Jon Fitch: 'Thiago Alves is a fight I need to prove I deserve a rematch against GSP'
by Jesse Holland on Mar 1, 2010 1:07 PM EST
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"I’ve made huge improvements in my last year of training. I think I’m at the point where I can technically matchup with [Georges St. Pierre] and I think I can beat him. I think right now I’m a better fighter than him. I’m just waiting for the opportunity to prove it. [Thiago Alves] is a very powerful guy with great leg kicks. Since the last time we fought he has grown mentally. He is just all-around a stronger opponent mentally and physically since we last met. It’s going to be a hell of a fight and I believe it’s a fight I need to prove that I deserve a rematch against GSP."
Former welterweight number one contender, Jon Fitch, makes the case for another crack at division champion Georges St. Pierre if he turns in a convincing winning performance against Thiago Alves at UFC 111 on March 27. Fitch -- who stopped a much younger (and smaller) "Pitbull" back in 2006 via technical knockout -- lost a punishing five-round unanimous decision to "Rush" at UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" in 2008. He's since reeled off three consecutive wins. And he's won 19 of his last 20 -- St. Pierre is the lone blemish during that span. So does another stoppage of Alves earn Fitch another title shot or is the winner of 170-pound scrap between Josh Koscheck and Paul Daley at UFC 113 more deserving?
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Fitch thinks he might actually land something in a rematch.
Ahhh, how cute.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
I've got Fitch winning this
Fitch has a very underated chin. He got rocked in last fight by succesion of 2 hard punches but he still recovered his eqilibrium. I see him taking it to the ground at every opportunity and winning it on points. Thiago Alves still has some flaws which were highlighted in GSP fight
I see absolutely no reason whatsoever not to show respect to both Fitch and Alves.
I like them both. I think both are great fighters. No doubt one of these two will be champion when GSP moves up to clean the middleweight division (oh yes, you heard it! you better learn to deal with that one as it’s gonna happen sure as shit). I like both so much, I won’t be able to root for anyone of them on March 27. Ok fock it! I’ll be rooting for Fitch a little bit there I said it. Alves has the potential to become a great champion and will happen, a few months after Fitch becomes champion. Then Fitch will take it back a year later. But will lose it again to the same Alves. Can you see it? Some will find it boring but some will be thrilled by it.
There you have it. I am not allowed to but I’m a rebel, I’m giving you an overview of the welterweight and middleweight divisions for the next three years. Anderson Silva? The force is blind on that one. Will Silva retire before the prophecy occurs? We just can’t see and it’s a damn shame! Will St-Pierre take him down from this high pedestal he rightfully stands on? Only Master Yoda could help but Yoda is fucking dead dude!
Enjoy it as it happens because years come and go and so do fighters. Exception with Randy Couture.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. - Herm Albright
A rematch with Kos, Fitch, Penn, Alves does not intrigue me
GSP needs to go to MW for me to look forward to one of his fights.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
What about Paulo Thiago?
Any interest there?
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
the only guys at WW who have a chance
are daley and alves
BB, not yet. Maybe some day.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
agreed
Paulo needs at least 2-3 more fights.
"You're doing a lot of choppin', but no chips are flyin'." - Foghorn Leghorn
I agree he needs some more W's
I think he should take the winner of Daley/Kos myself. I’d also like to see him take on Hazelett or Kampmann.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
stylistically this should be an easy fight for fitch
Alves is not good at take down defense, or being on his back in general. Jay I dont know how you can be so sure that Alves even has a chance.
his tdd looked pretty solid against GSP, who’s far more explosive than Fitch.
No interest whatsoever in seeing GSP fitch rematch. It’s like saying you want to see Diego Penn rematch…
Anderson Silva is p4p the greatest fighter of all time, Fedor and GSP fear the mighty Spider
being taken down 10x in a fight is 'pretty solid tdd'?
Hmm…
worbanizer
by daniel worby on Mar 1, 2010 5:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gotta disagree there
I don’t think this is an easy fight for Fitch…his wrestling is decent but not great. His overall skills are solid but he’s not going to hurt Alves on the feet much other than maybe score some points. I think Alves has a much better chance in the rematch and I think he’s going to put a hurting on Fitch.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
agree that fitch will have a hard time hurting Alves on the feet
but I think Fitch still pulls it out by…. Suprise, suprise.. Decision. I think it will be a very closely contested fight, but not very exciting.
"You're doing a lot of choppin', but no chips are flyin'." - Foghorn Leghorn
I would rather see
Fitch vs Koscheck
Daley vs Alves
There are 2 fights that would be very interesting.
the main reason i bucked up and got tickets for this one
is to see alves avenge his loss to fitch and knock him the eff out.
I can't wait for this event
This fight could be a main event and it’s the fight before the co-main event!! I’m taking the young Alves in this one but Fitch can easily spoil that as he is one of the toughest SOB’s in MMA today.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
War Alves!!! I want 2 see thiago fight a striker for a change.
I wana see thiago vs Semtex or a rematch with Chris lytle wud be sick also. Throw Anthony Jonson in the mix with all those guys & let’s see some barn burners!
by d*locc on Mar 1, 2010 1:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ideally..
Either Daley and Alves both lose so they can fight eachother; or Daley and Alves both win so they can fight eachother lol. Either way, Daley vs Alves is a fight I want to see.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Mar 1, 2010 1:47 PM EST reply actions
Or Penn and Daley!!
Penn is one of MMA’s best strikers it would be awsome to see him go at the goo WW strikers.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Feel the same about GSP. His most exciting fights are at MW.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
I agree
They should both move up if they both win their next fights. Alot of fun matchups this would make.
Plus a full time move to LHW by Silva, that would create so many awesome fights.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
GSP/Silva?
I think it would be closer than some people think. I would pick Silva to win, but GSP would give him fights with his wrestling.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
You only want to see it because you want GSP to be dominated.
I’m on to you BJPennfan.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
Sure, sure.
So this has nothing to do with GSP mauling BJ?
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
Nope
That was the Old BJ i don’t even recall those days. BJ was a kid then just trying to make a name for himself.
Nice, but BJ must go up since Alves is almost a middleweight. Actually he walks around 205lbs.
"Once Flamengo, Flamengo until die"
Well..
The winner of Alves/Fitch will be fighting Hardy.One hard shot to Greasy’s chin and we’ll have a new WW champ. Then we’ll get to see all the smack talk pay off and see Fitch/Hardy eventhough I hope Alves beats him. Hardy could very well be the next Chuck Liddell of the WW division. If he gets his TDD to top notch levels, he has the awkward style of striking with power in both hands where he can be a tough guy to deal with. Ugggghhh and I hatttttteeeee Hardy too..
Greasy St.Pierre, the last Outsider.
Anderson Silva reign= reaping the benefits of a very weak UFC MW division for the past 3 years.
Penn, Ortiz, Big Nog, Mir, Belfort, Barnett, and Nick Diaz.
Nice list of fave fighters. You cry about GSP and Silva, but you like...
Penn-cry baby like you-ironic isn’t it?
Ortiz-See BJ Penn
Big Nog-over the hill fighter
Mir- see BJ Penn
Belfort-give you this one, he’s pretty good.
Barnett-The BIGGEST CHEATER in the history of MMA
Nick Diaz-beating on cans since he left the UFC.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
You'd prolly...
like my fighters a little bit more if you were actually a long time fan of MMA and pre-TUF days….Just keep in mind 6 of those fighters have been champions in the UFC, noob. Despite what you may say even though how irrelevant it may be..
Zinnnnggggg!!!11
Greasy St.Pierre, the last Outsider.
Anderson Silva reign= reaping the benefits of a very weak UFC MW division for the past 3 years.
Penn, Ortiz, Big Nog, Mir, Belfort, Barnett, and Nick Diaz.
Are you calling me a newb? Your name is a video game handle. Grow up and stop trying to sound like you've been watching longer than anyone.
So you are saying that Barnett is your hero from way back? The only people who know or care what this means !!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 are all under 20. Get a life kid, you ain’t hard.
canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania
i like alves in the rematch
I just think thiago has grown more than fitch as a fighter, tho alves tdd isn’t excellent it kinda worked against gsp for a bit and for all of gsps title defenses I think alves has done the best, well except if u count the 1st serra fight.
by Phenomenal Angel on Mar 1, 2010 2:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
No he didnt!!!
Di i read it wron or did Fitch actually say that right now he is a better fighter than George St. Pierre? ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooook, why owudl you say something liek that? come on now.
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