World Series of Fighting 27: Firmino vs. Fodor

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World Series of Fighting 27: Future Champs
Information
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting
DateJanuary 23, 2016
VenueFedExForum
CityUnited States Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 26: Palmer vs. Almeida World Series of Fighting 27: Future Champs World Series of Fighting Global Championship 2: Japan

World Series of Fighting 27: Future Champs was a mixed martial arts event held January 23, 2016 (2016-01-23) in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. This event aired on NBCSN in the U.S. and on Fight Network in Canada.

Background[edit]

Number 2 ranked Light Heavyweight Teddy Holder faced off in the co-main event against WSOF newcomer Shamil Gamzatov.

Mike Ricci who was originally scheduled to face ONE Championship veteran Caros Fodor in the main event, but was replaced by Luiz Firmino due to an injury.[1][2]

Results[edit]

Fight Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Luiz Firmino def. Caros Fodor Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Shamil Gamzatov def. Teddy Holder TKO (punches) 1 2:32
Featherweight Bryce Mitchell def. Jorge Medina Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:02
Welterweight Jaleel Willis def. Chauncey Foxworth Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Preliminary Card (WSOF.com)
Welterweight Wade Johnson def. Justin Hartley Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Jason Williams def. Zach Underwood TKO (punches) 1 1:27
Lightweight Alvin Williams def. Wesley Sharp KO (head kick and punches) 1 0:30

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "WSOF 27: Future Champs Headed To FedExForum On Jan 23".
  2. ^ "WSOF 27 adds Ricci vs. Fodor and Gamzatov vs. Holder".