The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
Denny Hodge 
“The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia” begins with a new intro package, as UFC president Dana White along with the season’s cast explains the importance of this opportunity to not only performing for themselves, but also to represent their countries as well.
The episode begins with Team Rousey fighter Jessica Rakoczy telling her team that she is the one to turn the team’s fortunes around. Coach Rousey agrees, once again taking the opportunity to criticize Tate’s strategy for picking fights.
The episode begins with a quick recap of episode two, leading up to this week’s matchup between Team Rousey’s Chris Beal and Team Tate’s Chris Holdsworth. Coach Tate shows up at the house bearing gifts, bringing her victorious fighter Julianna Pena a milkshake. Despite Coach Rousey’s opinion that Tate was smiling at Baszler’s pain in defeat, Tate also brings Shayna some chocolate cake.
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“XFC 25: Boiling Point” takes place today at Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M., and features the crowning of the the inaugural XFC strawweight championship as Stephanie Eggink and Angela Magano battle in the main event.
It’s a historic season for The Ultimate Fighter franchise, as UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and archrival Miesha Tate take center stage as coaches for a mixed cast featuring both women and men bantamweight fighters.
Anthony Pettis didn’t need a late highlight reel kick to defeat Benson Henderson this time around. A perfectly executed armbar forced Henderson to tap at 4:31 of the first round crowning a new UFC lightweight champion in the process.
Josh Barnett made the most of his return to the octagon, putting pressure on Frank Mir from the start before finishing him with a knee against the cage to earn a TKO stoppage at 1:56 of the opening round.
Chad Mendes continued his vicious assault on the featherweight division, capping off his fourth consecutive win by knockout with a brutal third round TKO victory over the tough as nails Clay Guida.
Brandon Vera’s return to the heavyweight division was spoiled by a flurry of uppercuts and well timed knees as Ben Rothwell finally found his range in the third round to earn a TKO stoppage at the 1:54 mark.