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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 (ekpe) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, July 30, ibi na NBCSN na 10:30 p.m. NA / 7:30 p.m. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Saa. Photo Ebe E Si Nweta: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
NA Saturday, JULY 30

Las Vegas (June 29, 2016) -World Usoro Ọgụ (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 pound) contest at WSOF32, ibi na NBCSN na 10:30 p.m. NA/7:30 p.m. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Saa. na Saturday, July 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,"Kwuru World usoro-alụ ọgụ President Nna Chiefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, 6-ụkwụ, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, isi a mbụ gburugburu (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 "ọkpụkpụ" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Ọrịa. is a 5-foot-11, 37-otu afọ, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 nke ya 12 ọrụ enweta nkwanye site n'ụzọ nke (T)Ko ma ọ bụ na-erubere.

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

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

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

Na ndị ọzọ ihe na ndụ NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Saa. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Unbeaten featherweights Hakeem "pụtara" Dawodu (5-0-1) na 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.
NA Saturday, JULY 30

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

Las Vegas (Ka 27, 2016) -World Usoro Ọgụ (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of the live NBCSN (10:30 p.m. NA/7:30 p.m. Pt) televised portion of its WSOF32 world championship doubleheader, with the addition of a middleweight (185 pound) contest between undefeated sensation Shamil Gamzatov (10-0) and red-hot finisher Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3).

Na mgbakwunye, the league announced the first WSOF32 preliminary bout, a much-anticipated rematch between a pair of unbeaten featherweight (145 paụnd) rivals in Hakeem "pụtara" Dawodu (5-0-1) na Marat Magomedov (7-0-1).

WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II takes place at Xfinity Arena at Everett on Saturday, July 30. In the world bantamweight (135 pound) championship main event, achị achị obi tara mmiri Marlon Moraes (16-4) will risk his title for the second time against challenger Josh "nwa amadi" Hill (14-1).

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) WHO (punches) na Murat Aibazov on January 30, 2012, 6-ụkwụ-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 January 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, mbụ gburugburu (2:32) WHO (punches) na Egwuregwu njide.

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

Taylor, onye akwụ 11 nke ya 12 career wins via (T)Ko ma ọ bụ na-erubere, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on March 12, finishing Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, 5-ukwu--8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 mgbe ọ gbatara a mbụ gburugburu (1:07) Ko (ntụmadị) na 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 December 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.

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

Na ndị ọzọ ihe na ndụ NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Saa. 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, January 23, LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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Luiz Firmino (nọchiri), 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 (January 12, 2016) –A re-injury of his hip has forced Mike "The Martian" Ricci to withdraw from his scheduled World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) main event bout with Caros "The Future" Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, ibi na NBCSN na 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. na satọde, Jan. 23.

Originally billed as the co-main event, the light heavyweight (205 pound) contest between heavy-handed finisher Egwuregwu njide (9-2) nke Bartlett, Tenn. na undefeated Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) nke 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,"Kwuru World usoro-alụ ọgụ President Nna Chiefs.

“Luiz Firmino, no stranger to our decagon cage,"Wee na 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 on October 26, 2013 na a etebe n'elu Tyson Griffin na June 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 "adaka" Palomino, who has since gone on to challenge reigning, undefeated onye mmeri Justin "The mata" 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 na nrubeisi ọkachamaraToby 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, niile Ticketmaster ọnọdụ, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, ma ọ bụ site na ekwentị na (800) 745-3000.

A three-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, na-amalite na 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. Pt.

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Isi kadị

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov
Kedu otu m ga Co-Main Omume: Caros Fodor vs. Luiz Firmino
Welterweight tuanu: Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth
Featherweight tuanu: Jorge Medina vs. Bryce Mitchell

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Welterweight: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Kedu otu m ga: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Kedu otu m ga: 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 (nọchiri) 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.

Isi ihe omume: CARLOS FODOR VS. MIKE RICCI
CO-MAIN: TEDDY HOLDER VS. SHAMIL GAMZATOV

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM FEDEXFORUM
IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ON SATURDAY, January 23
Las Vegas (January 5, 2016) -World Usoro Ọgụ (WSOF.com) announced today that it has completed the live NBCSN televised (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Pt), main card portion of its inaugural event of the New Year that will also mark its debut at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. na satọde, Jan. 23, with two new bouts featuring three undefeated, na-ebili kpakpando.

In a lightweight (155 pound) contest that will kick off the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27, unbeaten Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell ga-Square oyi na Jorge Medina mgbe, na a welterweight (170 pound) matchup, Jaleel “The Realist” Willis na 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,"Kwuru World usoro-alụ ọgụ President Nna Chiefs.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jorge Medina

Mgbe dị nnọọ 21 afọ, 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.

Dị ka ihe na-amu amu, Mitchell delivered similar results, earning all five of his victories between June 2013 na August 2014 by way of first round submission, en route to a near-perfect 5-1 ndekọ.

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 na undefeated Luke Sanders, Medina is looking to rebound from a second round (4:22) WHO (igba) defeat at the hands of Pedro Gomes na March 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.

Ruo taa, 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 nsọtụ, na-emeri 7 of the contests by way of (T)Ko ma ọ bụ na-erubere.

Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, niile Ticketmaster ọnọdụ, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, ma ọ bụ site na ekwentị na (800) 745-3000.

In the lightweight (155 pound) isi ihe omume, Mike "The Martian" Ricci will square off rival star Caros "The Future" Fodor.

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) nke 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) nke Kirkland, Saa. is a 31-year-old protégé of Matt Hume kwuru 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 pound) ngalaba-isi omume, heavy-handed finisherEgwuregwu njide (9-2) nke Bartlett, Tenn. will battle undefeated Shamil Gamzatov(9-0) nke 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 ma ọ bụ na-erubere.

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, January 23, Ndụ NBCSN

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Main Omume: Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor
Ngalaba-Main Omume: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov

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Las Vegas (December 21, 2015) -World Usoro Ọgụ (WSOF.com) will kick off the New Year with its 27nke live event and first trip ever to the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. na Saturday, Jan. 23, ibi na NBCSN na 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. Pt.

In the WSOF27 lightweight (155 pound) isi ihe omume, Mike "The Martian" Ricci ga-Square oyi na Caros "The Future" Fodor mgbe, in the light heavyweight (205 pound) ngalaba-isi omume, heavy-handed finisher Egwuregwu njide 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,"Kwuru World usoro Ọgụ CEO Carlos Silva.

Tiketi maka ihe omume na-amalite na dị nnọọ $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, niile Ticketmaster ọnọdụ, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, ma ọ bụ site na ekwentị na (800) 745-3000.

Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) nke 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) nke Kirkland, Saa. 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 kwuru 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

Njide (9-2) nke Bartlett, Tenn. is a former high school football star turned MMA machine who made his first big mark in the sport at WSOF19 on March 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, Mat Hamill, from the matchup.

Njide, whose nine-career victories have all come by way of (T)Ko ma ọ bụ na-erubere, scored an upset, mbụ gburugburu (2:00) TKO on Silva with a barrage of punches.

The unbeaten Gamzatov (9-0) nke 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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