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UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
« on: January 09, 2008, 01:15:05 PM »

UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono booked; Fitch inks contract extension

Top welterweight contender Jon Fitch (15-2) has signed the bout agreement to fight Akihiro Gono (27-12-7) at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 1 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

In addition, the American Kickboxing Academy standout has re-signed with the organization for another three bouts. He is undefeated (7-0) in the Octagon since his debut in 2005. Fitch has also not lost a professional fight since 2002 — more than five years.
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Re: UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2008, 01:16:24 PM »
What do you think of that fight guys?
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Re: UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2008, 02:50:42 PM »
Fitch by superior wrestling, and you can take that to the bank.
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Re: UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2008, 02:50:59 PM »
What do you think of that fight guys?

yawn ::)  I want to see Fitch in a real fight with someone like Hughes.
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Re: UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2008, 10:13:26 AM »
yawn ::)  I want to see Fitch in a real fight with someone like Hughes.


exactly....I think he deserves a shot at winner of GSP/Serra......or yes, a Hughes/Fitch bout....with Hughes as an obvious measuring stick.


however, i think Hughes is gonna retire.

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Re: UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2008, 02:50:19 PM »
Fitch by superior wrestling, and you can take that to the bank.

Good wrestler versus striker?  Wrestler wins 8/10 times.