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- JON FITCH RELEASED FROM THE UFC (Wednesday, November 19, 2008) Jon Fitch, who last competed at UFC 87 in August against welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, has been released from his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship as confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by members of Fitch's ...
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Fitch’s release a calculated attempt to send fighters and their managers a message
Fitch’s release a calculated attempt to send fighters and their managers a message
fiveouncesofpain.com — Wednesday’s news that former UFC welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch had been released from the promotion continues... to send shockwaves through the industry. Many managers and agents are distressed by the news and are bracing for the worst. ... (more) Fitch’s release a calculated attempt to send fighters ...
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UFC cuts Jon Fitch among others
MMA on Tap — Jon Fitch.  Photo courtesy of the UFC. The UFC yesterday released #3 ranked welterweight contender Jon Fitch for failing to sign a document that gives lifetime rights to his likeness in any future video games.  The story, first broken by MMA Mania, is developing very quickly.  Apparently, Christian Wellisch has also been cut and fellow AKA ...

Jon Fitch Comments on Being Cut
Bloody Elbow — Fronted from the FanPosts to the front page by Luke Thomas. From MMAWeekly.com: Honestly the contract wasn't even that big of a deal. We're not getting paid for it anyways, and it's not a deal where I'm actually going to get another deal with a video game agency. I don't have that kind of pull, most guys don't. It has nothing to do with that. It's that they brought this contract to us and basically kicked in our front door, came in guns blazing, and said 'sign this contract or you're dead. I am the UFC's bastard son. I mean, from the get go. I don't even know how better to explain it. They didn't have any ...

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UFC 94: Jon Fitch vs Akihiro Gono (Exclusive)
mmamania.com 11/19/2008 — Top welterweight contender Jon Fitch (17-3) has signed the bout agreement to fight Akihiro Gono (29-13-7) at UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs Penn 2” on January 31 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, MMAmania.com (www.mmamania.com) has learned. ...
Jon Fitch, Christian Wellisch and possibly others cut by UFC
mmamania.com 11/20/2008 — Former number one UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch was today handed his walking papers for refusing to sign an agreement that would give the promotion exclusive lifetime video game rights to his name and likeness, MMAmania.com can exclusively ...
Breaking News: Jon Fitch, Christian Wellisch Cut From UFC: More To Come?
ropesringandcage.blogspot.com 11/20/2008 — Just a few months ago, Jon Fitch lost to Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre via hard-fought unanimous decision. Now, the former No. 1 contender that had won a record-tying eight straight fights in the UFC has been released, along with heavyweight Christian Wellisch.
Jon Fish, I'm Not Impressed By Your Performance
instantmma.net 11/20/2008 — UFC Fighter Jon Fitch has been cut by the UFC due to not signing over his likeness to appear in the new UFC Video Game. What's next for him? Affliction?
Report: Jon Fitch Out of UFC; Refused to Sign Over Name and Likeness for Video Games
mma.fanhouse.com 11/20/2008 — by Michael David Smith Jon Fitch , a former No. 1 welterweight contender who owns a share of the record for most consecutive wins in the Octagon, is reportedly out of the UFC after a dispute over the use of his name and likeness in video games.  ...
Dana White speaks out about Jon Fitch’s release during emotional radio interview
fiveouncesofpain.com 11/20/2008 — UFC President Dana White publicly addressed reports of the release of former welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch during an emotional radio interview Wednesday night with sports talk show host Carmichael Dave during “The Carmichael ...
UFC drops Jon Fitch, AKA fighters
mmajunkie.com 11/20/2008 — A bitterly angry Dana White said Wednesday the Ultimate Fighting Championship has cut highly regarded welterweight contender Jon Fitch and is not going to do business with any fighters who are part of the American Kickboxing Academy team in San Jose, ...
No Continues Left For Jon Fitch
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Total Horseshit: Jon Fitch Dropped From UFC Over Video Game Licensing
cagepotato.com 11/20/2008 — ( Photo courtesy of ryanmcfadden.com ) Yeah, about that Fitch/Gono fight : It’s not going to happen because Jon Fitch, the UFC’s former #1 welterweight contender, and one of only three fighters to ever achieve eight consecutive wins ...
When Jon Fitch Lost to Georges St. Pierre, He Lost His Leverage With UFC
mma.fanhouse.com 11/20/2008 — by Michael David Smith The lesson that Jon Fitch learned when he lost his job with the UFC is a simple one: If you're a big enough draw to fight in the main event of a pay-per-view, you've got some leverage with UFC. If you're not, you don't. In the ...
Jon Fitch claims Dana White is not telling the whole story about Mike Swick; accuses the UFC of strong-arm tactics during negotiations
fiveouncesofpain.com 11/20/2008 — Former UFC welterweight Jon Fitch was a guest during Thursday’s edition of Fight Network Radio with Mauro Ranallo and responded to a series of public comments that UFC president Dana White has made regarding his release from the ...
Jon Fitch Needs Better Representation; Update: Fitch Says Management Told Him to Sign
bloodyelbow.com 11/20/2008 — I think the topic of whether the UFC's deal is morally deficient has been discussed to death.  Personally, I feel it is unnecessarily heavy handed.  However, the real issue for Fitch and other AKA fighters is their representation. ...
As The Fitch Turns
instantmma.net 11/20/2008 — The latest in the saga involving Video Games, Dana White, The UFC, Jon Fitch, and the American Kickboxing Academy.
AKA: Also known as out of work
thesportscorner.ca 11/21/2008 — Jon Fitch has to be feeling a lot like Hans Moleman at this moment. In a move that has sent shock waves through the MMA world, the UFC has released Jon Fitch from his contract and said they will no longer deal with any fighters fighting for the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA).
Jon Fitch: I’m Back In The UFCMMAFrenzy.com
Less than one day after being released by the UFC for failing to sign a video game agreement, welterweight contender Jon Fitch has reached an agreement with the promotion and will return to action at UFC 94 on January 31st against Akihiro Gono, according to MMA Rated . “Communication kind of ...
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Jon Fitch. UFC photo. After a conversation with Lorenzo Fertitta, Jon Fitch is back in the UFC. MMARated.com broke the story: "Communication kind of broke down with Dana (White) so we talked with Lorenzo," Fitch told MMARated. "(I) just got off the phone with him and we ...
Rumor: UFC, Jon Fitch Reach a Deal; Update: Dave Meltzer Confirms UFC-Jon Fitch SettlementBloody Elbow
Sherdog reported earlier today that Fitch's management and the UFC were back in talks, and just hours later a solid source tells Bloody Elbow that Jon Fitch is back with the company, supposedly under the original terms he rejected. Update:   Apparently a couple seconds after I posted ...
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We just mentioned that Jon Fitch’s management was a bit crazy to risk the nuclear option over something as small-fry as video game rights when Fitch’s contract includes a bunch of other shit that’s way worse. But here’s a revelation: AKA *did* blink. It was Jon ...
Jon Fitch is unemployed, but hilariousCage Writer
I wish I could explain Dana White's decision to cut not just Jon Fitch, but ties with American Kickboxing Academy. It makes no sense to me, and it may rid the UFC of some great fighters, not only in Fitch, but possibly in Cain Velasquez and Josh Koscheck. I can't fathom why they can't get ...
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Man getting hit by football. Jon Fitch has to be feeling a lot like Hans Moleman at this moment. In a move that has sent shock waves through the MMA world, the UFC has released Jon Fitch from his contract and said they will no longer deal with any fighters fighting for the American Kickboxing ...
Dana White elaborates on Jon Fitch release and stance on AKA …MMA Mania
… and he’s clearly not as heated as last night but still miffed: “This is not an attack on Jon Fitch. It’s not an attack on any one fighter. We have chosen not to do business with this camp called AKA. These guys have never, ever, ever treated us like partners. ...
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Jon Fitch - Wellisch And Others Kicked Out The UFC DoorMMATKO Mixed Martial Arts Videos, MMA Videos, UFC Videos
Pissed off Dana White said Wednesday the Ultimate Fighting Championship has released welterweight contender Jon Fitch and is not going to have anything to do with fighters who are part of the American Kickboxing Academy team in San Jose, Calif. Complete story and discussion of ...
UFC Releases Jon FitchMMA News & Blog
No need to do a double take, Jon Fitch is rumored as being released by the UFC. Jon Fitch recently fought Georges St Pierre for a title shot at UFC 87 but was unsuccessful in gaining the belt. Fitch was rumored to be on the UFC 94 fight card taking on opponent Akihiro Gono. All of that ...
UFC: Dana White Says '[Expletive] Jon Fitch'; Josh Koscheck, Cain Velasquez Could Be OutFanHouse
by Michael David Smith UFC President Dana White has confirmed that former No. 1 welterweight contender Jon Fitch is no longer with the organization , and his harsh criticism of the American Kickboxing Academy suggests that other fighters associated with the team -- including Josh Koscheck and ...
Audio: Dana White Responds To The AKA “Idiots” and Jon FitchMMA News, Results, UFC blog, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors, Video and Opinion
UFC President Dana White responds to the UFC’s decision to release top five welterweight Jon Fitch on 1140 KHTK in Sacramento. White responds with a blanket hatred for the AKA training center managers. White gives no real answers, but suggests that the failing economy is having an ...
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UFC News: Jon Fitch and Christian Wellisch Released By The UFCMMA News, Results, UFC blog, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors, Video and Opinion
UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch and fellow AKA trained heavyweight Christian Wellisch have been relesed by the UFC for refusing to sign an agreement that would give the UFC exclusive lifetime video game rights to their name and likeness, according to MMAMania . Fitch Dana White via ...
Dana White declares war against the American Kickboxing AcademyFive Ounces of Pain
As a reporter involved in the field of mixed martial arts, I hear a lot of crazy things. Some of it true but much of it false. When I received a text asking me if I knew anything about Jon Fitch having been cut, my first reaction was, “Are you smoking crack?” I mean, not Jon [...]
UFC cuts Fitch and Wellisch. Koscheck and Velasquez could be next.Brawl Sports
Jon Fitch. UFC photo. Welterweight Jon Fitch and heavyweight Christian Wellisch could not reach an agreement with the UFC about a lifetime contract for likeness rights for their upcoming video game release and were subsequently cut from the UFC, according to MMAMania.com . ...
UFC cuts Fitch, Wellisch; Koscheck, Velasquez could be nextBrawl Sports
Jon Fitch. UFC photo. Welterweight Jon Fitch and heavyweight Christian Wellisch could not reach an agreement with the UFC about a lifetime contract for likeness rights for their upcoming video game release and were subsequently cut from the UFC, according to MMAMania.com . ...
Dana White: ‘[Expletive]’ Jon Fitch for not signing video game agreementMMA Mania
“We’re looking for guys who want to work with us and not against us, and frankly I’m just so [expletive] sick of this [expletive] it’s not even funny. Affliction is still out there trying to build its company. Let [Fitch] go work with them. Let him see what he thinks of those [expletives]. ...
Report: Jon Fitch, Christian Wellisch cut by the UFCFive Ounces of Pain
MMA Mania is reporting that UFC welterweight and former number one contender Jon Fitch has been cut by the UFC. According to the report, when Fitch turned in his signed bout agreement today to fight Akihiro Gono at UFC 94 he was asked to sign an agreement that would give the organization ...
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Dana White declares war against the American Kickboxing AcademyMMA Madness - Latest MMA Insight Articles and News
As a reporter involved in the field of mixed martial arts, I hear a lot of crazy things. Some of it true but much of it false. When I received a text asking me if I knew anything about Jon Fitch having been cut, my first reaction was, "Are you smoking ...
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Wednesday's news that former UFC welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch had been released from the promotion continues to send shockwaves through the industry. Many managers and agents are distressed by the news and are bracing for the worst. Within ...
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Furious UFC president Dana White cut Jon Fitch in a contract dispute that also entangles the American Kickboxing Academy.
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UFC Cuts Fitch <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jon-Fitch-4865">Jon Fitch</a>, who went five rounds with UFC welterweight champion <a ...
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Jon Fitch, Christian Wellisch and possibly others cut by UFCMMA Madness - Latest MMA Insight Articles and News
Former number one UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch was today handed his walking papers for refusing to sign agreement that would give the promotion exclusive lifetime video game rights to his name and likeness, MMAmania.com can exclusively ...
Report: Jon Fitch to face Akihiro Gono at UFC 94MMA Madness - Latest MMA Insight Articles and News
According to a report at MMA Mania, Jon Fitch is set to face off against colorful Japanese fighter Akihiro Gono at UFC 94 on Super Bowl weekend. The fight was originally scheduled to take place back at UFC 82 before Gono had to pull out of the fight ...