World Series of Fighting 6 Preview

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Bantamweights

Miguel Torres (40-6, 0-1 WSOF) vs. Pablo Alfonso (8-5, 0-0 WSOF): Torres was one of the most celebrated early acquisitions for the WSOF, but the former WEC titlist lost a decision to Marlon Moraes in his debut. As it turns out, Moraes is a capable, world-class bantamweight. Torres rights his ship against Alfonso, winning by decision or submission.

Lightweights

Luiz Firmino (16-6, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Jacob Volkmann (16-4, 1-0 WSOF): There are no secrets behind Volkmann’s game plan. The former NCAA All-American wrestler will look to impose his will against Firmino through takedowns and top control. A veteran of Pride Fighting Championships, Shooto and M-1 Global, Firmino will likely have to threaten Volkmann on the ground with submissions to make it interesting. Volkmann wins by decision.

Bantamweights

Alexis Vila (13-3, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Josh Rettinghouse (9-2, 0-0 WSOF): After briefly trying his hand at flyweight, Vila plans to compete in the WSOF at 135 pounds. A bronze medalist in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympics, Vila will be able to dictate the location of the fight and can also hurt Rettinghouse with his hands. The 23-year-old Rettinghouse, who owns six of his nine wins via submission, is making his first appearance outside the regional circuit. Vila takes this by KO or TKO in round two.

Featherweights

Fabio Mello (11-6, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Nick LoBosco (6-0, 0-0 WSOF): Mello began his career with a pedestrian 4-6 record, including notable losses to the likes of Jose Aldo, Takanori Gomi and Masakazu Imanari. He is 7-0 since 2009, albeit against less daunting competition. Lobosco, meanwhile, will be fighting outside of his native Missouri for the first time in his pro tenure. Mello captures a decision.

Featherweights

Alexandre Pimentel (12-1, 0-1 WSOF) vs. Jade Porter (9-3, 0-0 WSOF): Pimentel appeared to be on his way to victory in his WSOF debut, relying on takedowns and grappling to accumulate a two-rounds-to-none lead against Roufusport product Rick Glenn at WSOF 2. Glenn rallied for the technical knockout win in round three, however, handing “Pulga” his first defeat. Look for the Brazilian to use his grappling to get past Power MMA Team member Porter, who enters the bout on a two-fight skid. Pimentel wins by decision or submission.

Bantamweights

Chad Robichaux (12-2, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Andrew Yates (7-0, 0-0 WSOF): The 38-year-old Robichaux has competed just once in the past two years, submitting Joseph Sandoval with a north-south choke at a Legacy Fighting Championship event in May 2012. “Robo” owns 10 of his 12 triumphs via submission. Yates is unbeaten but untested, as none of his opponents have had a winning record. Robichaux snatches a submission in round one.

Light Heavyweights

Francisco France (8-3, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Hans Stringer (21-5-2, 0-0 WSOF): Stringer was supposed to make his WSOF debut in August until the bout was scrapped when opponent Lew Polley came in well overweight. France, meanwhile, has fought notables James McSweeney (a win) and Keith Jardine (a loss) and owns all eight of his triumphs via submission. Stringer wins by KO or TKO in round three.