World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson

World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson was a mixed martial arts event held on March 23, 2013 (2013-03-23) at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.[1]

World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson
The poster for World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting
DateMarch 23, 2013
VenueRevel Casino
CityAtlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Attendance4,235
Event chronology
World Series of Fighting 1: Arlovski vs. Cole World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman

Background

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Anthony Johnson moved up to Heavyweight to face Andrei Arlovski.[2] According to a press release, the event peaked with 332,000 live viewers on NBC Sports Network, a peak increase of 46 percent from the promotion's inaugural event in November that peaked with 228,000 viewers. The average didn't increase nearly as impressively as the peak, but it still rose with 210,000 live viewers, compared to the 198,000 average from the first event.[3]

Results

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Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Anthony Johnson def. Andrei Arlovski Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Marlon Moraes def. Tyson Nam KO (high kick and punches) 1 2:55
Middleweight David Branch def. Paulo Filho Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Welterweight Josh Burkman def. Aaron Simpson TKO (knee and punches) 1 3:04
Lightweight Justin Gaethje def. Gesias Cavalcante TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:27 [a]
Preliminary Card (Sherdog.com)
Middleweight Danillo Villefort def. Kris McCray Decision (split) 3 5:00
Featherweight Rick Glenn def. Alexandre Pimentel KO (punches) 3 1:51
Featherweight Waylon Lowe def. Cameron Dollar KO (punch) 1 2:58
Welterweight Richard Patishnock def. Igor Gracie TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 5:00 [b]
Catchweight (160 lbs) Ozzy Dugulubgov def. Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Lightweight Brenson Hansen def. Tom Marcellino KO (flying knee) 2 3:24
Featherweight Bill Algeo def. Frank Buenafuente Submission (rear naked choke) 2 4:36
  1. ^ Cavalcante was unable to continue due to a cut.
  2. ^ Shoulder injury stopped Gracie from continuing

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson Results". sherdog.com. March 24, 2013.
  2. ^ "World Series of Fighting inks deal with NBC Sports Network, Arlovski vs. Johnson". mmajunkie.com. February 4, 2013.
  3. ^ "WSOF 2 ratings increase, peak with 332,000 viewers". 27 March 2013.