Coaches: Randy Couture, Georges St-Pierre, Key fighters: Matt Serra, Travis Lutter, Chris Lytle, Patrick Cote, Shonie Carter. Brogan Walker vs. Juliana Miller. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only 1 with delivery to your home subscribe now. Key fighters: Michael Trizano, Jay Cucciniello, Kyler Phillips. Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter is available on ESPN and ESPN+, which UK viewers can access by subscribing to BT Sport. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Chandler Cole by TKO3, Episode 6: Juliana Miller def. Notable: Has the fastest knockout in Invicta FC history (28 seconds, over Ashlynn Kleinbeck in December 2018). Team Chandler" kicked off in style with its debut episode Tuesday on ESPN. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa. Meanwhile Kaytling Neil talks about her relationship with Pea outside of the show and experiencing mixed emotions about getting to fight and being tabbed to take on Pea's no. "The Ultimate Fighter" is back for a 31st season, which will be coached by lightweight stars Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. In the middleweight finale, Bryan Battle will fight Tresean Gore. Key Fighters: Al Iaquinta, Michael Chiesa, Justin Lawrence, Vinc Pichel, Myles Jury, James Vick. Cat Zingano stated her case for a women's featherweight title shot with a unanimous-decision win over Leah McCourt at Bellator 293 on Friday in Temecula, California. Brad Tavares in TUF 27 main event. McGregor and Chandler will coach a total of 16 hopeful fighters, including eight bantamweights and eight lightweights. Throughout this season Juliana Miller has let everyone know that she isnt scared of anyone. It causes Rio and Lawrence to become rougher with each other during the training session. Age: 27 Bryce Mitchell, Brad Katona, Luis Pea, Joe Giannetti. Cruz picks Marcello to face Lawrence in a week's time. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. 26-15: 01 Dec 17: The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Montano vs. Modafferi : Season 27 The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated (Team Miocic vs Team Cormier) 362. He lost to Brad Imes, who went on to face Rashad Evans in the finale. Rio complains of the kicks feeling they were dangerous for practice. May 17: Episode 3: Boiling Point: Mohammed Usman, brother of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, faces Mitchell Stipe in a long-awaited showdown. The Ultimate Fighter's 30th season features a coaching matchup of UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pea and the woman she beat for the title, longtime two-division champ Amanda Nunes. His suspension is scheduled to last until April 9. 19, 2022 Previously on The Ultimate Fighter Team Pena dominated the heavyweight semifinals, with Denver-based fighters Zac Pauga and Mohammad. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. This is Ford's only season as host. Over the course of 12 weeks, 16 up-and-coming mixed martial artists fought to stay in the house while receiving world-class coaching from the UFC's elite fighters. "The Ultimate Fighter," the reality show that brought fighters together in a home, is on ESPN and ESPN+. With champion Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega as coaches, the house and gym gets heated and some of the top picks face some unique challenges. The fight was also originally scored a majority draw, but later changed so one fighter could advance. Storyline: Quinton Jackson returns as a coach against Rashad Evans ahead of their fight at UFC 114. Memorable anecdote: Forrest Griffin returns and talks to the cast of this year's season. This is a big season, its a big deal.. Mohammed Usman From: Unadilla, Nebraska Notable: ESPN's 2021 fighter of the year among women for her upset victory over Amanda Nunes, making Pea the UFC women's bantamweight champion. Cageside Press employs cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Storyline: For the first time, fighters would have to earn their way into the house as 32 middleweights came to the UFC Training Center looking to win the season. Bartling struggles with his loss. [28] However, it was rescheduled for UFC on FX: Johnson vs. Faber announces the fight the following week will be between Tickle and Joe Proctor. From: Indio, California Walker will enjoy the striking advantage during standup exchanges. [11] The two coaches met again for the bantamweight title at UFC 277,[12] where Nunes regained her title in a unanimous decision. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Must-see fight: Matt Brown vs Jeremy May, TUF 7 preliminary round, More on Season 7: Fighters hoping 'Ultimate Fighter' show catapults them into MMA stardom. The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pea vs. They draw strategies regarding their targets. The fact that this season is on ESPN, if you think about The Ultimate Fighter and how long its been around, its exciting, fun and a massive opportunity for the contestants on the show. Fight summary of The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 7, 2017 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Record: 8-3; TUF Record: 0-1 (Lost to Jordan Heiderman in Episode 7) During one of their demonstrations, Beaumont surprises Gastelum with his jiu-jitsu black belt. On August 28 at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze, The Ultimate Fighter 29 finale will take place. It does not store any personal data. You can unsubscribe at any time. Memorable anecdote: In Episode 6, McGregor sounds prescient, telling Faber that guest coach TJ Dillashaw is a "snake" and only in things for himself, which starts a skirmish between the teams after Cody Garbrandt shoves McGregor. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. All episodes of The Ultimate Fighter 30 have streamed, and theres nothing left to do but determine the finals winners. A member of Fortis MMA and training under coach Sayif Saud, Usman has slowly but surely rounded out his game over recent fights. Storyline: Randy Couture joined Dana White as the host for the second season. Aaron Pico will take on Pedro Carvalho in a featherweight contender fight at Bellator 299 on Sept. 23 in Dublin, the promotion announced Tuesday. Gadelha and Jedrzejczyk are suspended over dunk tanks filled with ice cold water and the two coaches take turns using an air rifle to shoot tennis balls at a bullseye. Coaches: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Claudia Gadelha, Key fighters: Khalil Rountree, JJ Aldrich, Ashley Yoder, Eric Spicely, Amanda Cooper, Tatiana Suarez. You can unsubscribe at any time. Michael Chandler, yeah. Coaches: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Forrest Griffin, Key Fighters: Jesse Taylor, Amir Sadollah, CB Dollaway, Matt Brown, Matthew Riddle, Gerald Harris, Tim Credeur. 15 fighters line up for the initial meeting with Dana White before he introduces Kimbo Slice as the 16th fighter. However, Bloodworth was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomer rik Prez. Team Chandler (Ep 1) ESPN+ UFC Tue, 10:00 PM The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs Team Chandler (Episode 1) ESPN UFC Tue, 11:00. American Top Team and The Blackzilians were both situated in South Florida and a major rivalry had developed after a group of fighters left Dan Lambert's ATT to join Glenn Robinson at his gym in 2011. 377 with Bryan Battle, Gabe Green, and UFC Charlotte. Must-see fight: Mike Ricci vs. Neil Magny, TUF 16 semifinal, More on Season 16: Roy Nelson stops Matt Mitrione in TUF 16 finale, Carwin hurts knee ahead of Nelson fight, Mike Ricci on TUF finale and lightweight return. Following the fight, Cruz having won control is allowed to make the next fight pick. Cruz starts off strong as he was faster to climb the rope, but his rival eventually catches up. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. White stated that the UFC and FX will be working on ensuring that extended breaks between rounds does not occur again. Cool anecdotes: For the entire season, Rousey flips off Tate with the middle finger, so in the season finale Tate tries to give Rousey socks with the middle finger on them. This was also the first and only season in series history to feature live fights while the other moments around the house and training were taped. Soon after the show was done taping, Dillashaw and Team Alpha Male would have a very public breakup, leading to a rivalry that continues to this day. Must-see fight of the season: Juan Espino vs Maurice Greene, TUF 28 semifinal, More on Season 28: Gastelum says he "should be champ" after Whittaker withdraws. Brad (Superman) Katona earned his way into the UFC by winning Season 27 of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2018. The iconic reality series has launched the careers of numerous fighters who went on to become UFC champions, contenders and stars, including Kamaru Usman, Tony Ferguson, TJ Dillashaw, Rose Namajunas, Michael Bisping, Nate Diaz, Michael Chiesa, Al Iaquinta, Kelvin Gastelum, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans and Uriah Hall. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. Coaches Julianna Pea and Amanda Nunes take their respective teams out for a night on the town to celebrate the conclusion of the competition. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Cool anecdote: Along with winning the season, bonus awards were added for the first time, including $25k for best fight, best submission and best knockout. Cool anecdote: A bet was made between the coaches that if any of Nogueira's fighters made it to the final, Mir would shave his head. The new season will see former UFC fighters, who were cut after struggling, face off against newcomers. Episode 1 Recap | The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 Recap Everything That Happened On The First Episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs Team Chandler. Tickle had 1 point deducted in round 1 for an illegal upkick. Age: 32 Nyle Bartling Storyline: SUFC women's strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and No. This page was last edited on 3 June 2023, at 12:08. On August 28 at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze, The Ultimate Fighter 29 finale will take place. In a pure Team Volkanovski bantamweight finale, Ricky Turcios will fight Brady Hiestand. Over the course of 12 episodes, the pack was whittled down from 16 fighters to four. Pea chose her No. Miller fought arguably the best female striker in the competition, and never backed off even after a big shot. Team Nunes (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 30 and TUF 30) is a 2022 installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN+. I feel good, I feel energetic, I feel ready," McGregor said. Zingano gets injured and is replaced as coach by Tate, which infuriates Rousey. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. Jordan Heiderman by TKO2, Episode 8: Brogan Walker def. 1 contender Cludia Gadelha coach their teams before the two would clash in a highly-anticipated title fight between the two at the show's finale. Team Pea retained control of fight selection, and with a women's flyweight bout up next, she selected her No. Storyline: The UFC uses Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter to debut a new division to its fans: women's flyweight. The final matchups will appear of UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill. And on Feb. 4, 2023, Dana White announced that McGregor will coach Season 31 against Michael Chandler. Cruz then tells Faber that he can pick anyone from his team to face Lawrence. Her manager, Mark Taffet, also told ESPN they are in negotiations to extend Shields' deal with the PFL. Be sure to check us out on social media via the links listed, or visit our About/Contact page to leave feedback, meet our staff, or get in touch! He is expected to face rival coach Michael Chandler at the season's conclusion. In addition this season was the first to feature live fights. Record: 7-2, TUF record: 3-0 (defeated Mitchell Sipe in Episode 3, defeated Eduardo Perez in Episode 11, defeated Zac Pauga in the finals) The Ultimate Fighter 29 Finale Match Ups Are Set For August 28, UFC Vegas 74: Amir Albazi Secures Fifth UFC Win Via Split, UFC Vegas 74: Alex Caceres Thrills in Back-And-Forth Decision Victory Over, UFC Vegas 74: Jim Miller Smokes Newcomer Jesse Butler in 23, UFC Vegas 74: Tim Elliott Outwrestles Victor Altamirano To Unanimous Decision,, Bellator 297s Phil Davis on Ngannou Move: MMA Progresses Because of, PFL 4: Josh Silveira Really Trying to Take Over In Second, Damon Blackshear Discusses Pressure Ahead of UFC Vegas 74, Aspen Ladd Treating PFL 5 Match-Up with Karolina Sobek As a, UFC Vegas 74s John Castaeda: Expects Best Self, Now Healthy and, UFC Vegas 74: Kara-France vs. Albazi Main Card Staff Picks, UFC Vegas 74: Kara-France and Albazi Look to Secure Title Shot, UFC Vegas 73: Hill Looks to Use Veteran Savvy to Shock, PFL Playoffs 2s Kayla Harrison: People Dont Want Miss Congeniality, Victoria Lee, Martin Nguyen Among Additions to ONE Championship: Revolution, UFC Charlotte: Bryan Battle Scores 14 Second KO of Gabe Green, Gets Heros Reception, UFC Charlottes Bryan Battle: Peaking at the Right Time, TTP Ep. Record: 5-4; TUF Record: 0-1 (Lost to Eduardo Perez in Episode 5) Cool anecdote: After an injury to Hamill, middleweight Ross Pointon replaced Hamill in a semifinal matchup at light heavyweight against Bisping. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-tuf-30-finale-heavyweights-flyweights-amanda-nunes-vs-julianna-pena, Heavyweight final: Zac Pauga (5-0) vs. Mohammed Usman (7-2), Women's flyweight final: Juliana Miller (2-1) vs. Brogan Walker (7-2). And it showed when she went through the fight of the season and came out on top. Brogan Walker is an unconventional striker. Maximus went on to fight three times in the UFC, going 1-2. Memorable anecdote: In this season's coach's challenge Cormier and Miocic face off in a hockey shootout competition with the help of the Vegas Golden Knights. Cool anecdote: Koscheck fought Paul Daley at UFC 113 to determine who would be the next challenger for St-Pierre's welterweight title and ultimately who would coach season 12. Claire Guthrie Must-see fight of the season: Josh Stansbury vs Khalil Rountree, TUF 23 semifinal, More on Season 23: Joanna-Claudia rehash the origin of their feud. Coaches: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Rashad Evans, Key Fighters: Kimbo Slice, Roy Nelson, Brendan Schaub, Matt Mitrione. This season marked the show's debut on the FX network, the debut of Jon Anik as the show's host, [2] and featured Lightweight fighters. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Ultimate Fighter season 31 online. An outline of each is provided below. Bobby Maximus by TKO, Episode 4: Laura Gallardo def. Get BT Sport monthly pass for 29.99 per month. Despite barely being able to skate, Cormier wins the competition. Coates was unable to make weight and was replaced on episode 4 by Gallardo. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. BT Sport has introduced a no-contract 29.99 a month pass option, or alternatively a monthly contract subscription is 18 per month. From: Salt Lake City, Utah Its a big deal. Cruz pairs Justin Lawrence with Rio during practice and tells Lawrence not to throw spin kicks at Rio, although he does. Bisping and Hamill would later fight at UFC 75. May 3: Road To The Rematch Episode 1: Season 30 coaches Julianna Pea & Amanda Nunes select their teams of combatants to determine the next Ultimate Fighter. To retaliate, Rio takes Lawrence down and submits him several times. Key Fighters: Mac Danzig, George Sotiropoulos, Ben Saunders. White also revealed things escalated between McGregor and Chandler during the filming. Instead of fighters who were trying to get their foot in the door, the competition on this show included only former UFC fighters looking for one last shot at glory in a return to the Octagon. Pauga has shown the ability to fight standing up as well as on the ground. 27-1: 18 Apr 18: Good Day for a Fight: 363 . Team Chandler and Team McGregor go head-to-head in the newest season of Ultimate Fighter, premiering May 30th. [31], The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The winner of TUF 15 and his coach will also win a. Gore (3-0) defeated Ryder Newman in the Quarter-finals, and then in the Semi-Finals, he knocked out Gilbert Urbina. 2:40:12. The Ultimate Fighter is back for season 31, bringing Irish MMA star Conor McGregor back onto our screens. Has not had a pro fight since 2009. The two will fight later in 2023. Storyline: This season features fighters in the UFC's heaviest weight classes for each gender: women's featherweight and heavyweight. If youre looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub. From: Leavenworth, Kansas When is Justin Herbert Getting a Massive Contract Extension? The head coach explained that he was upset due to Jeremy Larsen's loss. Walker enters the UFC with five Invicta FC fights under her belt, including a win over Miranda Maverick. Cool anecdote: This was the first season in which the teams picked fights regardless of results in the opening round, with the quarterfinal matchups being decided by the team that won the most preliminary matchups. Mohammed Usman & Zac Pauga are ready to throw down & find out pic.twitter.com/vPiO32Rcun, Zac Pauga is the most well-rounded male fighter on the show. One weakness with this unorthodox style of fighting was revealed during the season when Juliana Pea told her fighter that she rarely throws her left hand. It was a three-round slugfest and is credited with launching. This was the first season with multiple divisions since Season 4. The live fight between Al Iaquinta and Myles Jury went to a third round due to a draw following the first two rounds. Following the last episode of the season on Tuesday night, the middleweight finals were. Juliana Miller and Claire Guthrie were set to fight in a rematch of their May 21, 2021 Invicta match that Guthrie won by unanimous decision. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Prediction: Miller Wins Via Split Decision. "The Ultimate Fighter 31: Team McGregor vs. Storyline: Despite not fighting at light heavyweight in years and just losing a middleweight title fight, Chael Sonnen is named a coach along Jon Jones for a group of 14 middleweights. Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum, the show's coaches, are former TUF winners themselves and were expected to face each other for the UFC middleweight championship at UFC 234, but Whittaker had to pull out due to an emergency surgery. Two days prior to the live episode, the 32 fighters were introduced to Dana White and the two coaches, UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber. Age: 27 The deluxe edition retails for $84.99, while Street Fighter 6: Ultimate Edition is $104.99 and contains a ton of extras, including a MadGear Box, Pop Up Parade action figures of Luke and Kimberly . Published: Wednesday, 31st May 2023 at 1:57 pm, Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for 1, expected to face rival coach Michael Chandler. The first episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 31 aired on Tuesday 30 May in the US, and on Thursday 1 June in the UK. Storyline: Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber coach lightweights on the first season to air on FX after the UFC signed a multi-year contract with FOX. Must-see fight of the season: Jordan Heiderman vs. Chandler Cole, More on Season 31: Everything you need to know about TUF 31, The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. From: Upland, California The Ultimate Fighter is returning for its 31st season and it will see the return of Conor McGregor to the UFC, where he is expected to face rival coach Michael Chandler at its conclusion. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. The show debuted on March 9, 2012. 10 of the 16 fighters raise their hands. June 28: Episode 9: Bring your lunchbox: Heavyweights Jordan Heiderman and Zac Pauga face each other in the first semifinal fight of the season. Age: 43 Notable: Won his 2018 pro debut via TKO in 11 seconds. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 1 pick Helen Peralta to fight Nunes' No. They do not like each other now. Key fighters: David Teymur, Mehdi Baghdad, Artem Lobov, Ryan Hall, Billy Quarantillo, Chris Gruetzemacher. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Record: 5-2, TUF record: 0-1 (lost to Mohammed Usman in Episode 3) Any fight ending via submission, knock out, or referee stoppage earns the winner $5,000. McGregor will be making his second appearance on the reality show after taking on Urijah Faber in 2015. The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Helen Peralta There were claims that the 34-year-old Irishman was getting rid of competitors at the eleventh hour to get his friends on the roster, however, that has been denied. SPOILER WARNING: Below contains spoilers pertaining to The Ultimate Fighter 30. If you have not watched this season and dont want the results ruined for you, stop reading. Memorable anecdote: In episode 4, both Benavidez and Cejudo break down film of their title fight losses to Johnson with their respective teams to not only prepare them for a potential fight with the champ, but to show that you need to learn from your mistakes in the Octagon. Zac Pauga Dos Santos gave his share of the cash prize to members of Lesnar's team. Both fighters are determined to leave no doubt the second time around. Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin lead their teams in a season that featured heavyweights and welterweights. [9] The fight was rescheduled and eventually took place at UFC 269 on December 11, 2021[10] where Pea won the championship by submitting Nunes. UFC Announces Return to Paris, France on September 2, Bellator 297s Phil Davis on Ngannou Move: MMA Progresses Because of People Like Francis, Dana White Lays Out Offer For Tyson Fury To Fight Jon Jones In The UFC, PFL 4: Josh Silveira Really Trying to Take Over In Second PFL Season, Quick KO Lands Jim Miller Among Bonus Winners at UFC Vegas 74, UFC Vegas 74: Alex Caceres Thrills in Back-And-Forth Decision Victory Over Daniel Pineda, Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida Targeted For UFC Sao Paulo Nov Event. Coaches: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Frank Mir, Key Fighters: Ryan Bader, Vinny Magalhaes, Phillipe Nover, Efrain Escudero, Krzysztof Soszynski, Eliot Marshall, George Roop. Key fighters: Michael Graves, Hayder Hassan, Sabah Homasi, Vicente Luque, Kamaru Usman. On his way to the finale, he had to go through tough competition. Both teams exhaust all options to meet the requirements for the fight to avoid major consequences. Cool anecdote: After one of the fights in the season doesn't go to a third round, Jackson bets Griffin that their UFC 86 title fight wouldn't go to decision. [32], ^Although not reflected in the NSAC paperwork, both Prez and Albert received win bonuses. Storyline: Light heavyweights return to the show for the first time in 6 years, along with middleweights coached by Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn, who would go on to meet for a third time after the season. The current UFC on ESPN 40 lineup includes: Twitter reacts to Amir Albazi's narrow decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC on ESPN 45, 5 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN 45: Dana White's comments on Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury, Conor McGregor, KSW 83 video: Fighter lands incredible one-punch knockout from his back while mounted, Photos: BKFC 43 weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs, Dana White on Conor McGregor's status vs. Michael Chandler: 'It's hard to reel these guys in', Israel Adesanya goes off on judges after teammate Kai Kara-France loss: 'F*ck them c*nts', Photos: Bloodiest battles in BKFC history, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Zac Pauga vs. Mohammed Usman TUF 30 heavyweight final, Juliana Miller vs. Brogan Walker TUF 30 womens flyweight final. On December 6, 2011, it was announced that the coaches for the season would be Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber. Faber announces the fight for the following week to be John Cofer against Vinc Pichel. All fights took place at the two gyms in Florida instead of a Vegas-housed effort. Storyline: For the first time, it was country vs country as Dan Henderson coached a team of American fighters against Michael Bisping and fighters from the United Kingdom. However, the coaches did not know where each fighter was seeded when they were selected. From: Denver So The Ultimate Fighter is airing now in a couple of days on ESPN, and by the time that show . [3], The UFC and FX held open tryouts on December 5, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Must-see fight: Edwin Dewees vs Gideon Ray, TUF 4 quarterfinal. May 24: Episode 4: Opportunity Knocks: Anxiety levels are running high as both Team Pea's, Chantel Coates, and Team Nunes', Brogan Walker, suffer serious setbacks ahead of their flyweight fight. Record: 3-1; TUF Record: 0-1 (lost to Juliana Miller by decision in Episode 6) Coaches: Lambert, Mike Brown, Din Thomas and Robbie Lawler for ATT. Mitchell Sipe Get to know Juliana Miller Get to know Kaytlin Neil He and Pauga discuss their fight and feelings outside of it. Fan vote for best fight of the season earns each fighter $25,000. Chandler Cole Notable: Trains with UFC strawweight -- and TUF alum -- Angela Hill. However, Keith Kizer, the NSAC Executive Director, said the NSAC and its doctors will evaluate Larsen each week to determine if Larsen can be medically cleared sooner. His path to victory and a UFC contract will most likely be taking Usman to the ground. Jordan Heiderman via TKO (strikes) (R2, time not announced) Mohammed Usman vs. Eduardo Perez Flyweight Brogan Walker. The casting call went out for Lightweight and Welterweight fighters. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Mohammed Usman celebrates after defeating Zac Pauga to win The Ultimate Fighter in Las Vegas. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Cool anecdote: Luke Cummo and Brad Imes were both picked last for their respective divisions, but both made it to the finale. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The Prodigy Penn fight in Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Jul 6, 2014. Team Nunes (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 30 and TUF 30) is a 2022 installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN+. TUF finals: Mohammed Usman and Julianna Miller win UFC contracts, Episode 12: Julianna Millder def. 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[11] Other medical suspensions from the elimination round fights include Jeff Smith (Arachnoid cyst), James Krause (possible ankle injury), Cody Pfister (cut to right eye), Austin Lyons (due to knock out) and Erin Beach (due to technical knock out and cut on lower lip). Team Chandler trailer (1:05) Team Chandler and Team McGregor go head-to-head in the newest season of Ultimate Fighter, premiering May 30th. Memorable anecdote: Team Cludia wins one of the more unique coach's challenges in the show's history. Key Fighters: Ross Pearson, Andre Winner, DaMarques Johnson, James Wilks. Age: 34 Pico, still just 26 years old, has won seven of his last eight fights with the lone loss coming via injury. President of UFC Dana White previously of the season: I think thats the fight that people want to see right now. Alessio Di Chirico vs. Aliaskhab Khizriev, Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Antnio Braga Neto. Brogan Walker is an unconventional striker. Cool anecdote: The winners of this season would receive championship opportunities against the welterweight and middleweight champions. Key Fighters: Neil Magny, Sam Alvey, Mike Ricci, Colton Smith, Julian Lane. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The final three picks were actually the lowest seeds in the competition. Cool anecdote: Before team selections are made, Penn asks the fighters to raise their hands if they want to be on his team. The winner was declared the Ultimate Fighter and earned a six-figure UFC contract. The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs. Age: 35 You have entered an incorrect email address! [10] Following his win in the elimination round, Jeremy Larsen was medically suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) due to a cut on his head. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Dana White decides the matchups for the upcoming semifinal fights. With the 30th season of the Ultimate Fighter coming to an end, we preview The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Record: 5-0; TUF Record: 1-1 (defeated Chandler Cole in Episode 7, lost to Zac Pauga in Episode 9) The series will air weekly episodes until the season finale on 15 August. In Spanish - The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale. White gives his "So you want to be a fighter?" Storyline: Longtime rivals Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock coached teams of middleweights and light heavyweights. Each season there also is tension between coaches building up to a big fight of their own. Key Fighters: Rashad Evans, Joe Stevenson, Keith Jardine, Melvin Guillard. From: Denver From: Lindon, Utah Brogan Walker Record: 5-0, TUF Record: 2-1 (defeated Nyle Bartling by unanimous decision in Episode 1, defeated Jordan Heideman at in Week 9, lost to Mohammed Usman in the TUF finals) Turcios (10-2) defeated Daniel Argueta in the Quarter-finals, and then in one of the best fights of the season, he defeated Liudvik Sholinian via unanimous decision in the Semi-finals. Must-see fight: Roy Nelson vs. Kimbo Slice, TUF 10 preliminary round, More on Season 10: The breadwinner: Kimbo to TUF, 10 reasons to watch TUF Season 10, Storyline: Former friends turned rivals Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz coach middleweights. The winner of TUF 15 will earn a one-year sponsorship deal with Tapout. Storyline: After Julianna Pena shocked the world with her upset victory over Amanda Nunes, the two square off in "The Ultimate Fighter," coaching heavyweights and women's flyweights. From: Denver August 6: UFC Fight Night on ESPN+ -- TUF Finals: The four finalists compete for a UFC contract. The Ultimate Fighter was an instrumental force during the UFC's explosion of popularity in the early 2000s, shining a spotlight on fighters such as Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock, who coached MMA hopefuls in a season-long competition in which the participants shared a house for several weeks. ESPN+ (@ESPNPlus) August 10, 2021 Finals matchups: Ricky Turcios (10-2) vs. Brady Hiestand (5-1) bantamweight Here are the semifinal results and the remaining matchups: Bantamweight Ricky. Must-see fight: Matt Van Buren vs Daniel Spohn, TUF 19 semifinal, More on Season 19: Frankie Edgar gets third win over BJ Penn. Storyline: Season 27 of "The Ultimate Fighter" features eight undefeated lightweights and eight undefeated featherweights battling it out in separate tournaments for a UFC contract. Must-see fight: Jessamyn Duke vs. Raquel Pennington, TUF 18 elimination round, More on Season 18: Ronda Rousey to coach TUF, Tate replaces Zingano for TUF, More revelry than rivalry in Rousey-Tate II, TUF 18 report card. Among the many greats to coach on the show is Conor McGregor, who led a team on TUF 22 in 2015. The Ultimate Fighter returned for its 29th season (and first since 2018) with UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and upcoming title challenger Brian Ortega serving as coaches ahead . The UFC President said: Chandler and Conor were very respectful to each other, and then some things started escalating that youll see on the show. He further explains that the elimination fights will each consist of a single five-minute round. More info, The countdown to #TUF31 is ON! One win and two losses later, the Winnipeg bantamweight was released by the mixed . 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Nunes wins the coin toss and chose to pick the first fighter. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? Live & Upcoming See All Tue, 10:00 PM Team McGregor vs. Memorable anecdote: Ortega decides to prank Volkanovski and his team by bringing gigantic stakes into the gym. Fan vote for best knock out of the season earns the winner $25,000. Notable: Gave up a career as a professional chef to pursue MMA; 2-0 in bare knuckle boxing. Notable: Handed UFC flyweight Miranda Maverick her first career loss when they were fighting in Invicta in 2018. Key fighters: Julianna Pena, Raquel Pennington, Roxanne Modafferi, Shayna Baszler, Sarah Moras, Chris Holdsworth, Davey Grant, Chris Beal. Storyline: Season 22 has an international feel with Conor McGregor's team coaching international fighters while Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male coach the American fighters. White said in an interview following the episode that the longer breaks can result in fighters starting to cool down or cramp up. [25], The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale) was a mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Must-see fight of the season: Brad Katona vs Bryce Mitchell, TUF 27 semifinal. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Maurice Greene, Macy Chiasson, Pannie Kianzad, Justin Frazier. The poster for The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale. 1? But first, McGregor will coach a team full of UFC hopefuls and put them to the test against Chandlers side. Juliana holds some resentment from that fight that she felt she won. Dana White was the sole host of the show for the first time, a trend that continues today. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) [1] and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. Nolan King. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Record: 3-1 Set to debut May 30 on ESPN and run until Aug. 15, the series will include men's bantamweights and lightweights, as first reported on MMA Junkie's . Age: 33 It will be only the second UFC event ever in France, where the sport was only legalized in 2020. How The Celtics Shot Themselves In The Foot (And Lost Against Miami), Islanders Set to Host Stadium Series Game in 2024, How To Unlock All Street Fighter 6 Achievements & Trophies. Storyline: Cat Zingano defeated Miesha Tate at the TUF 17 Finale in order to be number-one contender for Ronda Rousey's title and to coach alongside her for season 18, which would be the first to feature women's fighters. McGregor will be making his . The finale for both weight classes was part of, This page was last edited on 27 May 2023, at 20:59. From: Norfolk, Nebraska Cruz apologizes before the announcement. Tresean Gore is injured and out of the TUF middleweight final at UFC Fight Night on Aug. 28, UFC officials confirmed Wednesday with ESPN. After playing running back at Colorado State, spent 2011 on the practice squad of the Houston Texans. The coaches are to climb a 20-foot high rope, shoot five targets with a handgun, flip tractor tires, shoot targets 50 and 70 feet away with an assault rifle, run carrying training dummies, shoot targets with a rifle again, run carrying 35lbs of ammunition, and shoot a target with a grenade launcher. Nelson previously served as a contestant for Season 10. Key fighters: Justin Edwards, Hayder Hassan, Eddie Gordon, Joe Stevenson, James Krause, Ramsey Nijem, Dhiego Lima. So I'm very excited to get back Year end, I'm back in that cage having competed. Nyle Bartling by decision (2-0), Mohammed Usman reflects on close relationship with brother Kamaru, Mohammed Usman wins The Ultimate Fighter after stunning KO of Zac Pauga (1:12), Everything you need to know about The Ultimate Fighter, Season 30 -- Team Julianna Pea vs. Memorable anecdote: UFC president Dana White and musician Willa Ford serve as co-hosts of the show. To reach the final, she defeated Claire Gutherie by unanimous decision then Kaitlyn Neil by submission. video Team Faber retains control of the fight pick. She is right-handed but mainly resides in the southpaw stance. Key fighters: Corey Anderson, Dhiego Lima, Eddie Gordon, Matt Van Buren, Cathal Pendred. The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pea vs. In another twist to the show structure, 2 fighters who lost their first round fight would be selected back into the house as "wild cards. It will be announced during The Ultimate Fighter. His matchup in the semi-finals was the No. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He ended up winning that fight somewhat easily, somewhat due to excessive showboating from the other fighter. Team Nunes now has control and selects her No. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Cool anecdote: The season's pranks involved cars and car tires, including a memorable moment when Bisping's assistant coach Tiki Ghosn had his truck surrounded by concrete highway barricades in the parking lot so he couldn't get out. Record: 2-1 Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell 2 Chuck Liddell, left, claimed the light heavyweight title from Randy Couture via first-round knockout in the first The Ultimate Fighter finale at UFC 52 in . Circumstances surrounding a network commercial break resulted in a three-minute break between the second and third rounds. This season the show was being filmed over thirteen weeks and was being edited "the week of" before being broadcast. (1:05). 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world Kamaru Usman. Over. Here are the TUF 29 finals matchups: Ricky Turcios (10-2) vs. Brady Hiestand (5-1) bantamweight Tresean Gore (3-0) vs. Bryan Battle (5-1) middleweight Here are the semifinal results:. The Ultimate Fighter: Live[1] (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 15) was the fifteenth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. Key fighters: Tim Elliott, Brandon Moreno, Eric Shelton, Hiromasa Ougikubo, Alexandre Pantoja, Matt Schnell, Kai Kara-France. August 18, 2021 8:37 pm ET "The Ultimate Fighter 29" season finale has been shaken up due to injury. He lost to Brad Imes , who went on to face Rashad Evans in the finale. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{} Team Pea: Episode 1: Road to the Rematch (May 3, 2022)[14], Episode 2: Time To Eat (May 10, 2022)[15], Episode 3: Boiling Point (May 17, 2022)[16], Episode 4: Opportunity Knocks (May 24, 2022), Episode 5: Face the Boogeyman (May 31, 2022), Episode 7: Crush Your Dreams (June 14, 2022), Episode 9: Bring Your Lunchbox (June 28, 2022), Episode 10: Throw Nasty Stuff (July 5, 2022), Episode 11: Time to Come Alive (July 12, 2022), Episode 12: Life or Death (July 19, 2022), The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Brogan Walker: The most experienced woman to partake in the season, Brogan Walker proved to be a step ahead of the opponents she faced in the house. The plan is for her to fight in MMA once in fall 2023 and twice in 2024. Age: 30 Must-see fight of the season: Eric Shelton vs Yoni Sherbatov, TUF 24 round of 16, More on Season 24: Moreno and Elliott learn from TUF 24 experience, Cejudo-Benavidez named TUF coaches, Benavidez edges Cejudo in TUF finale. Chantel Coates August 17, 2021 0 The Ultimate Fighter 29 cast Credit: ESPN/UFC The 29th season of The Ultimate Fighter is over, and now all that is left is for the finalists to fight. The UFC announced Monday it will be making its return to Paris on Sept. 2 for a Fight Night card at Accor Arena. Record: 3-2, TUF Record: 0-1 (Lost to Laura Gallardo in Episode 4) Mohammed Usman is the brother of the current No. The bout between Forrest Griffin, right, and Stephan Bonnar in the finale on April 9, 2005, is considered the greatest UFC fight ever. Take part in the Screen Test, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives. Played defensive end at the University of Arizona. Browse our new catalogue to inspire you with homeware, gardening tools, books and more! Record: 21-5 (1:12). In America, the show will air at 10pm Eastern Time, 7pm Pacific, and 8pm Central. July 19: Episode 12: Life or death: Flyweights Juliana Miller and Kaytlin Neil fight to decide who will face Brogan Walker in the TUF live finale. Helen Peralta by decision (2-1), Episode 1: Zac Pauga def. 4 pick Nyle Bartling in a heavyweight matchup. Coached by UFC 277 headliners Julianna Pea and Amanda Nunes, who square off for a fight of their own July 30 in Dallas, the season began with eight heavyweights and eight women's flyweights. Available Tuesday, July 19 Exclusively on ESPN+ Flyweights Juliana Miller and Kaytlin Neil fight to decide who will face Brogan Walker in the live finale. June 7: Episode 6: We meet again: Flyweights Claire Guthrie and Juliana Miller are poised to fight once again, as their previous fight ended with more questions than answers. Zac Pauga: A light heavyweight who bulked to compete as part of the heavyweight season, Zac Pauga showed that size doesnt always matter. Team Faber gains control of the fight pick. The final matchups will appear of UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Official Weigh-In at . ", Coaches: Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Rich Franklin, Key Fighters: Brad Tavares, Court McGee, Kyle Noke, Seth Baczynski, Cool anecdote: In what remains an Ultimate Fighter record, Kris McCray fought five times, which according to Dana White was "literally every Tuesday. The finalists are now announced to be Chiesa and Iaquinta, both of Team Faber. To reach the final, Usman defeated Mitchell Sipe by unanimous decision then Eduardo Perez by split decision. We value your readership. From: Fairfield, Iowa Guthrie commented that she knew what the judges were looking for in the fight and made it part of her game plan. June 21: Episode 8: Make it ugly: Still recovering from a knee injury, flyweight Brogan Walker must now enter the Octagon against Hannah Guy to determine who advances to the semifinals. Express Sporthas everything you need to know about the return of The Ultimate Fighter. Parker did not get cleared to fight in TUF. Storyline: For the first time in series history, a new champion is crowned at the end of season when the UFC creates a women's strawweight division and invites 16 of the top fighters to the Ultimate Fighter. Kaytlin Neil Record: 4-1 ; TUF Record: 0-1 (Lost to Brogan Walker by decision in Episode 8) Eduardo Perez by split decision, Episode 10: Brogan Walker def. This bout aired on the broadcast following the Jury vs Saunders bout. The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 will premiere on May 30 and the finale will be on August 15. . 2 pick Zac Pauga to take on Team Nunes' No. For those interested in seeing the TUF 30 finals matchups, scroll below to learn more about the pairings and the four fighters involved. A member of Elevation Fight Team, Pauga showed off his technical abilities and striking power when he defeated Nyle Bartling by unanimous decision before a TKO of Jordan Heiderman. It took place on June 1, 2012 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.[27]. Record: 7-2; TUF Record: 2-1 (defeated Hannah Guy in Episode 8 and Laura Gallardo in Episode 10, lost to Laura Miller in the finals) Claressa Shields tells me her plan following her June 3 main event against Hanna Gabriels is to fight in MMA next she'll start training after her fight and is looking for a new trainer after parting with Jackson Wink. That means Pea would have the first fight pick and the fighters were picked in the following order: The following day is the first day of training and the first fight will be selected as well. Notable: Was cheerleading captain in high school, and took up MMA after she didn't make the team in college. Age: 32 McCall. Where is TUF 31: McGregor vs Chandler being shown in the UK? Age: 25 Faber is quicker to shoot the target with the grenade launcher and wins the Coaches' Challenge. Fan vote for best submission of the season earns the winner $25,000. From: Coral Springs, Florida 3 pick Mitchell Sipe to fight Pea's No. Kathryn Paprocki June 14: Episode 7: Crush your dreams: Heavyweight Jordan Heiderman faces Chandler Cole, who must overcome an arm injury sustained at practice. Cool anecdote: Before the UK fighters could advance to the house, they had to win their elimination bouts in the UK at the Wolfslair MMA Academy. Also owns UFC wins over Sara McMann, Cat Zingano and Jessica Eye. Battle (5-1) defeated Kemran Lachinov in the Quarter-finals and then submitted Andre Petroski via guillotine choke to prove his doubters wrong. Age: 33 Cool anecdote: In Episode 4, the fighters and coaches went to an advanced screening of the Kevin James MMA movie, "Here Comes The Boom" which featured a number of UFC fighters and coaches. Must-see fight of the season: Artem Lobov vs. James Jenkins, TUF 22 elimination round, More on Season 22: Behind the scenes with Frankie Edgar ahead of the TUF 22 finale. Key fighters: Michael Bisping, Kendall Grove, Ed Herman, Matt Hamill. Memorable anecdote: In episode 11, the two coaches take turns pranking each other by way of messing with their cars. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? Coaches: Anthony Pettis, Gilbert Melendez, Key fighters: Carla Esparza, Rose Namajunas, Angela Hill, Randa Markos, Joanne Calderwood, Tecia Torres, Felice Herrig. To reach the final, she defeated Hannah Guy by majority decision before a unanimous decision win over Laura Gallardo. Notable: In six pro bouts and five as an amateur, has a 100% finish rate. 2023 Cageside Press, except where indicated. Coaches: Alexander Volkanovski, Brian Ortega, Key fighters: Ricky Turcios, Brady Hiestand, Bryan Battle, Gilbert Urbina, Tresean Gore. Juliana Miller: A skilled jiu-jitsu practitioner, Juliana Miller has proved to be lethal when the fight hits the canvas. Iraq's Amir Albazi picked up a massive win in the UFC's flyweight division, as he narrowly edged former title challenger Kai Kara-France via split decision at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night, improving to 17-1 along the way. Key fighters: Mohammed Usman, Zac Pauga, Juliana Miller, Brogan Walker-Sanchez. Storyline: Two divisions return for Season 14 as featherweights and bantamweights are coached by former TUF winner Michael Bisping and Jason "Mayhem" Miller, who returned to the UFC after a 6-year hiatus. UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale pits Frankie The Answer Edgar vs B.J. ", Must-see fight: Court McGee vs. Brad Tavares, TUF 11 semifinal, More on Season 11: UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. His first fight was a personal grudge match as his opponent was angry at him for pulling out of a previous fight. A more concrete map for McGregor vs Chandler is expected to be announced at some point during the season, with a date and venue to be revealed. Getty Images. Cool anecdote: The coaches' challenge for the season involved football drills, with dos Santos beating Lesnar, who tried out for the Vikings in 2004. Notable: Two-time All-American wrestler in college. 1 pick, and wants to know the thinking behind making this particular fight. Featured were the finalists from The Ultimate Fighter: Live Team Cruz vs Team Faber in the Lightweight division. Storyline: This is the first season to feature a gym versus gym format. Must-see fight: John Dodson vs. Johnny Bedford, TUF 14 semifinal, More on Season 14: Reacting to the TUF 14 finale. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Must-see fight: Tom Speer vs Jon Koppenhaver (aka War Machine), TUF 6 elimination round, More on Season 6: Serra set to settle differences with Hughes. Team Amanda Nunes, MMA divisional rankings: Amir Albazi steps up and makes move toward top, UFC returns to Paris in September for Fight Night, Sources: Blaydes, Almeida to fight on Nov. 4, UFC's Dvalishvili (hand) to miss several months, McKee vs. 'Pitbull' headlines Bellator-Rizin event, Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win, O'Malley's coach praises UFC champ Sterling, 'I want to be next': Albazi wins, seeks title fight, A eight-second KO kicks off drama-filled first episode of TUF 31, How a former NFL All-Pro and an ex-UFC fighter teamed up to help wounded veterans. Former UFC women's bantamweight champion and current UFC women's featherweight champion Amanda Nunes and UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pea will coach the season of TUF and the show will feature contestants at heavyweights and women's flyweights will be featured on the season. Over the course of 29 seasons -- all of which can be seen on ESPN+ -- the show has produced fighters such as Forrest Griffin, Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson and Kelvin Gastelum, among many others. 1? Prior seasons of the show were filmed in six weeks, edited and aired several months after filming was completed. Fri, Dec 12 / 3:00 PM PST Pearl Theatre, Las Vegas United States Main Card Prelims Early Prelims Main Card Fri, Dec 12 / 3:00 PM PST Prelims Early Prelims Here's what went down Load More See the. Two days before the fight, Neil is crying in the dressing room as Nunes and her wife/fellow UFC fighter. Jordan Heiderman Cool anecdotes: Episode 11 features one of the most epic cold shoulders in TUF history. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Storyline: This was the first season to feature just one weight class, as 16 lightweight competitors took their shot at a UFC contract. May 10: Episode 2: Time to eat: Team Pea's first pick, Helen Peralta, faces Team Nunes' Kaytlin Neil, for the season's first flyweight matchup. The first episode earned a television rating consisting of 1.28 million viewers which was less than the 1.5 million viewers for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Bellator 299 is headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Johnny Eblen and challenger Fabian Edwards. Must-see fight: Efrain Escudero vs Junie Browning, TUF 8 semifinal, More on Season 8: Five things we learned from TUF Season 8. Coaches: Robert Whittaker, Kelvin Gastelum, Key fighters: Anderson da Silva, Juan Espino, Julija Stoliarenko. Gadelha wins extra money for her team by dunking Dana White as an added challenge. The next women's flyweight bout was set to be Chantal Coates vs Brogan Walker, however Coates was approximately 25 lbs over weight just a few days before the weigh-ins and the Pena coaches decided that it would be too unhealthy to even try to cut that weight in time. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Must-see fight of the season: Ricky Turcios vs. Daniel Argueta, More on Season 29: There's no way to prepare for 'The Ultimate Fighter' | What you need to know ahead of the Return of 'The Ultimate Fighter'. A close training partner and friend of former Bellator champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Miller continues to sharpen her striking as her young career progresses. From: Houston On Monday, ESPN+ streamed the season finale, which set the two TUF 30 finals. Canelo Alvarez issues brutal response to Conor McGregor's boxing claim, Conor McGregor fans fearful after footage of UFC icon at F1 Monaco Grand Prix, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are TUF coaches, Michael Chandler is expected to face Conor McGregor in the next year, expected to face rival coach Michael Chandler at its conclusion, Conor McGregor's ex-sparring partner makes wild Jake Paul prediction, Conor McGregor fans react as UFC star poses for photo with Ebanie Bridges, Conor McGregor outlines Canelo Alvarez terms as steps taken for UFC return, Dana White speaks out after McGregor squares up to bare-knuckle fighter, Drake curse - Every victim of rapper's infamous hex and bad bets, Dana White and Conor McGregor pay tribute to MMA star killed days before fight. From his team, Cruz picks Lawrence, the first overall pick. Faber denies the statement and warns the champion to stay away from family comments. This season featured only welterweight fighters (156-170 lb). Brad Tavares in TUF 27 main event, Gastelum says he "should be champ" after Whittaker withdraws, There's no way to prepare for 'The Ultimate Fighter', What you need to know ahead of the Return of 'The Ultimate Fighter, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [6] They were set to fight for the title, until Cruz's injury on May 7, 2012. Must-see fight: DaMarques Johnson vs Nick Osipczak, TUF 9 semifinal, More on Season 9: Dan Henderson will lead by example as TUF coach. Both bantamweights and lightweights will be vying for spots and the 155lb category is of particular interest to McGregor and Chandler, as both were world champions in that weight class. Eduardo Perez Storyline: The UFC enters the reality television show realm with "The Ultimate Fighter," which features up-and-coming fighters looking to gain a six-figure contract with the UFC. 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