Las Vegas (Hulyo 16, 2015) - Abubakar Nurmagomedov ay parisukat off sa undefeated nagtatapos Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170 pounds) matchup at the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) world championship doubleheader event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino sa Las Vegas sa Sabado, Agosto. 1, mabuhay sa 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) ng Makhachkala, Russia is quickly distinguishing himself as a force in the sport, notching all of his victories to date by way of (T)KO o submission.

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 Pebrero. 22. His lone defeat came due to a cut he sustained in a matchup with Magomed Mustafaev sa Sept. 1, 2014, prompting the ringside physician to halt the bout.

Sa lamang 19 taong gulang, Moreno (4-0) of Moses Lake, Salpok ng tubig. is already knee deep in his professional career, may 3 ng kanyang 4 wins having come by way of TKO or submission. Bilang isang baguhan, 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 pounds, after competing as a middleweight (185 pounds). Sa kanyang huling pagsisimula sa Abril 17 in Snoqualmie, Wash., siya nakapuntos ng isang first round TKO (doctor stoppage due to knee injury) on Ian Williams.

The five-bout, live NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "ay nagsisimula sa 11 p.m. AT/8 p.m. PT sa Agosto. 1.

Sa pangunahing kaganapan, a long-awaited showdown will finally come to fruition when WSOF World Welterweight (170 pounds) Tagapagtanggol 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.

Sa co-pangunahing kaganapan, WSOF World Bantamweight (135 pounds) Tagapagtanggol Marlon Moraes (14-4-1) ng Toms River, N.J. sa pamamagitan ng 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. sa pamamagitan ng Sao Paulo, Brazil will face dangerous veteran Mike "MAK" Kyle (21-12-1) of San Jose, Calif. sa isang light heavyweight (205 pounds) paligsahan.

A lightweight (155 pounds) matchup sa pagitan ng Puwersahin Spicuzza (6-2) at alas submission Islam Mamedov (11-1) will lead off the live NBCSN telecast.

A complete preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

Presyo mula sa $29.99, tiket para sa "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields "ay sa pagbebenta sa Ticketmaster.com at WSOF.com.

Pinto sa The AXIS sa Planet Hollywood Resort & Ay bukas sa Casino 4 p.m. PT, at ang unang paunang labanan card ay magsisimula sa 5 p.m. PT.

PANGUNAHING CARD
WSOF World welterweyt Championship Main Event:
Rousimar Palhares (Tagapagtanggol) vs. Jake Shields (Nagdududa)

WSOF World Bantamweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Tagapagtanggol) vs. Sheymon Moraes (Nagdududa)

Banayad na matimbang: Thiago Silva vs. Mike Kyle

Welterweyt: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jorge Moreno

Magaan ang timbang: Puwersahin Spicuzza vs. Islam Mamedov