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Fitch/Shields, Branch/Starks title fights top WSOF 29

The vacant welterweight title will be on the line as veteran of the division Jon Fitch and Jake Shields meet in the main event. The co-main event sees current two-division champion David Branch defend his middleweight title against the streaking Clifford Starks.

Fitch (27-7-1, 1NC) had a rough first year with World Series of Fighting in 2013. After getting choked unconscious by Josh Burkam in under a minute in his debut, Fitch went onto win a somewhat controversial split decision over Marcelo Alfaya. After this he beat Dennis Hallman by decision in a catchweight bout before getting submitted by then champion Rousimar Palhares.