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LAS VEGAS (Iúil 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov Beidh cearnach amach le finisher undefeated Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 punt) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino i Las Vegas ar Dé Sathairn, Lúnasa. 1, beo 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) de Makhachkala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO nó aighneacht.
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 Feabhra. 22. His lone defeat came due to a cut he sustained in a matchup with Magomed Mustafaev ar Meán Fómhair. 1, 2014, prompting the ringside physician to halt the bout.
Ag díreach 19 bliain d'aois, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Nigh. is already knee deep in his professional career, le 3 de chuid 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Mar amaitéarach, 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 punt, after competing as a middleweight (185 punt). Ina tús go deireadh an Aibreán 17 in Snoqualmie, Nigh., scóráil sé an chéad TKO bhabhta (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.
The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "Tosaíonn ag 11 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. PT ar Lúnasa. 1.
Sa an imeacht is mó, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 punt) 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) de San Francisco, Calif.
I gcás comh-is mó, WSOF Domhanda bantamweight (135 punt) Champion Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) de Toms River, N.J. via 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. via Sao Paulo, Brazil will face dangerous veteran Mike "Mak" Kyle (21-12-1) of San Jose, Calif. i trom éadrom (205 punt) comórtas.
A lightweight (155 punt) matchup idir Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) agus aighneacht Ace Ioslam Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.
A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
Phraghas ó $29.99, ticéid le haghaidh "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Tá Shields "ar díol ag Ticketmaster.com agus WSOF.com.
Doirse ag an AXIS ag Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino oscailt ag 4 p.m. PT, agus beidh an chéad bout chárta réamh tosú ag 5 p.m. PT.
PRÍOMH CÁRTA
WSOF Domhanda Welterweight Craobh Príomh Imeacht:
Rousimar Palhares (Champion) vs. Jake Shields (Challenger)
WSOF Domhanda bantamweight Craobh Co-Príomh-Imeacht:
Marlon Moraes (Champion) vs. Sheymon Moraes (Challenger)
Solas trom: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle
Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno
Lightweight: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Ioslam Mamedov |
