Tag: Live

TUF Live Finale: What We Learned from Jake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann

In a huge welterweight bout with some serious title implications, Martin Kampmann came back from the brink of defeat twice to take out Jake Ellenberger at The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale on Friday night. The upset win puts Kampmann in p…

In a huge welterweight bout with some serious title implications, Martin Kampmann came back from the brink of defeat twice to take out Jake Ellenberger at The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale on Friday night. The upset win puts Kampmann in prime position to earn a No. 1 contender’s fight in the near future and gives him a ton […]

TUF Live Finale: Recapping the Fight Night Bonuses

After an exciting night of fights that saw nearly the entire cast of The Ultimate Fighter Live make their official UFC debuts, the fight night bonuses have been announced for the TUF Live Finale on Friday. All fighters made $40,000 for their awards, an…

After an exciting night of fights that saw nearly the entire cast of The Ultimate Fighter Live make their official UFC debuts, the fight night bonuses have been announced for the TUF Live Finale on Friday. All fighters made $40,000 for their awards, and 22-year-old Team Cruz member Justin Lawrence earns $80,000 due to winning […]

TUF Live Finale: The Real Winners and Losers from Ellenberger vs. Kampmann

With a new broadcast partner came a new format, and June 1 marked the culmination of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter: Live on FX. The reality show’s champion was crowned, as lightweights Michael Chiesa and Al Iaquinta battled for a six-f…

With a new broadcast partner came a new format, and June 1 marked the culmination of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter: Live on FX. The reality show’s champion was crowned, as lightweights Michael Chiesa and Al Iaquinta battled for a six-figure contract. Also, welterweights Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann postured for position in […]

Ultimate Fighter Live Finale: Live Reaction and Play-by-Play

On Friday evening, the first season of the Ultimate Fighter Live on FX finally comes to a close. It started with 32 fighters vying for one of the 16 spots to live in the house. After 13 weeks of fighting, the field has been whittled down to just two co…

On Friday evening, the first season of the Ultimate Fighter Live on FX finally comes to a close. It started with 32 fighters vying for one of the 16 spots to live in the house. After 13 weeks of fighting, the field has been whittled down to just two competitors.  The 10-fight card kicks off […]

TUF Live Finale: 4 Questions We Have About Charles Oliveira

After debuting in the 145-pound weight division with smashing success, Charles Oliveira has his sights set on climbing the featherweight ladder. Next stop: Jonathan Brookins. The 22-year-old Brazilian will clash with the TUF champion June 1, as part of…

After debuting in the 145-pound weight division with smashing success, Charles Oliveira has his sights set on climbing the featherweight ladder. Next stop: Jonathan Brookins. The 22-year-old Brazilian will clash with the TUF champion June 1, as part of The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale.  Heading into the event, the contest between Oliveira and Brookins stands as […]

The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale: 3 Things to Watch for

When all is said and done, Friday’s Ultimate Fighter Live Finale will have a lot more impact than you’d think. Sure, the card looks harmless enough. Plus, we’ve seen plenty of these Finale events over the years, and how long has it be…

When all is said and done, Friday’s Ultimate Fighter Live Finale will have a lot more impact than you’d think. Sure, the card looks harmless enough. Plus, we’ve seen plenty of these Finale events over the years, and how long has it been since a TUF graduate made an impact at the championship levels, anyway?  […]