- Source: World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares
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.
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.
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.
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.
Results
See also
World Series of Fighting
List of WSOF champions
List of WSOF events
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares
- Rousimar Palhares
- List of Professional Fighters League events
- World Series of Fighting Canada 2: Loiseau vs. Lewis
- Steve Carl
- John Gunderson
- List of Professional Fighters League champions
- World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell
- Gordon Ryan
- Alexandre Ferreira (fighter)
