Jon Fitch Learns Too Late That UFC Title Shots Are About Money

(Once again proving our theory that you could make a badass highlight reel based on *anybody.*) Throughout his seven year career in the UFC, Jon Fitch has been one of the most consistent fighters in the sport. He rarely diverges from his grinding, top-control based gameplan. He usually goes the distance in his fights — including one stretch when he went to the judges in nine consecutive contests. And like him or not, the vast majority of his fights have ended with his hand raised. But after a controversial draw against BJ Penn, a 12-second knockout loss to Johny Hendricks, and a series of injuries, Fitch is the most precarious position of his career, both financially and competitively. Temporarily bumped out of the welterweight title "mix," Fitch has no idea when his next title shot will come — especially since fans aren't exactly clamoring to see him get that chance. Here's what he said about his situation recently, in a rant session with FCFighter.com: "There’s no system for picking number one contenders. There’s no order, there’s no lineup, there’s no point system. It’s just whoever they feel they’re going to make the most money off of. That’s who gets the title shot. It kind of sucks, because in other sports there’s kind of a clear path; you do this, this and this, and you get this. That’s just not the way combat sports work I guess. It doesn’t work that way with boxing or the UFC. It comes down to showmanship. I have to be a better showman to get a title shot. I don’t have to be a better fighter I just have to be a better showman."

Source: http://www.cagepotato.com/jon-fitch-learns-too-late-that-ufc-title-shots-are-about-money/

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