Georges St-Pierre vs. Jon Fitch

Main Event | UFC Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Aug 9, 2008
W
St-Pierre defeats Fitch
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

16-2-0

Climbed to 17-2
Pro
Record
19-2-0

Fell to 19-3
-360
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+300
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Challenger

Welterweight

Canada
Nation

United States
Montreal
Quebec
Fights out of
San Jose
California
27
+2 mos, 3 wks
Age at Fight 30
+5 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Tristar Gym Gym American Kickboxing Academy

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 87

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 87: Seek and Destroy
  • Date: Saturday 08.09.2008
  • Referee: Yves Lavigne
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • St-Pierre Disclosed Pay: $60,000
  • Fitch Disclosed Pay: $60,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by St-Pierre
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