TEDDY HOLDER VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV
ELEVATED TO MAIN EVENT STATUS
Las Vegas (January 12, 2016) –A re-injury of his hip has forced Mike "The Martian" Ricci to withdraw from his scheduled World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) main event bout with Caros "Tsogolo" Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, padziko NBCSN pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. lachiwelu, Jan. 23.
Originally billed as the co-main event, the light heavyweight (205 mapaundi) contest between heavy-handed finisher Teddy chofukizira (9-2) wa Bartlett, Tenn. ndipo undefeated Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) wa Makhachkala, Russia has been elevated to the main event.
“Our entire team wishes Mike Ricci a full and speedy recovery, and hopes to see him return soon,"Anati World Series wa Kulimbana Pulezidenti Atate Chiefs.
“Luiz Firmino, no stranger to our decagon cage,"Anapitiriza ndi Chiefs, “is truly a courageous warrior for stepping up on such short notice to compete against a fellow star like Caros Fodor. We commend Luiz for doing so and look forward to seeing him back in action.”
The 33-year-old Firmino of Joao Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil is riding a five-fight win streak. His last two victories – a unanimous decision over Jacob Volkmann pa October 26, 2013 ndipo akamakambirana pa Tyson Griffin pa June 21, 2014, both came under the World Series of Fighting banner.
Prior to the victory over Volkmann, Firmino earned an impressive, five-round unanimous decision over Luis "Baboon" Palomino, who has since gone on to challenge reigning, undefeated ngwazi Justin "The Yosangalatsa" Gaethje twice for the World Series of Fighting lightweight title.
A veteran of professional MMA since the young age of 18, Firmino also boasts notable wins over prolific striker “Diamond” Ryan Healy ndi katswiri kugonjeraToby Imada, both of whom Firmino defeated by way of unanimous decision.
Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, onse Ticketmaster malo, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, kapena telefoni pa (800) 745-3000.
A three-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, kuyambira 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT.
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ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov
Opepuka Co-Main Chochitika: Caros Fodor vs. Luiz Firmino
Welterweight podwala: Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth
Featherweight podwala: Jorge Medina vs. Bryce Mitchell
Kuyambirira KHADI
Welterweight: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Opepuka: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Opepuka: Alvin Williams vs. Wes Sharp |