World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole

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]

World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole
The poster for World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole
Information
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting
DateNovember 3, 2012
VenuePlanet Hollywood
CityUnited States Paradise, Nevada, United States
Attendance1,000
Total gate$82,608.22[1]
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. ColeWorld Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson

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][who?]

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
HeavyweightAndrei Arlovskidef.Devin ColeTKO (punches)12:37
Light HeavyweightAnthony Johnsondef.D.J. LindermanKO (punch)13:58
BantamweightMarlon Moraesdef.Miguel TorresDecision (split)35:00
Light HeavyweightTyrone Spongdef.Travis BartlettKO (punch)13:15
Preliminary Card (Sherdog.com)
LightweightBrian Cobbdef.Ronys TorresDecision (split)35:00
WelterweightTyson Steeledef.Gregor GracieTKO (punches)14:52
LightweightGesias Cavalcantedef.TJ O'BrienSubmission (achilles lock)11:03
WelterweightJosh Burkmandef.Gerald HarrisDecision (unanimous)35:00
MiddleweightDavid Branchdef.Dustin JacobyDecision (unanimous)35:00
WelterweightSteve Carldef.Ramico BlackmonSubmission (rear naked choke)12:11

See also

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