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Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman 3 booked for WSOF 11

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  1. juddy96

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    juddy96, May 22, 2014
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  2. SynthMMA

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    I like both fighters and this was the fight I wanted to see once I heard Shields was out.
     
    SynthMMA, May 22, 2014
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  3. shonuf

    shonuf Titanium Belt Platinum Member

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    Not super short notice but still kind of short. I didn't think Burkman would take the fight. Glad he did.
     
    shonuf, May 22, 2014
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  4. MMALOPEZ

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    Good fight, trilogy deciding fight
     
    MMALOPEZ, May 22, 2014
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  5. Slongkong

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    YES! this is the fight I wanted too. Burkman can get the hell outta there after this one,
     
    Slongkong, May 22, 2014
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  6. PIT FIGHTER

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    Violins of Violence!

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  7. YoungBoyd

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    So Jon Fitch originally got the title shot coming off a split decision after two straight losses? WSOF needs to do better lol.
     
    YoungBoyd, May 22, 2014
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  8. VIP1349

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    Still a fun fight, Burkman choking him out was one of my favorite moments in MMA last year. Hell of a replacement fight no doubt.
     
    VIP1349, May 22, 2014
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    Ok for that card on short notice, best they can do I guess.
     
    CC27, May 22, 2014
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  10. VIP1349

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    So if I am correct this the card we got so far?

    Gaethje vs. Newell
    Fitch vs. Burkman 3
    Guillard vs. Cavalcante
    Hamill vs. ???

    Still pretty solid, that headliner is the best they've done. Not sure if it's enough for NBC but worth a shot.
     
    VIP1349, May 22, 2014
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  11. DezWalker

    DezWalker MMA Stats geek

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    Opening odds are -135 for ???
     
    DezWalker, May 22, 2014
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  12. benjaminbuttons

    benjaminbuttons Banned Banned

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    You hoping he goes to your favorite org Bellator?
     
    benjaminbuttons, May 22, 2014
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  13. Lucifer Alpha

    Lucifer Alpha The Catastrophe Banned

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    I liked the Shields fight but this is an equally good replacement.
     
    Lucifer Alpha, May 22, 2014
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    For some reason I really wanted to see Fitch/Shields but this is an okay fight. Burkman should take it, he seems to have more in the tank at this point.
     
    thetaylor22, May 22, 2014
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    Hope Fish goes to sleep again.
     
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  16. Slongkong

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    No, I just want him the hell out of that shitty place much like he does. I would welcome him in bellator though and they aren't my fav. I like all mma I support them though, free fights in prime time. with some of the best fighters in the world
     
    Slongkong, May 22, 2014
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  17. JayPettryMMA

    JayPettryMMA Danger Zone Aficionado Staff Member Sherdog.com Staff

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    I'm fine with the replacement. This is the best of a bad situation. It may be an improvement actually over Shields in terms of action, but who could say. K-1 shields could have shown up.
     
    JayPettryMMA, May 22, 2014
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    So MMA's greatest trilogy will be delivered after all....thanks WSOF
     
    Kingz, May 22, 2014
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  19. UJustGotChaeld

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    Infinitely better than the next BFC card. I actually care about every fight here.
     
    UJustGotChaeld, May 22, 2014
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