World Series of Fighting to debut all-new 'Future Champs' Fight Series
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 “The Future” Fodor (10-4), who will now face streaking Blackzilians ace Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (18-6) under co-main event status at WSOF27, live on NBCSN at 9 p.m. CT from FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. on Saturday, Jan. 23. Undercard matches will begin at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Originally billed as the co-main event, the light heavyweight (205 pounds) contest between heavy-handed finisher Teddy Holder (9-2) of Bartlett, Tenn. and undefeated Shamil Gamzatov (9-0) of Makhachkala, Russia has been elevated to the main event.
MAIN CARD
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Teddy Holder vs. Shamil Gamzatov
Lightweight Co-Main Event: Caros Fodor vs. Luiz Firmino
Welterweight Bout: Jaleel Willis vs. Chauncey Foxworth
Featherweight Bout: Jorge Medina vs. Bryce Mitchell
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight: Justin Hartley vs. Wade Johnson
Lightweight: Zach Underwood vs. Jason Williams
Lightweight: Alvin Williams vs. Wes Sharp
Tickets for “World Series of Fighting 27 & V3Fights Future Champs Live” start at just $39.99, and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, WSOF.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.
“We are excited to roll out our ‘Future Champs Live’ series that we designed to unearth the next great superstars and world champions of our incredible sport,” said World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo.
“There is an abundance of athletic talent out there with tremendous potential,” continued Sefo, “but in order to do so effectively, we need a vehicle like this new series that will allow us to hone in on the best new talent in each market we go to.”
Additional details concerning the “World Series of Fighting 27 & V3Fights Future Champs Live” fight card will be announced soon.
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