World Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell is an upcoming mixed martial arts event scheduled for July 5, 2014 in the United States.
Fight card
Main card (NBC)
Justin Gaethje vs. Nick Newell For lightweight title
Jon Fitch vs. Dennis Hallman
Gesias Cavalcante vs. Melvin Guillard
Pablo Alfonso vs. Cody Bollinger
Preliminary card (MMAjunkie)
Catchweight (175 lb) Jose Caceres vs. Walber Brito de Barros
Light Heavyweight Mo De'Reese vs. Rashaun Spencer
Middleweight Neiman Gracie vs. Dustin Holyko
Light Heavyweight Jake Heun vs. Kendrick Miree
Background
Rousimar Palhares was set to make his first title defense against former UFC vet Jon Fitch. On April 30, 2014 it was announced that the bout was canceled due to personal problems with Palhares.
Fitch was then expected to face debuting Jake Shields. However, Shields was forced out of the bout due to an injury. Fitch was then expected to face Josh Burkman in a rubber match. However Burkman was forced out of the bout due to an elbow injury. Fitch is now expected to face Dennis Hallman at the event.
This event will feature the first time Lightweight Champ Justin Gaethje defends his belt against fellow undefeated lightweight Nick Newell.
Melvin Guillard is expected to debut at this event.
Matt Hamill was expected to make his debut at this event but was sidelined due to a knee injury.
Brian Cobb was expected to face Luis Palomino at the event however Cobb was removed from the bout for unknown reasons and was replaced by T.J. O'Brien.
Jul 3 - Updated fight card