LAS VEGAS (Hulyo 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov ang sa kuwadradong sa uban sa undefeated finisher Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 libra) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino sa Las Vegas sa Sabado, Aug. 1, nagpuyo sa NBCSN.

The younger brother of undefeated superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov and one of the top welterweight prospects in the world, the 23-year-old Abubakar (9-1) sa Makhachkala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO o pagpasakop.

Abubakar, who trains under his father, Abdulmanap, at Khabib’s gym FightSpirit Team, is coming off of a first round TKO (kinumo) win over Vladimir Gunzu on Feb. 22. His lone defeat came due to a cut he sustained in a matchup with Magomed Mustafaev sa Sept. 1, 2014, prompting the ringside physician to halt the bout.

Sa lang 19 ka tuig ang panuigon, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Hugasan. is already knee deep in his professional career, uban sa 3 sa iyang 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Sama sa usa ka amateur, he amassed an overall record of 8-2, collecting three titles along the way.

Moreno’s start will mark his WSOF debut as well as his first professional bout at 170 libra, after competing as a middleweight (185 libra). Sa iyang katapusan nga pagsugod sa Abril 17 in Snoqualmie, Hugasi., siya mi-iskor og usa ka una nga round TKO (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.

The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "magsugod sa 11 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. PT sa Aug. 1.

Sa main event, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 libra) Champion Rousimar Palhares (17-6) of Minas Gerais, Brazil puts his title on the line against two-time world champion and fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jake Shields (31-7) of San Francisco, Calif.

Sa co-main event, WSOF World Bantamweight (135 libra) Champion Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) sa kostumbre Suba, N.J. pinaagi sa Nova Friburgo, Brazil will defend his strap against undefeated challenger Sheymon Moraes (7-0).

Superstar Thiago Silva (16-4, 2 NC) of Oakland Park, Fla. pinaagi sa Sao Paulo, Brazil will face dangerous veteran Mike "Mak" Kyle (21-12-1) of San Jose, Calif. sa usa ka kahayag heavyweight (205 libra) contest.

A lightweight (155 libra) match tali sa Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) ug pagtugyan ace Islam Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.

A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

Nagkantidad gikan sa $29.99, mga tiket alang sa "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "anaa sa pagbaligya sa Ticketmaster.com ug WSOF.com.

Mga pultahan sa Ang Axis didto sa Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino moabli sa 4 sa gabii. PT, ug ang unang preliminary card bout magsugod sa 5 sa gabii. PT.

PANGUNANG CARD
WSOF World Welterweight Championship Main Event:
Rousimar Palhares (Champion) vs. Jake Shields (Challenger)

WSOF World Bantamweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Champion) vs. Sheymon Moraes (Challenger)

Kahayag heavyweight: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno

Lightweight: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Islam Mamedov