Jon Fitch
With the release of welterweight Jon Fitch (24–5–1, 1NC) from the Ultimate Fighting Championship it appears that the American Kickboxing Academy fighter is close to signing a new deal with the upstart World Series of Fighting promotion.
WSOF president Ray Sefo confirmed that he and Fitch have been in talks, with nothing left to do except for the former UFC contender to sign on the dotted line.
Sefo confirmed the news with BloodyElbow.com reporter Stephie Daniels on Saturday.
Stephie Daniels: Did you officially sign Jon Fitch?
Ray Sefo: We have made a verbal agreement with him, and sent out the contract to him yesterday.
Stephie Daniels: So you guys gave him a number, he agreed, and now the contract is in his hands, waiting to be signed?
Ray Sefo: Correct.
Stephie Daniels: When are you planning to feature him on a card?
Ray Sefo: I think that’s entirely up to him, but he most likely would find a home on a June or July card.
Fitch was released earlier this week after news came directly from UFC president Dana White, who has since repeatedly defended the decision over the past week from fans and critics.
Fitch suffered a loss earlier this month at UFC 156 to Demian Maia after the Brazilian earned a unanimous decision at the Las Vegas event.