| Jon Fitch | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname | Two Face |
| Height | 6 ft. 0 in. (183 cm) |
| Weight | 170. 5 lbs (77 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 24, 1978 |
| Fighting out of | San Jose, California |
| Town of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Team/Association | American Kickboxing Academy |
| Fighting style | Wrestling |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Jonathan Parker Fitch (born February 24, 1978 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA is a Martial arts gym located in San Jose, California. Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of the opponent Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Fort Wayne is a City in northeastern Indiana, United States and the County seat of Allen The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Mixed martial arts (MMA is a full contact Combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques from a mixture of Martial arts traditions and He currently fights as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and he is currently set to face Georges St Pierre at UFC 87 for the welterweight title. The welterweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes The UFC 's welterweight division which groups competitors Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world [1]
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Biography
In 2002, Fitch graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's in Physical Education and a minor in History. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. A member of the Purdue wrestling team, Fitch – a four-year letterman – wrestled under the tutelage of Tom Erikson and eventually became the team captain of his wrestling squad. A letterman, in US Sports, Performing arts or Academics, is a High school or College student who has met a specified level of participation Tom Erikson is a professional Mixed martial arts fighter from U
Erikson – a former PRIDE fighter – would occasionally bring other mixed martial artists to the wrestling gym, and Fitch would be introduced to such fighters as Mark Coleman and Gary Goodridge. PRIDE Fighting Championships ( PRIDE or PRIDE FC for short was a Mixed martial arts organization based in Japan. Mark "The Hammer" Coleman (born December 20, 1964) is an American Mixed martial artist, Professional wrestler, former Gary "Big Daddy" Goodridge (born January 17 1966 is a professional Super Heavyweight Kickboxer and Mixed martial artist of Trinidad The sport, and the money that the top-tier fighters were making, interested Fitch, and he started his mixed martial arts career in 2002.
Fitch is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Dave Camarillo as of 2/13/07. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal [2]
MMA career
Fitch began his career at Light-Heavyweight with a record of two wins, two losses, and one No Contest. The light heavyweight division in Mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing between 186 and 205 lb (84 and 93 kg) Understanding that the sport required cross training in the martial arts, Fitch soon left for San Jose, California to train with the American Kickboxing Academy and has been undefeated since. Cross-training (Also known as conditioning) refers to training in different ways to improve overall performance The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA is a Martial arts gym located in San Jose, California.
In his next seven fights, Fitch amassed wins over fighters such as Shonie Carter, Alex Serdyukov, and Jeff Joslin. Mearion Shonie Bickhem III, also known as "Mr International" Shonie Carter, (born May 3, 1972 in Chicago Illinois) is a Mixed Jeff "The Inferno" Joslin (born April 30, 1975) is a Canadian Mixed martial arts fighter and the current APEX After failing to make the selection process for the first season of The Ultimate Fighter – a last-minute decision by the production team that left Fitch stranded in an airport with his luggage already boarded – he earned a shot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 3, 2005, where Fitch defeated Brock Larson in a middleweight bout. The Ultimate Fighter is a Reality television series and Mixed martial arts (MMA competition originating from United States and produced by Spike Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Soon after, Fitch dropped to the welterweight division and won his next six fights. The welterweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes The UFC 's welterweight division which groups competitors With victories over Josh Burkman, Thiago Alves, Luigi Fioravanti, and Diego Sanchez, Fitch was now seen as a welterweight contender. Josh Burkman (born April 10, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American mixed martial artist fighting with the Thiago Alves Araujo (born October 3, 1983) is a Brazilian professional Mixed martial arts fighter Luigi Fioravanti is an American Mixed martial artist who fights out of Orlando, Florida with American Top Team. Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez (born December 31, 1981 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a Mexican American mixed martial artist (MMA On March 1st, 2008, Fitch defeated Chris Wilson by unanimous decision at UFC 82. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Chris Wilson is an American Mixed martial arts fighter Wilson holds a record of 13-3 and lost his most recent fight to Jon Fitch at UFC 82 UFC 82 Pride of a Champion was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event that took place on 1st March, 2008 at the Nationwide Arena in This marked his 8th consecutive victory in the UFC, tieing the record set by Royce Gracie for most consecutive wins in the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Royce Gracie (born December 12, 1966) is a professional Mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world [3] UFC President Dana White has recently praised Fitch's performances inside the Octagon, and indicated that Fitch would fight the winner of the Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Serra Welterweight title fight. Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC UFC 83 Serra vs St-Pierre 2 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The welterweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes The UFC 's welterweight division which groups competitors [4]
Fitch will now face St. Pierre at UFC 87.
MMA record
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Method | Round | Time | Notes |
| 03/01/2008 | Win |  Chris Wilson |
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 09/22/2007 | Win | Diego Sanchez |
UFC 76: Knockout | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 06/12/2007 | Win |  Roan Carneiro |
UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 10 | Submission (rear naked choke) | 2 | 1:07 | |
| 03/03/2007 | Win | Luigi Fioravanti |
UFC 68: The Uprising | Submission (rear naked choke) | 2 | 3:05 | |
| 10/14/2006 | Win |  Kuniyoshi Hironaka |
UFC 64: Unstoppable | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 06/28/2006 | Win | Thiago Alves |
UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 5 | TKO (Strikes) | 2 | 4:37 | |
| 04/06/2006 | Win | Josh Burkman |
UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 4 | Submission (rear naked choke) | 2 | 4:57 | |
| 10/03/2005 | Win | Brock Larson |
UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 2 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 07/09/2005 | Win |  Jeff Joslin |
Freedom Fight - Canada vs USA | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 12/17/2004 | Win |  Alex Serdyukov |
MMA Mexico - Day 1 | TKO (Strikes) | 2 | ? | |
| 12/17/2004 | Win |  Jorge Ortiz |
MMA Mexico - Day 1 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | ? | |
| 12/17/2004 | Win | Mike Seal |
MMA Mexico - Day 1 | TKO (Strikes) | 2 | ? | |
| 11/14/2003 | Win | Shonie Carter |
Shooto USA - Warrior Spirit: Evolution | Submission (Strikes) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 09/06/2003 | Win | Gabe Garcia | X - 1 | TKO (Strikes) | 1 | 2:41 | |
| 07/19/2003 | Win | Kyle Jensen |
Battleground 1 - War Cry | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| 03/08/2003 | NC | Solomon Hutcherson |
HOOKnSHOOT - Boot Camp 1. Chris Wilson is an American Mixed martial arts fighter Wilson holds a record of 13-3 and lost his most recent fight to Jon Fitch at UFC 82 UFC 82 Pride of a Champion was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event that took place on 1st March, 2008 at the Nationwide Arena in Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez (born December 31, 1981 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a Mexican American mixed martial artist (MMA UFC 76 Knockout was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Roan Carneiro (born June 2,1978 is a Mixed martial artist in the UFC 's welterweight division The rear naked choke (often abbreviated RNC) is a Chokehold in Martial arts applied from an opponent's Back. Luigi Fioravanti is an American Mixed martial artist who fights out of Orlando, Florida with American Top Team. The rear naked choke (often abbreviated RNC) is a Chokehold in Martial arts applied from an opponent's Back. is a Japanese Mixed martial artist. He competes in the Welterweight division UFC 64 Unstoppable was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday October 14, 2006. Thiago Alves Araujo (born October 3, 1983) is a Brazilian professional Mixed martial arts fighter Ultimate Fight Night 5 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 28, 2006. Josh Burkman (born April 10, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American mixed martial artist fighting with the Ultimate Fight Night 4 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 6, 2006. The rear naked choke (often abbreviated RNC) is a Chokehold in Martial arts applied from an opponent's Back. Ultimate Fight Night 2 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 3, 2005. Jeff "The Inferno" Joslin (born April 30, 1975) is a Canadian Mixed martial arts fighter and the current APEX Michael "Mike" Seal (born 1970 in London, England) is the Assistant Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Mearion Shonie Bickhem III, also known as "Mr International" Shonie Carter, (born May 3, 1972 in Chicago Illinois) is a Mixed 1 | No Contest | 2 | ? | |
| 12/13/2002 | Loss | Wilson Gouveia |
HOOKnSHOOT - Absolute Fighting Championships 1 | TKO (Knee) | 1 | 3:38 | Was fought at 205 pounds. Wilson Gouveia ( October 3, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. |
| 09/7/2002 | Win | Eric Tix |
UW - Ultimate Wrestling | ? | ? | ? | |
| 09/07/2002 | Win | Dan Hart |
UW - Ultimate Wrestling | Submission (Guillotine) | 1 | ? | |
| 07/13/2002 | Loss | Mike Pyle |
RFC 1 - The Beginning | Submission (rear naked choke) | 1 | 2:35 |
References
- ^ Jon Fitch Next In Line For Welterweight Title Shot | UFCDaily.com
- ^ Fitch's homepage, click on "bio"
- ^ UFC 82 notes: Eight is enough for record - MMA - Yahoo! Sports
- ^ Jon Fitch Next In Line For Welterweight Title Shot. Fitch will take on St. Pierre at UFC 87 in Minneapolis on August 9. | UFCDaily.com
- Gerbasi, Thomas. The guillotine ( pronounced /ˈgijətin/ or /ˈgɪlətin/ in English in French was a device used for carrying out executions by Decapitation. Mike Pyle is an American mixed martial artist (MMA from Las Vegas Nevada. The rear naked choke (often abbreviated RNC) is a Chokehold in Martial arts applied from an opponent's Back. "Jon Fitch – The Best Unknown Fighter in The World?" (June 26, 2006).
- Getting to Know Jon Fitch MMAFighting. com, (August 25, 2006).
- Mendoza, Ricardo. Jon Fitch Ready to Break out in UFC MMAWeekly. com, (June 28, 2006).
External links
- Homepage of Jon Fitch
- Professional MMA record for Jon Fitch from Sherdog
- http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?FighterID=19