The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale: The Aftermath

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Apr 142013
 
Cat Zingano (purple shorts) adapted well and scored a huge upset finish over Miesha Tate (pink trunks). (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Undefeated Cat Zingano (purple shorts) adapted well and scored a huge upset finish over former Strikeforce champ Miesha Tate (pink trunks). (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

While it was not a spectacular night of fights, the TUF 17 Finale was a solid night of bouts that went over without any real controversy or other disappointments. What did provide a fair amount of excitement was the fact that three of the night’s five-main-card bouts ended in major upsets. “The Menace” Bubba McDaniel (21-6) opened the card with a third-round submission of Gilbert Smith (5-2) that was not unexpected, but then “Hapa” Travis Browne (14-1-1) shut down the red hot submission expert “Napao” Gabriel Gonzaga (14-7)  with a barrage of elbows from the sprawl against the cage. The ladies then stepped into the Octagon for the second time in UFC history and blue chipper “Alpha” Cat Zingano (8-0) overcame early struggles to demolish the heavily favored “Cupcake” Miesha Tate (13-4) with a “Fight of the Night” winning third-round stoppage. The upsets continued into the championship bout of The Ultimate Fighter 17 tournament as ultra-hyped number one seed Uriah Hall (7-3) came out flat and dropped a Split Decision to last-picked wrestler Kelvin Gastelum (6-0). In the main event, “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (28-6) showed the world why he is the eternal top contender at 135lbs. when he finished off fellow top bantamweight “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (14-7) in the fourth round.  Continue reading »

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TUF 17 Finale Post-Fight Press Conference Highlights

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Apr 142013
 

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The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale Weigh-Ins Video, Results

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Apr 122013
 

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—MAIN CARD (on FX @ 9:00pm ET)—

Urijah Faber (136) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135.5)

Uriah Hall (185) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (186)

Travis Browne (239) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (261)

Miesha Tate (135.5) vs. Cat Zingano (136)

Robert “Bubba” McDaniel (184.5) vs. Gilbert Smith (185) Continue reading »

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The Ultimate Fighter 17 Live Finale: Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown

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Apr 102013
 
Urijah Faber (black trunks) has a powerful top control game that gives him an edge over fellow wrestler Scott Jorgensen. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Urijah Faber (black trunks) has a powerful top control game that gives him an edge over fellow wrestler Scott Jorgensen. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The curtain has been called on the seventeenth season of The Ultimate Fighter and all that’s left is for the UFC to crown the winner on Saturday night at The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Opening duties for the main card on FX will fall on quarter-finalist “Bubba” Robert McDaniel (20-6) as he debuts against teammate Gilbert Smith (5-1). Next out, “Hapa” Travis Browne (13-1-1) will look to rebound against former heavyweight title challenger “Napao” Gabriel Gonzaga (14-6). “Cupcake” Miesha Tate (13-3) will battle undefeated “Alpha” Cat Zingano (7-0) for a coaching position on TUF 18 to anchor the card. Filling the traditional co-main slot is the TUF Season 17 finale between Team Sonnen teammates Uriah Hall (7-2) and Kelvin Gastelum (5-0), and pulling headlining duties is a battle between former WEC Featherweight Champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (27-6) and “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (14-6). Continue reading »

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UFC on FOX 5 Event Bonuses

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Dec 092012
 

Scott Jorgensen (white trunks) overcame early close calls to earn the victory over John Albert (black trunks) and both “Submission of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” bonuses totaling $130K. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz

Submission of the Night:

Scott Jorgensen (over John Albert) receives $65,000

Knockout of the Night:

Yves Edwards (over Jeremy Stephens) receives $65,000

Fight of the Night:

Scott Jorgensen and John Albert each receive $65,000

Click here for the full list of UFC on FOX 5 results.

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UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz Live Results

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Dec 082012
 

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—MAIN CARD (on FOX @ 8:00pm ET)—

Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz: Henderson via Unanimous Decision (50-43, 50-45, 50-45), Round 5, 5:00

Mauricio Rua vs. Alexander Gustafsson: Gustafsson via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26), Round 3, 5:00

BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald: MacDonald via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Mike Swick vs. Matt Brown: Brown via KO (Punches), Round 2, 2:31 Continue reading »

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UFC on FOX: Henderson vs. Diaz Weigh-Ins Video, Results

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Dec 072012
 

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—MAIN CARD (on FOX)—

Nate Diaz (155*) vs. Benson Henderson (154.6)

Alexander Gustafsson (205.4) vs. Mauricio Rua (205)

Rory MacDonald (170.2) vs. BJ Penn (168.2)

Matt Brown (170.2) vs. Mike Swick (170) Continue reading »

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UFC on FX 3: The Aftermath

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Jun 092012
 

Eddie Wineland (right) suffered one of the nastiest cuts in recent memory but still managed to out-box Scott Jorgensen (left) en route to a "Fight of the Night" bonus and his first UFC win. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The world’s most elite MMA organization stopped in the Sunshine State of Florida to settle unfinished flyweight tournament business between “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson (15-2-1) and “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-3-1). UFC on FX 3 kicked off the night with Eddie Wineland’s (19-8-1) KO of “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (13-6). “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-11-1) faced the first loss of his most recent UFC stint as “Quicksand” Mike Pyle (23-8-1) put him away in short order. Ultra talented prospect “Indio” Erick Silva (14-2) continued to impress by shutting down the high pressure wrestling game of “The Spaniard” Charlie Brenneman (15-4) en route to a first-round submission victory and in the main event, “Uncle Creepy” came up short over three rounds. Continue reading »

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UFC on FX 3 Fight Bonuses

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Jun 092012
 

WEC veterans Eddie Wineland (left) and Scott Jorgensen (right) earned "Fight of the Night" honors with their two-round scrap that ultimately ended in "Young Guns" suffering a loss by KO. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs. McCall

Submission of the Night:

Erick Silva (over Charlie Brenneman) receives $40,000

Knockout of the Night:

Mike Pyle (over Josh Neer) receives $40,000

Fight of the Night:

Eddie Wineland and Scott Jorgensen each receive $40,000

Click here for the full list of UFC on FX 3 results

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UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs. McCall Live Results

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Jun 082012
 

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—MAIN CARD (on FX)—

Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall: Johnson via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Charlie Brenneman vs. Erick Silva: Silva via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 4:33

Josh Neer vs. Mike Pyle: Pyle via KO (Punch), Round 1, 4:56

Scott Jorgensen vs. Eddie Wineland: Wineland via KO (Punches), Round 2, 4:10 Continue reading »

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UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs. McCall Weigh-In Results

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Jun 072012
 

"Mighty Mouse" Demetrious Johnson (left) and "Uncle Creepy" Ian McCall (right) will meet again in Friday night's UFC on FX 3 main event to determine who will face Joseph Benavidez for a shot at the inaugural UFC Flyweight Championship. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on FX)—

Demetrious Johnson: 125lbs.
Ian McCall: 126lbs.

Charlie Brenneman: 171lbs.
Erick Silva: 169lbs.

Josh Neer: 170.5lbs.
Mike Pyle: 171lbs.

Scott Jorgensen: 136lbs.
Eddie Wineland: 135.5lbs. Continue reading »

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UFC on FX 3 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall

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Jun 072012
 

In his last bout with "Mighty Mouse" Demetrious Johnson, "Uncle Creepy" Ian McCall (top) proved that he was the world class talent he was hyped to be. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC will land in Sunrise, Florida this Friday for UFC on FX 3 and the continuation of the flyweight tournament. WEC transplants “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (13-5) and Eddie Wineland (18-8-1) will open the card in the bantamweight division followed by a pair of welterweight tilts. First, “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-10) will look to stay unbeaten in his third UFC sojourn against “Quicksand” Mike Pyle (22-8). Next, “The Spaniard” Charlie Brenneman (15-3) will face a dangerous test in “Indio” Erick Silva (13-2) who brings a well equipped submission game to the cage. For the evening’s main event, “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) and “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-2-1) will revisit their semi-final flyweight tournament bout. Continue reading »

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UFC on FX 3 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Erick Silva vs. Charlie Brenneman

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Jun 062012
 

Erick Silva (red gloves) built his career on submissions and his UFC blue chip status on knockouts, but now at UFC on FX 3 he has to face the first in a long line of talented welterweight wrestlers. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida hosts the UFC’s third installment of “UFC on FX” this Friday night. WEC vets Eddie Wineland (18-8-1) and “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (13-5) kick off the main card with bantamweight action. “The Dentist” Josh Neer  (33-10-1) will try to keep his third tour in the UFC going when he battles crafty veteran “Quicksand” Mike Pyle (22-8-1). Before flyweights “Uncle Creepy” Ian Mcall (11-2-1) and “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) meet again to settle their controversial first encounter in the night’s closer, “Indio” Erick Silva (13-2) and “The Spaniard” Charlie Brenneman (15-3) will lock horns in the co-main event. Both welterweights have made strides within the division and with a phenomenal showcase, to the victor the spoils and a step higher to the peak of the 170lbs. mountain. Continue reading »

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