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TUF 24 Finale Post-Fight Press Conference

Last night’s (Sat., December 3, 2016) The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 24 Finale is in the record books from the Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson secured his ninth straight title defense over show finalist Tim Elliott in the main event. It wasn’t without its moments of adversity, however, as

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Last night’s (Sat., December 3, 2016) The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 24 Finale is in the record books from the Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson secured his ninth straight title defense over show finalist Tim Elliott in the main event.

It wasn’t without its moments of adversity, however, as Elliott almost shocked the world with quite possibly the biggest upset in Octagon history when he had “Mighty Mouse” in a tight choke in the opening frame. Johnson showed why he is quite possibly the best mixed martial artist in the UFC when he brought out the heart of a champion to relentlessy ground Elliott and pass his guard with masterful ground work in rounds two through four.

TUF coaches and Nos. 1 and 2 flyweights Joseph Benavidez and Henry Cejudo met in a bad blood-motivated match-up that ended with controversy. The Olympic gold medalist wrestler Cejudo was able to nail the perennial title contender in the opening frame, but a low blow earned a point deduction from Yves Lavigne. That proved to be the difference in at least some way, with Benavidez taking home a thin split decision.

Not much hype surrounded it, but the TUF 24 Finale quietly delivered one of the most action-packed cards in some time, delivering several potential ‘Fight of the Night’ contenders. Watch the event’s post-fight press conference beginning shortly after the main card right here:

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“King” Kevin Casey Inks Fight Deal With Bellator MMA

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Kevin Casey has signed a fight contract with Bellator MMA. “The King” is a former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and is expected to debut with the promotion early in 2017.

Casey has previously fought for Strikeforce, which was run by current Bellator president Scott Coker. The 35-year-old went just 1-2-1 with a pair of no-contests with the UFC.

In 2015, Casey defeated Ildemar Alcantara via decision. Prior to competing inside the Octagon, he went 8-3, including a knockout of former TUF winner Andrew Sanchez.

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Kevin Casey has signed a fight contract with Bellator MMA. “The King” is a former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and is expected to debut with the promotion early in 2017.

Casey has previously fought for Strikeforce, which was run by current Bellator president Scott Coker. The 35-year-old went just 1-2-1 with a pair of no-contests with the UFC.

In 2015, Casey defeated Ildemar Alcantara via decision. Prior to competing inside the Octagon, he went 8-3, including a knockout of former TUF winner Andrew Sanchez.

Report: UFC To Cease Production of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Soon

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Jeremy Botter of FloCombat.com tweeted out this piece of news late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning:

https://twitter.com/jeremybotter/status/788981050374434817

While “The Ultimate Fighter” airing directly after WWE Monday Night Raw on Spike TV was the catalyst for the initial UFC boom period, the show’s popularity and relevance had fallen off after doing at least two seasons a year for over a decade. The current season, while praised by viewers for featuring the best fights on the show in recent memory, has done the worst viewership in the history of the franchise.

Allegations of “The Ultimate Fighter” growing stale have plagued the show for many years, though the format was tweaked a bit starting with season 17, which featured Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen as the coaches. At that point, the UFC hired a new production company to run the show, which took it in a more documentary-style format than the debauched, stereotypical reality show antics that it had become known for.

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Jeremy Botter of FloCombat.com tweeted out this piece of news late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning:

While “The Ultimate Fighter” airing directly after WWE Monday Night Raw on Spike TV was the catalyst for the initial UFC boom period, the show’s popularity and relevance had fallen off after doing at least two seasons a year for over a decade. The current season, while praised by viewers for featuring the best fights on the show in recent memory, has done the worst viewership in the history of the franchise.

Allegations of “The Ultimate Fighter” growing stale have plagued the show for many years, though the format was tweaked a bit starting with season 17, which featured Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen as the coaches. At that point, the UFC hired a new production company to run the show, which took it in a more documentary-style format than the debauched, stereotypical reality show antics that it had become known for.

Ian McCall Will Not Be Tuning In For The Ultimate Fighter’s Flyweight Edition

While the next season of The Ultimate Fighter will feature flyweights vying for a shot at the UFC championship, one contender in the division doesn’t plan on tuning in at all.

Ian McCall, who is rumored for a return to the Octagon at UFC 201 vs. Jus…

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While the next season of The Ultimate Fighter will feature flyweights vying for a shot at the UFC championship, one contender in the division doesn’t plan on tuning in at all.

Ian McCall, who is rumored for a return to the Octagon at UFC 201 vs. Justin Scoggins, voiced his displeasure with TUF on Twitter recently.

Th 31-year-old McCall (13-5-1) had his two-fight win streak snapped in early 2015 at the hands of John Lineker. He lost to Demetrious Johnson, the current UFC champion, back in 2012 in the tournament semifinals after their first bout was declared a majority draw.

Joseph Benavidez, Henry Cejudo Tabbed As TUF 24 Coaches

Former UFC flyweight title contenders Joseph Benavidez and Henry Cejudo will lead a cast of 125-pound fighters as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 24.

The announcement was made during Wednesday night’s episode of “UFC Tonight.”

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Former UFC flyweight title contenders Joseph Benavidez and Henry Cejudo will lead a cast of 125-pound fighters as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 24.

The announcement was made during Wednesday night’s episode of “UFC Tonight.”

Benavidez and Cejudo, who have both fought – and lost – to current champion Demetrious Johnson, will coach 16 flyweights from several organizations around the world. The winner will receive a title fight at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in December vs. Johnson.

For their efforts, Benavidez and Cejudo will meet in the co-main event that same evening.

TUF 24 begins August 31 on FOX Sports 1 at 10 p.m. ET.

You Won’t Believe Who Is Coaching TUF Latin America III…

The UFC has officially announced the coaches for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): Latin America, which will serve as the third season of the reality show. You may be somewhat surprised to hear it, but hall of famers and former UFC light heavyweight champions Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Forrest Griffin will

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The UFC has officially announced the coaches for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): Latin America, which will serve as the third season of the reality show.

You may be somewhat surprised to hear it, but hall of famers and former UFC light heavyweight champions Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Forrest Griffin will coach opposite each other.

The show is set to be filmed in Argentina, with the debut currently being slated for August.

Liddell, one of the most iconic knockout artists in UFC history, hasn’t competed since 2010 when he suffered a disappointing knockout loss to Rich Franklin. “The Iceman” would go on to retire in the aftermath of the bout.

Owning wins over a who’s who of MMA, Liddell successfully defended his light heavyweight title four times, and holds records for most wins, as well as most knockouts in 205-pound history.

Griffin, on the other hand, is one of the most impactful fighters in sport history, mainly in part due to his legendary war with Stephan Bonnar at The Ultimate Fighter: 1 back in 2005.

After winning the inaugural season of the show, Griffin would also go on to win light heavyweight gold, although he never successfully defended the strap. Having not competed since a 2012 victory over Tito Ortiz, Griffin has hung up his gloves as well.

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