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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 (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 from –Lance 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.
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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.
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 from – Lance 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.
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MIKE RICCI OUT OF WSOF27 WITH INJURY; LUIZ FIRMINO STEPS UP TO FACE CAROS FODOR ON SATURDAY, Gennaio 23, LIVE ON NBCSN FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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Luiz Firmino (nella 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 (Gennaio 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 "Il Futuro" Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, vivere NBCSN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. il Sabato, Jan. 23.

Originally billed as the co-main event, the light heavyweight (205 libbre) contest between heavy-handed finisher Teddy Holder (9-2) di Bartlett, Tenn. e imbattuto Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) di 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,"Ha dichiarato World Series of Fighting Presidente Padre Chiefs.

“Luiz Firmino, no stranger to our decagon cage,"Continua 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 ottobre 26, 2013 e una decisione unanime su Tyson Griffin giugno 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 "Baboon" Palomino, who has since gone on to challenge reigning, campione imbattuto Justin "The Highlight" 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 ed esperto di presentazioneToby 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, tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, o per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

A three-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, con inizio alle 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.

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CARD PRINCIPALE

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

CARD PRELIMINARE

Welter: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Leggero: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Leggero: 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 “Il realista” Willis (nella 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.

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

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM FEDEXFORUM
IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ON SATURDAY, Gennaio 23
LAS VEGAS (Gennaio 5, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (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. il Sabato, Jan. 23, with two new bouts featuring three undefeated, astri nascenti.

In a lightweight (155 libbre) contest that will kick off the live NBCSN telecast of WSOF27, imbattuto Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell si piazza fuori con Jorge Medina mentre, in un welter (170 libbre) matchup, Jaleel “The Realist” Willis e 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,"Ha dichiarato World Series of Fighting Presidente Padre Chiefs.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jorge Medina

A soli 21 anni, Mitchell (4-0) of Searcy, Arca. 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.

Come un dilettante, Mitchell delivered similar results, earning all five of his victories between June 2013 e agosto 2014 by way of first round submission, en route to a near-perfect 5-1 record.

Mitchell’s opponent, Medina (4-2) di 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 e imbattuto Luke Sanders, Medina is looking to rebound from a second round (4:22) WHO (kicks) sconfitta per mano di Pedro Gomes marzo 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.

Ad oggi, Foxworth (2-0) of Hot Springs, Arca. 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 estremità, vincente 7 of the contests by way of (T)KO o sottomissione.

Tickets for WSOF27 start at just $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, o per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

In the lightweight (155 libbre) evento principale, Mike "The Martian" Ricci will square off rival star Caros "Il Futuro" Fodor.

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) di 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) di Kirkland, Lavaggio. 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 libbre) co-main event, heavy-handed finisherTeddy Holder (9-2) di Bartlett, Tenn. combatterà imbattuto Shamil Gamzatov(9-0) di 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 sottomissione.

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, Gennaio 23, LIVE ON NBCSN

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

Biglietti in vendita ora
LAS VEGAS (Dicembre 21, 2015) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) will kick off the New Year with its 27th live event and first trip ever to the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. su Sabato, Jan. 23, vivere NBCSN a 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT.

In the WSOF27 lightweight (155 libbre) evento principale, Mike "The Martian" Ricci si piazza fuori con Caros "Il Futuro" Fodor mentre, in the light heavyweight (205 libbre) co-main event, heavy-handed finisher Teddy Holder combatterà imbattuto 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,"Ha dichiarato il CEO del World Series of Fighting Carlos Silva.

I biglietti per l'evento a partire da soli $39.99, and are on sale at WSOF.com, tutte le sedi Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, o per telefono al (800) 745-3000.

Mike Ricci vs. Caros Fodor

The 29-year-old Ricci (11-4) di 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) di Kirkland, Lavaggio. 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

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

Titolare, whose nine-career victories have all come by way of (T)KO o sottomissione, scored an upset, primo giro (2:00) TKO on Silva with a barrage of punches.

The unbeaten Gamzatov (9-0) di 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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