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WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II UNDERCARD COMPLETE WITH NINE BOUTS FEATURING SEATTLE, WASH. AREA PROSPECTS

UNBEATEN FEATHERWEIGHTS
HAKEEM DAWODU AND MARAT MAGOMEDOV
TOP THE NINE-FIGHT UNDERCARD

UNDERCARD STREAMS LIVE ON WSOF.COM,
MAIN CARD AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN
FROM EVERETT, WASH. SUR SABATO, JULY 30

LASa VEGAS (Julio 12, 2016) -World Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of a nine-fight preliminary card for the highly-anticipated WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II, world championship doubleheader that airs live on NBCSN at 10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavo. Sur Sabato, Julio 30.

The preliminary card will stream live, en sia tuto, Komencanta #?e 7:00 P.M. ET/4:00 P.M. PT, sur Enkorpigebla video ludanto sur WSOF.com.

Joining the previously announced, headlining featherweight (145 Funtoj) preliminary card showdown between undefeated, altiĝanta stelojn Hakeem Dawodu (5-0-1) de Kalgario, Alberta, Canada and Marat Magomedov (7-0-1) de Dagestano, Rusio, are 8 fights stacked with a collection of 12 local upstarts.

“We have a phenomenal fight card in store for fans for our debut in Washington State, and are looking forward to touching down in Everett, and seeing some of the best prospects in the area, and potential, future World Series of Fighting athletes in action,"Diris Monda Serio de Batalado Prezidanto Patro Chiefs.

In a featured, Middleweight (185 Funtoj) preliminary card battle, Rex “T-Rex” Harris (9-2) will put a five-fight win streak on the line against undefeated Nicolai “Blanka” Salchow (6-0).

The 33-year-old Harris of West Pittston, Pa. is a perfect 2-0, to date, inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage. In his last start at WSOF30 onAprilo 2, he earned a unanimous decision over Clinton Williams.

Salchow of Dusseldorf, Germany is a 32-year-old finisher who has been taken the distance of a fight only once since turning pro in 2004. He is coming off a first round (2:25) TKO (Stampiloj) De Steve Montgomery Sur Majo 7.

In another middleweight preliminary card contest and rematch, Alfonso “Big Smooth” Gonzales (9-1) of Tacoma, Lavo. Kaj Thomas Hoeper (4-2) of Arlington, Lavo. will revisit their first meeting that took place on September 26, 2015 and ended with Gonzales scoring a second round (1:29) TKO (Stampiloj) on Hoeper.

Elsewhere on the undercard, recent World Series of Fighting signee and former K-1 star Andrews Nakahara (4-3-2) of Mogi Das Cruzes, Brazil will make his promotional debut against Travis “The Praying Mantis” Doerge(5-8) of Renton, Lavo. in a welterweight (170 Funtoj) Vico.

Unbeaten prospects Patrick Benson (2-0) of McKenna, Lavo. Kaj Brett Malone (1-0) of Marysville, Lavo. will put their perfect records on the line against each other in a lightweight (155) matchup.

Also at lightweight, Matt Coble (9-7) of Bellingham, Lavo. estos kolizias kun Colt Hausauer (5-4) of Eastsound, Lavo.

Following a stellar, near perfect amateur career during which he amassed an overall record of 10-1, 28-Jaro-malnova Tycen “Shin To Chin” Lynn of Everett will make his highly-anticipated professional debut in a bantamweight (135 Funtoj) matchup with 23-year-old, fellow upstart Justin Hugo (1-1) of Everett.

En superpezula ago, Matt “The Attack” Kovacs (11-13) of Everett will face off with Bill Widler (9-6) of Redding, Calif.

Kicking off the WSOF32 preliminary bout card will be a bantamweight contest between Jon Marc Cortez (0-2) of Renton and Joe Elea (0-1) of Everett.

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

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

Doors at XFINITY Arena Everett will open at 3:30 P.M. PT for WSOF32, and the first preliminary card bout will begin at 4:00 P.M.

WSOF32: MORAES VS. HILL II

#?EFA KARTO (Live on NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Bantamweight Championship Main Event:
Marlon Moraes (Senegala) #Kontra?. Josh Hill (Kontestanto)

World Series of Fighting Featherweight Championship Co-Main Event:
Alexandre Almeida (Senegala) #Kontra?. Okazaĵo Palmer (Kontestanto)

Catchweight (162 Funtoj): Caros Fodor vs. Phoenix Jones
Middleweight: Phil Hawes vs. Louis Taylor

PREPARA KARTO (Live on WSOF.com)

Featherweight: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Marat Magomedov
Middleweight: Rex Harris vs. Nicolai Salchow
Welterweight: Andrews Nakahara vs. Travis Doerge
Middleweight: Alfonso Gonzales vs. Thomas Hoeper
Superpezula: Matt Kovacs vs. Bill Widler
Malpeza: Patrick Benson vs. Brett Malone
Malpeza: Matt Coble vs. Colt Hausauer
Bantamweight: Justin Hugo vs. Tycen Lynn
Bantamweight: Jon Marc Cortez vs. Joe Elzea

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 (maldekstre) will return to the World Series of Fighting cage to face Louis Taylor on Saturday, Julio 30, vivi sur NBCSN ĉe 10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT from the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavo. Fota kredito: Ryan Loco/World Series of Fighting

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.
SUR SABATO, JULY 30

LASa VEGAS (Junio 29, 2016) -World Serio de Batalado (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 Funtoj) contest at WSOF32, vivi sur NBCSN ĉe 10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Lavo. Sur Sabato, Julio 30.

Hawes of Little Ferry, N.J. Anstataŭigos 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,"Diris Monda Serio de Batalado Prezidanto Patro Chiefs.

In his first start for World Series of Fighting on June 17, the 6-foot, 27-year-old Hawes made quick work of Joshua Key, scoring a first 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 "Ostoj" Jones.

Taylor of Chicago, Malsana. is a 5-foot-11, 37-Jaro-malnova, battle-tested veteran of World Series of Fighting, Strikeforce and Bellator, and a devastating finisher who has earned 11 De lia 12 career wins by way of (T)KO aŭ submetado.

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

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

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

In other action on the live NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) Aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavo. 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 "signifi" Dawodu (5-0-1) Kaj 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.
SUR SABATO, JULY 30

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

LASa VEGAS (Majo 27, 2016) -World Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) announced today the completion of the live NBCSN (10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT) televised portion of its WSOF32 world championship doubleheader, with the addition of a middleweight (185 Funtoj) contest between undefeated sensation Shamil Gamzatov (10-0) and red-hot finisher Louis “Put The Guns Down” Taylor (12-3).

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

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

Since he made his professional debut with a second round (1:35) TKO (Stampiloj) Sur Murat Aibazov sur Januaro 30, 2012, la 6-piedo-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 Januaro 23, Gamzatov scored a thunderous, unua raŭndo (2:32) TKO (Stampiloj) Sur Teddy Holder.

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

Taylor, Kiu gajnis 11 De lia 12 career wins via (T)KO aŭ submetado, made an explosive promotional debut for World Series of Fighting in his last appearance at WSOF29 on Marto 12, broĉo Cory Devela in just 29 seconds with a guillotine choke submission.

A protégé of famed Muay Thai trainer Mike Miles, la 5-fut-8, 24-year-old Dawodu of Calgary, Alberta, Canada launched his professional career inside the World Series of Fighting decagon on February 21, 2014 when he scored a first round (1:07) KO (stampilon) Sur 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 Decembro 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.

Alprezigita el $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 “Capitao” Almeida (18-5) will defend his title for the first time against the fighter he took it fromOkazaĵo Palmer (10-2).

In other action on the live NBCSN telecast, costumed crime fighter Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavo. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING LAUNCHES ‘WHO’S THE TOUGHEST?’ TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERAN MMA FIGHTERS

.First two veteran recruits to face off at WSOF35, vivi sur NBCSN
Sur Sabato, Nov. 12

 
LASa VEGAS (Majo 17, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it is launching a groundbreaking program designed to support and further the athletic careers of military veterans who actively compete, or are seeking to compete, in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

“WSOF: Who’s The Toughest?” will include a dedicated recruitment program that will see World Series of Fighting President and six-time world champion Patro Chiefs and his staff visit MMA gyms, beginning with a location in San Diego, Calif. next month, in order to evaluate the pool of competitors with veteran status.

The first two recruits from the program will square off with each other live on NBCSN at WSOF35, which will take place at a location to be announced, SurSabato, Nov. 12, one day after Veterans Day.

“We are looking forward to embarking on this venture that will allow us to give back to our armed forces that serve our country and protect our freedom,” said Sefo.

“As one of the major leagues in the sport of MMA with a national television platform in NBC and NBCSN, we have the ability to offer a potentially life-changing opportunity to fighters who are ready to make the jump, and we intend to leverage our position in the industry to benefit any veterans that show promise,"Diris World Series of Fighting CEO Carlos Silva.

En januaro, World Series of Fighting placed its first military veteranCaros “The Future” Fodor – in action. Fodor, who joined the U.S. Marine Corps just six days after his high school graduation, was sent to Kuwait for the Iraq invasion after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and eventually earned the rank of sergeant before completing his military stint in 2007.

Fodor will be back in action on Sabato, Julio 30, when he faces his adopted brother Phoenix Jones, Aka Ben Fodor, at WSOF32, live on NBCSN from XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash., Komencanta #?e 10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT.

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ADDS SECOND TITLE FIGHT AND NEW MAIN EVENT BETWEEN MARLON MORAES AND JOSH HILL TO WSOF32 ON SATURDAY, JULY 30

Reigning world bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes will put his title on the line against Josh Hill for the second time, in the new main event of WSOF32 on Sabato, Julio 30, vivi sur NBCSN ĉe 10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT.

LIVE ON NBCSN FROM EVERETT, WASH.

LASa VEGAS (Majo 10, 2016) -World Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) has announced a new main event and second championship rematch between reigning bantamweight (135 Funtoj) kingpin Marlon Moraes (16-4-1) and streaking challenger Josh "Gentleman" Monteto (14-1), for its stacked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Sabato, Julio 30, vivi sur NBCSN ĉe 10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT.

The highly-anticipated world featherweight (145 Funtoj) title fight and second showdown between Alexandre “Capitao” Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromOkazaĵo Palmer (10-2) – will now serve as the co-main event of WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II.

“The magnitude of this event has increased dramatically with the addition of a second world title fight and rematch between Marlon Moraes, who has been unstoppable, in the cage, and one of the most formidable and talented contenders in the world in Josh Hill” said World Series of Fighting President Patro Chiefs.

The second meeting between Moraes and Hill comes 17 months after the two superstars went the five-round distance of their championship main event fight at WSOF18 on February 12, 2015, with Moraes successfully defending his coveted title by way of unanimous decision.

The 5-foot-6, 28 year-old Moraes of Howell, N.J. via Nova Friburgo, Brazil is a former Muay Thai champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt whose reign of terror in the 135-pound division has been ongoing since the end of 2011, when he ignited a win streak that has spanned 11 straight fights, Inkluzivanta 3 defenses of his World Series of Fighting title.

In his last start and third title defense at WSOF28 on Februaro 20, Moraes, who captured the World Series of Fighting crown with a unanimous decision overJosh Rectificación Domo Sur marto 29, 2014, bezonis nur 1 minute and 13 seconds to score a brutal TKO on Joseph Ludkartaroj with a series of rapid-fire leg kicks.

Since the first meeting with Moraes, his only loss to date, the 5-foot-6, 29-year-old Hill of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has rebounded with four straight victories, a streak that Hill started with a third round (2:01) submetiĝo (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) of Rettinghouse on May 30, 2015.

Hill is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Bendy Casimir Sur Aprilo 9, in a bout that took place in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Kanado.

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

In other action on the live NBCSN telecast, costumed crusader Phoenix Jones(6-1-1) Aka Ben Fodor of Seattle, Lavo. will look to settle his rivalry with adopted brother Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) of Seattle in a 162-pound catchweight affair.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Moraes vs. Hill II will be announced soon.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING HITS EVERETT, WASHINGTON WITH STAR-STUDDED MEGA-EVENT

SABATO, JULY 30, LIVE SUR NBCSN

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH:
ALEXANDRE ALMEIDA VS. LANCE PALMER

CO-#?EFA EVENTO:
FAMILY FEUD COMES TO A HEAD AS BROTHERS
PHOENIX JONES AND CAROS FODOR COLLIDE

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAJO 6

LASa VEGAS (Majo 3, 2016) -World Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) announced today that it will head to Washington State for the first time ever with a star-studded Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-event, headlined by a world featherweight (145 pounds) ĉampioneco rematch between reigning kingpin Alexandre “Capitao” Almeida (18-5) and the man he took the title fromOkazaĵo Palmer (10-2) – at XFINITY Arena at Everett on Saturday, Julio 30, vivi sur NBCSN ĉe 10:30 P.M. ET/7:30 P.M. PT.

Alprezigita el $29, tickets for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer go on sale at 10 .M. PT vendrede, Majo 6, at XFINITYArenaEverett.com and WSOF.com.

En la co-#?efa evento, the long-standing and well-documented sibling rivalry between costumed crusader Phoenix Jones (6-1-1) Aka Ben Fodor, Kaj Caros “The Future” Fodor (10-5) will come to a head when the adopted brothers from Seattle face off against each other at a catchweight of 162 Funtoj.

“We are excited to make our debut in the great state of Washington with such a spectacular affair that will feature one of the most anticipated and well-deserved rematches of the year, as well as a something that you rarely see in combat sports – a matchup between family members whose competitive rivalry is so intense that, after so many years, it has resulted in the two agreeing to settle their differences in the cage,"Diris Monda Serio de Batalado Prezidanto Patro Chiefs.

Additional bouts for WSOF32: Almeida vs. Palmer will be announced soon.

Alexandre Almeida vs. Okazaĵo Palmer

On December 18, La 5-piedo-11, 27-year-old Almeida of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil notched his fifth consecutive win, seizing the World Series of Fighting featherweight title from Palmer of Sacramento, Calif. via a controversial, unanimous decision after Almeida used his significant height and reach advantage to continuously frustrate the 5-foot-6, 28-year-old Palmer for the duration of their five-round matchup.

The loss snapped a three-fight win streak for Palmer, who captured the featherweight strap when he submitted Rick Glenn with a rear-naked choke in the third round (3:09) of their matchup on December 13, 2014.

Phoenix Jones vs. Caros Fodor

Over the course of the last five years, Jones and Fodor of Seattle have each, on several occasions, gone on the record expressing their desires to fight one another, despite the fact that they grew up under the same roof and train in the same camp owned by head coach Matt Hume.

La 6-piedo, 27-year-old Jones, whose local crime fighting escapades have made national headlines, will make his first start in the decagon cage since September 18 when he submitted Roberto Yong with a rarely seen, highlight reel scissor choke in the first round (3:09) of their meeting at WSOF23.

Fodor, a 5-foot-9, 32-year-old veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce, made his debut under the World Series of Fighting banner, after a five-fight stint with ONE in Asia, sur Januaro 23, losing a unanimous decision to Luiz Firmino in the main event of WSOF27.

During his seven-year professional career, Fodor, a former U.S. Marine who did battle in the Iraq War, has notched impressive wins over the likes of Team AKA member Justin Wilcox Kaj Cung Le-trained James Terry.

WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami LIVE Sat., Oct. 17 #?E 8:30 P.M. ET on Fight Network

TORONTO (Oct. 16, 2015) — Batala Reto, La monda’s #?efministro 24/7 Televida kanalo #dedi?i kompletigi priraportadon de militaj sportoj, Prezentas vivan elsendon de WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okamifrom Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., #Tio ?i Sabato, Oktobro 17 #?E 8:30 P.M. ET.
Fight Network’s Monda Serio de Batalado broadcast will air live nationwide in Canada and globally in over 30 Landoj trans #E?ropo, Afriko kaj la Meza Oriento. The domestic U.S. broadcast airs on NBC Sports Network.
In the star-studded welterweight main event, Jon Fitch Bataloj YushinTunderOkami in a clash of experienced superstars.
We are excited to return to Foxwoods Resort Casino and the state of Connecticut, where we showcased our brand of world championship MMA action in front of a highly passionate audience earlier this year,” said WSOF president Patro Chiefs.
Beginning with Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami, two of the best 170-pound athletes in our entire sport,” continued Sefo, “we are assembling another card loaded with some of the top superstars and emerging stars in MMA, and we look forward to giving fans another memorable night of fights.
En la co-#?efa evento, WSOF heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov will put his coveted title on the line for the first time when he squares off with seasoned contender DerekCavemanMehmen.
In other action on the live Fight Network telecast, supersteluloj Vinny Magalhaes Kaj Matt “La Martelo” Hamill will make their respective WSOF debuts against each other in a light heavyweight contest.
Also returning to the cage will be local favorite “Fifama” Nick Newell, who will take on Tom Marcellino en malpeza ago.
The promotion will also crown its first flyweight champion in history as surging stars MagomedGladiatorBibulatov Kaj Donavon Frelow throw down for the crown.
All the action kicks off at 8:30 P.M. ET on Fight Network in Canada and globally in over 30 Landoj trans #E?ropo, Afriko kaj la Meza Oriento.
Por plena listero de Batala Reto’s elsenda horaro, #Pla?i viziton www.fightnetwork.com, Sekvi nin sur Pepi @fightnet, #Fari?i fervorulo sur Facebook kaj viziti nin sur Instagram @fightnet.

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING’S ‘GAETHJE VS. PALOMINO II’ NAMED ‘FIGHT OF THE MONTH’ BY USA TODAY’S MMAJUNKIE.COM

World championship rematch bests four other classic battles for coveted award

LASa VEGAS (Oktobro 6, 2015) –The second, epic championship battle between undefeated, reigning World Series of Fighting lightweight (155 Funtoj) kingpin Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje and rival challenger Ludoviko "Baboon" Palomino that took place on Friday, Sept. 18, live on NBCSN from Phoenix, Ariz., has been named winner of the prestigious “Fight of the Month” award by USA Today’s MMAjunkie.com.

The rematch between the two gutsy and determined superstars came six months after the first memorable championship showdown that also won the “Fight of the Month” honor for March.

“We are extremely honored to receive this distinguished award for the second time in six months, and are proud of Justin and Luis for having the courage to put it all on the line again after what was an unforgettable, all-out war in March,"Diris Monda Serio de Batalado Prezidanto Patro Chiefs.

“NBCSN is excited to have been home to two widely recognized World Series of Fighting championship bouts thus far in 2015, and we look forward to more high-level action in the cage in the upcoming months,?? Dirita Gary Quinn, Vicprezidanto, Programaro, NBC Sports Group.

The second meeting topped four other, critically acclaimed fights – the bantamweight (135 Funtoj) konkursparigo inter John Lineker Kaj Francisco Rivera at UFC 191, the welterweight (170 Funtoj) bout between Keita Nakamura Kaj Li Jingliang at UFC Fight Night 75, the heavyweight tilt betweenJosh Barnett Kaj Roy Nelson at UFC Fight Night 75 and the women’s bantamweight (135 Funtoj) contest between Raquel Pennington Kaj Jessica Andrade at UFC 191 – for the award, all by steep margins.

The 26-year-old Gaethje (14-0) of Safford, Ariz. scored a second round (4:30) TKO on the 34-year-old Palomino (23-11) de Miami, Fla. last month with an onslaught of punches, after Gaethje was put on the defensive and momentarily found himself in danger, early on in the main event of WSOF 23.

In their initial meeting on Marto 28 that also took place in Phoenix, a wild, see-saw battle ended suddenly after Gaethje dug down deep and unloaded a combination of leg kicks and punches, to score a third round (3:57) TKO on Palomino.

Live World Series of Fighting ago revenas al NBCSN sur Sabato, Oct. 17 #?E 8:30 P.M. ET/5:30 P.M. PT with a world championship doubleheader from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. In the welterweight main event of WSOF 24, Jon Fitch (26-7-1) of Fort Wayne, Ind. will face fellow master technician Yushin Okami (30-9) of Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japanio.

In one of two WSOF 24 mondo titolo bataloj, reigning heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (12-1) of Sofia, Bulgaria will risk his belt for the first time against battle-tested Derrick Mehman (19-6) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa while, in the other,Magomed Bibulatov (19-0) of Grozny, Chechnya, Rusio, a former number one ranked European fighter, will face off with fellow undefeated star Donavon Frelow (4-0) De Las Vegas, Nev. in the first World Series of Fighting flyweight (125 Funtoj) championship bout in history.

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Monda Serio de Batalado (WSOF.com) color commentator Chael Sonnen and World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo discuss the highly-anticipated “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino IIworld championship doubleheader event that takes place tonight, Vendredo, Sept. 18, at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz., vivi sur NBCSN, Komencanta #?e 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT.

In the main event of the five-bout NBCSN telecast, Undefeated, reigning World Series of Fighting Lightweight (155 Funtoj) Senegala Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (14-0) will collide for the second time with hard-hitting rival Ludoviko "Baboon" Palomino (23-10), after the two engaged in an all-out war, which has already been touted as a “Fight of the Year” candidate, in the main event of WSOF 19 at Comerica Theatre.

In the co-main event and inaugural World Series of Fighting light heavyweight (205 Funtoj) championship bout, David Branĉo (16-3), the promotion’s reigning world middleweight (185 Funtoj) Senegala, enill attempt to become the first two-division kingpin in World Series of Fighting history, when he faces off with Cinderella story Teddy Holder (9-1), whose nine career wins have all come by way (T)KO aŭ submetado.

A preliminary card featuring seven bouts will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com, Komencanta 6:45 P.M. ET/3:45 P.M. PT.

WSOF 23: “GAETHJE VS. PALOMINO II” PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD RECEIVES TWO NEW PROSPECTS IN PLACE OF INJURED ISAAC VALLIE-FLAGG AND KELVIN TILLER

Preliminary fight card streams live on WSOF.com prior to
five-bout telecast on NBCSN on
Vendredo, Sept. 18 from Comerica Theatre in Phoenix

LASa VEGAS (Septembro 14, 2015) – Two Tucson, Ariz.-based fighting prospects – Kamuela Kirk Kaj Brian Grinnell – have been given the shot of a lifetime after injuries have rendered Isaac Vallie-Flagg Kaj Kelvin Tiller ineligible to compete in their respective “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II” preliminary card bout commitments at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz. Sur Vendredo, Sept. 18.

Kirk (4-1) will replace Vallie-Flagg, who sustained an elbow injury, in the scheduled lightweight (155 Funtoj) contest against Estevan Payan (16-8) de Tempe, Ariz., and Grinnell (8-6) will fill in for Tiller in the scheduled middleweight (185 Funtoj) matchup against undefeated Vagab Vagabov (19-0) de Dagestano, Rusio.

The 21-year-old Kirk, who will make his fourth start of 2015, is coming off of a powerful performance on Julio 19, when he scored a first round (3:17) TKO on Edgar Escarrega with a barrage of knee strikes.

Kirk produced submission victories in each of his first three starts. His only defeat, Kaj tiel ege, came via split decision in February.

Originally from Shawnee, Okla., the 27-year-old Grinnell (8-6) is an expert on the mat who has claimed 6 De lia 8 professional career wins by way of submission. In his latest effort, oni Julio 24 matchup against Levi Queen, Grinnell forced Queen to tap out in the first round (2:59) of battle.

The WSOF 23 seven-bout preliminary card will stream live on an embeddable video player on WSOF.com.

Priced from just $39.99, tickets for “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino IIare on sale at the Comerica Theatre box office and online at WSOF.com and Ticketmaster.com.

En la #?efa evento, Undefeated, reigning World Series of Fighting Lightweight (155 Funtoj) Senegala Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (14-0) will collide for the second time with hard-hitting rival Ludoviko "Baboon" Palomino (23-10), after the two engaged in an all-out war, which has already been touted as a “Fight of the Year” candidate, in the main event of WSOF 19 at Comerica Theatre.

In the co-main event and inaugural World Series of Fighting light heavyweight (205 Funtoj) championship bout, David Branĉo (16-3), the promotion’s reigning world middleweight (185 Funtoj) Senegala, will attempt to become the first two-division kingpin in World Series of Fighting history, when he faces off with Cinderella story Teddy Holder (9-1), whose nine career wins have all come by way (T)KO aŭ submetado.

La vivas, five-fight NBCSN telecast of “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II” begins at 10 P.M. ET/7 P.M. PT.

Pordoj ĉe Comerica Teatro malfermos je 3 P.M. MT kaj la unua prepara atako komencos je 3:45 P.M.

#?EFA KARTO (Live on NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Lightweight Championship Main Event:
Justin Gaethje (Senegala) #Kontra?. Luis Palomino (Kontestanto)

World Series of Fighting Light Heavyweight Championship Co-Main Event:
David Branch vs. Teddy Holder

Bantamweight: Timur Valiev vs. Tito Jones
Catchweight (160 Funtoj): Phoenix Jones vs. Roberto Yong
Malpeza: Brian Foster vs. LaRue Burley

PREPARA KARTO (Live on WSOF.com)

Middleweight: Vagab Vagabov vs. Brian Grinnell
Middleweight: Clifford Starks vs. Krasimir Mladenov
Malpeza: Estevan Payan vs. Kamuela Kirk
Welterweight: Matthew Frincu vs. Danny Davis, Jr.
Bantamweight: Andres Ponce vs. David Nuzzo
Bantamweight: Randy Steinke vs. Joey Miolla
Malpeza: Benny Madrido vs. Jeff Fletcher