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Lewis Gonzalez signs with WSOF

Lewis Gonzalez signs with WSOF

Lewis Gonzalez has caught his first big break. After compiling an undefeated MMA record of 8-0 in less than two years, the 'Lethal' Turlock native has moved from regional fighter to the big leagues with the recent signing of a six-fight contract with the upstart World Series of Fighting. After defeating Emmanuel Sanchez last month, Gonzalez was approached by a number of fighting leagues including Bellator and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance. For the ... Read More

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Posted: jun. 07, 2013 8:48 p.m.

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