WSOF 12 adds bantamweights Bryson Hansen vs. Matt Sayles

A bantamweight matchup has been added to next month’s WSOF 12 event, as Bryson Hansen (7-1) meets Matt Sayles (2-0).

WSOF officials recently announced the addition of the new contest, which will kick off the five-fight NBCSN-broadcast main card at WSOF 12, which takes place Aug. 9 at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

“Bryson Hansen looked fantastic in his World Series of Fighting debut, so we’re excited to have him back in the decagon so quickly and see if he can turn in another performance like that,” World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo stated. “On the other side of the cage is Matt Sayles, who has been absolutely destroying his competition early on in his career and already looks prepared for a step up in quality. This fight should kick off our broadcast with real fireworks.”

Hansen made his WSOF debut in March and needed just 46 second to score a TKO win over Sean Cantor. It was the Xtreme Couture fighter’s fifth knockout win among his seven career victories. He now faces Sayles, and Alliance MMA product who has made quick work of both of his professional opponents to date, with his first two career wins coming in 75 seconds or less in each outing.

Preliminary matchups are expected to be announced soon. For now, the WSOF 12 lineup includes:

MAIN CARD

• Lewis Gonzalez vs. Luis Palomino
• Ronny Markes vs. opponent TBA
• Elvis Mutapcic vs. Kelvin Tiller
• Brandon Hempleman vs. Alexis Vila
• Bryson Hansen vs. Matt Sayles

For more on WSOF 12, stay stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.

(Pictured: Bryson Hansen)