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World Series of Fighting 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland

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

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.

Background

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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

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Main Card (NBCSN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov (c) def. Josh Copeland Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) 5 5:00 [a]
Lightweight Jason High def. Mike Ricci TKO (punches) 2 4:08
Middleweight John Howard def. Michael Arrant Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Sheymon Moraes def. Luis Palomino Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Phil Hawes def. Joshua Key TKO (punches) 1 2:52
Preliminary Card (WSOF.com)
Lightweight Devin Powell def. Tom Marcellino Decision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Justin Willis def. Juliano Coutinho TKO (punches) 2 0:30
Heavyweight Tyler King def. Lorenzo Hood Submission (guillotine choke) 2 4:20
Lightweight Bruce Boyington def. Saul Almeida Decision (split) (27-30, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Marcus Surin def. Christian Torres TKO (knees) 2 2:51

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ivanov vs. Copeland Heavyweight Championship Fight Headlines WSOF31 Mega-Event". WSOF.com. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Blagoy Ivanov-Josh Copeland Heavyweight Title Fight Headlines WSOF 31 in Connecticut". Sherdog. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.