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Josh Burkman: Jon Fitch probably 'unintentionally' underestimated me, didn't 'understand how much I have improved'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 11:15 PM EDT

Days after Josh Burkman choked out Jon Fitch in under a minute at WSOF 3, "The People’s Warrior" says the former No. 1 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight contender unintentionally underestimated him. Do you think that was the case?

Josh Burkman discusses 'harsh' Mazzagatti criticism, career rebirth after beating Jon Fitch

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 17, 2013 3:11 PM EDT

After his biggest win in years, Josh Burkman explained what was behind his late-career surge and commented on the shots taken at referee Steve Mazzagatti after he failed to see Jon Fitch had been choked unconscious.

WSOF 3 results recap: Josh Burkman vs Jon Fitch fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 15, 2013 8:30 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's World Series of Fighting 3 main event between Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch. What helped Burkman pull off the upset? Find out inside.

WSOF 3 Results: Josh Burkman stuns Jon Fitch in 41 seconds

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 15, 2013 2:04 AM EDT

Josh Burkman scored one of the biggest upsets of the year by finishing top ten welterweight Jon Fitch in the main event of the third World Series of Fighting show in Las Vegas.

WSOF 3 fight card: Jon Fitch vs Josh Burkman preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's WSOF 3 main event between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman. What's the key to victory for both welterweights? Find out inside.

PETA Launches 'Cage Fight: Knock Out Animal Abuse' with Jake Shields

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Jun 11, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

It's not EA sports, it's PETA sports! The animal rights organization has launched an MMA themed flash game starring Jake Shields.

Morning Report: Jose Aldo agrees Anthony Pettis is 'cutting in line,' intends to challenge for lightweight belt with win

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 11, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Like Chan Sung Jung and Ricardo Lamas before him, Jose Aldo believes Anthony Pettis is 'cutting in line' -- and he intends to do the same after he defends his belt.

Jake Shields, Aaron Simpson and Georgi Karakhanyan take on animal abusers in PETA video game

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 10, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Jake Shields is battling more than upcoming opponent Tyron Woodley, taking on animal abusers in PETA's "Cage Fight" online video game. Check it out inside.

World Series of Fighting 3 media conference call LIVE updates today (June 6) for 'Fitch vs Burkman'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 6, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania will be live on hand to provide all the latest updates and information from today's World Series of Fighting 3 media conference call featuring headliners Jon Fitch, Josh Burkman and more.

Bubba McDaniel vs. Brad Tavares set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 (2) event in Indianapolis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 5, 2013 9:49 AM EDT

TUF 17 grad Bubba McDaniel will look to make it two in a row against Brad Tavares at the second UFC on FOX Sports 1 event on Aug. 28, 2013 from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

UFC on FUEL TV 10 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Nogueira vs Werdum 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Jun 4, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC on FUEL TV 10 "Prelims" predictions, preview of top 3 (of 7) under card fights on Facebook on June 8, 2013: Assuncao vs. Lee, Brunson vs. Markes and Arantes vs. Godofredo Pepey at Paulo Sarasate Arena in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Kenny Robertson in for injured T.J. Waldburger against Sean Pierson at UFC 161

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Submission ace T.J. Waldburger is out of his UFC 161 bout with Sean Pierson due to injury. Filling in on late notice will be UFC 157 Submission of the Night winner Kenny Robertson.

Report: Mike Pierce vs. David Mitchell added to UFC 162 in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

UFC 162 fight card update: Mike Pierce and David Mitchell are set to collide in a 170-pound battle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 6, 2013.

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) scraps title fight plans, focuses on 'fun fights for fans’

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 29, 2013 12:15 PM EDT

World Series of Fighting senior executive vice president, Al Abdel-Aziz, says the upstart MMA promotion has no plans on implementing division titles in the near future, choosing to put all their efforts in pleasing fans with "fun fights," first.

Josh Burkman vs. Jon Fitch non-title fight headlines WSOF 3 on June 14 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 28, 2013 11:56 AM EDT

Belt? What belt? Josh Burkman takes on fellow ZUFFA castaway Jon Fitch in the non-title main event of World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3, which is scheduled for June 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman non-title bout to headline World Series of Fighting 3

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Mar 27, 2013 6:27 PM EDT

Jon Fitch's World Series of Fighting debut is set.

MMA Roundtable: Diaz's appeal, WSOF 2 reviews, best fights of '13 so far, and more

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 27, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

Luke Thomas and Mike Chiappetta debate Nick Diaz's UFC 158 complaints, WSOF 2, the best of the UFC this year so far and more.

WSOF viewership shows slight increase over first effort

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 26, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

The World Series of Fighting saw viewership increase from 198,000 on the first show to 210,000 on the second event, which took place on Saturday night.

WSOF 2 results recap: Josh Burkman vs Aaron Simpson fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2013 3:02 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's WSOF 2 main card bout between veteran welterweights Josh Burkman and Aaron Simpson. What helped Burkman defeat his third straight UFC veteran? Find out inside.

WSOF shows different strategy from Bellator in second show

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 24, 2013 1:59 PM EDT

The second World Series of Fighting show built itself around a number of stars from more than five years ago. But when the show was over, it was names few had heard of that were the most impressive.

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