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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

UFC 158 results: 30 post-event facts about ‘St. Pierre vs. Diaz'

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 30 good facts. With UFC 158 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" event that took place March 16, 2013 at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

UFC 158 results: With surge in depth, welterweights are the new lightweights

With Georges St. Pierre, Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks, Carlos Condit and Jake Ellenberger all in action last night (March 16, 2013) at UFC 158, which took place from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, it highlighted an insane depth of MMA talent.

UFC 158 results recap: Who is next for Georges St. Pierre?

Georges St. Pierre pushed his win-streak to 11 fights in a row with a decision victory over Nick Diaz in the main event of UFC 158 last night (March 16, 2013). After a successful title defense, we ask; what's next for "Rush"?

UFC 158 fight card: Johny Hendricks vs Carlos Condit fight prediction, preview and breakdown

Check out a detailed preview and prediction for the pivotal UFC 158 co-main event between Johny Hendricks vs Carlos Condit, which will take place tonight (March 16, 2013) from Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, airing live on pay-per-view (PPV).

UFC 158 Notebook: The world of Diaz, week's best quotes and more

As Montreal heats up for the long-awaited grudge match between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz, Mike Chiappetta catches you up on some things you might have missed.

Johny Hendricks is UFC 158's 'Fighter to Watch' in Montreal

Johny Hendricks has much on the line against Carlos Condit in the UFC 158 co-main event tonight (March 16, 2013), having worked hard to be the most deserving welterweight title contender only to be stalled because of a champion's desire for revenge.

UFC 158 fight card: Georges St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC 158 main event between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and challenger Nick Diaz. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 158 main event breakdown: Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz

Mike Chiappetta takes a deep look at the long-anticipated Saturday night headliner and picks a winner.

UFC 158 complete fighter breakdown, Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre edition

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 158 headliner Georges St. Pierre, who this weekend will look to retain his 170-pound title at Nick Diaz's expense in Montreal.

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC 158's featured fighters

What does a victory at UFC 158: "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" this Saturday night (March 16, 2013) mean for Georges St. Pierre, Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks and Carlos Condit? Find out inside.

UFC 158 fight card: Carlos Condit vs Johny Hendricks preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 158 co-main event between tenacious welterweights Carlos Condit and Johny Hendricks. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Morning Report: Nick Diaz blames UFC's late night flight for open workouts no-show

Considering how thin of ice Nick Diaz is on, it probably isn't a good idea to, even in a roundabout way, blame the UFC for his open workout no-show -- which is more or less exactly what Diaz did.

UFC 158 preview: Four burning questions going into 'St. Pierre vs. Diaz' in Montreal

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC 158 this Saturday (March 16, 2013), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night.

Attention Dana White: Herschel Walker wants final MMA fight to be inside UFC Octagon

Herschel Walker retire from MMA? The former football superstar running back would love to find out if he can duplicate his success inside the UFC's Octagon as he did in Strikeforce's Hexagon before he hangs up his fight gloves for good.

Jon Fitch: 'In no way am I on the downside of my career'

The former top UFC welterweight contender says categorically rejected UFC President Dana White's assertion Fitch was on the 'downside' of his career and argues being with WSOF has been "life changing".

UFC on FUEL TV 10: Thiago Silva not concerned about getting cut following 'Feijao' fight in Brazil

Despite a 1-3 record with two drug suspensions (and two "no contests"), Thiago Silva doesn't feel his job is on the line when he fights Rafael Cavalcante at the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event on June 8 in Brazil.

Morning Report: Junior dos Santos' trainer believes Alistair Overeem 'doesn't want that fight'

There's something fishy about Alistair Overeem's injury withdrawal from UFC 160. Or, at least there is according to Junior dos Santos' coach, who believes the Dutchman wants no part of a fight with dos Santos.

Jon Fitch says he never felt ‘comfortable’ or ‘wanted’ with UFC, is now in a ‘happy place’ with WSOF

Following his release from ZUFFA, Jon Fitch says he is now in a "happy place" with World Series of Fighting, a feeling he never really had with his previous employers, who never made him feel "comfortable" or "wanted."

The MMA Hour with Mark Hunt, Cesar Gracie, Jon Fitch, Stephan Bonnar, Frankie Edgar, Mike Ricci, Colin Fletcher, John Danaher

Monday's episode featured interviews with Mark Hunt, Jon Fitch, Frankie Edgar, Stephan Bonnar, Mike Ricci, Colin Fletcher, Cesar Gracie and John Danaher.

UFC 158 'Behind the Numbers:' Georges St. Pierre's sensational careeer stat sheet

Prior to his UFC 158 collision with Nick Diaz, MMAmania.com gives you a run down of the accomplishments made thus far in the UFC career of welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre.
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