ufc 68 jon fitch
At UFC 68 on March 3, UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch (12-2) will once again find himself in familiar territory:

No guarantee that his fight will make the pay-per-view broadcast.

In fact, in four bouts inside the Octagon fans at home have only had the opportunity to see one of them — a unanimous decision pummeling of the very game Kuniyoshi Hironaka (10-3) at UFC 64.

Despite the impressive performance, Fitch finds his next fight with Luigi Fioravanti stuck on the undercard as a potential dark match.

In a recent interview with AdCombat.com, Fitch expressed his frustration.

Here’s a snip:

“I am obviously disappointed. I feel as though I have been demoted. It hurts financially too, because sponsors don’t pay as much to prelims.”

However, it isn’t going to stop the 170-pound standout from putting forth a great effort at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Here’s another snip:

“I am not letting it get me down though, because hell, I’m still fighting in the UFC and getting paid very well to do it. My time will come. As long as I keep handing out beat downs I will be headlining soon enough. I don’t really bitch and moan about my problems. I just figure out a way to solve them. I’m not a primadonna. If I am salty about something, well then Ill just let my displeasure be known to my opponent.”

It’s no secret how we feel about this decision, considering that Fitch is top five in the division.

He beat a handful of tough fighters in 2006, and will most likely move onto the next level of talent in 2007 with a win at UFC 68.

Just maybe, if that happens, Fitch’s next fight will be guaranteed to air.

But, at this ridiculous pace, don’t hold your breath.

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6 Comments »

Comment by savior
2007-02-10 16:22:44

UFC Mania, did Jon say the actual words, “I have been demoted”, as your headline states? Thanks

 
Comment by RoB
2007-02-10 17:06:06

i just want to know why im paying forty dollars and dont get to see al the fights

 
Comment by UFCmania
2007-02-10 17:26:08

He said “I feel as though I have been demoted”

Click on the link to the story in the post to read the entire article.

 
Comment by Erhardt
2007-02-11 12:04:08

RoB: I agree. I’ve always wondered why on PPV we don’t get to see the entire fight card. We are paying for it!

 
Comment by DannyZ
2007-02-27 20:30:27

Jon is one of the best at what he does, and that’s giving out beat downs!!! i just don’t understand what the PPV is thinking. The place is sold out, what do they care after that. If Jon Fitchs fight would be an absolute on PPV I would pay to watch. Because it’s not, I’m watching it for free at Hooters!!! Good luck Jon! Handle your shit!

 
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