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GSP vs. Jon Fitch to headline UFC 87
GSP vs. Jon Fitch to headline UFC 87
Mark Coleman has withdrawn from his match with Brock Lesnar at UFC 87 in Minnesota this August but the UFC quickly dropped a bombshell by announcing that Welterweight Champion, Georges St-Pierre will defend his title against the number one contender, Jon Fitch. GSP won the title from Matt Serra back at UFC 83 in April and Fitch last fought at UFC 82 in March against Chris Wilson.
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