World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares
Information
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting
DateMarch 29, 2014
VenueHard Rock Hotel & Casino
CityUnited States Paradise, Nevada, United States
Attendance995
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares World Series of Fighting Canada 2: Loiseau vs Lewis

World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares was a mixed martial arts event held March 29, 2014 (2014-03-29) in Paradise, Nevada, United States.[1]

Background

This event was headlined by reigning Welterweight Champion Steve Carl making the first title defense of his career. Taking Carl will be former UFC vet Rousimar Palhares, who fought for the first time since his release from the UFC in October 2013.[2]

The inaugural Bantamweight Championship was decided in the co-main event which featured Marlon Moraes taking on Josh Rettinghouse. Moraes was coming off a 32-second knockout over Carson Beebe at WSOF 6. Rettinghouse came off his decision victory over Bellator MMA veteran Alexis Vila.[3]

Also on the card, making his first appearance since his release from the UFC, Yushin Okami took on Bulgarian fighter Svetlozar Savov in his WSOF debut, winning the fight by Submission (arm triangle choke) in the second round.[4][5]

Results

Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Rousimar Palhares def. Steve Carl (c) Submission (inverted heel hook) 1 1:09 [a]
Bantamweight Marlon Moraes def. Josh Rettinghouse Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) 5 5:00 [b]
Middleweight Yushin Okami def. Svetlozar Savov Submission (arm triangle choke) 2 4:46
Welterweight Josh Burkman def. Tyler Stinson KO (punch) 1 2:15
Lightweight Johnny Nunez def. Ozzy Dugulubgov Decision (split) (28-29, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Featherweight Mike Corey def. Shane Kruchten Submission (rear naked choke) 2 2:59
Bantamweight Bryson Hansen def. Sean Cantor TKO (punches) 1 0:46
Featherweight Chris Gruetzemacher def. John Gunderson Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00
Featherweight Brenson Hansen def. Boostayre Nefarios Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Danny Davis def. Phil Dace Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Jimmy Spicuzza def. Gil Guardado Submission (rear naked choke) 1 3:14
  1. ^ For the WSOF Welterweight Championship.
  2. ^ For the inaugural WSOF Bantamweight Championship.

See also

References

  1. ^ "WSOF 9 - Carl vs. Palhares". sherdog.com. March 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "Steve Carl to defend Welterweight Strap against Rousimar Palhares at WSOF 9". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  3. ^ "Marlon Moraes vs. Josh Rettinghouse title fight co-headlines WSOF 9 in Las Vegas". Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  4. ^ "World Series of Fighting Announces Yushin Okami's Debut for WSOF 9 in Las Vegas". Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  5. ^ "Corey-Kruchten, Dugulubgov-Nunez added to WSOF 9 in Las Vegas". Retrieved 2014-02-05.
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