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

Fresh off his promotional debut victory, undefeated middleweight Phil Hawes (sinistra) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Luglio 30, vivere NBCSN a 10:30 p.m. E / 7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavaggio. Photo credit: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON SABATO, Luglio 30

LAS VEGAS (Giugno 29, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, prospettiva top Phil Hawes (4-0) will make a quick turnaround and step back in the decagon cage just six weeks after his promotional debut, e si piazza off con Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3) in a middleweight (185 libbre) contest at WSOF32, vivere NBCSN a 10:30 p.m. E/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavaggio. su Sabato, Luglio 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,"Ha dichiarato World Series of Fighting Presidente Padre Chiefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, il 6-foot, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, segnando un primo turno (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 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, also the alma mater of Jackson-Winklejohn teammate and UFC champion Jon "Ossa" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Malato. is a 5-foot-11, 37-anni, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 della sua 12 carriera vince a titolo di (T)KO o sottomissione.

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

Fissato il prezzo da $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

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

In altre azioni sul diretta trasmissione televisiva NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor di Seattle, Lavaggio. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Il Futuro" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Pesi piuma imbattuto Hakeem "significa" Dawodu (5-0-1) e Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) will square off in a preliminary card bout.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING FINALIZES MAIN CARD FOR WSOF32 WITH SHAMIL GAMZATOV VS. LOUIS TAYLOR

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
ON SABATO, Luglio 30

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

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

In aggiunta, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 libbra) rivals in Hakeem "significa" Dawodu (5-0-1) e Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

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

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) WHO (punzoni) su Murat Aibazov a gennaio 30, 2012, il 6-foot-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 Gennaio 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, primo giro (2:32) WHO (punzoni) su Teddy Holder.

Il 5 piedi-11, 37-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Malato. is riding a five-fight win streak that he ignited on December 14, 2012 with a first round (4:12) KO (pugno) su Joe Vedepo.

Taylor, che ha guadagnato 11 della sua 12 career wins via (T)KO o sottomissione, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Marzo 12, finitura Cory presenta in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, il 5-foot-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 quando ha segnato un primo turno (1:07) KO (pugno) su 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 Dicembre 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

Il 5 piedi-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) del loro matchup.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

Fissato il prezzo da $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

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

In altre azioni sul diretta trasmissione televisiva NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavaggio. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

THREE NEW MATCHUPS COMPLETE WSOF29: GAETHJE VS. FOSTER MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, MARZO 12

NEW, LIVE NBCSN START TIME OF 10 P.m. E
FROM GREELEY, COLORADO

LAS VEGAS (Febbraio 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 “Cuddly Bear” Copeland(11-3) e Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to its highly anticipated WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Foster world lightweight (155 libbre) championship event at the Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Giro. su Sabato, Marzo 12, vivere NBCSN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

In other action on the four-bout live telecast that will be headlined by the lightweight championship showdown between reigning, undefeated kingpin Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje (15-0) and number one contender Brian Foster (25-9), peso medio (185 libbre) standouts Cory "The One" Devela (15-6) e 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 libbre) scrap pitting Josh Cavan (11-6) contro Kris Hocum (7-4).

Fissato il prezzo da $39.99, tickets for WSOF29: Gaethje vs. Favorire, are on sale at WSOF.com and the University of Northern Colorado’s online ticketing platform.

Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes

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

Il 33enne, former Youth Ministry student at Dallas Baptist College, ha guadagnato 8 della sua 11 career victories as a professional by way of (T)KO o sottomissione, con 5 of those wins coming in less than 2 verbale.

A teammate of Gaethje’s at Grudge Training Center, Copeland will look to rebound from a second round (2:50) presentazione (kimura) sconfitta per mano diVitaly Minakov a dicembre 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, Lavaggio. has faced off with elite level competition, including former world champion Andrei Arlovski and superstar Ruslan Magomedov, both of whom he fought to a decision.

Novembre 2, 2013, Hayes notched his most impressive victory to date, segnando un devastante, terzo turno (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

Il 6-foot-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 giugno 26, 2015.

A longtime protégé of MMA superstar and submission expert Dennis "Superman" Hallman, Rivela, who has notched 11 della sua 16 carriera vince a titolo di (T)KO o sottomissione, burst into the national spotlight at a Strikeforce promoted event in Tacoma, Lavaggio. febbraio 23, 2008, segnando un primo turno (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 e 2013.

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

A prolific striker who has finished 10 della sua 11 opponents to date by way of (T)KO o sottomissione, 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-anni, lifelong athlete who competed at the minor league level of professional hockey before turning his attention to MMA. A winner of 9 della sua 11 professional career fights by way of (T)KO o sottomissione, Cavan will look to bounce back from a second round (1:28) WHO (punzoni) sconfitta per mano di Joe Eichelberger novembre 6.

Il 5 piedi-11, 30-year-old Hocum of Fort Collins, Giro. 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.

World Series of Fighting Segni Red Hot Rising Stars LaRue Burley e Louis Taylor ai contratti esclusivi

LAS VEGAS (Giugno 23, 2015) - Campionato Mondiale Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) la promozione delle World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) ha annunciato oggi di aver firmato due stelle in rapida crescita - imbattuto leggero (155 libbre) LaRue “La Cannibal” Burley (6-0) e rovente, peso medio (185 libbre) finitore Louis “Handgunz” Taylor (11-3) - A esclusiva, accordi multi-lotta.

Date e gli avversari debutto WSOF entrambi i combattenti 'saranno annunciati nel prossimo futuro.

“Mentre continuiamo la nostra incredibile crescita a WSOF, Continuiamo inoltre a ricercare i migliori atleti di MMA per il nostro roster crescente,” WSOF Presidente Padre Chiefs suddetto. “LaRue e Luigi sono due delle prospettive migliori di questo sport, e sarà senza dubbio un impatto immediato nella gabbia WSOF decagon.”

Burley, combattimento da squadra dell'Arizona Potenza MMA, è stato in competizione professionalmente dal 2012. Il 31-year-old ha snocciolato sei vittorie consecutive per iniziare la sua carriera professionale, tra cui due per sottomissione - sia attraverso ghigliottina - e due per KO.

Mentre competere quasi esclusivamente in Arizona, Burley ha totalizzato vittorie sotto numerose bandiere regionali, guadagnando breve esposizione nazionale con una 2013 vittoria suBubba Jenkins, ma ora sarà spinta sotto i riflettori nazionali sotto la promozione del WSOF.

Taylor viene a WSOF sulla forza di una bistecca vincente quattro lotta che ha visto il 36-year-old guadagnano tutti e quattro vittorie di primo turno arresto. Nato a Chicago che combatte ancora fuori di Chicago Lotta squadra della Windy City, Taylor è stato in competizione professionalmente dal 2007.

In 14 concorsi di carriera, Taylor ha combattuto ad un giudice’ decisione solo una volta, utilizzando una potente miscela di colpire competenze e alle prese abilità di cercare costantemente una finitura.

A proposito di World Series of Fighting (WSOF)
World Series of Fighting (WSOF) è una in tutto il mondo premier Mixed Martial Arts professionali (MMA) combattere la promozione dedicata a fornire i migliori combattimenti ricchi di azione per gli appassionati di lotta da parte della produzione delle migliori match-up tra combattenti d'elite di tutto il mondo. Per maggiori informazioni visitare il sitoWSOF.com. Seguire World Series of Fighting su Twitter (MMAWorldSeries) e World Series of Fighting Presidente Ray Sefo (SugarRaySefo).