World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole

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World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole
A poster or logo for World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole.
Information
Promotion World Series of Fighting
Date November 3, 2012
Venue Planet Hollywood
City United States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Attendance 1,000
Total gate $82,608.22[1]
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson

World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole was the inaugural event of the promotion held on November 3, 2012 (2012-11-03) at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, United States. The main card began at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time and the preliminary card was streamed on Sherdog.com.[2]

Background

The event underwent changes, as Gesias Cavalcante was originally scheduled to face John Gunderson, but instead faced TJ O'Brien. Also, a bout between Waylon Lowe and Fabio Mello was scrapped for unknown reasons.[3]

Kickboxing star Tyrone Spong made his MMA debut at this event.

The event was deemed as a success by many critics.[4][5]

Results

Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Andrei Arlovski def. Devin Cole TKO (punches) 1 2:37
Light Heavyweight Anthony Johnson def. D.J. Linderman KO (punch) 1 3:58
Bantamweight Marlon Moraes def. Miguel Torres Decision (split) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Tyrone Spong def. Travis Bartlett KO (punch) 1 3:15
Preliminary Card (Sherdog.com)
Lightweight Brian Cobb def. Ronys Torres Decision (split) 3 5:00
Welterweight Tyson Steele def. Gregor Gracie TKO (punches) 1 4:52
Lightweight Gesias Cavalcante def. TJ O'Brien Submission (achilles lock) 1 1:03
Welterweight Josh Burkman def. Gerald Harris Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Middleweight Dave Branch def. Dustin Jacoby Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Welterweight Steve Carl def. Ramico Blackmon Submission (rear naked choke) 1 2:11


See also

References

  1. World Series of Fighting draws $82,608 gate for inaugural event mmajunkie.com (November 9, 2012)
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