The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada was the site for the next installment of the World Series of Fight. The televised card featured three title bouts along with a solid supporting cast of matchups. The event was televised on NBC's Sports Network.
The opening televised contest showcased featherweights as former All-American wrestler from Ohio State University Lance Palmer (7-1) faced Nick Lobasco (7-0). Palmer wasted no time as he aggressively attacked Lobasco with strikes and took the undefeated fighter to the mat. Palmer's superior ground game was evident as the former Buckeye began to pound the face of Lobasco, searching for a stoppage. Palmer was able to complete a full back mount and managed a rear naked choke which caused Lobasco to tap out. It was a great bounce back win for Lance Palmer.
Lightweights battled next as American MMA veteran Tyson Griffin (17-7) engaged Brazilian Luis Firmino (17-6) in a three round contest. Both men attacked from the opening bell with Griffin winging bombs and Firmino countering his adversary's strikes with artillery of his own. The Brazilian seemed naturally bigger and stronger than Griffin and kept the submission pressure on throughout the opening stanza. The American spent a good portion of the round on the cage floor but was able to defend against submission attempts. Firmino showed solid striking abilities as he landed thunderous blows with his fists. The second verse was the same as the first as Griffin swung for the fences and Firmino walked through the assault, taking the American to the mat. Griffin managed to avoid submissions and came upright: The American landed hellacious uppercuts to no avail as Firmino just kept coming. Griffin managed a full guard while on the canvas but the Brazilian kept his composure and soon took control. The third round was a microcosm of the bout: Griffin found the mark with hard blows but Firmino's superior strength and ground game ultimately carried the round. The judges scored a unanimous decision victor for Luis Firmino.
American WSOF Strawweight champion Jessica Aguilar (17-4) defended her belt against Japan's Emi Fujino (13-7) in a match slated for five go-rounds. Aguilar asserted herself early with quick leg strikes and fast hands. Read More..
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