LAS VEGAS (Julai 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov akan menghadapi finisher tanpa ditewaskan Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 pound) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino di Las Vegas pada Sabtu, Ogos. 1, hidup 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) dari Makhachkala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO atau penyerahan.

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

Pada hanya 19 lama tahun, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Cuci. is already knee deep in his professional career, dengan 3 dia 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Sebagai 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 pound, after competing as a middleweight (185 pound). Dalam permulaan yang terakhir pada April 17 in Snoqualmie, Wash., dia menjaringkan TKO pusingan pertama (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.

The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Perisai "bermula pada 11 petang. DAN/8 petang. Pada PT Ogos. 1.

Sekiranya utama, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 pound) Juara 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.

Sekiranya bersama utama yang, WSOF Dunia bantamweight (135 pound) Juara Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) Toms River, N.J. melalui 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. melalui Sao Paulo, Brazil will face dangerous veteran Mike "MAK" Kyle (21-12-1) of San Jose, Calif. dalam kelas berat ringan (205 pound) pertandingan.

A lightweight (155 pound) matchup antara Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) dan penyerahan ace Islam Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.

A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

Berharga dari $29.99, tiket untuk "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Perisai "yang dijual di Ticketmaster.com dan WSOF.com.

Pintu di The AXIS di Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino akan membuka sekurang- 4 petang. PT, dan kad pertarungan awal yang pertama akan bermula pada 5 petang. PT.

KAD UTAMA
WSOF Dunia welterweight Kejohanan Acara Utama:
Rousimar Palhares (Juara) vs. Jake Shields (Challenger)

WSOF Dunia bantamweight Kejohanan Co-Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Juara) vs. Sheymon Moraes (Challenger)

Light Heavyweight: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno

Ringan: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Islam Mamedov