Following the injury withdrawal of Jake Shields (29-7-1), Josh Burkman (27-10) has stepped in as a replacement to fight Jon Fitch (25-6-1) at WSOF 11. Officials announced the fight, which serves as a rubber match for the welterweights, overnight. WSOF 11 takes place July 5 and may potentially air on NBC. For now, a location and broadcast platform for the card have yet to be announced. WSOF lightweight champ Justin Gaethje meets Nick Newell in the event’s headliner
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Josh Burkman vs. Jon Fitch III booked for WSOF 11 co-headliner – MMA Junkie