Joao Zeferino It seems World Series of Fighting officials and veteran welterweight Jake Shields could not come to terms on a planned April meeting with [autotag]Jon Fitch, and Joao Zeferino will now take his place in a fight for the company’s vacant welterweight title. Sefo today announced the change in plans on WSOF.com . “While I thought everyone was on board to make this fight happen, unfortunately Jake Shields has informed us that he does not intend to honor the terms of his existing contract at this time and declined to sign a bout agreement to fight Jon Fitch, so we’ve had to go in a different direction,” Sefo stated. “Fortunately, we found someone on our roster who was willing to step up for this incredible opportunity not only to potentially win a title, but also to face one of MMA’s all-time greats in Jon Fitch.
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Contract disputes see Jake Shields out at WSOF 30, Jon Fitch now meets Joao Zeferino – MMA Junkie