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Jon Fitch

Nickname -- Birthdate 2/24/1978
Height / Weight 6'1" - 170 Place of Birth Ft. Wayne, Indiana, United States

UFC 141 results: Johny Hendricks defeats Jon Fitch by knockout at :12 of round 1.

Jon Fitch is a wrestler who trains at American Kickboxing Academy. Growing up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Fitch was a high school wrestler, who continued wrestling at Purdue University. Fitch has used his wrestling to great success in the UFC, including earning a title shot at UFC 87. A training partner with Josh Koscheck, Fitch has controversially stated that he and Koscheck would never fight in the UFC. The documentary film "Such Great Heights" covers Fitch's world title challenge against Georges St. Pierre.

Last Fight

UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch

Feb 26, 2011 10:00 PM EST
B.J. Penn vs Jon Fitch

Next Fight

World Series of Fighting 3

Jun 14, 2013 10:03 PM EDT
Josh Burkman vs Jon Fitch

Jon Fitch Coverage

UFC on FX 8 Belfort vs. Rockhold: Fuel TV Preliminary Card Prognostications Part 1

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 2:04 PM EDT

The UFC returns to action in Brazil this weekend with welterweights, bantamweights, and light heavyweights ready to kick off the show on Fuel TV.

Latest UFC on FX 8 odds and betting guide for 'Belfort vs Rockhold' in Brazil

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 11:04 PM EDT

Get latest UFC on FX 8 odds online for upcoming Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold main event, along with the rest of the MMA fight card set for Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on May 18, 2013, including best bets, favorites and underdogs.

What Floyd Mayweather tells us about Georges St-Pierre

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 12, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

If we're critical of Floyd Mayweather for being boring, are we allowed to absolve UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre of similar blame?

Latest UFC roster cuts: Antonio Carvalho and Pablo Garza join ever-growing list of released talent

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 12:54 PM EDT

Latest UFC roster cuts continue to unload fighters from the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's bloated roster, this time singling out featherweight up-and-comers Antonio Carvalho and Pablo Garza. Fair or foul?

World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman fight card

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 5, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

A look at the next World Series of Fighting event, scheduled for June 14th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Welterweights Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman headline the show.

UFC 163: Josh Koscheck vs. Demian Maia in the works for Aug. 3 in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 10:13 AM EDT

Longtime veterans Josh Koscheck and Demian Maia have been penciled in to clash for a spot in the 170-pound "mix" at the upcoming UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Aug. 3, 2013 in Brazil.

Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck targeted for UFC 163 in August

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 10:49 PM EDT

Demian Maia vs. Josh Koschech is slated to take place on the Aug. 3 card, MMAFighting.com confirmed with sources close to the fight. The UFC has yet to officially announced the 170-pound fight.

Report: Tyrone Spong pulled from WSOF 3 due to visa issues

by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on Apr 30, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

According to reports, Tyrone Spong has been pulled from his Jun. 14 bout with Angel DeAnda at World Series of Fighting 3 due to visa issues.

Report: Visa issues bounce Tyrone Spong from WSOF 3 event on June 14 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 9:26 AM EDT

Visa issues have reportedly forced Tyrone Spong to withdraw from his upcoming fight against Angel DeAnda at the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 event on June 14, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dana White says Leonard Garcia's fighting future 'doesn't look good' following UFC 159 loss to Cody McKenzie

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

After losing his fifth straight fight last Saturday night on the preliminary card of UFC 159 in Newark, N.J., Leonard Garcia's fighting future "doesn't look good," according to promotion president Dana White. Details, inside.

Karate Kid! UFC champ Georges St. Pierre insists his takedowns are 'zero wrestling'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

If you’ve ever wondered why UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre has been so successful with his wrestling in MMA, jump inside to see "Rush" explain how it all starts with karate.

UFC 159 fight card: Phil Davis vs Vinny Magalhaes preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 main card bout between light heavyweight prospects Phil Davis and Vinny Magalhaes. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Pic: World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 full poster for ‘Fitch vs. Burkman' on June 14 in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

In addition to the 170-pound main event bout of Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman, the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 full poster also includes the two supporting bouts of Tyrone Spong vs. Angel DeAnda and Rolles Gracie vs. Dave Huckaba.

Fightweets: Fans ready for 'UFC vs. Strikeforce' card

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

The UFC invades Strikeforce's home turf for a UFC on FOX 7 card loaded with Strikeforce alumni.

Dana White teases Anderson Silva vs Georges St. Pierre super fight (again), which would leave Johny Hendricks in the lurch (again)

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2013 11:04 PM EDT

Georges St. Pierre next UFC fight appeared certain against Johny Hendricks, however, company president Dana White suggested that "Rush" could opt to battle Anderson Silva if he can defeat Chris Weidman at UFC 162 in July, setting up a "super fight."

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 fight card and rumors for 'Fitch vs. Burkman' on June 14 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2013 9:39 AM EDT

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) is back for another round of mixed martial arts (MMA) action on NBC Sports. Check out the updated "Fitch vs. Burkman" fight card and line up for the promotion's early summer return to "Sin City."

Morning Report: Dana White expects more UFC women's divisions; Demian Maia calls out Nick Diaz

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Dana White expects more women's divisions to join the UFC and a new top welterweight contender emerges to call out Nick Diaz.

World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman official for June 14th, Tyrone Spong competes in the co-main event

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Apr 16, 2013 3:21 PM EDT

World Series of Fighting officials finalized their 3rd event for June 14th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Headlining the card is a welterweight meeting between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman.

World Series of Fighting announces several bouts for June 14 card

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 16, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

The main card is filled for the World Series of Fighting's third event.

WSOF 3 tickets for sale soon for 'Fitch vs. Burkman' at 'The Joint' in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 14 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2013 12:39 PM EDT

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 today announced its televised line up for its next show at "The Joint" at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 14, 2013. Here's how to buy tickets for the NBC Sports special.

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