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WSOF Hits Sacramento With Rousimar Palhares vs. Jon Fitch
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Nov 10, 2014) — World Series of Fighting (WSOF) announced today that it will bring it’s highly-anticipated world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, headlined by a welterweight (170 pounds) title… Read More
WSOF 16: Rousimar Palhares-Jon Fitch, Rick Glenn-Lance Palmer Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced that as expected, the promotion’s 16th event will feature welterweight champion Rousimar Palhares taking on Jon Fitch. In addition, the December 13th card will also see… Read More
Report: Rousimar Palhares to Defend WSOF Title Versus Jon Fitch Next
By FCF Staff
After quickly submitting Steve Carl back in March to win World Series of Fighting’s welterweight title, Rousimar Palhares will reportedly defend the belt versus UFC vet Jon Fitch next.
The bout will take place December 13th, at… Read More
Report: Jon Fitch-Josh Burkman III set for WSOF 11
By FCF Staff
Since Jake Shields has been forced to withdraw from a July 5th bout with Jon Fitch, Josh Burkman has reportedly been booked to fight his fellow UFC vet for a third time.
The welterweight scrap will be… Read More
Report: Jake Shields Withdrawing From WSOF 11 Bout With Jon Fitch
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Jake Shields’ WSOF debut has been postponed, as the welterweight has reportedly been forced to withdraw from a July 5th bout with Jon Fitch.
The nature of Shields’ injury has not been disclosed… Read More
WSOF 11: Jon Fitch vs. Jake Shields, Melvin Guillard vs. “JZ” Cavalcante Booked
By FCF Staff
Since Rousimar Palhares is unable to fight Jon Fitch at WSOF 11 on July 5th, as expected, newly signed Jake Shields will battle his fellow UFC veteran.
News of the match-up is being reported by multiple outlets… Read More
Josh Burkman Reporting “Issues Are Revolved” With WSOF, Fighting Winner of Rousimar Palhares-Jon Fitch
By FCF Staff
Not long after Josh Burkman relayed he’d asked for his release from World Series of Fighting, the welterweight is reporting his issues with the upstart promotion are “resolved.”
On Friday, Burkman announced via Twitter that he felt… Read More
WSOF 11: Jon Fitch to Challenge Rousimar Palhares, Nick Newell to Face Champ Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Fitch relayed in the past that he wasn’t willing to fight controversial, heel hook specialist Rousimar Palhares, a bout between the UFC vets will headline WSOF 11. The promotion has confirmed that Fitch will challenge… Read More
Opinion: Jon Fitch Staying Busy While Waiting for Next WSOF Challenge
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch stepped into the World Series of Fighting cage on Saturday night riding the first two-fight losing streak of his career.
It was an uncertain feeling for the former collegiate wrestler, as… Read More
Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch Lead WSOF 3 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Josh Burkman picked up $32,000 for his shocking 41 second victory over Jon Fitch Friday night at WSOF 3, according to figures that have been released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Fitch, who was choked unconscious… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next For Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch?
By Michael Hatamoto
It took MMA veteran Josh Burkman less than one minute to rock former UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch before putting him to sleep with a nasty guillotine choke.
Following the fight, Fitch admitted… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Jon Fitch Fizzles, But It’s The World Series Of Fighting That Loses
By Joshua Molina
A star fizzles and a star is born.
It’s not what the World Series of Fighting planned.
After showing vignette-after-vignette of Jon Fitch training, talking, and stretching, the former UFC contender was submitted by Josh Burkman in… Read More
WSOF 3 Highlights: Josh Burkman Finishes Jon Fitch
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WSOF 3: Josh Burkman Chokes Out Jon Fitch
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the third World Series of Fighting card tonight in Las Vegas, which saw Josh Burkman spoil the promotional debut of Jon Fitch, by choking out the former UFC welterweight contender in just… Read More
Josh Burkman On Rematch With Jon Fitch: “Winner Of This Fight Is Definitely The Top Welterweight In The WSOF”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Josh Burkman exited from the UFC in 2008, following a three fight losing streak, “The People’s Warrior” has done his best to evolve as a fighter and to renew the high expectations that followed… Read More
Jon Fitch Releases Video Discussing UFC Pay in Response to Comments From Dana White
By FCF Staff
If you thought the ongoing debate between Jon Fitch and UFC President Dana White was over, the highly regarded welterweight has released a video, discussing the pay he received during his time with the promotion.
In… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Erick Silva Shines in UFC on FUEL 10 Show; Why is former UFC Superstar Jon Fitch in the WSOF?
By Joshua Molina
Brazilian superstar Erick Silva returned to his winning ways Saturday in a stunning triangle armbar submission victory over Jason High.
Silva, of course, is one of the UFC‘s brightest, fastest-rising stars, whose momentum was derailed when he… Read More
Jacob Volkmann and Jon Fitch Talk Fighter’s Union As WSOF Debuts Near
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jacob Volkmann and Jon Fitch were asked by World Series of Fighting to participate in a media call Thursday to promote their upcoming, June 14th debuts for the promotion, but not surprisingly, the vets spent a great… Read More
Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman, Tyrone Spong vs. Angel Deanda Headlining WSOF 3
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has begun unveiling the line-up for the promotion’s third event, which will take place June 14th at The Joint in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to an expected bout between welterweight vets… Read More
Opinion: Jon Fitch’s Future with World Series of Fighting
By Jesse Heitz
The saga of Jon Fitch continues, this time he has found a new home in Ray Sefo’s World Series of Fighting. The MMA promotion, one of the budding competitors vying for the UFC’s undisputed dominance within the… Read More