World Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell

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World Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell
Information
Promotion World Series of Fighting
DateJuly 5, 2014
Venue Ocean Center
City Daytona Beach, Florida, United States [1]
Attendance6,275
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 10: Branch vs. Taylor World Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell World Series of Fighting 12: Palomino vs Gonzalez

World Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell was a mixed martial arts event held on July 5, 2014, in the United States. [2] This event aired live in prime time on NBC.

Contents

Background

Rousimar Palhares was set to make his first title defense against former UFC veteran Jon Fitch on this show. [3] On April 30, 2014, it was announced that the bout was canceled due to personal problems with Palhares. [4]

Fitch was then expected to face debuting Jake Shields. However, Shields was forced out of the bout due to an injury. [5] Fitch was then expected to face Josh Burkman in a rubber match. [6] However, Burkman was forced out of the bout due to an elbow injury. [7] Fitch eventually faced Dennis Hallman at the event [8]

This event featured the first Lightweight title defense for Justin Gaethje as he faced undefeated lightweight Nick Newell. [9]

Matt Hamill was expected to make his debut at this event but was sidelined due to a knee injury. [10]

Brian Cobb was expected to face Luis Palomino at the event, however Cobb was removed from the bout for unknown reasons and was replaced by T.J. O'Brien. [11] The bout between Palomino and O'Brien was later cancelled for unknown reasons.

Both Melvin Guillard and Cody Bollinger missed weight for their respective bouts. Guillard forfeited 15% of his purse to Gesias Cavalcante, while Bollinger forfeited over 20% to Pablo Alfonso. [12]

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight Justin Gaethje (c)def. Nick Newell TKO (punch)23:09 [lower-alpha 1]
Middleweight Jon Fitch def. Dennis Hallman Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
Catchweight (138 lbs) Cody Bollinger def.Pablo AlfonsoSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:37
Catchweight (157 lbs) Melvin Guillard def. Gesias Cavalcante TKO (punches and elbows)22:36
Preliminary card
Light HeavyweightJake Heundef.Kendrick MireeDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Catchweight (175 lb) Neiman Gracie def.Dustin HolykoSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:21
Catchweight (175 lb)Jose Caceresdef.Walber Brito de BarrosDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
Light HeavyweightMuhammed De'Reesedef.Rashaun SpencerDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
  1. ↑ For the WSOF Lightweight Championship.

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  10. ↑ "Knee injury scratches UFC vet Matt Hamill from WSOF 11". mmajunkie.com. 2014-06-12. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
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  12. ↑ "Melvin Guillard, Cody Bollinger both miss weight at World Series of Fighting 11 weigh-ins". bloodyelbow.com. 2014-07-04. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
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