World Series of Fighting 30: Branch vs. Starks

World Series of Fighting 30: Branch vs. Starks
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting
DateApril 2, 2016
VenueHard Rock Hotel and Casino
CityLas Vegas, Nevada
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 29: Gaethje vs. Foster World Series of Fighting 30: Branch vs. Starks World Series of Fighting 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland

World Series of Fighting 30: Branch vs. Starks was a mixed martial arts event held on April 2, 2016 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Background

The event was headlined by a WSOF Middleweight Championship fight between champion David Branch and Clifford Starks. The co-headliner was a fight between Jon Fitch and João Zeferino for the vacant WSOF Welterweight Championship. After Rousimar Palhares was stripped of the title for holding the submission too long in the fight against Jake Shields, Fitch and Shields were originally expected to fight for the vacant title, but Shields pulled out of the fight, citing a disagreement over his contract.

Results

Main Card (NBCSN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight David Branch (c) def. Clifford Starks Decision (unanimous) (49–44, 49–44, 49–44) 5 5:00
Welterweight Jon Fitch def. João Zeferino Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) 5 5:00
Light Heavyweight Vinny Magalhães def. Jake Heun Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Abu Azaitar def. Danny Davis Jr. Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary Card (WSOF.com)
Welterweight Abubakar Nurmagomedov def. Matthew Frincu TKO (punches) 2 3:05
Middleweight Rex Harris def. Clinton Williams Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (160 lb) Steve Kozola def. Matt Church TKO (punches) 1 1:57
Bantamweight Adam Acquaviva def. Andres Ponce Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:10
Welterweight Zach Bunnell def. Jeff Roman Decision (split) (30–27, 28-29, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. ↑ For the WSOF Middleweight Championship.
  2. ↑ For the vacant WSOF Welterweight Championship.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks Heads To Las Vegas With World Championship Doubleheader". WSOF.com. 13 March 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "Rousimar Palhares Stripped of WSOF Title, Suspended Indefinitely". Sherdog. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Combat Press: Jon Fitch vs. João Zeferino Is a Blessing in Disguise for WSOF". WSOF.com. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Executive Action: Shields Won't Fight Fitch, So Zeferino Will Get Title Shot". WSOF.com. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.