JON FITCH RUMORS & GOSSIP

World Series of Fighting: Fitch vs. Burkman Tickets on Sale Friday

World Series of Fighting will hit The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas with a stacked world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, headlined by a welterweight (170 pounds) rematch between superstars Jon Fitch (24-5) of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Josh “The People’s Warrior” Burkman (25-9) of Salt Lake City, Utah, on [...]
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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

‘World Series of Fighting: Fitch vs. Burkman’ OFFICIALLY Announced, Tyrone Spong Returns

As expected, World Series of Fighting will return June 14 to host their third event. “World Series of Fighting: Fitch vs. Burkman” takes place inside The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. A welterweight rematch between former UFC top contender Jon Fitch (pictured) and Josh Burkman headlines the gig. Fitch previously submitted Berkman at UFC Ultimate...
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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Jon Fitch speaks for the first time since being cut from the UFC “I felt the cut coming.”

  It could’ve been his refusal to sign over his lifetime rights to then UFC videogame maker THQ, or Fitch coming out and saying that MMA fighters don’t make enough money for what kind of sacrifices they make for 2-3 fights a year if they’re lucky, but it’s clear that the UFC and Jon Fitch have been at odds for more than just a little while. It’s well-worn territory now...
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March 10, 2013  |  2 Comments

Report: Jon Fitch Joins World Series of Fighting

As expected, Jon Fitch (Pictured) wasn’t standing in the unemployment line for long. According to MMAFighting.com, the former UFC welterweight top contender has agreed to join World Series of Fighting. Fitch is expected to make his promotional debut at WSOF 3, which takes place June 14 at a yet-to-be determined venue in Las Vegas. The UFC set off a firestorm last month when they...
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March 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Jon Fitch and WSOF Close To Deal

Ray Sefo, World Series of Fighting President, and former UFC fighter Jon Fitch have apparently verbally agreed to terms and are just waiting confirmation from Fitch’s people.  Would have preferred to see Fitch end of up Bellator and see him in  a match with Ben Askren but I am sure he will do well in WSOF.  Fitch will be back in the UFC after he gets a couple of wins, especially...
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February 25, 2013  |  Discuss

News: UFC Releases 16 Fighters Including Jon Fitch

The Ultimate Fighting Championships made an emphatic statement this afternoon when they announced the release of 16 fighters from their roster. Former welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch was amongst the sixteen fighters cut by the organization. MMAfighting.com’s Ariel Helwani broke the news earlier today, confirming the news with UFC President Dana White. Jon Fitch is 2-2-1...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Jon Fitch Among 16 Fighters Fired by UFC

Looks like we’ll never have to hear that annoying, ‘Will Jon Fitch (Pictured) ever fight teammate Josh Koscheck?’ question anymore. According to MMAFighting, the UFC has released Fitch and his respectable 24-5-1 (1 NC) professional record. Fitch won’t be the only Octagon star headed to the unemployment line. The former welterweight top contender will be joined by 15 other...
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Jon Fitch VS Panthro

This is much too exciting to be a Jon Fitch fight and it didn’t end by boring UD.  Just kidding Fitch, nice little video…brings me back to being a kid and Snarf! Jon Fitch And Erick Silva Teach Skills Jon Fitch Playing Rock Band
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January 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Jon Fitch Forced Out of ‘UFC on FUEL TV 4′ with Knee Injury

The injury bug strikes again. According to the Wrestling Observer, a knee injury will force Jon Fitch (Pictured) out of his July 11th scrap against Aaron Simpson. Fitch was looking to bounce back from only the second loss of his UFC career. The former welterweight top contender was put to sleep by Johny Hendricks at UFC 141 this past December. Simpson has spent the majority of...
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June 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Jon Fitch injured, forced to pull out of UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight against Aaron Simpson

Well, son of a Fitch. The injury bug is once again working its way through the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ranks, this time claiming Jon Fitch as its latest victim. The Wrestling Observer reports the perennial top welterweight contender has suffered a knee injury in training that will force him to drop out of his scheduled match-up against Aaron Simpson at UFC on FUEL TV...
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June 03, 2012  |  Discuss
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