungalag Jadambaa.

“I always finish what I start. When I started MMA, I wanted to be the best in my division and be crowned the ONE Featherweight World Champion. I won the interim belt in Jakarta but that is not enough for me, so now I am coming for the title. Jadambaa is a strong fighter but I was born to fight. It will be an explosive match between us,” said Gafurov.

Narantungalag Jadambaa is a Mongolian kickboxer and is the reigning ONE Featherweight World Champion. Jadambaa has been eyeing his return to the ONE Cage ever since he captured the title with a victory over Koji Oishi last year. Now, he’ll get the chance to defend his belt for the very first time against an extremely formidable opponent in Marat Gafurov.

“My ancestors are all warriors, so combat is in my blood. I will prove to the world that I am the undisputed ONE Featherweight World Champion. I will continue to bring pride to my country. Gafurov is a tough opponent but I am tougher,” said the reigning and defending ONE Featherweight World Champion.

Fans can expect a scintillating battle of prime featherweights as Gafurov and Jadambaa both aim to become the undisputed ONE Featherweight World Champion.

In what will serve as the co-main event of the evening, ONE Flyweight World Champion, Adriano Moraes of Brazil, will return to the ONE Cage to put his title on the line against one of Kazakhstan’s top flyweights in Kairat Akhmetov. Moraes is on a four-fight win streak which includes capturing the world title last year. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist is ready to stand his ground and defend his belt against Akhmetov who will pose as his biggest test to date.

“I am looking forward to returning to the ONE Cage and have been training really hard for Kairat for months. His record is impressive but I believe that my polished skill set will deter him from taking the belt. I am ready and I can’t wait to be back in action this November!,” said the Brazilian Flyweight Champion.

Kairat Akhmetov of Kazakhstan is undefeated with an outstanding record of 21 wins with no losses. The 28-year-old has finished 17 of his opponents by either knockout or submission and will look to have the same success in his ONE Championship debut. In a world title bout that will surely keep fans on the edge of their seats, Akhmetov is ready to compete for the belt against Adriano Moraes when they meet at the center of the ONE Cage.

“I am excited to fight in Asia’s largest MMA promotion and my aim is to be the best flyweight in the world. I will make my debut a memorable one by capturing the title. I respect Moraes but I want nothing more than to have that belt strapped around my waist,” Akhmetov commented on his upcoming debut with ONE.

Alongside the two main events, the Beijing Featherweight Tournament II will feature some of the best local talents in the mainland. Zhang Jia Cai will meet Qiao Long Fei while Yang Sen challenges Ala Teng Bu Ri Ge De in the preliminary rounds before the winners of each bouts meet at the semi-finals.

Zhang said, “Fans will see my strength, stamina and ground skills stand out in this tournament. I have what it takes, and I am determined to be the ONE China Featherweight National Champion.”
His opponent, Qiao said, “ONE Championship has so many world class fighters and I am fighting in ONE to challenge myself. I have been training hard for this four-man tournament and I am already prepared for both fights on fight night. China will soon have a world champion in MMA and I want it to be me.”

Yang, who has been training in martial arts since he was a kid is excited to represent his country. He said, “My dad taught me since my youth to love my country. It has always been my dream to fight for China internationally like this. I’ve already prepared a long time for this tournament. I will fight relaxed and with confidence. I’m serious about becoming the champion, and I will let this performance prove my strength.”

Yang will be facing a tough opponent in Ala Teng who shares the same goal as him. “ONE Championship is Asia largest fight-sport organization. I want to prove I can pass the test of competing on this huge platform and reach my goal as a fighter. I’m competing in this ONE Championship tournament to to let you, him, and everyone know who I am. It feels great to represent China on such a big platform. Not only to represent my country internationally, but also to represent our sport to the people in China,” said Ala Teng.

For more updates on ONE Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow Twitter and Instagram @ONEFCMMA and Facebook atwww.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Championship™ has partnered with FOX and STAR Sports for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans 70+ countries across the world.

LINCOLN, R.I. (Oct. 26th, 2015) — It’s fight week and Chuck O’Neil isn’t sweating the small stuff.

In fact, he’s not sweating at all now that he’s moving up from 170 pounds to 185 to fight in the middleweight division, which means no exhausting weight cuts, no more trips to the sauna and no additional stress heading into Friday night’s nationally-televised bout against Daniel Vizcaya on the main card of “CES MMA XXXI” at Twin River Casino.

The difference in O’Neil’s appearance and demeanor is noticeable, especially among the clients he works with as a personal trainer at Snap Fitness in Raynham, Mass., less than an hour from his hometown of Bourne.

“They all say I’m a fun-loving, good-natured person,” O’Neil said, “but they’re like, ‘You know, usually fight week you’re so down and miserable and you’re not having fun.’ Now I’m still smiling and everything.

“I feel good. I’ve got muscle still on my body. I haven’t been eating away at muscle for the last six weeks. I’m walking at a very comfortable weight. This weight cut should be way easier. I feel good. I’m exciting going into Friday to actually feel good and see what I’m able to do with that kind of performance.”

Some fighters switch weight classes for different reasons. Sometimes it’s a strategic move aimed toward taking advantage of a particular skill set (size, strength, speed, etc.). Sometimes it’s about money, seeing as though some weight classes are more densely populated than others, thereby offering more lucrative opportunities for big-time TV dollars.

Asked why he chose to move from welterweight to middleweight, O’Neil made it perfectly clear “it was all about the weight cut,” blaming some of his recent sluggish performances — even fights he won — on being physically exhausted come fight night.

“I was cutting a tremendous amount of weight,” he said. “I was able to rebound my weight back up, but I was just feeling worse and worse every time I was doing it, killing myself to get there. Like I said, my body wasn’t actually working properly, so after that last fight, it was time for me to be done at 170 pounds.

“I walk around lean at 205. Getting down to 170 was a six-week process, dieting down to 188 getting completely shredded and then cutting 18 pounds of water in the last day and a half, I wasn’t doing very well.”

His boxing coach, Dave Keefe, and even some of his stablemates, including Providence’s Eric Spicely, suggested he make the change while he’s still in his prime at the age of 30.

“Diamond Dave said it best: ‘You can own a Maserati, but if you don’t have the gas to drive it, what’s the point?'” O’Neill said.

“There are definitely going to be bigger guys and stuff. I’ll come out there and this guy might be a little bigger than me, but I’ve gone from being an extremely big 170-pounder to being a good-sized 185er. Eric Spicely is always saying, ‘Dude, you’re stupid for ever going down to 170. You look so big now.’

“I’m not worried about it. I train with big guys all the time. Strength-wise I’m a pretty strong guy, so I’m going to be able to deal with that. As far as punching power goes, I’m going to be able to crack. We’ll see if he can handle it.”

Credit the improved technique to Keefe, who taught O’Neil that the secret to tremendous knockout power is often more brains than brawn.

“When I first came to him, straight up, his words were, ‘You hit like a bitch.’ I’m like, ‘I thought I hit hard!'” O’Neil said. “I was just pushing punches for so long because I had muscle, but it doesn’t mean I know how to box, so now I’m turning punches over and everything and he says, ‘Power is an MFer.’ If you’ve got power, that can change a fight in a second. Being able to have more than just power in the right hand has been a big help, too.”

Vizcaya (8-3, 2 KOs) figures to be a worthy adversary and an appropriate first test for O’Neil in the middleweight division. The Aurora, Ill., native has won five of his last six fights, albeit over a four-year stretch, including a victory over Jack Hermansson at Bellator 84 in 2012.

Looking to rebound from his June loss to Dominique Steele in which he lost his CES MMA Welterweight Title, O’Neil now knows it’s mind over matter. He should be at his physical peak come Friday, no excessive fatigue from a torturous weight cut. The rest is up to him.

“I don’t ever look past the fight I have in front of me,” O’Neil said. “That’s all my mind is set on right now, Friday and dealing with this guy here and taking care of business. It’s really big in my mind to go out there and not only perform and win, but to get a finish, to go out there and make a statement that, ‘OK, this is my new division and this is where I belong.'”

Tickets for “CES MMA XXXI” on Friday, Oct. 30th, 2015 are priced at $50.00, $55.00, $100.00 and $125.00 (VIP) and available for purchase online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 401-724-2253/2254, or at the Twin River Players Club. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

The vacant CES MMA Welterweight Title is on the line in the main event as Plymouth, Mass., vet Chip Moraza-Pollard (10-8, 5 KOs) battles Sao Paulo, Brazil native Gil de Freitas (17-5, 6 KOs) in a five-round bout.

Also on the main card, Providence, R.I., heavyweight Greg Rebello (18-6, 10 KOs) faces Syracuse, N.Y., vet Mike Mucitelli (7-2, 1 KO); Woonsocket, R.I., native Andre Soukhamthath (8-3, 4 KOs) returns in a bantamweight bout against Carlos Galindo (10-3, 3 KOs) of Woburn, Mass.; and bantamweight Dinis Paiva (7-5, 4 KOs) of East Providence, R.I., looks to extend his four-fight win streak against Cumberland, R.I., vet Kody Nordby (4-3).

Providence middleweight Eric Spicely (7-0, 2 KOs) puts his unbeaten record on the line in his toughest test to date against Charlotte, N.C., vet Aaron Johnson (13-9, 1 KO) and Remo Cardarelli (5-2) of Milford, Mass., makes his CES MMA debut in a flyweight bout against New York native Darren Mima (6-4, 1 KO).

The preliminary card includes a flyweight bout between Carlos Candelario (1-0) of New Britain, Conn., and Jesse Gutierrez (1-1) of West Roxbury, Mass., in addition to a middleweight bout between Buck Pineau (0-1) of Ashland, Maine and Berkley, Mass., native Pat McCrohan, who is making his professional debut. Flyweights David Baxter (1-0) of Bellingham, Mass., and newcomer Brandon Warne of Ovid, N.Y., battle in a three-round bout and featherweight Shane Manley (2-2) of Cortland, N.Y., battles Taylor Trahan (5-3) of Littleton, N.H.

For more information on “CES MMA XXXI” visit www.cesmma.com, follow @CESMMA on Twitter and Instagram and “like” the official CES MMA Facebook fan page.

Toronto – Following a late main event change due to injury, Fight Network’s live UFC Fight Night™ telecast on Saturday, October 24 from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland will now be headlined by a flyweight showdown between Ireland’s own Paddy “The Hooligan” Holohan (12-1-1) and American Louis “Da Last Samurai” Samurai (9-1).

Fight Network will air the live UFC Fight Night™: Holohan vs. Smolka main card exclusively in Canada from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. The event will be replayed in its entirety in primetime at 9 p.m. ET and again at 10 p.m. PT for viewers on the West Coast.

In the main event, Holohan takes on Smolka in a clash of fiery flyweight contenders. In other featured bouts, Northern Ireland’s Norman Parke (21-4-1) welcomes Iranian-born Swedish lightweight Reza “Mad Dog” Madadi (13-3) back to the octagon, Denmark’s Nicolas “Sharpshooter” Dalby (14-0) meets England’s Darren Till (13-0) in a showcase of undefeated welterweight prospects, plus Irish flyweight veteran Neil Seery (15-11) battles Guam native Jon Delos Reyes (8-4).

Tonight, Thursday, Oct. 22 at Midnight ET, Fight Network premieres a one-hour UFC® Fight Night Dublin Pre-Show, which features previews, predictions and analysis for the event, and also serves as a lead-in to the live main card. All airings are listed at www.fightnetwork.com.

In addition to all the live events, Fight Network is the destination for UFC library content, specials and series, including UFC Unleashed, UFC Now, UFC Ultimate Insider and classic UFC PPV events.

This Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9 p.m. ET, catch a full encore presentation of UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier from May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, which featured Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson and Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort in a pair of memorable championship bouts, plus a can’t-miss “Round of the Year” contender between Andrei Arlovski and Travis Browne.

The full card for UFC Fight Night™: Holohan vs. Smolka includes:

Main Card (Live on Fight Network, 4 p.m. ET)
-Paddy Holohan (12-1-1) vs. Louis Smolka (9-1)
-Norman Parke (21-4-1) vs. Reza Madadi (13-3)
-Nicolas Dalby (14-0) vs. Darren Till (13-0)
-Neil Seery (15-11) vs. Jon Delos Reyes (8-4)

Preliminary Card (Live on UFC Fight Pass, 1:15 p.m. ET)
-Stevie Ray (18-5) vs. Mickael Lebout (14-4-1, 1NC)
-Aisling Daly (15-5) vs. Ericka Almeida (7-1)
-Scott Askham (13-1) vs. Krzysztof Jotko (15-1)
-Cathal Pendred (17-4-1) vs. Tom Breese (8-0)
-Darren Elkins (19-5) vs. Rob Whiteford (12-2)
-Bubba Bush (8-3) vs. Garreth McLellan (11-3)

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit www.fightnetwork.com, follow us on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (October 22, 2015) – Following an impressive stoppage during the main card of the groundbreaking “Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1” card in September, Josh “The Punk” Thomson (21-8, 1 NC) will make his main event debut against Pablo “El Gallo” Villaseca (10-1) on Friday, December 4 at The San Jose State University Event Center.

In addition, the co-headliner of “Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca” will feature a marquee featherweight contest, when Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-4-) goes toe-to-toe with Daniel “The Weasel” Weichel (35-9).

The pair of contests will air live on Spike at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on Spike.com at 5 p.m. PT.
Tickets for “Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca” go on sale this Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. PST and will be available at the San Jose State University Event Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Ticket prices start at only $30 and doors for the event open at 4 p.m. local time, with the first bout taking place shortly after.

After choosing to sign with Bellator MMA following runs in Strikeforce, Pride Fighting Championships, and the UFC, Thomson impressed on his home turf with a third-round arm-triangle choke submission of Mike Bronzoulis on September 19. Escaping injury free, the American Kickboxing Academy standout returns to action before the year’s end, with lightweight title aspirations on his mind in 2016.

Standing opposite of the mixed martial arts veteran will be Villaseca, a 29-year-old Chilean who also competed on September 19, albeit for a regional promotion in Argentina. “El Gallo” has laced up the gloves for Bellator MMA once prior, suffering the lone loss of his career against Bobby Cooper at “Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov.”

Making his return to the Bellator MMA cage following an injury ahead of what was slated to be his shot at Patricio “Pitbull” Freire’s 145-pound title at “Bellator 138: Unfinished Business,” Karakhanyan will look to solidify his role as the undisputed No. 1 contender when he makes his sixth appearance for the Scott Coker-led promotion since 2010. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, CA., fans of “Insane” won’t have to leave the state to see their guy fight on December 4.

There wasn’t much doubt that Weichel was defeating “Pitbull” before getting caught with a perfectly placed punch in the second round. Now, the road back to the featherweight title leads directly through the man who was supposed to compete for the championship before withdrawing due to injury. A native of Germany, Weichel has only tasted defeat twice in 14 fights, competing for promotions around the world the likes of M-1 Global and Shooto. At only 30 years of age, Weichel has already amassed 35 victories, stopping his opponent in 26 of them.

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, 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.

LINCOLN, R.I. (Oct. 21st, 2015) — Chip Pollard knows his upcoming title bout against Gil de Freitas won’t be a walk in the park. He hopes it’s more like a tango for two.

“If you want to play my game, I’m more than willing,” Pollard said. “You can’t consider yourself a striker and then run when you face someone who wants to strike with you.

“I want someone who’ll be a fun dance partner.”

Whether or not it’s fun for other side remains to be seen, but heavy hands and quick strikes will be the No. 1 menu item Friday, Oct. 30th, 2015 when Pollard (10-8, 5 KOs) and de Freitas (17-5, 6 KOs) face one another for the vacant CES MMA Welterweight Title in the five-round main event of “CES MMA XXXI” live on AXS TV from Twin River Casino.

Known for his boxing background and impeccable head movement, the Plymouth, Mass., native Pollard has long been considered one of the top strikers in the northeast, while the Brazilian de Freitas has been a wrecking machine of late, winning each of his last four fights, including two by knockout.

“I am on a win streak and I plan on keeping it that way Oct. 30th,” de Freitas said. “I’m training hard for it and I want that belt. I will end the night with that belt around my waist!”

Needless to say, Pollard has other ideas. Never one to shy away from a challenge, he lost both of his fights in 2013, dropping his record to 7-6, yet still accepted a challenge in March of 2014 against Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) vet Tom Egan. Pollard won by unanimous decision and has since won two more times, including a nationally-televised knockout win over Dan Lauzon on the main card of “CES MMA XXX.”

“Whenever I used to play basketball, I never expected to win every game of the season. At some point you lose. Whatever,” Pollard said. “You bounce back. I never really think about winning or losing. I just try to fight to the best of my abilities.

“If I fight like I should, I will leave with the win. That’s all that really matters.”

So, how does one approach fighting de Freitas, who absolutely annihilated his opponents (former welterweight champ Chuck O’Neil and George Sheppard) the last two times he fought for CES MMA?

“I see myself hitting and not getting hit,” Pollard said. “Sometimes you get in a brawl like I did with Ralph Johnson [in January]. Ideally, it’ll be just like the sweet science, hit without getting hit.”

“I definitely don’t care what his plans are,” countered de Freitas. “I’m only focusing on imposing my game plan and ending this fight with a brutal knockout. I want to make a statement in this fight.”

Given their respective backgrounds, logic suggests this fight won’t go the full five rounds. No ground and pound or any breaks in the action, just a back-and-forth slugfest that promises to deliver as advertised.

“When CES asked me what kind of opponent I wanted, ideally it was someone like Gil,” Pollard said. “Gil will be coming a me, trying to put me away. That’s the fight I like being in and it’s the kind of fight I like watching, two guys standing up trying to put the other one down.”

Despite all the talk of his striking ability, the key to Pollard’s success might actually be his defense, a skillset he picked up while working with his boxing coaches and sparring with professional boxers at the Cape Cod Fighting Alliance. His head movement, a lost art with some MMA fighters, is one of his greatest strengths.

“You don’t see it too often in MMA, except for the upper echelon strikers,” he said. “Look at any kickboxer or pro boxer. The level of head movement is usually a lot higher than it is in MMA.

“I bring my striking to the highest level so I can compete with anybody. I feel I can hold my own against anyone in striking.”

Will it be enough to capture the vacant CES MMA title on Oct. 30th? Having built his record in Brazil, de Freitas is still somewhat of an unknown in the northeast despite now training out of Team Link in Ludlow, Mass. That could change come Oct. 30th with another nationally-televised win.

“I’m not sure if I’m a secret,” de Freitas said, “but anyone who doesn’t know me will know who I am after this fight!”

“He has very heavy hands. You don’t want to get hit by him. No too many people do,” added Pollard. “He’s a very powerful guy and very good on the ground. It should be a fun night.

“Me, I’ve always fought pretty much anybody. If they say I’m fighting so and so on this date, I say let’s do it. I’m always going to be fighting someone tough. It’s just another day at the office.”

Tickets for “CES MMA XXXI” are priced at $50.00, $55.00, $100.00 and $125.00 (VIP) and available for purchase online at www.cesmma.com or www.twinriver.com, www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 401-724-2253/2254, or at the Twin River Players Club. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Also on the main card, O’Neil (15-7, 5 KOs) of Bridgewater, Mass., makes the move to the middleweight division against Daniel Vizcaya (8-3, 2 KOs) of Aurora, Ill.; Providence, R.I., heavyweight Greg Rebello (18-6, 10 KOs) faces Syracuse, N.Y., vet Mike Mucitelli (7-2, 1 KO); and bantamweight Dinis Paiva (7-5, 4 KOs) of East Providence, R.I., looks to extend his four-fight win streak against Cumberland, R.I., vet Kody Nordby (4-3).

The main card also features the return of Woonsocket, R.I., native Andre Soukhamthath (8-3, 4 KOs) in a bantamweight bout against Carlos Galindo (10-3, 3 KOs) of Woburn, Mass. Providence middleweight Eric Spicely (7-0, 2 KOs) puts his unbeaten record on the line in his toughest test to date against Charlotte, N.C., vet Aaron Johnson (13-9, 1 KO) and Remo Cardarelli (5-2) of Milford, Mass., makes his CES MMA debut in a flyweight bout against New York native Darren Mima (6-4, 1 KO).

The preliminary card includes a flyweight bout between Carlos Candelario (1-0) of New Britain, Conn., and Jesse Gutierrez (1-1) of West Roxbury, Mass., in addition to a middleweight bout between Buck Pineau (0-1) of Ashland, Maine and Berkley, Mass., native Pat McCrohan, who is making his professional debut. Flyweights David Baxter (1-0) of Bellingham, Mass., and newcomer Brandon Warne of Ovid, N.Y., battle in a three-round bout and featherweight Shane Manley (2-2) of Cortland, N.Y., battles Taylor Trahan (5-3) of Littleton, N.H.

For more information on “CES MMA XXXI” visit www.cesmma.com, follow @CESMMA on Twitter and Instagram and “like” the official CES MMA Facebook fan page.

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.

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LAS VEGAS (October 17, 2015) –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 “The Kansas City Bandit” High against fellow battle-tested star and World Series of Fighting newcomer Estevan “El Terrible” 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 “Baboon” 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 “The Bandit” Cobb (20-8) of Bakersfield, Calif. will battle Firas Zahabi-trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Mike “The Martian” 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 “Macaco” 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.

Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, presents a live broadcast of WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., this Saturday, October 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Fight Network’s World Series of Fighting broadcast will air live nationwide in Canada and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The domestic U.S. broadcast airs on NBC Sports Network.

In the star-studded welterweight main event, Jon Fitch battles Yushin “Tunder” Okami in a clash of experienced superstars.

“We are excited to return to Foxwoods Resort Casino and the state of Connecticut, where we showcased our brand of world championship MMA action in front of a highly passionate audience earlier this year,” said WSOF president Ray Sefo.

“Beginning with Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami, two of the best 170-pound athletes in our entire sport,” continued Sefo, “we are assembling another card loaded with some of the top superstars and emerging stars in MMA, and we look forward to giving fans another memorable night of fights.”

In the co-main event, WSOF heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov will put his coveted title on the line for the first time when he squares off with seasoned contender Derek “Caveman” Mehmen.

In other action on the live Fight Network telecast, superstars Vinny Magalhaes and Matt “The Hammer” Hamill will make their respective WSOF debuts against each other in a light heavyweight contest.

Also returning to the cage will be local favorite “Notorious” Nick Newell, who will take on Tom Marcellino in lightweight action.

The promotion will also crown its first flyweight champion in history as surging stars Magomed “Gladiator” Bibulatov and Donavon Frelow throw down for the crown.

All the action kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Fight Network in Canada and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Fight Network (www.fightnetwork.com) is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available on Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Suddenlink Communications, Grande Communications and Armstrong Cable in the U.S., all major carriers in Canada, over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, a programming block on Pursuit Channel (www.pursuitchannel.com), on TSN Radio in Canada via its program “Live Audio Wrestling,” and its programming on Sirius XM Channel 167. Fight Network’s parent company Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. launched Fantasy (FNTSY) Sports Network (www.fantasysportsnetwork.com) across North America in March 2014 and also holds a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel.

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 14, 2015) – World Series of Fighting (WSOF) will head to The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for the first time ever with a star-studded, world championship event featuring the long-awaited return of Tyrone “King of the Ring” Spong as well as a title defense by reigning featherweight champion Lance Palmer, on Friday, Dec. 18, live on NBCSN at 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST.

Spong (2-0 MMA, 2-0 boxing, 74-7-1, 1 NC, 46 KO’s kickboxing) of Boca Raton, Florida via Paramaribo, Suriname will face off with an opponent to be determined, and Palmer (10-1) will put his belt on the line against the winner of the WSOF 24 matchup between Alexandre Almeida (16-5) of Manaus, Brazil and Saul Almeida (18-5) of Boston, Mass.

Tickets to WSOF 26 go on-sale Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. PST. Priced at $119, $69 and $39, tickets will be available for purchase at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com , www.WSOF.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

“We are looking forward to making our debut at one of the finest venues in the fight capital of the world, and to another historic night of MMA action with the return of both Tyrone Spong, one of the sport’s hottest commodities, and Lance Palmer, a prolific world champion,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo.

At age 30, Spong’s appearance will bring an end to the phenom’s absence from competition that was prompted by a broken leg that he sustained in the kickboxing ring in April 2014.

A veteran of 87 professional bouts collectively across MMA, kickboxing and boxing, the one-of-a-kind Spong, who began his career as a protégé of retired K-1 kickboxing legend Ernesto Hoost, has devoted his life to becoming the first fighter to capture a major world championship in each combat sport.

Palmer, a member of superstar Urijah Faber’s Team Alpha Male fight squad, will risk his title for the second time since the 27-year-old seized the coveted championship from rival Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn in the co-main event of WSOF 16 on Dec, 13, 2014.

With the third round (3:09) submission (rear-naked choke) victory over Glenn, Palmer snapped Glenn’s incredible, unbeaten run that spanned 13 fights over four years.

Palmer, who owns six wins by way of submission, successfully defended his belt for the first time on June 5, forcing battle-tested veteran Chris Horodecki to tap out from a neck crank in the first round (4:28) of action.

Additional matchups for WSOF 26 will be announced soon. The card is subject to change.

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“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF) 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.

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