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WSOF 19 Weigh-Ins Friday: Gaethje, Palomino, Silva, Hamill

(PRESS RELEASE) -- In the world lightweight (155 pounds) championship main event, undefeated, reigning WSOF kingpin Justin Gaethje (13-0) of Safford,Ariz. will put his crown and perfect record on the line against aggressive-minded, hard-hitting contender Luis Palomino (23-9) of Miami, Fla.

In the light heavyweight (205 pounds) co-main event and first bout of the multi-event tournament that will crown its winner the inaugural WSOF world light heavyweight champion, inspirational wrestling standout Matt Hamill (11-5) of Loveland, Ohio will battle old nemesis and devastating KO artist Thiago Silva (16-3) of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Silva previously earned a unanimous decision over Hamill in what was each fighter’s last start on Oct. 9, 2013.

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In another light heavyweight tilt, streaking, fast-paced finisher Teddy Holder (8-1) of Memphis, Tenn. will look to notch his eighth consecutive win after stopping seven straight opponents, each in the first round of action, against KO artist Jake Heun (7-3) of Coconut Creek, Fla. Heun is looking for his third straight victory.

The four-bout, live NBCSN telecast will kick off at 9:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. PST with a bantamweight (135 pounds) bout between Timur Valiev (8-1) of Albuquerque, N.M. and Ed West (18-9) of Tucson, Ariz.

A seven-bout preliminary card featuring several of the Phoenix area’s top prospects will begin at 3:00 p.m. PST. A live stream of the preliminary card will begin on WSOF.com at 6:15 p.m. EST/3:15 p.m. PST.

Priced from $39.99, tickets for WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino are on sale at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.

Friday, March 27, 4:00 p.m. PST in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Open To The Public

WHO: Undefeated, Reigning World Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje

World Lightweight Championship Challenger Luis Palomino

Light Heavyweight Tournament Star Thiago Silva

Light Heavyweight Tournament Star Matt Hamill

Streaking, First Round Finisher Teddy Holder

Light Heavyweight KO Artist Jake Heun

& All Other WSOF 19: Gaethje vs.Palomino Fighters

WHEN: Friday, March 27, at 4:00 p.m. PST

WHERE: Wasted Grain 7295 E. Stetson Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Ph: 480-970-0500

WHAT: All 22 fighters participating in Saturday’s highly-anticipated, live NBCSN televised WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at Comerica Theatre will weigh in on Friday. The weigh-in is open to the public, free of charge.
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