LAS VEGAS (Iulie 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov va pătrat off cu finisher neînvinsă Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 de lire sterline) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino din Las Vegas Sâmbătă, August. 1, trăiesc pe 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 Mahacikala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO sau prezentarea.

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

La doar 19 ani, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Spălare. is already knee deep in his professional career, cu 3 sale 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Ca un amator, 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 de lire sterline, after competing as a middleweight (185 de lire sterline). In ultima partida pe Aprilie 17 in Snoqualmie, Spălare., el a marcat o primă rundă TKO (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.

The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Scuturi "începe la 11 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. PT pe August. 1.

În evenimentul principal, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 de lire sterline) Campion 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.

În cazul în care co-principal, WSOF Lumea cocoș (135 de lire sterline) Campion Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) de Toms River, NJ. prin 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. într-o lumină grea (205 de lire sterline) concurs.

A lightweight (155 de lire sterline) matchup între Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) și depunerea as Islamul Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.

A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

Preț de la $29.99, bilete pentru "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Scuturile "sunt la vânzare la Ticketmaster.com și WSOF.com.

Usi pe axa de la Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino va deschide la 4 p.m. PT, iar primul meci de card preliminar va începe la 5 p.m. PT.

CARD PRINCIPAL
WSOF Mondial Semimijlocie Campionatul Main Event:
Rousimar Palhares (Campion) vs. Jake Shields (Challenger)

WSOF Mondial cocoș Campionatul Co-Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Campion) vs. Sheymon Moraes (Challenger)

Lumină grea: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Semimijlocie: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno

Categorie ușoară: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Islamul Mamedov