 However, the match was later cancelled due to contract issues between Shields and the company.On September 13, 2016, it was announced that Shields would challenge for the WSOF Welterweight Championship against Jon Fitch on November 12, 2016 at .On October 17, 2016, it was announced that the fight was then rescheduled to take place on December 31, 2016 in the co-main event.