Jon Fitch
Last fight: Loss vs Neiman Gracie · Submission · Sep 11, 2020
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CAREER SUMMARY
Jon Fitch holds a professional MMA record of 32-8-2. Fitch has won 32 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 20 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Fitch lands 2.64 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 11, 2020. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, PFL, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'0"183 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Feb 24, 1978
- Age
- 48
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Career history
- LOSSBellator 245: Davis vs Machida 2· Sep 11, 2020· Welterweight· 32-8-2 vs 10-1SUBR2 · 4:47
- DRAWBellator 220: MacDonald vs Fitch· Apr 27, 2019· Welterweight· 32-7-2 vs 20-5-1DRAWR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Paul DaleyBellator 199: Bader vs King Mo· May 12, 2018· Welterweight· 32-7-1 vs 40-16-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Brian FosterProfessional Fighters League - PFL: Daytona· Jun 29, 2017· Welterweight· 31-7-1 vs 27-10SUBR2 · 3:12
- WINWSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino· Dec 31, 2016· Welterweight· 30-7-1 vs 31-9-1UD
- WINWSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks· Apr 2, 2016· Welterweight· 29-7-1 vs 20-8UD
- WINvs Yushin OkamiWSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami· Oct 17, 2015· Welterweight· 28-7-1 vs 31-10UD
- LOSSWSOF 16: Palhares vs. Fitch· Dec 13, 2014· Welterweight· 27-7-1 vs 17-6SUBR1 · 1:30
- WINWSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell· Jul 5, 2014· Middleweight· 27-6-1 vs 52-15-2UD
- WINvs Marcelo AlfayaWSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl· Oct 26, 2013· Welterweight· 26-6-1 vs 15-7SD
- LOSSWSOF 3: Fitch vs. Burkman 2· Jun 14, 2013· Welterweight· 25-6-1 vs 26-9SUBR1 · 0:41
- LOSSvs Demian MaiaUFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Welterweight· 25-5-1 vs 18-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Erick SilvaUFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· Oct 13, 2012· Welterweight· 25-4-1 vs 14-3FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Welterweight· 24-4-1 vs 12-1TKOR1 · 0:12
- DRAWvs BJ PennUFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 27, 2011· Welterweight· 24-3-1 vs 16-7-2DRAWR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Thiago AlvesUFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Welterweight· 24-3 vs 17-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ben SaundersUFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Welterweight· 23-3 vs 8-2-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Mike PierceUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Welterweight· 22-3 vs 9-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Paulo ThiagoUFC 100: Lesnar vs Mir II· Jul 11, 2009· Welterweight· 21-3 vs 11-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Akihiro GonoUFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· Jan 31, 2009· Welterweight· 20-3 vs 30-14-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008· Welterweight· 19-3 vs 17-2FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Chris WilsonUFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION· Mar 1, 2008· Welterweight· 19-2 vs 11-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 76: KNOCKOUT· Sep 22, 2007· Welterweight· 18-2 vs 17-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher· Jun 12, 2007· Welterweight· 17-2 vs 11-6SUBR2 · 1:07
- WINUFC 68: THE UPRISING· Mar 3, 2007· Welterweight· 16-2 vs 11-2SUBR2 · 3:05
- WINUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Welterweight· 15-2 vs 10-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Thiago AlvesUFC Fight Night: Goulet vs Cummo· Jun 29, 2006· Welterweight· 14-2 vs 10-5TKOR2 · 4:37
- WINUFC Fight Night 4· Apr 6, 2006· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 15-4SUBR2 · 4:57
- WINvs Brock LarsonUFC Fight Night 2· Oct 3, 2005· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 15-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jeff JoslinFreedom Fight· Jul 9, 2005· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 4-2SD
- WINvs Mike SealMexico Regional· Dec 17, 2004· 8-2 vs 7-6-1TKO
- WINvs Jorge OrtizMexico Regional· Dec 17, 2004· 8-2 vs 7-2DEC
- WINMexico Regional· Dec 17, 2004· 8-2 vs 1-1TKO
- WINvs Kengo UraCalifornia Regional· Sep 18, 2004· 7-2 vs 2-3DEC
- WINShooto USA: Warrior Spirit· Nov 14, 2003· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 29-9-7TKOR3 · 0:41
- WINvs Gabe GarciaJapan Regional· Sep 6, 2003· 5-2 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Kyle JensenBattleground Fight Night 1· Jul 19, 2003· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 14-4UD
- NCvs Solomon HutchersonHOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1· Mar 8, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 3-2NC
- LOSSAbsolute Fighting Championship· Dec 13, 2002· 3-2 vs 3-0TKO
- WINvs Dan HartMinnesota Regional· Sep 7, 2002· 2-1 vs 2-5SUB
- WINvs Eric TixMinnesota Regional· Sep 7, 2002· 2-1 vs 1-1TKO
- WINvs Unknown opponentMexico Regional· Aug 31, 2002· 1-1TKO
- LOSSvs Mike PyleRevolution FC 1· Jul 13, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 1-0SUBR1 · 2:35
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Ben UkerExtreme Challenge· Jul 27, 2002· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Mark SmolinskiExtreme Challenge· Jul 27, 2002· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2008Black belt · BJJ · Dave Camarillo
- Folkstyle Wrestling 45-51 · Record
- Purdue University · Wrestling · 1997-2002
- Carroll High School · Wrestling · -1997
Camp
- American Kickboxing Academy · San Jose, United States
Coaches
- Javier Mendez · Head coach
- Bob Cook · Head coach
- Dave Camarillo · Grappling coach
- Tom Erikson · Wrestling coach
Training partners
- Josh Koscheck
- Cain Velasquez
- Mike Swick
- Daniel Cormier
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Jon Fitch sits in the top 25.
- #3 Best takedown accuracy, Welterweight53.5%
- #6 Most takedowns landed, Welterweight53
- #10 Highest share of control time, Welterweight52.8%
- #13 Best takedown accuracy, all divisions54.7%
- #14 Most wins, Welterweight13
- #16 Longest win streak, Welterweight7
- #17 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Welterweight3.5
- #18 Most takedowns in a fight, Welterweight9
Bonus résumé
Jon Fitch has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Erick Silva · UFC 153: Silva vs BonnarOct 13, 2012
- ★ FOTNvs Georges St-Pierre · UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROYAug 9, 2008
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jon Fitch earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Jon Fitch's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #9 Welterweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 1
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1816▼17
- Peak
- 1884Feb 26, 2011
- Rated fights
- 41
Frequently asked questions
When does Jon Fitch fight next?
Jon Fitch has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Jon Fitch's record?
Jon Fitch's professional MMA record is 32-8-2.
Who is Jon Fitch fighting next?
Jon Fitch's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Jon Fitch fight last?
Jon Fitch most recently fought Neiman Gracie at Bellator 245: Davis vs Machida 2 on Friday, September 11, 2020, LOSS (Submission).
What weight class does Jon Fitch fight in?
Jon Fitch fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Jon Fitch have?
Jon Fitch has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Jon Fitch won?
Jon Fitch has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Jon Fitch?
Jon Fitch is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.
How much does Jon Fitch weigh?
Jon Fitch weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Jon Fitch's reach?
Jon Fitch has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Jon Fitch?
Jon Fitch is 48 years old (born Feb 24, 1978).
Where is Jon Fitch from?
Jon Fitch is from the United States.
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