World Series of Fighting 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland

World Series of Fighting 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland was a mixed martial arts event held on June 17, 2016 (2016-06-17) at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

World Series of Fighting 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland
Information
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting
DateJune 17, 2016
VenueFoxwoods Resort Casino
CityMashantucket, Connecticut
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 30: Branch vs. StarksWorld Series of Fighting 31: Ivanov vs. CopelandWorld Series of Fighting Global Championship 3: Philippines

Background

The event was headlined by a WSOF Heavyweight Championship fight between champion Blagoy Ivanov and Josh Copeland. The co-main event was a battle between UFC veterans Jason High and Mike Ricci.[1][2]

Results

Main Card (NBCSN)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
HeavyweightBlagoy Ivanov (c)def.Josh CopelandDecision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)55:00[a]
LightweightJason Highdef.Mike RicciTKO (punches)24:08
MiddleweightJohn Howarddef.Michael ArrantDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)35:00
FeatherweightSheymon Moraesdef.Luis PalominoDecision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
MiddleweightPhil Hawesdef.Joshua KeyTKO (punches)12:52
Preliminary Card (WSOF.com)
LightweightDevin Powelldef.Tom MarcellinoDecision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
HeavyweightJustin Willisdef.Juliano CoutinhoTKO (punches)20:30
HeavyweightTyler Kingdef.Lorenzo HoodSubmission (guillotine choke)24:20
LightweightBruce Boyingtondef.Saul AlmeidaDecision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
LightweightMarcus Surindef.Christian TorresTKO (knees)22:51

See also

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