Shawn Jordan Signs With WSOF

Bloody Elbow reports that Shawn Jordan (18-7) has officially signed with World Series of Fighting. He became a free agent last year after losing a UFC fight with Ruslan Magomedov by decision. He confirmed the decision on Twitter and also had a back-and-forth with Ray Sefo about his pay.

So, @SugarRaySefo cleared things up, & I've cleared space for the #WSOF Belt in my trophy case. Yes, I'm back…
You've waited long enough

— Shawn Jordan (@savageshawn) April 26, 2016

I cant take my children to the doctor, let alone Disneyland, and you want me to be greatful to fight and be paid poverty level wages?!#wsof

— Shawn Jordan (@savageshawn) April 25, 2016

Shawn this was the offer 15/15, 18/18, 21/21, 24/24 I didn't know people that live in poverty made this kinda money https://t.co/xTN3h0fHsl

— Ray Sefo (@SugarRaySefo) April 25, 2016

Here are highlights of an interview with Jordan:

On getting released by the UFC: “Yes, they did not re-sign me. No real reasoning. Most likely because I didn’t re-sign before the loss. The division is shallow and all my fights are good. Yet they let me go.”

On signing with the WSOF: “I’m excited to have the opportunity to compete for the WSOF now. It’s a great opportunity to make some waves in a new pool of heavyweights. I look forward to fighting for their heavyweight strap soon. The good thing about signing with the WSOF is now we can make up some income through sponsors. It’s a new champ tee in my career and I’m ready to prepare for an opponent.”

On his WSOF pay: “Well, it’s pay, but it’s less than I was making.”