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Jon Fitch will defend his WSOF welterweight title against Jake Shields on Nov. 12 in Loveland, Colorado.WSOF president Ray Sefo revealed the matchup to ESPN on Tuesday. The event will take place inside Budweiser Events Center and air on NBC Sports Network at 10:30 p.m. ET.The 170-pound matchup was discussed earlier this year, but Shields pulled out of negotiations due to a contract dispute. According to Sefo, Shields (31-8-1) recently signed a new four-fight deal.Just like any contract negotiation, it went back and forth, and we settled on something everyone was very happy with, Sefo said. Jake is a great guy. One thing we needed to work out were the grappling tournaments he wishes to compete in. We wanted to give him that freedom. We were happy with the deal. Jake is happy.This matchup is long overdue. You have two great guys, great names in the sport. Theyre icons. Were happy we could put this match together.Shields was not immediately available to comment on the new contract.Sefo acknowledged the event falls on the same date as a highly anticipated UFC 205 pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden, the promotions first trip to New York since 1995. Sefo said the Nov. 12 date had long been in place for WSOF.We have our dates laid out, and this one was set, Sefo said. We didnt know New York was going to pass MMA, and in reality, this is hard to avoid. The UFC has a show every week, sometimes twice a week. We already have dates in place for 2017.A former UFC veteran, Fitch (28-7-1) claimed the WSOF vacant title by defeating Joao Zeferino via unanimous decision in April. The 38-year-old has fought the likes of Georges St-Pierre, B.J. Penn, Thiago Alves, Johny Hendricks, Demian Maia and Yushin Okami. He is 4-1 in his past five fights.Shields, 37, is a former Strikeforce middleweight champion and UFC welterweight title challenger. He has not fought since a controversial submission loss to Rousimar Palhares in August 2015. Shields accused Palhares of holding a kimura submission too long, as well as repeatedly gouging his eyes in the contest. Palhares received a two-year suspension in Nevada for holding his actions in that fight. Jerry Lucas Jersey . Speaking to the Chicago Tribune at baseballs Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Boras called the former home of the Expos a "tremendous environment" for baseball. Joe Barry Carroll Jersey . -- When the Florida Panthers fell behind by two goals in the first period to the top team in the NHL, it appeared they were on their way to yet another loss. https://www.cheapwarriors.com/1289o-stephen-curry-jersey-warriors.html . PETERSBURG, Fla. Ralph Sampson Jersey . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Draymond Green Jersey . 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Jon Leuer added 14 off the bench in the loss.---HORNETS 98, TIMBERWOLVES 86Kemba Walker scored 15 in the win.Zach LaVine had 30 points in 28 minutes, shooting 13-for-20 from the field, including four 3-pointers in the loss.TIMBERWOLVES: Reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns scored just four points on 2 for 6 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. ... Shabazz Muhammad was the only other Timberwolves player to reach double figures with 12 points.HORNETS: Frank Kaminsky poured in 17 points off the bench, including four triples for the big man. ... Jeremy Lamb knocked down 7 of 10 shots to finish with 16 off the bench.UP NEXT: The Timberwolves (1-1) host the Nuggets on Wednesday. The Hornets (1-2) travel to face the Bulls on October 17.---HAWKS 99, CAVALIERS 93ATLANTA -- Dwight Howard scored 26 points in his home preseason debut with the Hawks as the Cavaliers rested LeBron James and other starters.Howard, who signed a three-year, $70.5 million deal with his hometown Hawks in Jully, added eight rebounds and two blocks.ddddddddddddRookies Kay Felder and Jonathan Holmes each had 15 points for Cleveland.CAVALIERS: James also will be held out of the next two preseason games before playing on Oct. 18 against Washington at Ohio State in the Cavaliers final preseason game. ... Cory Jefferson had 13 points and 11 rebounds. James Jones and Jordan McRae each had 12 points.HAWKS: F Paul Millsap is moving closer to returning from a non-surgical procedure to reduce swelling in his right knee. Millsap is on pace to be ready for the regular season. ... Thabo Sefolosha had 12 points. Rookie Taurean Prince and Mike Muscala each had 10. ... 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