Several publications reported today that Jon Fitch has been released from the UFC after he refused to sign exclusive image rights in perpetuity for an upcoming UFC video game published by THQ. Crave's
Sherdog writes:
Fitch told Hardcore Sports Radio’s “Sports Rage” on Wednesday that he was cut from the promotion after he’d refused to sign an agreement that would have relinquished his likeness rights for a UFC video game.
Fitch had a reason for refusing to sign the deal. He revealed that "the problem is it’s a lifetime exclusive contract. That means we would never ever be able to work with any video game companies other than the one the UFC provides."
UFC 2009 Undisputed is expected to begin shipping to retail outlets worldwide in spring 2009.
