'Such Great Heights:' Jon Fitch documentary film release coming soon

by MMAmania.com on May 29, 2009 7:06 AM EDT Comment 24 comments

Former number one UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch will be the focus of an upcoming documentary entitled, "Such Great Heights," which follows the Fort Wayne, Indiana, native during his training and preparation leading up to the Georges St. Pierre title fight at UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" in August 2008.

The Flying Penguin-produced film also details the the story of several fighters who train out of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) alongside Fitch in San Jose, California. No release date for "Such Great Heights" is known at this time; however, we should have more details very soon.

Fitch is currently in the midst of yet another camp, training to take on undefeated Brazilian Paulo Thiago at UFC 100 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 11. He has won nine of 10 fights inside the Octagon since his promotional debut in 2005.

Stay glued to MMAmania.com for the latest on "Such Great Heights" and other Fitch-related news.

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Not a fan of the title… but I would guess it is a good behind the scenes flick. Plus Fitch is a funny guy so it might help ease the pain of 5 gsp rounds.

by Arnold on May 29, 2009 7:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

for sure, fitch is one of my favorites and ill have to check this out when it comes out

by Jared on May 29, 2009 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone who loves MMA should be a Fitch fan. The guy is a gamer and always delivers. Just my opinion, but I still have him as the #2 WW in the world. Alves is an animal, but I would still give the edge to Fitch behind GSP. Looking forward to checking out the flick.

by Cole on May 29, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am looking forward to this flick. Fitch is easily a top 3 welterweight. but I would rank him behind Alves because I think if they rematched today, Alves would win that fight!

I would really like to someday see Fitch vs. Jake Sheilds!

by john on May 29, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fitch / Shields would be a great fight. I think we would see some sick transitions between Fitch’s wrestling and Shield’s BBJ.

by Cole on May 29, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree with john and I really like Alves. I think his bandwagon is full because he has a lot of momentum. Yes, I’m in there too. But I will still be when he loses. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Alves is young and will have a great career. But Fitch wins that fight 9 out of 10 times. Alves is more explosive and powerful and always has the flash KO ability. But Fitch is the better all around fighter. Plus I haven’t Alves display the heart that Fitch has yet. If he goes 5 rounds with GSP I might change my tune.

by wAyNe on May 29, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only reason Fitch beat Alves the 1st time was because alves had NO TAKEDOWN defense at the time. THat has CHANGED DRastically. alves now sports some of the best Takedown defense in the division. Combine that with his bulkier frame, is improved power, athleticism and explosiveness and I honestly think that he would beat Fitch in a rematch. TODAY, alves out classes fitch on the feet significantly more then Fitch out classes ALVES on the ground…so I say, ADVANTAGE ALVES but it would be a PHENOMENAL match up!

by john on May 29, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one who see Fitch as another boring dry-humper? He’ll occasionally choke a dude if he sticks his neck out far enough, but he’s generally pretty happy to man-love his way to decisions.

by PW on May 29, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fitch is one of the best. Can not wait to see this film!!

by carlie zazado on May 29, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" in August 2007

*In 2008…

by Oman on May 29, 2009 7:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

fitch is awesome

by Oman on May 29, 2009 7:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not to nitpick, but he fought GSP in August of 2008 not 2007.

by Jake on May 29, 2009 7:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

id say they were making a documentary of his title shot, hoping he would win and make this a big seller..instead he got demolished and the story will have a sad ending lol

by newfie on May 29, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs