UFCmania to sponsor Jon Fitch at UFN 10 and beyond
by MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2007 3:40 PM EDT
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All the clicks and impressions from our readers have finally paid off:
UFCmania is proud to announce that we will sponsor UFC welterweight fighter Jon Fitch in his upcoming bout with Roan Carneiro at UFC Fight Night 10 on June 12.
In addition, we will continue our support for at least two more fights thereafter, and hopefully even more beyond that.
If you've ever visited this site with any frequency, it's clear that we are unabashed Fitch fans. He's one of the top talents in the 170-pound division that no one knows much about.
It's our goal to help change that — no matter how small our contribution.
In addition to being a great fighter, Jon is also someone I know on somewhat of a personal level. In fact, we were recently dual bestmen at a mutual friend's wedding.
Fitch knew him from wrestling at Purdue, and I happened to grow up with him.
Strange ... but cool.
So not only are we sponsoring someone who we think is the best kept secret in the UFC, but also someone who is pretty damn chill.
This is something we've been tossing around for sometime now, and it was important for us to partner with not just any fighter. Thanks to your continued support, we were able to nail down a pretty big name that can contend for the title as soon as he's given the chance.
Thanks UFCmaniacs.
I just want to point out that we don't get paid to run this site. We're reinvesting all the money we make on UFCmania back into the Web site so we can do some pretty cool things.
Our sponsorship of Fitch is just the beginning of hopefully great things to come.
Fitch is a pretty busy guy — in addition to training he also works part-time. We'll do our best to get some exclusive updates from him throughout his training for Carneiro to pass along to UFCmania readers.
If you're unfamiliar with Fitch -- and astonishingly some people are -- check out his MySpace page, as well as his official Web site.
In addition, since Fitch is fighting in Florida — and we're located less than an hour from the speculated venue in Hollywood — we're looking to put together pretty sick UFC Fight Night 10 afterparty.
Stick around for more details.
In the meantime, I just want to say thanks again to all our loyal readers. And best of luck to Fitch on June 12 — it should be a good one.
(Especially since our logo will be on his shorts for literally millions of Spike TV and UFC fans to see ;).)
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Wow. Holy shit. Congrats UFCmania—-Fitch is a killer. Musta cost a pretty penny!!!!
by SirMixaLot on Apr 30, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go UFCmania, incredible you guys do all this just to keep the craving MMA fans up to date. Great sponsorship, Fitch is a hell of a fighter :)
by mario on Apr 30, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here’s wishing all the best luck in getting maximum exposure from this deal.
I agree that Fitch is still a little too unknown for the amount of talent he brings. I’ve only seen him in a couple of fights, but he dominated both. I think he’s ready for Sanchez. WIth a win over Sanchez, his stock would rise.
by Mahde on Apr 30, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Job Guys!!
This is great for the site!
by The Predictor on Apr 30, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats UFC-mania and Fitch! Hell yeah, Fitch is a great fighter to watch. Good that UFCMania is getting publicity aswell.
by Luppers on Apr 30, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great news fitch is a great fighter, he shoudl be on all the ufc per per views
by steve on Apr 30, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Mania! Fitch is a great start. Future of the sport for sure
by Stafo on Apr 30, 2007 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Fitch and UFC Mania, and good luck to Fitch at UFN 10…
by crawford on Apr 30, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitch is the future of 170 and the next UFC champ. Ride the wave of success all the way to the promise land Mania!
by Saku on Apr 30, 2007 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitch is a solid fighter and very entertaining to watch. That’s great news for one of my favorite MMA sites!
by Joker on Apr 30, 2007 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FITCH is my boy!! Big ups to Fitch, UFC Mania, Fort Wayne Indiana, and PURDUE!!!
by AJ on Apr 30, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well done Mr Mania, you’re backing a great person and a great talent. Hopefully UFN 10 provides Jon with some of that spotlight he’s been lacking.
Before the years up he should get a true contenders fight.
by Desert Dog on Apr 30, 2007 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitch is the future of 170 and the next UFC champ. Ride the wave of success all the way to the promise land Mania!
haha… hes good, but against kos or gsp?.. maybe a serra type chance
by gasmanshad on Apr 30, 2007 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he should fight the winner of parisyan berkman
by gasmanshad on Apr 30, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice catch mania….that awesome, not only is he top 5 welterweights and a big time up and comer, he’s been nice enough to drop in here a time or two….couldnt have gotten a better guy to sponsor, this site is definately full of Fitch fans
by MMA Dude on Apr 30, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah, congrats ufcmania, fitch is a badass, i’m definately gonna do everything i can to get down to hollywood for this show, you got a stud of a representitive right there, and a main event none the less, i know fitch will not disappoint, he just became my #2 favorite fighter in the ww division if he wasn’t already, damn good news, an exciting time for a great website, congrats again…
by tha spida on Apr 30, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha… hes good, but against kos or gsp?.. maybe a serra type chance
would kick koscheck’s ass, we’ll never see that, and would be a hell of a fight with him and gsp, same with hughes or anyone else in ww
by tha spida on Apr 30, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, i had to double take that headline, that is awesome man…
by tha spida on Apr 30, 2007 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UFCmania…Why the last 3-4 polls has it told me I already voted when I haven’t?
by Tommy on Apr 30, 2007 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
excellent deal, ufcmania. can’t wait to catch a glimpse of the logo!
by ajadoniz on Apr 30, 2007 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unlike those other sites we compete with UFCmania has sponsored a fighter that actually wins. Kudos to the hardworking guys behind the scenes.
by Jesse Holland on Apr 30, 2007 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hats off to you fellas thats unreal! Fitch is a great fighter hopefully he does you some justice in there!!
by Shaener on Apr 30, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, truly impressive!
Hopefully UFN 10 will get some main-stream exposure for Fitch (he should be able to snag a good number of fans with some good exposure because of his ability and personality).
by E on Apr 30, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is great news for both Fitch and UFCMANIA. All UFCMANIA (and fans) need to do now is bombard Silva with emails on who we want Fitch to fight next and maybe he’ll pull his head out of his nether region and give him a contention fight.
by TheThrill on Apr 30, 2007 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All UFCMANIA (and fans) need to do now is bombard Silva with emails on who we want Fitch to fight next
I second this. If anyone can find Silva’s e-mail lets do it! We will flood his e-mail with request, and not stop until we here word that Fitch’s next fight is something worth while… lets say winner of Karo Parisyan vs. Josh Burkman or maybe just as good Sanchez, there would be an awsome fight as long as Diego doesnt go into… what the hell did he call it, oh yea, being out of it lol.
by "The Ghost" on Apr 30, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great job mi amigo. This makes me so proud to be a part of this site. You know we all love Fitch, so that you ( we ) are sponsoring him is just fantastic. And your in Florida, news to me, have you ever admitted that before ( please answer ). Let us know about the after party. I would love to come, I think you’d find me much different than my online persona ( I hope your opinion is changing ). Thank God its Fitch, it could be Sean Salmon…
by MoreThanUFC on Apr 30, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UFCmania…Why the last 3-4 polls has it told me I already voted when I haven’t?
You have the option to store cookies from insecure websites turned off. And another bong hit…
by MoreThanUFC on Apr 30, 2007 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, can you put up a link to Sherdog’s recent radio interview with JF and Greg Jackson. Great interview.
by MoreThanUFC on Apr 30, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great job mi amigo. This makes me so proud to be a part of this site. You know we all love Fitch, so that you ( we ) are sponsoring him is just fantastic. And your in Florida, news to me, have you ever admitted that before ( please answer ). Let us know about the after party. I would love to come, I think you’d find me much different than my online persona ( I hope your opinion is changing ). Thank God its Fitch, it could be Sean Salmon…
I think I’ve mentioned it numerous times. I don’t go too much into my personal situation, because quite frankly, you guys come here for UFC news — not to hear about me.
Just want to say thanks to everyone who commented, comments or has visited the site recently or in the past. We really couldn’t have done it without our readers. And the best part is, this is just the start.
It sounds corny, but as MTU stated, this is more about UFCmania and our community supporting Fitch — not just the handful of us here who manage the site. So I hope you guys continue to help out and spread the good word … it works.
Thanks again for everything.
by UFCmania on Apr 30, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All UFCMANIA (and fans) need to do now is bombard Silva with emails on who we want Fitch to fight next, lets say winner of Karo Parisyan vs. Josh Burkman
he already smoked burkman, he should fight karo though, that would be a good test, i think he could beat karo, be a tough fight though…
by tha spida on Apr 30, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am proud of this site, I come to this site very often to get the best of the best news of the MMA world. Proud proud proud to hear this.
Fitch is a great fighter, and obviously a better man because he is supporting hands down the best MMA site on the web.
Fitch KO Carneiro in the first round
if he loses (lets hope not) you all better not take your name off him =p we all know that Bandwagoners suck =p
(I was kidding about that btw, except for the bandwagoners part)
by "Mr. NC-17" on Apr 30, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for all the support, I didn’t know anyone even knew who I was. Looking forward to working with UFCmania.
WORD!
Fitch
by Fitch on Apr 30, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And uncmania, no one uses my computer but me so I really don’t know why I have the problem over and over but you have enough people voting anyway.
by Tommy on Apr 30, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he already smoked burkman, he should fight karo though, that would be a good test, i think he could beat karo, be a tough fight though…
Jon should either get Karo or Diego next. He had a great interview on Sherdog, and he stated that the UFC is finally on board with him. I’m glad to hear that they are taking care of him now. War Fitch!
by MoreThanUFC on Apr 30, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey congrats man, what a great fighter to sponsor
Question though? What area in florida are you in? Ill see you all at the weight ins
by Gus on Apr 30, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitch is a fuckin “BEAST” good lookin out UFCmania. I hope he finaly gets the recognition he deserves
by broncos12405 on Apr 30, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unlike those other sites we compete with UFCmania has sponsored a fighter that actually wins. Kudos to the hardworking guys behind the scenes.
Stay classy.
by UFC Junkie on Apr 30, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for all the support, I didn’t know anyone even knew who I was. Looking forward to working with UFCmania.
WORD!
Fitch
Thanks Fitch, for stopping in. Lots of supporters over here. And we look forward to getting more fans on board.
by UFCmania on Apr 30, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Ficth looked pretty good from what i’ve seen. I hope we get to see him really thrown into the mix though, this seems like a step back for him. And im sure he will get a lot more publicicty now to, especially through this site. What is this like the third post all about him in less than a week?
by The Anomaly on Apr 30, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for all the support, I didn’t know anyone even knew who I was. Looking forward to working with UFCmania.
WORD!
Fitch
you’re the man fitch! whoop carneiro’s ass…
by tha spida on Apr 30, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is Freakin Awesome, Fitch is a great talent. Congrats to Mania and everyone elso that contributes much to this site. This is the best UFC site on the net. Cant wait for UFN 10 now!!!
by Team Pitbull on May 1, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great news! I’m a big fan of Fitch and UFC Mania . Keep up the good work and the news comming.
Jon is a super fighter and a class-act, and he has a lot of credibility on the MMA Chatrooms
by Rob on May 1, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see it. I cannot wait to see the the fight. I have to admit, UFCMania has become one of my top visited sites (other than my email). I don’t even visit sherdog, UFC, and very rarely do I visit MMAweekly. Glad to see you guys show your support, and I am on board with it.
Later
Chris Valentine
by Chris Valentine on May 1, 2007 2:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is awesome i dont get to see many fitch fights in new zealand so this is great for his cause, keep up the good work and keep it coming.
by Kiwi on May 1, 2007 4:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things are on;y going to get better with site. Congrates on the new signing UFCMANIA.
by jason bang on May 1, 2007 8:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work uniting UFC Mania with a great Fighter Fitch! Both parties hard work will definetly pay off. Ready to watch the beat down June 12th and the great sponsership. Fitch will definetly represent well!
by Buuck on May 1, 2007 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nobody has mentioned anything about Carneiro yet. Don’t think he isn’t a complete stud. Watch out for a huge upset. Roan is the man!
by Jared on May 1, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats cool Fitch actually posts on here. Keep it up UFCmania, I just drove from WA to CA for a week or so and i had my girl texting me your new posts and articles. RESPECT
by BLOodyMEss on May 2, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nobody has mentioned anything about Carneiro yet. Don’t think he isn’t a complete stud. Watch out for a huge upset. Roan is the man!
Trust the only person not overlooking Roan is Fitch. He’s a world class fighter and a world class person. FatCongrats to UFC Mania for supporting such a solid fighter….think Randy Cotoure at 170 – all the skill in the world…..yet hasn’t forgotten who he is or let it go to his head!
by TonyDrip on May 15, 2007 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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