The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 10

We already know Jonathan Brookins and Nam Phan will be in the semi-finals. Who will join them? That's what this week's show is all about. They've saved Bruce Leroy's fight for the very end, presumably to milk every last bit of his irritating personality before disposing of him (see also - Slice, Kimbo). Our first … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 10

The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 9

This is where the rubber hits the road, so to speak. After eight weeks of fights, we are down to our quarter-finals. There is a lot at stake for these guys. I haven't been as diligent about writing up these recaps this season as I have in the past.  Things have been hectic.  I've also … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 9

The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 8

Two guys. One fight. One slot. That's what this week is all about. Yes kids, its the return of the "wild card" fight. Marc Stevens comes into the fight as a controversial pick.  Aaron "English" Wilkinson not so much. Things get off to a rough start as Josh Koscheck once again gets into a verbal … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 8

The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 7

We're down to our final first round fight.  Team GSP has won 5 of the first 6 fights and is firmly in control of the competition so far. Tonight's fight will feature Dane Sayers (TEAM SaGSP) taking on Sako Chivitchian (TEAM KOSCHECK). Sayers was the final fighter taken during the draft and he seems intent … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 7

The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 6

Tonight's show will have two of our final three first round fights.  Can Koscheck retain control or will GSP get it back?  Lots of action to get to.  When last we checked in with our Ultimate Fighter cast, Team Koscheck had finally won a fight and taken control of the fight creation aspect of the competition. Now, … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 6

The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 3

Week three of the season found GSP still in control of the matchups and the mind of Josh Koscheck.  No matter what Koscheck does, including mocking GSP's ring attire, he can't shake GSP. You can tell its wearing on Koscheck. You know who is wearing on the fighters?  Bruce Leroy.  He got drunk and started … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 3

The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 2

  When last we joined our band of UFC hopefuls, all fourteen had just won a qualifier fight and moved into the big UFC house somewhere in the environs of Las Vegas. Up next? What every team has done since time immemorial...pick teams. During the pre-draft conversations, we see team captain George St-Pierre (GSP from … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 2

The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 1

Yes, I know I'm horribly late on this, but I'm going to get us caught up dear readers.  Just hang tight.  I've been watching them.  I just haven't had time to write about them. The 12th season of the UFC and Spike TV's MMA reality show focuses on the lightweights as well as the escalating … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighter – Season 12, Episode 1

UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II Predictions

The UFC hits Dana White's hometown for the first time Saturday night, boasting a stacked card featuring a poor man's version of Inoki vs. Ali as an aging boxer steps into the cage to meet an aging cagefighter. The boxing vs. MMA heat on this one (before, during and after) will be unbearable, but don't … Continue reading UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II Predictions