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LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT & TOURNAMENT SET FOR WSOF 19

By David Tees on 1/14/2015 10:10 PM

The World Series Of Fighting Lightweight Title will be defended at the WSOF 19 as Justin Gaethje defends the gold against Luis Palomino. Gaethje will be making the second defense of his championship, as his last bout was a non-title victory over UFC veteran Melvin Guillard at the WSOF 15. Palomino is currently undefeated in WSOF competition, last defeating Lewis Gonzalez at the WSOF 12.

Also set for the WSOF 19 is the first round of a tournament to crown the first ever WSOF Light Heavyweight Title. The first round of the tournament features a clash of UFC veterans as Thiago Silva faces Ronny Markes, while another UFC veteran in Matt Hamill faces a fighter TBA. World Series Of Fighting 19 takes place on March 28th from a location TBA with Justin Gaethje and Luis Palomino headlining.