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PRESS RELEASE: WSOF PARTNERS WITH TALK2LEGENDS APP

By David Tees on 1/21/2016 8:27 PM

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING AND TALK2LEGENDS PARTNER TO PROVIDE AN UNRIVALED FAN-ATHLETE INTERACTION EXPERIENCE

Chael Sonnen, Bas Rutten, Ray Sefo, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields and nearly 20 other MMA icons will be available for mobile video chats during WSOF27 on Saturday, Jan. 23, live on NBCSN

LAS VEGAS (January 21, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) and Talk2Legends (Talk2Legends.com) today announced an unprecedented partnership that will allow fans to chat live on their iPhone devices with some of their favorite Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes and other celebrity talent, using the latter company’s new mobile app.

The partnership will commence on Saturday, Jan. 23 when over two dozen figures from the World Series of Fighting universe will be available for video chat sessions with fans during the WSOF27: Firmino vs. Fodor event that will air live on NBCSN at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

Available for download in the App Store, the Talk2Legends app also allows fans to share completed chat sessions with friends on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

“The partnership between World Series of Fighting and Talk2Legends will enable a fan experience that is unmatched in sports, for a reasonable cost,” said Talk2Legends CEO Ryan Hermansky.

“On January 23, continued Hernansky, “fans will be able to simultaneously watch WSOF27 and get opinions from legends, such as Bas Rutten and Chael Sonnen, and world champions like David Branch and Marlon Moraes.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Talk2Legends and be able to give fans the opportunity to get to know their favorite fighters on a very personal, one-on-one basis,” said World Series of Fighting President, six-time world champion and two-time Hall of Famer Ray Sefo.

Using the Talk2Legends app, fans can purchase credits for video chat sessions, review the list of MMA celebrities that will be available for a five-minute, one-on-one video chat session on January 23, and book sessions based on the talent’s availability that is provided on screen.

The athletes and other celebrity participants have the option of donating revenue they earn in exchange for their participation, to a charity or non-profit foundation of their choice.

The following talent will be available for video chat sessions during WSOF27:

On-air and other talent

Chael Sonnen – Color commentator and retired MMA superstar

Bas Rutten – Color commentator and legendary MMA champion

Ray Sefo – World Series of Fighting President and six-time world champion

Jacob “Stitch” Duran – World Series of Fighting cutman and

Andrea Lowell – Playboy Radio hostess and World Series of Fighting round card girl

Joey Varner – World Series of Fighting roving reporter

Jazz Securo – World Series of Fighting ring announcer

Emily Miller – World Series of Fighting round card girl

World Series of Fighting athletes

David Branch – Reigning light heavyweight and middleweight champion

Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje – Reigning, undefeated lightweight champion

Lance Palmer – Reigning featherweight champion

Marlon Moraes – Reigning bantamweight champion

Jon Fitch – Welterweight superstar

Jake Shields – Welterweight superstar

Jason High – Lightweight superstar

Phoenix Jones – Lightweight rising star

Robbie “Problems” Peralta – Featherweight knockout artist

“Notorious” Nick Newell – Retired lightweight phenom

Mike “Mak” Kyle – Former light heavyweight championship challenger

Joseph Barajas – WSOF28 main event competitor

Patrick Walsh – Light heavyweight prospect

Clifford Starks – Middleweight star

Colton Smith – Lightweight standout and The Ultimate Fighter winner

Mike Corey – Featherweight star

Steve Kozola – Undefeated lightweight star

The Talk2Legends app is expected to be available for Android devices in February.

ABOUT WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

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