LAS VEGAS (Červenec 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov bude náměstí off s neporažený finišerem Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 liber) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino v Las Vegas Sobota, Srpna. 1, žít na 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 nebo podání.

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

Na právě 19 let, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Mytí. is already knee deep in his professional career, s 3 z jeho 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Jako amatér, 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 liber, after competing as a middleweight (185 liber). Ve svém posledním startu na Duben 17 in Snoqualmie, Wash., On zaznamenal v prvním kole TKO (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.

The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "začíná na 11 p.m. A/8 p.m. PT na Srpna. 1.

V hlavní události, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 liber) Mistr 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) San Francisco, Kalif.

V co-hlavní události, WSOF World Bantamweight (135 liber) Mistr Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) 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. přes Sao Paulo, Brazil will face dangerous veteran Mike "MAK" Kyle (21-12-1) of San Jose, Kalif. ve světle heavyweight (205 liber) soutěž.

A lightweight (155 liber) matchup mezi Jimmy Spicuzza (6-2) a podání eso Islám Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.

A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

Ceny od $29.99, Vstupenky na "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Štíty "jsou v prodeji v Ticketmaster.com a WSOF.com.

Dveře v ose v Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino se otevře v 4 p.m. PT, a první předběžná karta zápas začne v 5 p.m. PT.

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WSOF World Welterweight mistrovství Main Event:
Rousimar Palhares (Mistr) proti. Jake Shields (Vyzývatel)

WSOF World Championship Bantamweight Co-Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Mistr) proti. Sheymon Moraes (Vyzývatel)

Lehká těžká váha: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Welterweight: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno

Lehká váha: Jimmy Spicuzza vs. Islám Mamedov