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UNDEFEATED PHIL HAWES REPLACES SHAMIL GAMZATOV AGAINST LOUIS TAYLOR AT WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

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Fresh off his promotional debut victory, undefeated middleweight Phil Hawes (gauche) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Juillet 30, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Laver. Crédit photo: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
SUR Samedi, Juillet 30

LAS VEGAS (Juin 29, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, meilleure perspective Phil Hawes (4-0) will make a quick turnaround and step back in the decagon cage just six weeks after his promotional debut, and will square off with Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3) un moyen (185 livres) contest at WSOF32, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Laver. sur Samedi, Juillet 30.

Hawes of Little Ferry, N.J. will replace Shamil Gamzatov, another undefeated, rising star in the World Series of Fighting stable, after Gamzatov was forced to withdraw from the commitment due to a personal issue.

“We hope to see Shamil back in action soon, and we salute Phil Hawes for having the courage and willpower to return to action less than two months after his first fight with us,», A déclaré le président des World Series of Fighting Père chefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, 6 pieds, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, marquant un premier tour (2:52) TKO on Key with a series of elbow strikes.

A product of the Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., Hawes was a 2009 le champion junior national de lutte collégial pour l'université de l'Iowa, also the alma mater of Jackson-Winklejohn teammate and UFC champion Jon "Bones" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Malade. is a 5-foot-11, 37-ans, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 de son 12 victoires en carrière par voie de (T)KO ou la soumission.

In his last start and debut for World Series of Fighting on Mars 12, Taylor extended his win streak to five consecutive bouts by submitting Cory Develaen seulement 29 seconds with a guillotine choke.

Prix ​​à partir de $29, billets pour WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

In the world bantamweight (135 livres) championship main event, Marlon Moraes 16-4-1) will defend his coveted title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1) tandis que, in the co-main event and a second world championship rematch, Alexandre "capitaine" Almeida (18-5) will put his featherweight (145 livres) belt on the line against the fighter he took it from –Lance Palmer (10-2).

En d'autres mesures sur la retransmission en direct NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Laver. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Invaincu poids plume Hakeem "signifie" Dawodu (5-0-1) et Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) will square off in a preliminary card bout.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FINALIZES MAIN CARD FOR WSOF32 WITH SHAMIL GAMZATOV VS. LOUIS TAYLOR

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LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
SUR Samedi, Juillet 30

Plus undefeated featherweight rivals
Hakeem Dawodu and Marat Magomedov collide
in preliminary card rematch

LAS VEGAS (Mai 27, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of the live NBCSN (10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT) televised portion of its WSOF32 world championship doubleheader, with the addition of a middleweight (185 livres) contest between undefeated sensation Shamil Gamzatov (10-0) and red-hot finisher Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3).

En outre, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 livre) rivals in Hakeem "signifie" Dawodu (5-0-1) et Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Samedi, Juillet 30. In the world bantamweight (135 livres) championship main event, caïd régnant Marlon Moraes (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Josh "Gentleman" Colline (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) OMS (poinçons) sur Murat Aibazov en janvier 30, 2012, la 6-pieds-2, 25-year-old Gamzatov of Dagestan, Russia has been an unstoppable force, defeating all of his opponents by way of either (T)KO or submission in either the first or second round of action.

In his last start and debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on Janvier 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, premier tour (2:32) OMS (poinçons) sur Titulaire Teddy.

Le 5 pieds 11, 37-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Malade. is riding a five-fight win streak that he ignited on December 14, 2012 with a first round (4:12) KO (poinçon) sur Joe Vedepo.

Taylor, qui a gagné 11 de son 12 victoires en carrière par (T)KO ou la soumission, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Mars 12, finition Cory Devela en seulement 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, 5 pieds 8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 quand il a marqué un premier tour (1:07) KO (poinçon) sur Behrang Yousefi.

Following his successful debut, Dawodu claimed four consecutive victories – all by way of (T)KO – under the World Series of Fighting banner, before facing off with Magomedov last Décembre 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

Le 5-foot-8, 25-year-old Magomedov of Dagestan is a combat Sambo specialist who has claimed all but one of his wins by way of submission, beginning with his professional debut on July 1, 2011 when he forced Dzhambulat Magomedov to tap out from a triangle choke in the first round (3:40) de leur matchup.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

Prix ​​à partir de $29, billets pour WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

In the world featherweight championship co-main event, Alexandre "capitaine" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title for the first time against the fighter he took it from – Lance Palmer (10-2).

En d'autres mesures sur la retransmission en direct NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Laver. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.
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THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, MARS 12

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NEW, LIVE NBCSN START TIME OF 10 P.M. ET
FROM GREELEY, COLORADO

LAS VEGAS (Février 3, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of three main card matchups, including a heavyweight co-main event contest between Josh « Ours Sensuel » Copeland(11-3) et Mike « 300 » Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster world lightweight (155 livres) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Tour. sur Samedi, Mars 12, en direct sur NBC Sports Network au 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT.

In other action on the four-bout live telecast that will be headlined by the lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kingpin Justin "Le Highlight" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian Foster (25-9), moyens (185 livres) standouts Cory "The One" Devela (15-6) et Louis "Handgunz" Taylor (11-3) will collide in their respective World Series of Fighting debuts.

Kicking off the live, four-fight telecast will be a welterweight (170 livres) scrap pitting Josh Cavan (11-6) contre Kris Hocum (7-4).

Prix ​​à partir de $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Favoriser, are on sale at WSOF.com and the University of Northern Colorado’s online ticketing platform.

Copeland Josh vs. Mike Hayes

The 6-foot-1 Copeland of Denver, Tour. is a former number one ranked heavyweight in his home state, and a four-time title holder since turning professional in 2010.

Le 33-year-old, former Youth Ministry student at Dallas Baptist College, a gagné 8 de son 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO ou la soumission, avec 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 procès-verbal.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) soumission (Kimura) la défaite aux mains deVitaly Minakov en décembre 11, a result that snapped a two-fight win streak for Copeland.

During his professional career spanning eight-plus years, the 6-foot-4, 35-year-old Hayes of Redmond, Laver. has faced off with elite level competition, including former world champion Andrei Arlovski et superstar Ruslan Magomedov, both of whom he fought to a decision.

Sur Novembre 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, marquant un effet dévastateur, troisième tour (3:11) KO on decorated MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling champion Jeff “The Snowman” Monson with a head kick.

In his last start on June 4, 2015, Hayes produced another impressive result, fighting former South African national wrestling champion and four-time MMA titlistTrevor Prangley, to a draw.

Cory Devela vs. Louis Taylor

Le 6-pieds-2, 31-year-old Devela of Bonney Lake, Wash., will enter the decagon cage in the midst of a four-fight win streak that includes a unanimous decision victory over superstar Nick “The Promise” Ring sur Juin 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis «Superman» Hallman, Révèle, qui a entaillé 11 de son 16 victoires en carrière par voie de (T)KO ou la soumission, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Laver. sur Février 23, 2008, marquant un premier tour (1:22) TKO on heralded superstar Joe "Diesel" Riggs with a thunderous slam that rendered Riggs unable to continue fighting.

Devela’s recent ascendance that has him knocking on the door of becoming a world championship contender again, comes after he took an extended, three-year hiatus from competition to care for a sick loved one between 2010 et 2013.

Also looking to earn his fifth consecutive win, 5-pieds-11, 36-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Malade. is the number one ranked middleweight in his home state, according to the latest Tapology.com ratings.

A prolific striker who has finished 10 de son 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO ou la soumission, Taylor’s last four victories all came inside of the first round of battle.

Prior to becoming a mixed martial artist, Taylor was a wrestling standout for the NCAA Division I program at Eastern Illinois University where he benefited from training with fellow, former team member turned assistant coach Matt Hughes, who went on to become a two-time UFC champion and Hall of Fame member.

Josh Cavan vs. Kris Hocum

Fighting out of Denver, Cavan is a 5-foot-10, 32-ans, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 de son 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO ou la soumission, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) OMS (poinçons) la défaite aux mains de Joe Eichelberger sur Novembre 6.

Le 5 pieds 11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Tour. made his professional debut on October 27, 2012 as a participant in a one-night, eight-man tournament, defeating multiple opponents to emerge the victor of the grueling affair. He will look to regain momentum after back-to-back losses in his last two appearances.

The WSOF29 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
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World Series of Fighting Signes Red Hot étoiles montantes LaRue Burley et Louis Taylor Pour les contrats exclusifs

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LAS VEGAS (Juin 23, 2015) - championnat du monde des arts martiaux mixtes (MMA) la promotion des World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle a signé deux étoiles hausse rapide - invaincu léger (155 livres) LaRue “Le Cannibal” Burley (6-0) et rouge, moyens (185 livres) finisseur Louis “Handgunz” Taylor (11-3) - À l'exclusivité, accords multi-combat.

Les dates et adversaires WSOF de débuts de deux combattants seront annoncés dans un avenir proche.

“Comme nous continuons notre croissance incroyable au WSOF, Nous continuons également à rechercher les meilleurs athlètes au MMA à notre liste sans cesse croissante,” Président WSOF Père chefs dit. “LaRue et Louis sont deux des meilleurs espoirs du sport, et sera sans aucun doute un impact immédiat dans la cage WSOF de décagone.”

Burley, un combattant de la Power Team MMA de l'Arizona, a été en compétition professionnellement depuis 2012. Le 31-year-old a secoué six victoires consécutives pour commencer sa carrière professionnelle, dont deux par soumission - à la fois par guillotine - et deux par KO.

Tout en rivalisant presque exclusivement en Arizona, Burley a entaillé victoires sous de nombreuses bannières régionales, gagner une brève exposition nationale avec un 2013 victoire surBubba Jenkins, mais il va maintenant être poussée dans le projecteur national dans la promotion de la WSOF.

Taylor vient à WSOF sur la force d'un steak remportant quatre combat qui a vu le 36-year-old gagner tous les quatre victoires en première ronde arrêt. Un natif de Chicago qui se bat encore hors de Chicago L'équipe de combat de la Windy City, Taylor a été en compétition professionnellement depuis 2007.

En 14 concours carrière, Taylor a combattu à un juge’ décision juste une fois, en utilisant un mélange puissant de la suppression des compétences et de grappling prouesses de chercher constamment à une finition.

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