LAS VEGAS (Gorffennaf 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov Bydd sgwâr i ffwrdd gyda finisher undefeated Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 bunnoedd) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino yn Las Vegas ar Dydd Sadwrn, Awst. 1, byw ar 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) o Makhachkala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO neu gyflwyno.

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

Yn unig 19 mlwydd oed, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Golchwch. is already knee deep in his professional career, gyda 3 o'i 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Fel amatur, 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 bunnoedd, after competing as a middleweight (185 bunnoedd). Yn ei ddechrau olaf ar Ebrill 17 in Snoqualmie, Wash., sgoriodd TKO rownd gyntaf (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.

The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "yn dechrau am 11 p.m. A/8 p.m. PT ar Awst. 1.

Yn y prif ddigwyddiad, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 bunnoedd) Hyrwyddwr 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.

Yn y digwyddiad cyd-main, WSOF Byd Pwysau Bantam (135 bunnoedd) Hyrwyddwr Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) Afon Toms, N.J. drwy Nova Friburgo, Brazil will defend his strap against undefeated challenger Sheymon Moraes (7-0).

Superstar Thiago Silva (16-4, 2 CC) of Oakland Park, Fla. drwy Sao Paulo, Brazil will face dangerous veteran Mike "Mak" Kyle (21-12-1) o San Jose, Calif. mewn pwysau trwm ysgafn (205 bunnoedd) gystadleuaeth.

A lightweight (155 bunnoedd) matchup rhwng Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) a ace cyflwyno Islam Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.

A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

Pris o $29.99, tocynnau ar gyfer "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "ar werth yn Ticketmaster.com a WSOF.com.

Drysau yn The AXIS yn Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino yn agor ar 4 p.m. PT, a bydd yr ornest cerdyn rhagarweiniol cyntaf yn dechrau am 5 p.m. PT.

PRIF CERDYN
WSOF Byd Pwysau Welter Pencampwriaeth Main Event:
Rousimar Palhares (Hyrwyddwr) vs. Jake Shields (Challenger)

WSOF Byd Pwysau Bantam Pencampwriaeth Co-Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Hyrwyddwr) vs. Sheymon Moraes (Challenger)

Golau pwysau trwm: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Pwysau welter: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno

Ysgafn: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Islam Mamedov