World Series of Fighting 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II was a mixed martial arts event to be held in

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. This event aired on

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in the U.S and on Fight Network in Canada.

Background

The main event was a rematch for the WSOF Lightweight Championship between champion and Arizona native

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making his third defense of his title against challenger Luis Palomino. Their first fight at WSOF 19 ended in a TKO victory for Gaethje. The co-main event featured the tournament final fight for the inaugural WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship between middleweight champion David Branch and Teddy Holder. This event also was the debut of

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on commentary. The fight between Estevan Payan and Isaac Vallie-Flagg was canceled after Vallie-Flagg sustained an elbow injury.

Results

Tournament bracket

References

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Background

Results

Tournament bracket

See also

References