Welterweight: 156-170 lbs.


Steve Carl and Josh Burkman compete for the inaugural WSOF welterweight championship.

1
Steve Carl
def.
Josh Burkman
Technical sub. (triangle choke) @ 1:02 of R3
WSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl
10.26.13

2
Rousimar Palhares
def.
Steve Carl
Submission (inverted heel hook) @ 1:09 of R1
WSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares
03.29.14


def.
Jon Fitch
Submission (kneebar) @ 1:30 of R1
WSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch
12.13.14
def.
Jake Shields
Submission (kimura) @ 2:02 of R3
WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields
08.01.15

Rousimar Palhares is stripped of the WSOF welterweight championship and released from the promotion after displaying unsportsmanlike conduct.

Jon Fitch and Joao Zeferino compete for the vacant WSOF welterweight championship.

3
Jon Fitch
def.
Joao Zeferino
Decision (unanimous) @ 5:00 of R5
WSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks
04.02.16


def.
Jake Shields
Decision (unanimous) @ 5:00 of R5
WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino
12.31.16

World Series Of Fighting is sold in February of 2017.  It is re-branded as the Professional Fighters League.