The bantamweights and featherweights featured on the 14th season of “The Ultimate Fighter” brought a much-needed shot of adrenaline to the show.
When it came to the action inside the cage, there were few of the rest periods seen by fighters in the heavier weight classes. Just as they did in the now-defunct WEC, the smaller guys went at it bell to bell and delivered plenty of finishes.
Of the many tough prospects to emerge from the season, four have survived the reality-show gauntlet, and at stake Saturday night are six-figure, multi-year contracts.