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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 (verlaat) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Julie 30, woon op NBCSN by 10:30 namiddag. EN / 7:30 namiddag. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Was. Foto krediet: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
OP Saterdag, Julie 30

LAS VEGAS (Junie 29, 2016) -World Reeks Veg (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, top vooruitsig 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) in a middleweight (185 pond) contest at WSOF32, woon op NBCSN by 10:30 namiddag. EN/7:30 namiddag. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Was. op Saterdag, Julie 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,"Sê World Series of Veg President Vader Chiefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, die 6-voet, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, scoring 'n eerste ronde (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 "Bones" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Siek. is a 5-foot-11, 37-jaar-oue, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 van sy 12 loopbaan wen deur middel van (T)KO of voorlegging.

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

Prys van $29, tickets for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II are on sale at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

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

In ander aksie op die live NBCSN beeldsending, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Was. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "die toekoms" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Onoorwonne featherweights Hakeem "beteken" Dawodu (5-0-1) en 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.
OP Saterdag, Julie 30

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

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

Daarbenewens, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 pond) rivals in Hakeem "beteken" Dawodu (5-0-1) en Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Saterdag, Julie 30. In the world bantamweight (135 pond) championship main event, huidige spil 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) WIE (stoot) op Murat Aibazov Januarie 30, 2012, die 6-voet-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 Januarie 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, eerste ronde (2:32) WIE (stoot) op Teddy Holder.

The 5-foot-11, 37-year-old Taylor of Chicago, Siek. is riding a five-fight win streak that he ignited on December 14, 2012 with a first round (4:12) KO (punch) op Joe Vedepo.

Taylor, wat verdien 11 van sy 12 career wins via (T)KO of voorlegging, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Maart 12, afwerking Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, die 5-voet-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 toe hy behaal 'n eerste ronde (1:07) KO (punch) op 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 Desember 18. Following three rounds of battle, the fight was declared a majority draw.

The 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) of their matchup.

Additional preliminary card bouts for WSOF32 will be announced soon.

Prys van $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 "Kaptein" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title for the first time against the fighter he took it from – Lance Palmer (10-2).

In ander aksie op die live NBCSN beeldsending, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Was. 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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MIKE RICCI OUT OF WSOF27 WITH INJURY; LUIZ FIRMINO STEPS UP TO FACE CAROS FODOR ON SATURDAY, Januarie 23, LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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Luiz Firmino (foto), whose last two victories came under the World Series of Fighting banner, will replace an injured Mike Ricci in the WSOF27 bout against Caros Fodor on Saturday, Jan. 23, live on NBCSN from Memphis, Tenn.

TEDDY HOLDER VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV
ELEVATED TO MAIN EVENT STATUS

LAS VEGAS (Januarie 12, 2016) –A re-injury of his hip has forced Mike "Die Mars" Ricci to withdraw from his scheduled World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) main event bout with Caros "die toekoms" Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, woon op NBCSN by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. Saterdag, Jan. 23.

Originally billed as the co-main event, the light heavyweight (205 pond) contest between heavy-handed finisher Teddy Holder (9-2) van Bartlett, Tenn. en onoorwonne Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) van 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,"Sê World Series of Veg President Vader Chiefs.

“Luiz Firmino, no stranger to our decagon cage,"Voortgesette die 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 Oktober 26, 2013 en 'n eenparige besluit oor Tyson Griffin Junie 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 "Bobbejaan" Palomino, who has since gone on to challenge reigning, onoorwonne kampioen Justin "Die Merk" 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 en voorlegging kennerToby Imada, albei whom Firmino defeated by way of unanimous decision.

Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, al Ticket plekke, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, of per telefoon by (800) 745-3000.

A three-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, begin by 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT.

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MAIN CARD

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov
Liggewig Co-Main Event: Caros Fodor vs. Luiz Firmino
Weltergewig Bout: Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth
Veergewigtitel Bout: Jorge Medina vs. Bryce Mitchell

VOORLOPIGE CARD

Weltergewig: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Liggewig: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Liggewig: Alvin Williams vs. Wes Sharp
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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING COMPLETES WSOF27 MAIN CARD WITH TWO NEW BOUTS FEATURING THREE UNBEATEN, RISING STARS

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Undefeated KO artist Jaleel “The Realist” Willis (foto) will put his 5-0 record on the line against fellow unbeaten welterweight Chauncey Foxworth (2-0) at WSOF27 on Saturday, Jan 23, live on NBCSN from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

Hoofren: CARLOS FODOR VS. MIKE RICCI
CO-MAIN: TEDDY HOLDER VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM FEDEXFORUM
IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ON SATURDAY, Januarie 23
LAS VEGAS (Januarie 5, 2016) -World Reeks Veg (WSOF.com) announced today that it has completed the live NBCSN televised (10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT), main card portion of its inaugural event of the New Year that will also mark its debut at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. Saterdag, Jan. 23, with two new bouts featuring three undefeated, opkomende sterre.

In a lightweight (155 pond) contest that will kick off the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27, onoorwonne Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell sal vierkante af met Jorge Medina terwyl, in 'n weltergewig (170 pond) matchup, Jaleel “The Realist” Willis en Chauncey “The Machine” Foxworth will put their respective, perfect records on the line against one another.

“We are looking forward to kicking off 2016 with another spectacular, action-packed fight card that is filled with our customary mix of established, name fighters and top level prospects that have been climbing the ranks of rival competitors in order to make it to the big show,"Sê World Series of Veg President Vader Chiefs.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jorge Medina

Teen net 21 jaar oud, Mitchell (4-0) of Searcy, Ark. is quickly gaining steam on the professional circuit and a reputation for being a considerable threat on the mat. Since making his pro debut last January, he has produced first round submissions – three by way of rear-naked choke and the last by way of armbar – in all four of his starts.

As 'n amateur, Mitchell delivered similar results, earning all five of his victories between June 2013 en Augustus 2014 by way of first round submission, en route to a near-perfect 5-1 rekord.

Mitchell’s opponent, Medina (4-2) of Nashville, Tenn., has also imposed his will on the canvas with phenomenal submission work, forcing his first three professional opponents to tap out from either strikes or from a rear-naked choke.

A product of Nashville MMA, the training camp that gave rise to notable stars such as Dustin Ortiz en onoorwonne Luke Sanders, Medina is looking to rebound from a second round (4:22) WIE (skop) defeat at the hands of Pedro Gomes Maart 28, 2015.

Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth

Willis (5-0) of Memphis is a former high school wrestling star who has carried his previous athletic success into the cage where he has been taken the distance of a fight just once over the course of five professional matchups.

Outside of the sole unanimous decision that he was the victor of, Willis has finished all of his adversaries inside of one round, and all with an onslaught of punches.

Tot op datum, Foxworth (2-0) of Hot Springs, Ark. has dominated similarly, scoring first round TKO’s in both of his efforts as a professional. The 24-year-old competed as an amateur for nearly three years and 15 eindig, wen 7 of the contests by way of (T)KO of voorlegging.

Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, al Ticket plekke, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, of per telefoon by (800) 745-3000.

In the lightweight (155 pond) hoofren, Mike "Die Mars" Ricci will square off rival star Caros "die toekoms" Fodor.

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) van Montreal, Quebec, Canada is riding a three-fight win streak after scoring a highlight reel KO on Joe Condon with a head kick in the first round (2:41) of their WSOF25 quarterfinal stage tournament matchup on November 20, 2015.

Fodor (10-4) van Kirkland, Was. is a 31-year-old protégé of Matt Hume and brother of fellow World Series of Fighting athlete Phoenix Jones, looking to notch his third consecutive win in his promotional debut after concluding a successful, four-fight run in Asia.

In the light heavyweight (205 pond) mede-hoofren, heavy-handed finisherTeddy Holder (9-2) van Bartlett, Tenn. will battle undefeated Shamil Gamzatov(9-0) van Makhachkala, Rusland.

Gamzatov, the number two ranked light heavyweight in the Ukraine, has yet to be taken past the second round of a fight, while Holder has earned all nine of his professional career wins by way of (T)KO of voorlegging.

The WSOF27 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING HEADS TO FEDEX FORUM IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SATURDAY, Januarie 23, Woon op NBCSN

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Main Event: Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor
Co-Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov

Kaartjies nou te koop
LAS VEGAS (Desember 21, 2015) -World Reeks Veg (WSOF.com) will kick off the New Year with its 27ste live event and first trip ever to the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. op Saterdag, Jan. 23, woon op NBCSN by 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT.

In the WSOF27 lightweight (155 pond) hoofren, Mike "Die Mars" Ricci sal vierkante af met Caros "die toekoms" Fodor terwyl, in the light heavyweight (205 pond) mede-hoofren, heavy-handed finisher Teddy Holder will battle undefeated Shamil Gamzatov.

“We are excited to make our debut in Memphis thanks, in great part, to V3 Fights, which has a stellar reputation for putting together great events in that market and is helping us bring our brand of live, world-class MMA action to new fans,"Sê World Series of Veg CEO Carlos Silva.

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, al Ticket plekke, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, of per telefoon by (800) 745-3000.

Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) van Montreal, Quebec, Canada will enter the World Series of Fighting decagon cage on a three-fight win streak after scoring a highlight reel KO on Joe Condon with a head kick in the first round (2:41) of their matchup in the quarterfinal stage matchup of the WSOF25 one-night, eight-man tournament.

Fodor (10-4) van Kirkland, Was. is looking to notch his third consecutive win in his World Series of Fighting debut after concluding a successful, four-fight run in Asia. The 31-year-old protégé of Matt Hume and brother of fellow World Series of Fighting competitor and costumed superhero Phoenix Jones exploded onto the national MMA scene in 2010 when he ran to five consecutive wins with the now defunct Strikeforce promotion.

Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov

Holder (9-2) van Bartlett, Tenn. is a former high school football star turned MMA machine who made his first big mark in the sport at WSOF19 on Maart 28 after being bumped up from the event’s undercard to a co-main event matchup with established star Thiago Silva, on the day of the event due to the withdrawal of Silva’s original opponent, Matt Hamill, from the matchup.

Holder, whose nine-career victories have all come by way of (T)KO of voorlegging, scored an upset, eerste ronde (2:00) TKO on Silva with a barrage of punches.

The unbeaten Gamzatov (9-0) van Makhachkala, Russia will make his debut in the U.S. after finishing all of his professional opponents to date in either the first or second round. The 25-year-old is the number two ranked light heavyweight in the Ukraine and the number 24 ranked light heavyweight in Russia.

Additional matchups for WSOF27 will be announced soon.

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