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The-Iceman-Chuck-Liddell · 01-22-2008, 04:36 PM

UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Chris Wilson likely to fight (Exclusive) at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets — MMAmania.com

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With Akihiro Gono out with a hand injury, MMAmania.com has learned that Chris Wilson (13-3) might step up to face top welterweight contender, Jon Fitch (15-2), at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 1 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

It would mark the Octagon debut for the red-hot Team Quest fighter if and when bout agreements are finalized.

Wilson is a veteran of the International Fight League (IFL) and Bodog Fight. He has strung together four straight wins against solid competitors such as Rory Markham, Jay Heiron and Derrick noble during that stretch.

He’s a tough guy who will be thrown in the deep end against an experienced UFC veteran like Fitch in his Octagon debut. It’s an incredible opportunity, however, to make an instant splash in the organization much like Houston Alexander did when he burst onto the scene to dash the title chances of Keith Jardine.

Fitch, however, is undefeated (7-0) in the Octagon since his debut in 2005. He has also not lost a professional fight since 2002 — more than five years. His rise to the top of the division has been long and hard and it didn’t get much easier with this fight … it’s dangerous.

In the recent past, we’ve called for Fitch to take on Karo Parisyan and Marcus Davis, who are top guys and well-known among fans. Those fights are not going to happen in the immediate future. Therefore, we’ll have to just sit tight and hang on for the ride.

This should actually be a tough fight for both guys if the Wilson who appeared in the footage that I’ve seen shows up in Ohio in top form.

This is BS if it happens. Fitch has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to gain, and EVERYTHING to lose. I hate when the UFC does this.

Mickey Finn · 01-22-2008, 07:04 PM

fitch doesnt seem to be getting treated very well. fighting karo seems like the logical thing to do, or if nothing else at least someone top 10

Ninjabot · 01-22-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey Finn

fitch doesnt seem to be getting treated very well. fighting karo seems like the logical thing to do, or if nothing else at least someone top 10

Karo is fighting Alves in a early april fight night, so he can't.

Cacti45 · 01-22-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjabot

Karo is fighting Alves in a early april fight night, so he can't.

Karo already ducked Fitch, and yes this fight is stupid

Pitbull · 01-22-2008, 09:46 PM

Damn, my wish was that they had Marcus Davis fill that spot.

Mickey Finn · 01-23-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjabot

Karo is fighting Alves in a early april fight night, so he can't.

i know, i think karo should have been given fitch instead of alves

mlabelle · 01-23-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey Finn

i know, i think karo should have been given fitch instead of alves

Karo didn't want to fight Fitch.

Mickey Finn · 01-23-2008, 05:32 AM

karo should stop complaing about not getting a title shot when he's dodging guys like fitch, and has only finished 2 of his last 13 fights

Jasp · 01-23-2008, 05:38 AM

That is a BS matchup.

I think they should grant Fitch a title shot after Serra vs GSP

Mulla · 01-23-2008, 07:11 AM

I agree this match up makes no sense.

Didnt Dana say a while back that anyone who competed/coached in the IFL would never be allowed to fight in the UFC?

rapha · 02-05-2008, 06:52 PM

This is going to be a hard fight for both guys. Chris Wilson ain't no sleeper. He's going to bring his A game against this guy. He's a good fighter but is not known very well.

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earvinarp · 02-05-2008, 06:57 PM

He lost to Brad "Bad" Blackburn less than 2 years ago. He's getting crushed by Fitch.