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Las Vegas (Juli 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov bakal bujur off jeung finisher undefeated Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 kilogram) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Kasino di Las Vegas dina Saptu, Aug. 1, hirup dina 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) of Makhachkala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO atawa kaluman.
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 dina Sept. 1, 2014, prompting the ringside physician to halt the bout.
Dina saukur 19 heubeul taun, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Nyeuseuh. is already knee deep in his professional career, jeung 3 téh nya 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Salaku amatir, 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 kilogram, after competing as a middleweight (185 kilogram). Dina mimiti tukang-Na dina April 17 in Snoqualmie, Nyeuseuh., he ngoleksi hiji TKO babak kahiji (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.
The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "dimimitian di 11 p.m. AND/8 p.m. PT dina Aug. 1.
Dina kajadian utama, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 kilogram) 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.
Dina acara ko-utama, WSOF World Bantamweight (135 kilogram) Juara Kasja Moraes (14-4-1) of 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" Soun (21-12-1) of San Jose, Calif. dina heavyweight cahya (205 kilogram) ngareubutkeun.
A lightweight (155 kilogram) matchup antara Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) jeung kaluman ngajempolan Islam Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.
A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
Dibanderol ti $29.99, tiket pikeun "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "anu diobral di Ticketmaster.com jeung WSOF.com.
Pintu di sumbu di Planet Hollywood Resort & Kasino bakal muka di 4 p.m. PT, sarta nu munggaran bout kartu penyisihan bakal dimimitian di 5 p.m. PT.
Kartu utama
WSOF World Championship Welterweight Main Event:
Rousimar Palhares (Juara) vs. Jake Shields (Nu nangtang)
WSOF World Championship Bantamweight Co-Main Event:
Kasja Moraes (Juara) vs. Sheymon Moraes (Nu nangtang)
Cahaya Heavyweight: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Soun
Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno
Lightweight: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Islam Mamedov |
