Jake Shields The next WSOF welterweight title challenger will likely be determined on Jan. 17 in WSOF 17’s headliner. On the same night WSOF welterweight champion Rousimar Palhares notched his first title defense , officials confirmed former UFC title challenger Jake Shields (30-7-1) will meet hard-hitting Brian Foster (22-6) at WSOF 17. The fight headlines WSOF 17, which takes place at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The main card airs on NBCSN following prelims on MMAjunkie. Shields, who did a TV interview prior to Palhares’ win over Jon Fitch in Saturday’s WSOF 16 headliner, said he thinks a win over Foster would earn him a shot at the champ.
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Jake Shields vs. Brian Foster confirmed for WSOF 17 headliner in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie