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Jon Fitch Confirms New WSOF Deal in Place: “Time to Get Back to Work”
By FCF Staff
As expected, it didn’t take Jon Fitch long to find a new employer, as the former UFC welterweight contender is reporting that he is set to sign with World Series of Fighting. The 35 year-old-fighter, who was… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC’s Termination Of Jon Fitch A Bad Sign For Defensive Fighters
By Joshua Molina
The recent firing of Jon Fitch and the announcement that as many as 100 fighters could be cut raises a lot of questions about the future of the UFC.
If a guy like Fitch doesn’t belong in… Read More
Power MMA’s Tom Vaughn Says Aaron Simpson Is “One Of The Best In The World” When “He’s On”, WSOF Bout Between Simpson and Jon Fitch “An Exciting Possibility”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the recent wave of UFC cuts captured headlines throughout the MMA world–particularly the release of Jon Fitch–before that, plenty of heads were turned when it was announced Aaron Simpson had signed with World Series of Fighting.… Read More
Report: Longtime Welterweight Contender Jon Fitch Amongst Latest UFC Cuts
By FCF Staff
Some observers may have been surprised to hear that lightweight Jacob Volkmann has been released by the UFC this week, and now news has surfaced that longtime welterweight contender Jon Fitch has also been let go.
Following… Read More
Jon Fitch Fighting Demian Maia at UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Demian Maia has been tapped for another stiff test, as the renowned grappler will take on perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch next. According to multiple reports, the two will fight February 2nd, at UFC… Read More
Jake Ellenberger Says Bouts With Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck Are “Definitely a Possibility” in Hunt “to be the Number One Contender Again”
Believes Martin Kampmann Could Surprise “Little Bit Green” Johny Hendricks
By Kelsey Mowatt
These are interesting times in the UFC welterweight division, and thanks to the recent successes of several fighters, there is no shortage of compelling fights in a… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Jon Fitch Takes Us All To School; and Say Goodbye to The Ultimate Fighter Era
By Joshua Molina
Former pro wrestler Ric Flair, after surviving a submission attempt and turning the tables on his opponent, used to scream to the crowd during his matches, “Now, we go to school!”
If Jon Fitch were Chael Sonnen,… Read More
Jon Fitch, Erick Silva, “Minotauro” Nogueira, and Rony Jason Collect UFC 153 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Jon Fitch was gunning for an impressive comeback win as well as a performance bonus at UFC 153 last night in Rio de Janeiro, and the perennial contender managed to get both. Fitch and rising welterweight Erick… Read More
Jon Fitch on UFC Ranking System: “There’s No Order, There’s No Lineup, There’s No Point System. It’s Just Whoever They Feel They’re Going To Make The Most Money Off Of.”
Says he will put the “old-man strength” on UFC 153 opponent Erick Silva
By Tom Taylor
At UFC 87, in August of 2008, UFC welterweight Jon Fitch almost reached the top of the mountain. Fitch had earned himself a title… Read More
Report: Erick Silva Fighting Jon Fitch at UFC 153
By FCF Staff
Despite Aaron Simpson’s campaign to fight Jon Fitch next, it appears as though the perennial contender will fight rising welterweight Erick Silva at UFC 153 on October 13th. The card will be hosted Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC… Read More
Aaron Simpson Hoping to Fight Jon Fitch at UFC 152, Welterweight “Waiting to Hear Back”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his unanimous decision win over Kenny Robertson at the latest UFC on Fuel TV event earlier this month, Aaron Simpson is still pursuing a bout with his original scheduled opponent for that card, Jon Fitch.
Prior… Read More
Aaron Simpson Expects to “Get a Finish” Versus Kenny Robertson, Relays “I Want Jon Fitch”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2012 began, Aaron Simpson was armed with a three fight win streak and was working his way back to where he was just two years earlier: the upper echelon of the UFC middleweight division. After after… Read More
Trailer for Jon Fitch and AKA Documentary “Such Great Heights”
Film Now Available to Public
By FCF Staff
The film “Such Great Heights”, which documents the life and achievements of Jon Fitch and the American Kickboxing Academy in 2008, is now available to the public via several On Demand cable… Read More
Kenny Robertson Returning to Octagon, Stepping in For Jon Fitch vs. Aaron Simpson
By FCF Staff
Due to a knee injury which has forced Jon Fitch to withdraw from his upcoming, July 11th, UFC on FUEL bout with Aaron Simpson, Kenny Robertson has agreed to step in for the former and will fight… Read More
Report: Jon Fitch Injured, Out of July 11th Bout With Aaron Simpson
By FCF Staff
Jon Fitch’s first appearance of 2012 will be delayed, as the accomplished welterweight has reportedly been forced to withdraw from his July11th, UFC on FUEL TV 4 bout with Aaron Simpson due to injury.
The 34 year-old-welterweight,… Read More
Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks Amongst Several UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to who perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch (pictured) will fight next, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced this afternoon that the veteran will take on Johny Hendricks, December 30th, at UFC 141.… Read More
Recovering Jon Fitch Says He’ll Be Ready for UFC 138
By FCF Staff
Welterweight contender Jon Fitch hopes to resume his hunt for another title shot in the coming months, as the veteran has announced that he’ll be ready to start a training camp September 1st if… Read More
Jon Fitch Injured, Out of UFC 132 Rematch with BJ Penn
WSOF 34: Gaethje, Moraes, Branch & Fitch Defend Belts
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting held its 34th event on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the card didn’t see any belts change hands, in four title fights.
Jon Fitch, David Branch, Justin Gaethje… Read More