joshua copeland

The World Series of Fighting 31 will be going down on June 17, so if you’re looking for a night of killer intensity and non-stop MMA action, you will not want to miss it. Team VaporFi fighter, Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland will be hitting the cage during the main card, against Blagoy Ivanov, and we are certain the excitement will be through the roof as these two go head to head for the Heavyweight World Title!

A Little More About Team VaporFi

Team VaporFi, or (shall we speak hashtag?) #TeamVaporFi, sponsors some of the finest MMA talent around, in an effort to drive both of these incredible industries, spreading the word on how powerful the vape is. The fighters we work with are those we deem to be standout individuals in their sport, demonstrating a winning combination of skill, grit, determination, and a drive for success. Representing Team VaporFi, these MMA athletes proudly wear VaporFi colors as they FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO VAPE. Josh Copeland has more than proven his abilities, and we are quite excited to have him fighting for the vape fam.

WSOF 31: The Event Details

WSOF 31 will be happening on June 17, 2016 straight out of Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Mashantucket, Connecticut. This incredible event will be broadcast live from NBC Sports, and it will feature one magnificent lineup of matches, culminating with the main card of VaporFi-sponsored Josh Copeland VS Blagoy Ivanov. Other notable bouts will include Jason High VS Mike Ricci, John Howard VS Thiago Meller, Phil Hawes VS Joshua Key, Luis Palomino VS Sheymon da Silva Moraes, Saul Almelda VS Bruce Boyington, Lorenzo Hood VS Tyler King, Juliano Coutinho VS Justin Willis, Robert Fonseca VS Sean Lally, Tom Marcellino VS Devin Powell, Rodrigo Almelda VS Ben Pierre-Saint, and Sam Watford VS Christian Torres. That’s right; a whopping 12 matches will be in store during this crazy night, and you bet the adrenaline will be pumping.

More About Joshua Copeland

Born in Denver, CO, heavyweight Joshua “Cuddly Bear” Copeland is the epitome of a beast when he hits the octagon. Having signed with WSOF earlier this year to a 4-fight contract, his skill in the fight always leaves spectators in awe. At 33 years old, this 6’ 1”, 245 lb “bear” is anything but cuddly when in combat mode, despite his charming moniker. And while his predominant skills lie in his ferocious striking (at 100%) and brutal grappling, as you can imagine, there’s a reason he is starring in the headline fight of the evening. Back in March, after three rounds, Copeland took out his opponent, Mike Hayes at WSOF 29, paving the way for the chance to compete for the title. Currently, Josh holds a record of 12-3, and he is certainly looking to make that 13. Based in Colorado, Copeland trains with the Grudge Training Center association.

Josh Copeland’s foray into the world of professional MMA came by chance. Prior to MMA fighting, Copeland attended Dallas Baptist University, and was gearing up for a career in youth ministry. During this time, a chance meeting with Justin Wren, of Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights fame occurred, and Wren convinced the Cuddly Bear to give fighting a go. Before long, Copeland progressed up the ranks, and he became a heavyweight champion with Resurrection Fighting Alliance. During a brief stint as a UFC fighter, Copeland suffered a kick to the eye and was temporarily blinded in the middle of a match against Ruslan Magomedov. Copeland impressed the fighting world with his unstoppable dedication because despite the injury, he continued the fight despite eventually losing.

As fierce as the Cuddly Bear is in the cage, outside of the fight he is known for his awesome personality, and ability to make friends with others, despite the warrior mentality of the sport. His drive in fighting lies not in pent-up rage or aggression; Copeland is in it for the spirit of competition, and because he knows this stage and limelight enables him to make an impact on the lives of others in a positive way. This is precisely why we think he’s phenomenal; despite having an unquestionable level of talent and skill, Josh Copeland is into fighting for the ability to do more with his life, along with helping others.

A Big Night of Fights

Josh Copeland will be facing the always-powerful heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov at WSOF 31 and everyone is anticipating this to be an amazing match of mental agility, physical strength and grappling skill. The Bulgarian Ivanov, who holds a number of impressive career feats, will be defending his title, and Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland is determined to bear hug his way into a championship; you bet it’s gonna be a heated fight!

Support Team VaporFi and Joshua Copeland!

So come June 17, you need to get ready for the action that will be WSOF 31! In addition to all of the amazing matches that will be happening, it is imperative that you support the VaporFi #vapefam and our boy Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland as he FIGHTS FOR YOUR RIGHT TO VAPE! Make sure you’re following us on all of our social media pages, because we’ll be delivering the updates and outcomes as they occur. Go #TeamVaporFi and Josh Copeland!