World Series of Fighting president Ray Sefo is to take a leave of absence from his promotional role, in order to focus on his return to MMA competition against Dave Huckaba, in heavyweight action at World Series of Fighting 4, on Aug 10 in California.
An 8-time K1 World Grand Prix finals participant, Sefo (56-22-1 kickboxing, 5-1 boxing, 2-1 MMA) is well versed in multiple disciplines, having also played a coaching role at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas.
The 42-year-old Sefo explained:
“I’m looking forward to another chance to step into the cage, but before I do, I felt taking a temporary leave from my executive duties was the right thing to do. I’m fortunate to have an outstanding team at World Series of Fighting which I know will handle our operations while I’m gone. Even though I took on an executive role at World Series of Fighting, I never actually retired from active competition. About three years ago, I set a personal goal of reaching the century mark, 100 fights, and then calling it quits. Now I’m excited to say I have a chance to do that. But I knew I couldn’t be the president of World Series of Fighting and fight for the company at the same time. To try and do so would have been a disservice to all of our fighters and my team at WSOF, not to mention me as an athlete and to all of the fans who will be watching me in action again. I’m fortunate to work with an outstanding group at World Series of Fighting, and I have total confidence their work will allow the success we’ve enjoyed so far to continue on Aug. 10.”
WSOF 4 is headlined by 27-year-old kickboxing icon Tyrone Sponge making his highly anticipate second MMA appearance against at 205lbs against Angel DeAnda.
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