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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 (sa wala) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Hulyo 30, nagpuyo sa NBCSN sa 10:30 sa gabii. UG / 7:30 sa gabii. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Hugasan. Photo credit: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
SA SABADO, HULYO 30

LAS VEGAS (Hunyo 29, 2016) -World Series sa Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that undefeated, top prospect 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 libra) contest at WSOF32, nagpuyo sa NBCSN sa 10:30 sa gabii. UG/7:30 sa gabii. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Hugasan. sa Sabado, Hulyo 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,"Miingon World Series sa away Presidente Amahan Chiefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, ang 6-foot, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, iskor sa usa ka una nga round (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 "bukog" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Ill. is a 5-foot-11, 37-anyos nga, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 sa iyang 12 career daog pinaagi sa (T)KO o pagpasakop.

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

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

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

Sa ubang aksyon sa live telecast NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Hugasan. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "Ang Umaabot" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Walay pildeng featherweights Hakeem "kahulogan" Dawodu (5-0-1) ug 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.
SA SABADO, HULYO 30

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

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

Dugang pa, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 pound) rivals in Hakeem "kahulogan" Dawodu (5-0-1) ug Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

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

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) KINSA (kinumo) sa Murat Aibazov sa Enero 30, 2012, ang 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 Enero 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, unang round (2:32) KINSA (kinumo) sa Teddy Tighupot.

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

Taylor, nga nakaangkon 11 sa iyang 12 career wins via (T)KO o pagpasakop, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Marso 12, paghuman Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, ang 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 sa diha nga siya mi-iskor og usa ka una nga round (1:07) KO (sukmag) sa 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 Disyembre 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.

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

Sa ubang aksyon sa live telecast NBCSN, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Hugasan. 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, ENERO 23, LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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Luiz Firmino (gihulagway), 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 (Enero 12, 2016) –A re-injury of his hip has forced Mike "Ang Martian" Ricci to withdraw from his scheduled World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) main event bout with Caros "Ang Umaabot" Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, nagpuyo sa NBCSN sa 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. sa Sabado, Jan. 23.

Originally billed as the co-main event, the light heavyweight (205 libra) contest between heavy-handed finisher Teddy Tighupot (9-2) sa Bartlett, Tenn. ug undefeated Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) sa 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,"Miingon World Series sa away Presidente Amahan Chiefs.

“Luiz Firmino, no stranger to our decagon cage,"Nagpadayon ang mga 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 sa Oktubre 26, 2013 ug ang usa ka unanimous decision nga sa ibabaw sa Tyson Griffin sa Hunyo 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 "amo" Palomino, who has since gone on to challenge reigning, undefeated champion Justin "Ang kinadayagan" 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 ug pagtugyan ekspertoToby Imada, both of whom Firmino defeated by way of unanimous decision.

Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, sa tanan nga mga Ticketmaster mga dapit, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, o pinaagi sa telepono sa (800) 745-3000.

A three-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, sugod sa 8 sa gabii. ET / 5 sa hapon. PT.

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PANGUNANG CARD

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov
Lightweight Co-Main Event: Caros Fodor vs. Luiz Firmino
Welterweight bout: Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth
Featherweight bout: Jorge Medina vs. Bryce Mitchell

Preliminary CARD

Welterweight: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Lightweight: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Lightweight: 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 (gihulagway) 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.

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

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM FEDEXFORUM
IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ON SATURDAY, ENERO 23
LAS VEGAS (Enero 5, 2016) -World Series sa Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has completed the live NBCSN televised (10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT), main card portion of its inaugural event of the New Year that will also mark its debut at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. sa Sabado, Jan. 23, with two new bouts featuring three undefeated, nagtubo nga mga bitoon.

In a lightweight (155 libra) contest that will kick off the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27, walay pildeng Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell makigsangka sa uban sa Jorge Medina samtang, diha sa usa ka welterweight (170 libra) match, Jaleel “The Realist” Willis ug 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,"Miingon World Series sa away Presidente Amahan Chiefs.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jorge Medina

Sa lang 21 mga tuig sa edad, 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.

Sama sa usa ka amateur, Mitchell delivered similar results, earning all five of his victories between June 2013 ug Agosto 2014 by way of first round submission, en route to a near-perfect 5-1 nga 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 ug undefeated Luke Sanders, Medina is looking to rebound from a second round (4:22) KINSA (kicks) defeat at the hands of Pedro Gomes sa Marso 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.

Sa petsa, 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 mga kinatumyan, winning 7 of the contests by way of (T)KO o pagpasakop.

Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, sa tanan nga mga Ticketmaster mga dapit, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, o pinaagi sa telepono sa (800) 745-3000.

In the lightweight (155 libra) main event, Mike "Ang Martian" Ricci will square off rival star Caros "Ang Umaabot" Fodor.

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) sa 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) sa Kirkland, Hugasan. 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 libra) co-main event, heavy-handed finisherTeddy Tighupot (9-2) sa Bartlett, Tenn. will battle undefeated Shamil Gamzatov(9-0) sa Makhachkala, Russia.

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 o pagpasakop.

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, ENERO 23, PAGKINABUHI SA NBCSN

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

Mga tiket sa sale karon
LAS VEGAS (Disyembre 21, 2015) -World Series sa Fighting (WSOF.com) will kick off the New Year with its 27th live event and first trip ever to the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. sa Sabado, Jan. 23, nagpuyo sa NBCSN sa 10 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. PT.

In the WSOF27 lightweight (155 libra) main event, Mike "Ang Martian" Ricci makigsangka sa uban sa Caros "Ang Umaabot" Fodor samtang, in the light heavyweight (205 libra) co-main event, heavy-handed finisher Teddy Tighupot 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,"Miingon World Series sa Fighting CEO Carlos Silva.

Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan magsugod sa lang $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, sa tanan nga mga Ticketmaster mga dapit, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, o pinaagi sa telepono sa (800) 745-3000.

Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) sa 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) sa Kirkland, Hugasan. 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

Tighupot (9-2) sa Bartlett, Tenn. is a former high school football star turned MMA machine who made his first big mark in the sport at WSOF19 on Marso 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.

Tighupot, whose nine-career victories have all come by way of (T)KO o pagpasakop, scored an upset, unang round (2:00) TKO on Silva with a barrage of punches.

The unbeaten Gamzatov (9-0) sa 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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