ABUBAKAR NURMAGOMEDOV TO FACE UNDEFEATED JORGE MORENO ON LIVE NBCSN TELECAST OF “WSOF 22: PALHARES VS. SHIELDS” FROM LAS VEGAS ON SATURDAY, Aug. 1

Las Vegas (Jolay 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov dia kianja eny amin'ny Tsy Mety Resy Mpanefa Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 kilao) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Las Vegas Casino ao amin'ny Asabotsy, Aug. 1, ho velona amin'ny 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) ny Makhachkala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO na manaiky.

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 Feb. 22. His lone defeat came due to a cut he sustained in a matchup with Magomed Mustafaev ao amin'ny Sept. 1, 2014, prompting the ringside physician to halt the bout.

Amin'ny marina 19 taona, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Wash. is already knee deep in his professional career, amin'ny 3 ny 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Amin'ny maha-mpankafy, 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 kilao, after competing as a middleweight (185 kilao). Ao amin'ny farany manomboka amin'ny Aprily 17 in Snoqualmie, Wash., dia baolina iray fihodinana voalohany tko (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.

The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares Vs. Ampinga "manomboka amin'ny 11 p.m. SY/8 p.m. PT amin'ny Aug. 1.

Ao ny tena zava-nitranga, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 kilao) Tompon-daka 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, Kalifornia.

Ao amin'ny fiaraha-main hetsika, WSOF World Bantamweight (135 kilao) Tompon-daka Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) ny Toms River, N.J. avy amin'ny 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. amin'ny alalan'ny Sao Paulo, Brazil will face dangerous veteran Mike "Mar" Kyle (21-12-1) of San Jose, Kalifornia. amin'ny mazava lanja mavesatra (205 kilao) Fifaninanana.

A lightweight (155 kilao) matchup eo Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) ary manaiky abidy Islam Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.

A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

Priced avy $29.99, tapakila ho an'ny "WSOF 22: Palhares Vs. Ampinga "dia eo amin'ny varotra amin'ny Ticketmaster.com sy WSOF.com.

Doors ao amin'ny The mpiray amin'ny Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino dia hisokatra amin'ny 4 p.m. PT, ary ny voalohany karatra bout mialoha dia manomboka amin'ny 5 p.m. PT.

HEVI-DEHIBE KARATRA ARA-
WSOF World Welterweight Championship Main Event:
Rousimar Palhares (Tompon-daka) vs. Jake Shields (Challenger)

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

Light lanja mavesatra: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno

Maivana: Jimmy Spicuzza Vs. Islam Mamedov

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