Jon Fitch might be focused on his upcoming bout against Johny Hendricks at UFC 141, but he still intends on competing for a future title shot.
While making his prediction for the heavyweight bout involving Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, scheduled to headline the event this weekend, Fitch also spoke about the current status of the UFC welterweight division.
“I think things become a mess when the clear number two welterweight in the world, which is me, is injured and out of the mix,” Fitch told Fighting Famous TV. “I have a big fight in front of me with Johny Hendricks and I look forward to fighting him and hopefully putting him away.”
Fitch last entered the Octagon in a pivotal bout against BJ Penn, which saw both competitors fight to a draw. Following the result, while protesting for an immediate rematch with the Hawaiian, Fitch suffered a shoulder injury which has kept him out of action for a majority of the year.
Fitch intends on making a statement in his bout against Hendricks, and retain his contender status, in hopes of earning an opportunity to face either Nick Diaz or Carlos Condit.
“I think with my credentials and with what I’ve accomplished in the UFC and a big fight with Johny Hendricks, I think I should seal a fight with whoever wins [the Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit fight],” he said.
UFC 141 is scheduled for this Friday night, live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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