Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce set for UFC 107
A welterweight battle between Jon Fitch and Mike Pierce is all set to take place at UFC 107. According to a recent report on MMAMania.com, Pierce has recently agreed to the proposed match-up which will take place on December 12 from Memphis, Tennessee. The unlikely showdown was booked after Josh Koscheck was yanked from his UFC Fight Night 20 bout with Pierce to face off with Anthony Johnson at UFC... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Thiago Alves out of UFC 107 bout vs. Jon Fitch
A rematch between highly-ranked UFC welterweights Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves planned for UFC 107 on Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn. will not take place as scheduled, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned. Five Ounces of Pain was informed early Friday morning that Alves was forced to withdraw from the fight due to an unspecified injury and that discussions to secure a replacement have already begun. The news of... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves II set for UFC 107
A welterweight rematch between Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves has been booked for UFC 107. The news of the match-up was first revealed in a report on MMAJunkie.com before being confirmed by UFC President Dana White. UFC 107 is set to take place from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee on December 12, airing live on pay-per-view. Both men will be looking to place themselves back into title contention following... [Read More...]
Report: Paulo Thiago’s next fight could be against Jon Fitch at UFC 100
Coming off a resounding upset of welterweight contender Josh Koshcheck, Paulo Thiago will look to add another American Kickboxing Academy welterweight to his list of victims. According to a report from the Brazilian website Tatame, a welterweight clash between Koshcheck teammate Jon Fitch and Thiago is being discussed for UFC 100, which will take place July 11 in Las Vegas. Fitch rebounded nicely against... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch possibly relegated to non-televised undercard for UFC 94
It appears those looking to cheer on former UFC welterweight title challenge Jon Fitch in his return to the promotion at UFC 94 following a 24-hour release from the company may have to do so in person at the MGM Garden Arena — or hope his fight vs. Akihiro Gono makes the PPV telecast on a tape-delay basis. According to the UFC’s official website, Fitch’s bout vs. Gono is currently... [Read More...]
Report: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono bout still set for UFC 94
A previously reported welterweight matchup between Jon Fitch and Akihiro Gono signed to take place at UFC 94 on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas is still on tap, according to a report by MMAjunkie.com’s John Morgan. Morgan was present while Fitch made the revelation as a panel member during this week’s taping of “Inside MMA” on HDNet. The Fitch vs. Gono fight had come into question following... [Read More...]
Joe Rogan comments on the Jon Fitch controversy
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan took time out this past weekend to address the controversy surrounding Jon Fitch in a post on the legendary Underground forums at MixedMartialArts.com. “I think first and (foremost) that I’m happy Fitch didn’t get cut, or at least did and got brought right back on board,” Rogan began, before addressing criticism that has been directed towards... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch claims Dana White is not telling the whole story about Mike Swick; accuses the UFC of strong-arm tactics during negotiations
Former UFC welterweight Jon Fitch was a guest during Thursday’s edition of Fight Network Radio with Mauro Ranallo and responded to a series of public comments that UFC president Dana White has made regarding his release from the organization. When asked if he felt the UFC was making a power play against his trainers and managers, Fitch was clear in stating that he felt that was precisely the... [Read More...]
Report: Jon Fitch, Christian Wellisch cut by the UFC
MMA Mania is reporting that UFC welterweight and former number one contender Jon Fitch has been cut by the UFC. According to the report, when Fitch turned in his signed bout agreement today to fight Akihiro Gono at UFC 94 he was asked to sign an agreement that would give the organization exclusive lifetime rights to Fitch’s likeness and his name in regards to video games. The report states that... [Read More...]
Report: Jon Fitch to face Akihiro Gono at UFC 94
According to a report at MMA Mania, Jon Fitch is set to face off against colorful Japanese fighter Akihiro Gono at UFC 94 on Super Bowl weekend. The fight was originally scheduled to take place back at UFC 82 before Gono had to pull out of the fight due to a hand injury and was replaced by Chris Wilson. Fitch would go on to defeat Wilson via unanimous decision but his UFC winning streak ended in his... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Video: Georges St. Pierre talks about first title defense
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UFC 87 Review and Recap: Brock Lesnar and Georges St. Pierre dominant in decision victories
Last night’s UFC 87 event from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. proved to be yet another strong showing from the UFC with very few negatives involved with the promotion and production of the show. The event saw two of the promotion’s biggest stars walk away victorious in fights that went to the judges yet whose outcomes were never truly in doubt. Lesnar, the former NCAA and WWE heavyweight... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Awards & Bonuses
MMA Weekly has their hands on the UFC 87 Awards and Bonus figures for the night. They are as follows: Jon Fitch and Georges St. Pierre each pocketed an extra $60,000 for Fight of the Night following their five round war for the welterweight title. Demian Maia was awarded Submission of the Night and also pocketed an extra $60,000 for his rear naked choke submission against Jason MacDonald in the opening... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Thoughts & Commentary
UFC 87 is now in the books and it was one of the best shows, if not the best show, all year. Georges St. Pierre defended his title against an incredibly game Jon Fitch, Brock Lesnar proved his worth against Heath Herring, and Roger Huerta failed to do the same against a technical Kenny Florian. Let’s get right into breaking it down. Georges St. Pierre is on another level at 170 lbs. Jon Fitch... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Video: St. Pierre and Fitch set to face off
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Jon Fitch: borrowed a cup for his first MMA fight (video interview)
This is an excellent, candid interview with Jon Fitch. One of 14 short vid clips posted to Steel Cage Comedy Night. Below, I highlighted other clips you should check out. More fighters should be doing stuff like this; its a big step to get both hardcore and casual fans to know them. Part 2 - Getting KO’d is like someone stealing time from you… Part 9 - Wonders why UFC doesnt air his... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Video: Jon Fitch talks about fighting GSP
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Report: Sherk and Franca test positive
I’ve been busy today with a few MMA-content related things I’ve been working on so I haven’t been keeping up with things like normal. But as soon as I took a break and did some surfing one of the first things I saw was a report on MMAWeekly.com that both Sean Sherk and Hermes Franca have failed drug tests administered by the California State Athletic Commission related to their title... [Read More...]
Post-UFC 73 quotes from Dana White
Gary Herman and Erik Sommers from 15rounds.com have a full list of quotes attributed to UFC president Dana White that he made following UFC 73. Some of the highlights include: Regarding HBO… “I am very confident that we’ll have an HBO deal very soon.” On a Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva main event… “Would like to make ... [Read More...]
UFC 73 thoughts
While I wouldn’t call UFC 73 one of the best fight cards I’ve ever seen, I really don’t have many complaints. The telecast was a lot more smooth than the season finale of The Ultimate Fighter and I felt there was a better payoff with the results of some of the bouts. Based on the booing from the Sacramento crowd I’m sure that novice fans may not feel the same way about the card... [Read More...]
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