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TUF 10 Finale results & play-by-play commentary

December 6, 2009December 5, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

nelson-vs-schaub — Roy Nelson takes on Brendan Schaub to see who becomes the next "Ultimate Fighter."

ProMMA.info brings you live play-by-play commentary and results of tonight’s “TUF 10 Finale” taking place at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Roy Nelson and Brendan Schaub battle it out to see who is season ten’s heavyweight Ultimate Fighter. Kimbo Slice makes his official UFC debut against Houston Alexander, and Matt Hamill takes on Jon “Bones” Jones to see who advances up the light heavyweight ladder.

Quick Results:

•Mark Bocek def. Joe Brammer by submission (rear-naked choke) Rd 1 (3:36)
•John Howard def. Dennis Hallman by KO (punch) Rd 3 (4:55)
•Brian Stann def. Rodney Wallace by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
•Jon Madsen def. Justin Wren by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
•James McSweeney def. Darrill Schoonover by TKO (strikes) Rd 3 (3:20)
•Matt Mitrione def. Marcus Jones by Knockout (punches) Rd 2 (:10)
•Frankie Edgar def. Matt Veach by submission (rear-naked choke) Rd 2 (2:22)
•Kimbo Slice def. Houston Alexander by unanimous decsion (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
•Matt Hamill def. Jone “Bones” Jones by disqualification Rd 1
•Roy “Big Country” Nelson def. Brendan Schaub by knockout (punch) Rd 1 (3:45)

Houston Alexander favored to win over Kimbo Slice – a look at the TUF 10 Finale betting odds

December 4, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

Let’s take a look at the TUF 10 Finale fight lines. Here are the betting odds from BetUS.com. If you can get the nerve to lay down some coin (I rarely can) on this card, there is some real potential here to make some money. Remember when it comes to betting, it’s all about the odds. You may actually think one person will win, but due to the odds, you will place money on the underdog because the payout is so good. Make sense? For instance, in reality Jon Jones probably has the edge on Hamill, but because Hamill is a +200 underdog, I would take that bet, because he does have a good chance at winning. Most of you know this I’m sure.

•(TUF 10 FINALS) Roy Nelson -220 vs. Brendan Schaub +175

This seems about right. Schaub has a puncher’s chance, and he hits hard, but from what I’ve seen his boxing does not look as technical as an Arlovski. I think Roy will be too experienced for him, and he will do what he does best, take Schaub down and either submit or pound him out. Roy and his pretty hair should win this one.

TUF 10 Finale video extravaganza – interviews with Kimbo, Alexander, Schaub, Nelson, Hamill, Jones, Mitrione, Big Baby, Edgar, Veach

December 3, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

Kimbo Slice and Houston Alexander prepare for a battle – A fight between two ex-street fighters will ensure excitement at TUF Heavyweights Finale on Saturday Dec. 5th at 9pm on Spike.

More main card fighters share their thoughts after the jump…

“The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights”- episode 11 & 12 recap

December 2, 2009December 2, 2009 by Denny Hodge

Well, this is it. Two hours and four fights and we will know who is the newest Ultimate Fighter. We have been teased with the possible return of “Kimbo” all season since his elimination, and will find out tonight if it was a ratings ploy, or if he truly will be back in contention for the title.

The episode starts with Dana White addressing the guys and explaining the possibility of Mitrione maybe not being able to go. Dana calls in “Kimbo” to see his mindset on possibly fighting again, and gives his thoughts on “Kimbo’s” knee injury.

Dana informs viewers that “Kimbo” is suffering from arthritis, but cannot believe that “Kimbo” is turning down a shot for a fight with McSweeney. “Kimbo” explains that he is using his brains instead of his brawn in this decision to not go, and that he will fight another day.

TUF 10 sneak peak: the best for last

November 26, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

There was no The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights this week on Spike TV, because next week will be the two hour final episode of season 10. There will be a total of four fights on next week’s episode, and from the look of this preview, anything could happen! The doctor tells Scott Junk he may never … Read more

Justin “The Viking” Wren’s “The Ultimate Fighter 10″ blog – episode 8

November 6, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

11657_595568090017_40604893_34830160_7746550_n — Justin Wren takes on Roy Nelson on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights on Spike TV.

Episode 8: Itsy Bitsy Spider

The episode started off with the Recap of the Junk vs. Mitrione fight. I was quoted saying Junk fought to 10 percent of his potential. I think he fought with a ton of heart though. Junk in practice is a monster, an animal; he has great conditioning contrary to what he showed and is a well-rounded fighter.

I still think he was the top one or two guys on his team. Junk had to have eye surgery after the fight, and also going into the fight he put a lot of pressure on himself for his family. I will not go into what happened but there was a family tragedy that struck him before he left and it was really on his mind. All that, plus the house puts a lot of pressure on people, and I think that should be told to people who have never thought about it.

“The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights”- episode 8 recap

November 4, 2009November 4, 2009 by Denny Hodge

There is only one fight left in the prelims, and tonight we will get to see Marcus “Big Baby” Jones vs. Mike Wessel, before the next round of match ups are announced.

After the obligatory fight re-cap, “Rampage” goes on a rampage, destroying one of the doors leading out of the training center, in front of UFC President Dana White, and the rest of the cast.

Back at the house, the damage to Scott Junk that Justin Wren mentioned in last week’s blog is apparent. Junk’s eye looks to be badly damaged, and was apparently hurt by a poke in the eye during the fight, which required the fighter to have surgery to have it repaired.

Justin “The Viking” Wren’s “The Ultimate Fighter 10″ blog – episode 7

October 29, 2009October 29, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

Justin with training partners Brendan, Domico, and Nate. — Justin with training partners Brendan Schaub, Demico Rogers, and Nate Quarry.

Justin Wren TUF Blog: Voices in my head

The fight picks come out and we picked Matt “The Rat” Mitrione to fight Scott “Punk Haole” Junk, which then leaves Mike Wessell to fight Marcus Jones. It looks like Matt’s manipulation skills have worked out for him and he no longer had to fight Marcus Jones who we all agreed he was scared to fight.

Rashad and Rampage get into each other’s faces. Rampage said “he didn’t quit on his guys and that his fighters quit in the cage.” He also went on to agree that he isn’t a coach and Rashad calls him out and says he shouldn’t have accepted the job. The argument gets heated, and personal… These two guys really do HATE each other! In my opinion Ramapage shouldn’t have taken the job; yes it does hype up their fight, yes it does get him more exposure, but he has EIGHT guy’s futures that he is representing… and representing EXTREMELY poorly.

“The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights”- episode 7 recap

October 28, 2009October 28, 2009 by Denny Hodge

The beef continues between Coach “Rampage” and Coach Evans to start this episode. Nothing new there, it just sucks that we don’t get to see these two guys settle it in the Octagon.

After a pretty bad “stanky leg” reenactment by “Rampage”, the last two fight match ups are announced by Coach Evans. In the first match up, former NFL player Matt Mitrione will face off against UFC veteran Scott Junk. The final bout be Mike Wessel versus Marcus “Big Baby” Jones.

The war of words between Coach “Rampage” and Coach Evans continue after the fight picks. With tensions escalating, the two coaches have to be separated once again, by their teams and assistant coaches.

The PROMMA.INFO complete TUF 10 fighter blog directory

September 25, 2009September 21, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

In keeping with our mission of being the number one source of PRO MMA news and information (just ask Google if you don’t believe it), PROMMA.INFO is providing you with links to all The Ultimate Fighter season 10 cast member blogs.

If you want to get an insider’s view on everything going on behind the scenes during what is being called the best season ever of the Spike TV hit reality show, then check out the TUF 10 fighter blogs – starting with our very own Justin Wren blog of course! Here is the complete list: