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Five Ways For Jon Fitch to Get Another Title Shot


(Sometimes winning and heart aren’t enough. Just ask Vince McMahon.)

During an appearance on Steve Cofield and Kevin Iole’s ESPNRadio1100/98.9 FM’s “The MMA Insiders” show on Friday, UFC president Dana White made it clear that in spite of the fact that Jon Fitch has not lost since dropping a decision to Georges St-Pierre three years ago, the American Kickboxing Academy captain won’t likely get a title shot anytime soon because the fight is a tough one to sell.

“Everybody is saying ‘Jon Fitch is one of the best in the world, when is he fighting GSP?’ The problem is he went in and fought GSP and got destroyed,” White explained like it happened a month ago. “I mean GSP completely dominated him from the first round to the fifth round and beat him up and dropped him and everything else…”

It’s funny, Kenny Florian keeps getting title shots and the UFC has been trying to put together a rematch between Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans despite how the last ones went.

But we digress.

Instead of scratching our heads over the UFC’s double standards when it comes to earning a title shot, we’ve come up with five suggestions for Fitch to get what he has coming to him since winning doesn’t seem to be enough.

Check out the gallery after the jump.


(Sometimes winning and heart aren’t enough. Just ask Vince McMahon.)

During an appearance on Steve Cofield and Kevin Iole’s ESPNRadio1100/98.9 FM’s “The MMA Insiders” show on Friday, UFC president Dana White made it clear that in spite of the fact that Jon Fitch has not lost since dropping a decision to Georges St-Pierre three years ago, the American Kickboxing Academy captain won’t likely get a title shot anytime soon because the fight is a tough one to sell.

“Everybody is saying ‘Jon Fitch is one of the best in the world, when is he fighting GSP?’ The problem is he went in and fought GSP and got destroyed,” White explained like it happened a month ago. “I mean GSP completely dominated him from the first round to the fifth round and beat him up and dropped him and everything else…”

It’s funny, Kenny Florian keeps getting title shots and the UFC has been trying to put together a rematch between Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans despite how the last ones went.

But we digress.

Instead of scratching our heads over the UFC’s double standards when it comes to earning a title shot, we’ve come up with five suggestions for Fitch to get what he has coming to him since winning doesn’t seem to be enough.

Check out the gallery after the jump.

Hump Day Headlines with Stephanie Ann Cook

Shawn Tompkins death ruled a heart attack. Tompkins’ manager, Gary Ibarra reveals family’s history of heart disease. Jon Fitch expected back in the cage at UFC 139 in San Jose, rumored opponent is Johny Hendricks..

Shawn Tompkins death ruled a heart attack. Tompkins’ manager, Gary Ibarra reveals family’s history of heart disease.

Jon Fitch expected back in the cage at UFC 139 in San Jose, rumored opponent is Johny Hendricks.

UFC on Versus 5 produces 6 indefinite medically suspended fighters including: Jim Miller, Amir Saddolah, Duane Ludwig, C.B. Dollaway, Kyle Noke, and T.J Obrien. Full breakdown of all 12 suspensions: here.

UFC on Versus 5 salaries and bonuses released. Chris Lytle highest paid at $200,000. More here.

UFC on Versus 6 to feature Fabricio Maldonado vs. Aaron Rosa.

Kimbo Slice knocked out James Wade in 10 seconds at his boxing debut. Jared Shaw claims to prosper from Dana White‘s mistake.

Martin Kampmann returns at UFC 139 against Rick Story, also on the card is Gleison Tibau vs. Raphael Dos Anjos.

Bellator signs Middlweight fighter Giva Santana to roster.

UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III on sale today!

Wednesday Morning MMA Link Club


(Deja vu all over again all over again: Frankie and Gray strike a familiar pose at the UFC 136 press conference. Photo via MMAMania)

Some selected highlights from our friends around the MMA blogosphere. E-mail [email protected] for details on how your site can join the MMA Link Club…

– Nate Marquardt Calls BJ Penn a Cry Baby Idiot Pothead (BleacherReport.com/MMA)

– ‘UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3’ Conference Call Highlights (MMA Mania)

– Shawn Tompkins’ Sudden Death Leaves ‘Huge Void’ in Las Vegas Fight Scene (MMA Fighting)

– ‘UFC Undisputed 3’ Gameplay Trailer (LowKick)

– Fight Nerd Cinema: South Korea’s ‘Champion’ Movie Review (TheFightNerd)

– Underrated Joseph Benavidez Awaits Another Shot (NBC Sports MMA)

– Dana White: Yushin Okami is Best Fighter to Ever Come From Japan (5thRound)

– Start This Morning Off by Watching Skinny Kids Get Beat up by Alistair Overeem (MiddleEasy)

– Jon Fitch Cleared for Competition, UFC 139 Match Against Hendricks Rumored (Five Ounces of Pain)

– David Williams: A Statistical Look at Fedor Emelianenko’s Place in MMA History (FightOpinion)

– Brazilian Reporter Gifts Chael Sonnen a Brazilian Flag (MMA Convert)

– CNN to Air Replays of ‘Mayweather-Ortiz 24/7’ (MMA Payout)


(Deja vu all over again all over again: Frankie and Gray strike a familiar pose at the UFC 136 press conference. Photo via MMAMania)

Some selected highlights from our friends around the MMA blogosphere. E-mail [email protected] for details on how your site can join the MMA Link Club…

– Nate Marquardt Calls BJ Penn a Cry Baby Idiot Pothead (BleacherReport.com/MMA)

– ‘UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3′ Conference Call Highlights (MMA Mania)

– Shawn Tompkins’ Sudden Death Leaves ‘Huge Void’ in Las Vegas Fight Scene (MMA Fighting)

– ‘UFC Undisputed 3′ Gameplay Trailer (LowKick)

– Fight Nerd Cinema: South Korea’s ‘Champion’ Movie Review (TheFightNerd)

– Underrated Joseph Benavidez Awaits Another Shot (NBC Sports MMA)

– Dana White: Yushin Okami is Best Fighter to Ever Come From Japan (5thRound)

– Start This Morning Off by Watching Skinny Kids Get Beat up by Alistair Overeem (MiddleEasy)

– Jon Fitch Cleared for Competition, UFC 139 Match Against Hendricks Rumored (Five Ounces of Pain)

– David Williams: A Statistical Look at Fedor Emelianenko’s Place in MMA History (FightOpinion)

– Brazilian Reporter Gifts Chael Sonnen a Brazilian Flag (MMA Convert)

– CNN to Air Replays of ‘Mayweather-Ortiz 24/7′ (MMA Payout)

Jon Fitch, Dominick Cruz and Five UFC Fighters to Watch If You Have Insomnia

Yes, boring fighters exist in combat sports, especially in MMA.Sometimes it’s because they take people down and hold them there, sometimes it’s because they pin opponents against the cage for three rounds and sometimes it’s the fact that they’re just s…

Yes, boring fighters exist in combat sports, especially in MMA.

Sometimes it’s because they take people down and hold them there, sometimes it’s because they pin opponents against the cage for three rounds and sometimes it’s the fact that they’re just so hard to catch.

Now, for some people like myself, guys such as the more-elusive fighters are actually interesting to watch because you never know when they’ll pull the trigger and land their proverbial one-kill-shots on opponents, but if you’re an insomniac and haven’t gotten a good night’s rest since the sixth grade, there’s a good chance that some guys might actually help out with that.

It’s tough to say who would be the biggest cure for insomnia outside of the UFC, but wherever you look, there are guys that are just flat out boring to watch in MMA. The only reason we watch them fight is really in the hopes that whomever they face will be the man to put them in a coma.

Some of the guys you’re about to see will cure your insomnia and there might be some that may actually cause it to linger for some, but all of the men you’re about to see have been accused of being boring fighters.

Would you guys like to meet these five guys?

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On This Day In MMA History: August 9

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UFC 87: Seek and Destroy went down three years ago at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Why it Matters:

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• Jon Jones made his UFC debut on the card, defeating fellow undefeated fighter Andre Gusmao by unanimous decision. Jones would go on to win five of his next six fights in dominating fashion against some of the promotion’s best fighters including Vladimir Matyushenko, Brandon Vera and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128 to win the UFC light heavyweight strap in a little more than two-and-a-half years since he first competed in the Octagon. Analysts predict that he will go down as one of the sport’s best fighters. Time will tell.


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UFC 87: Seek and Destroy went down three years ago at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Why it Matters:


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• Jon Jones made his UFC debut on the card, defeating fellow undefeated fighter Andre Gusmao by unanimous decision. Jones would go on to win five of his next six fights in dominating fashion against some of the promotion’s best fighters including Vladimir Matyushenko, Brandon Vera and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128 to win the UFC light heavyweight strap in a little more than two-and-a-half years since he first competed in the Octagon. Analysts predict that he will go down as one of the sport’s best fighters. Time will tell.


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• Brock Lesnar got his first UFC win by decisively beating PRIDE veteran Heath Herring via unanimous decision (30-26 all) after getting submitted in his first bout by Frank Mir. In his next bout, which was only his fourth in MMA, he defeated Randy Couture to win the UFC heavyweight championship.


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• Jon Fitch faced Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight strap and was dominated by the French Canadian champion for five rounds. In spite of a seven-fight undefeated streak since the bout, including a draw in a so-called title eliminator with BJ Penn at UFC 127 in February, Fitch has been passed over more than once for another shot at St-Pierre.


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• Kenny Florian defeated Roger Huerta, effectively knocking “El Matador” off of his trajectory towards an inevitable title shot. Florian would defeat Joe Stevenson in his next bout at UFC 91 to earn a second shot at the lightweight strap against BJ Penn at UFC 101.

UFC 132 Results: 5 Opponents We Want to See Carlos Condit Fight Next

Carlos Condit impressed MMA fans with his finishing ability once again when he put away top Korean prospect Dong Hyun Kim in the very first round at UFC 132.All it took was a flying knee and some follow up punches to put the standout Judoka down a…

Carlos Condit impressed MMA fans with his finishing ability once again when he put away top Korean prospect Dong Hyun Kim in the very first round at UFC 132.

All it took was a flying knee and some follow up punches to put the standout Judoka down and out, giving him the first loss of his entire career. Before the fight, Kim had gone 5-0-1 in the UFC.

Now, fans are viewing Condit as the next title challenger for the winner of Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz.

Whatever the result of that fight is, it will make for a good fight. If he wants to fight again, these are other opponents he could possibly take on.

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