TUF Recap

Hello everyone! If you haven't seen last weeks episode of TUF you missed a great fight. The two fighters in last weeks episode was Team Cruz's Sam Sicilia vs. Team Faber's Chris Saunders. The fight ended in a Split Decision in favor of Saunders. Watching the fight, I have to agree with Dana White, as I saw that each fighter one a round, and therefore, should have been a third and final round to decide the winner. Saunders and Sicilia both had chances of winning the fight, but by the end of the second round you can tell that both fighters were completely gassed. Sicilia has very strong hands which he showcased throughout the fight as he laid hay makers at the face of Saunders, however, Saunders showed a little more grappling which helped win the judges over.

Saunders go to sleep!

However, at one point, Saunders had a stunning head kick that possibly was a flash knockout, however, Sicilia was able to bounce right back up and continue to fight. Herb Dean was the referee, and he is one of the best refs in this sport. He knows all the signs of when a fighter is incapable of fighting, where during that moment, he jumped in to almost stop the fight. Both fighters showed a lot of heart and did not show signs of quit at any point of the fight.

Saunders trying to create a highlight reel!

There is one more fight this Friday between Andy Ogle of Team Faber vs. Mike Rio of Team Cruz. Which again should be a great fight. If there is one thing I have to say about the popularity of TUF it is because of the fact that these fighters lay it on the line because there is no option B for these fighters. Winning this whole tournament and becoming a UFC fighter is a dream for them. Whereas you watch some of the PPV's and you at points will think to yourself, "Why am I watching this!" Everyone catch TUF this Friday at 10pm on FX! Post any comments that you would like to see in upcoming posts on PRP!

The Ultimate Fighter

If you guys have been watching this season's TUF (The Ultimate Fighter), you are watching possibly one of the best seasons this show has to offer. Currently in its fifteenth season, TUF has showcased up and coming fighters on their quest to get a contract through the UFC. On their journey you meet the "class clowns", jerks, and the most dedicated people that want this more than life itself. Some of these TUF winners have gone on to win UFC championships (Forrest Griffin, Rashard Evans, and Matt Serra). In each season, the coaches of each team are high profile UFC fighters, where this season is the first season where there are Bantamweight coaches (Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz). However, this tournament is being fought in the lightweight division. These fighters weigh in at a max weight of 155 pounds. Also talking about firsts on this season of TUF the fights are completely live, that's right it is live! In previous seasons of the show, the season was pre-taped and was aired. During the time that the show was being aired, the two fighters scheduled to fight for the title of The Ultimate Fighter were training. At this point it is unsure how this will work completely if they will air this season all the way to The Ultimate Finale, or if there is a week or two difference. During the whole season, these fighters are training for a chance to fight on The Ultimate Finale fight card.



Currently this season on TUF we have seen a total of five fights. Where Cruz's team has won two fights and Faber's team has won three fights. The incentive for these coaches is at UFC 148, there will be a title fight between Cruz and Faber for Cruz's Bantamweight title! This will be the rubber match as Faber won the first match between the two fighting in the Featherweight Division. Then at UFC 132, Cruz defended his belt at the Bantamweight division beating Faber unanimous decision.

Everyone catch The Ultimate Fighter Fridays at 10pm on FX! Have a great day and keep fighting my friends!