Jake Shields Signs with WSOF

Former UFC title challenger, Jake Shields, was recently released from the UFC after his decision loss to Hector Lombard at UFC 172.  It didn't take long for Shields to find a new home as it has been announced that he has signed a multi-fight contract with the World Series of Fighting (WSOF).  Shields is expected to make his debut at WSOF 11 in July on the same card as the WSOF Welterweight title fight between Rousimar Palhares and Jon Fitch.  An opponent has not be announced yet for Shields.

Jake Shields is a high-level grappling ace who has faced many of the biggest names in modern-day MMA.  He has won multiple titles in his journey through multiple organizations, but fell short in his title shot for the UFC Welterweight title.  Jake Shields is a great fighter and will do well in WSOF as he will have more experience than most of his competition with the exception of fellow UFC cast-offs Josh Burkman, Jon FItch and WSOF Welterweight Champion Rousimar Palhares.  I look forward to seeing him possibly face one of the former UFC stars when he joins the WSOF roster due to the fact he hasn't faced any of the three men mentioned above.  I would love to see him get the winner of Palhares and Fitch for the title.

WSOF Canada Results

Main Card:

Ryan Ford def Joel Powell via knockout (Front Kick) in round one
Smealinho Rama def Steve Mocco via unanimous decision
Michael Hill def Ryan Dickson via unanimous decision
Josh Machan def Adam Lorenz via split decision
Brandt Dewsbery def Mark Drummond via rear-naked choke in round one

Preliminary Card:

Will Romero vs. Lenny Wheeler ends in "No Contest" (unintentional foul in round one)
Mike Kent def Matt Baker via split decision
Tim Hague def Lee Mein by technical knockout (Punches) in round one
Owen Carr def Maged Hammo via unanimous decision
Hakeem Dawodu def Behrang Yousefi via knockout (Punch) in round one
Roger Alves def Jemark Brady via unanimous decision
Stuart Fontaine def Justin Evans via technical knockout (Punches) in round one

WSOF 9 Main Event and Co-Main Event Announced

The MMA World Series of Fighting has announced it's next card's main event and co-main event.  The main event will feature UFC cast-off Rousimar Palhares' WSOF debut in a title fight with recently crowned Welterweight Champion Steve Carl.  In the co-main event, WSOF Bantamweight stand-out, Marlon Maraes will be facing Josh Rettinghouse for the vacant WSOF Bantamweight Championship.

WSOF Announces Yushin Okami and Rousimar Palhares' Debut

Not long after their release from the UFC, Yushin Okami and Rusimar Palhares were picked up by the UFC's competition, WSOF.  The WSOF has just announced that they are planning to feature the two fighters on their March 29 card.  No opponents have been announced for either of the two men for their debuts.

Sefo and WSOF's 180 Degree Turn on Palhares

When Rousimar Palhares was discharged from the UFC, Bellator's Bjorn Rebney and WSOF's Ray Sefo both expressed extreme disinterest in signing Palhares to either organization.  Now WSOF President, Ray Sefo, believes that Rousimar Palhares could possibly deserve a second chance to compete in a major promotion and has spoke with his team in regards to possibly being the organization to grant that opportunity.  Sefo has stated that nothing is set in stone and they will further look into the matter of possibly bring Palhares into the WSOF.

What are your thoughts?  Be sure to comment below on how you feel about the possible move for Palhares.

Fitch Believes He's the Number One Guy in the WSOF

After defeating Marcelo Alfaya by split decesion at WSOF 6, Jon Fitch believes that he is the only contender that makes sense for Steve Carl's first WSOF Welterweight title defense.  Steve Carl captured the title on the same night that Fitch defeated Marcelo Alfaya.  Fitch has stated that he knows that a match with Josh Burkman could possibly occur but is willing to fight him despite how he feels about his contender status.

I think that Fitch may be right in his assumption that he is the number one contender due to the fact that the WSOF Welterweight Division isn't that deep.  I feel that Fitch could be next in line with another win or two in the WSOF.  I think that a clash between Fitch and Burkman would be necessary before either one of them could truly face Steve Carl.

WSOF 6 Weigh-in Results

Main Card:

JOSH BURKMAN 169.6 lbs. VS. STEVE CARL169.6 lbs
MARLON MORAES 136 lbs. VS. CARSON BEEBE 136 lbs
JON FITCH 170.4 lbs. VS. MARCELO ALFAYA 172 lbs
JUSTIN GAETHJE 155.8 lbs. VS. DAN LAUZON 158 lbs

Preliminary Card:

PABLO ALFONSO 145.4 lbs. VS. MIGUEL TORRES 145.2 lbs
HANS STRINGER 205 lbs. VS. FRANCISCO FRANCE 204.4 lbs
LUIZ FIRMINO 156 lbs. VS. JACOB VOLKMAN 155.4 lbs
CHAD ROBICHAUX 134.4 lbs. VS. ANDREW YATES 140.4 lbs
ALEXIS VILA 135.6 lbs. VS. JOSH RETTINGHOUSE 135.8 lbs
FABIO MELLO 145.6 lbs. VS. NICK LOBOSCO 145.4 lbs
ALEXANDRE PIMENTEL 146.2 lbs. VS. JADE PORTER 145.8 lbs

Tomorrow night is going to be a great night of fights including some of WSOF's best names including: Jacob Volkman, Miguel Torres, Dan Lauzon, Jon Fitch and a title fight between Josh Burkman and Steve Carl for the inaugural WSOF Welterweight Championship.