World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole explained

World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole
Promotion:	World Series of Fighting
Date:	November 3, 2012
Venue:	Planet Hollywood
City:	Paradise, Nevada, United States
Attendance:	1,000
Gate:	$82,608.22^[1]

World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole was the inaugural event of the promotion held on at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, United States. The main card began at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time and the preliminary card was streamed on Sherdog.com.^[2]

Background

The event underwent changes, as Gesias Cavalcante was originally scheduled to face John Gunderson, but instead faced TJ O'Brien. Also, a bout between Waylon Lowe and Fabio Mello was scrapped for unknown reasons.^[3]

Kickboxing star Tyrone Spong made his MMA debut at this event.

The event was deemed as a success by many critics.^{[4] [5]}

See also

• World Series of Fighting
• List of WSOF champions
• List of WSOF events

Notes and References

1. http://mmajunkie.com/news/31530/world-series-of-fighting-draws-82608-gate-for-inaugural-event.mma World Series of Fighting draws $82,608 gate for inaugural event
2. Web site: World Series of Fighting finalizes first fight card. mmafighting.com. October 4, 2012.
3. Web site: Andrei Arlovski-Devin Cole booked for inaugural World Series of Fighting headliner in Las Vegas. sherdog.com. September 25, 2012.
4. Web site: Arlovski Topples Cole in Inaugural World Series of Fighting Main Event. sportspagemagazine.com. November 4, 2012.
5. Web site: Inaugural World Series of Fighting card deemed a success. lasvegassun.com. November 3, 2012.