Best fights of Jon Fitch
Over 18 years as a professional, Jon Fitch has compiled a 32-8-2 (12) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jon Fitch draws with B.J. Penn
On February 27, 2011 Jon Fitch faced B.J. Penn in a welterweight bout. Fitch was 33 years old with a record of 24-3, and Penn was 32 with a record of 16-7-1. Fitch was on a 5-fight winning streak and Penn was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Jon Fitch draws with Rory MacDonald
On April 27, 2019 Jon Fitch faced Rory MacDonald in a welterweight bout. Fitch was 41 years old with a record of 32-7-1, and MacDonald was 29 with a record of 20-5. Fitch was on a 5-fight winning streak, while MacDonald was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Jon Fitch defeats Jake Shields
On December 31, 2016 Jon Fitch defended his WSOF welterweight title against Jake Shields. Fitch was 38 years old with a record of 29-7-1, and Shields was 37 with a record of 31-8-1. Fitch was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Shields was coming off a loss. Fitch won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Jon Fitch defeats Paul Daley
On May 12, 2018 Jon Fitch faced Paul Daley in a welterweight bout. Fitch was 40 years old with a record of 31-7-1, and Daley was 35 with a record of 39-15-2. Fitch was on a 4-fight winning streak and Daley was coming off a win. Fitch won via unanimous decision.
5. Jon Fitch submits Shonie Carter
On November 14, 2003 Jon Fitch faced Shonie Carter in a welterweight bout. Fitch was 25 years old with a record of 5-2, and Carter was 31 with a record of 29-8-7. Both Fitch and Carter were on a 2-fight winning streak. Fitch submitted Shonie Carter via slam in the 3rd round.
6. Jon Fitch submits Brian Foster
On June 30, 2017 Jon Fitch defended his PFL welterweight title against Brian Foster. Fitch was 39 years old with a record of 30-7-1, and Foster was 33 with a record of 27-9. Fitch was on a 3-fight winning streak and Foster was coming off a win. Fitch submitted Brian Foster via bulldog choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Jon Fitch defeats Akihiro Gono
On January 31, 2009 Jon Fitch faced Akihiro Gono in a welterweight bout. Fitch was 30 years old with a record of 19-3, and Gono was 34 with a record of 29-13-7. Both Fitch and Gono were coming off a loss. Fitch won via unanimous decision.
8. Jon Fitch defeats Yushin Okami
On October 17, 2015 Jon Fitch faced Yushin Okami in a welterweight bout. Fitch was 37 years old with a record of 27-7-1, and Okami was 34 with a record of 31-9. Both Fitch and Okami were coming off a loss. Fitch won via unanimous decision.
9. Jon Fitch defeats Dennis Hallman
On July 5, 2014 Jon Fitch faced Dennis Hallman in a middleweight bout. Fitch was 36 years old with a record of 26-6-1, and Hallman was 38 with a record of 53-14-2. Fitch was coming off a win and Hallman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Fitch won via unanimous decision.
10. Jon Fitch defeats Thiago Alves in their 2nd fight
On August 7, 2010 Jon Fitch faced Thiago Alves in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Fitch was 32 years old with a record of 23-3, and Alves was 26 with a record of 17-6. Fitch was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Alves was coming off a loss. Fitch won via unanimous decision.
