It was likely a surprise to most fans when they learned that the next set of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series coaches would be UFC heavyweights Shane Carwin and Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson. The two knockout artists will coach season sixteen of “TUF” and have already begun talking trash about one another. On Carwin’s personal […]
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It was likely a surprise to most fans when they learned that the next set of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series coaches would be UFC heavyweights Shane Carwin and Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson.
The two knockout artists will coach season sixteen of “TUF” and have already begun talking trash about one another.
On Carwin’s personal website he stated that “(Nelson) can keep striving for being average” which ‘Big Country’ responded to on Monday during an interview with MMAFighting.com on Monday. Nelson said there isn’t anything wrong with being “average,” it’s gotten him this far and coaching on “The Ultimate Fighter.”
“It sounds like he’s a Chael [Sonnen], which is OK because I can be Anderson [Silva] and put him in his place,” he said. “I have no idea [if he’s putting on an act]. My thing is, I don’t know if he’s getting off his meds or what it is. But for me personally, it’s OK to be average. But the thing is, hard work does pay off. I’m just average and look at the s— that I’ve pulled off. I’m coaching The Ultimate Fighter.”
One issue of Carwin’s statement that Nelson did have a problem with was the insinuation of him being a jester, noting his past success in coaching fighters.
“I’ve never had any complaints about my coaching ability,” he said. “I’ve coach UFC champions and stuff before I ever started fighting.”
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the competing coaches for both of the upcoming seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Facing off for season sixteen of the reality series will be heavyweights Shane Carwin (12-2) and Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson (17-7) who start filming this September. Meeting as opposing coaches for the TUF: The Smashes series in […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the competing coaches for both of the upcoming seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Facing off for season sixteen of the reality series will be heavyweights Shane Carwin (12-2) and Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson (17-7) who start filming this September.
Meeting as opposing coaches for the TUF: The Smashes series in Australia will be hometown fighter George Sotiropoulos (14-4) and season nine “TUF” winner Ross ‘The Real Deal’ Pearson (13-6).
UFC president Dana White announced the coaches for TUF 16 in a release earlier today, which also included comments from both fighters:
White:
“This is going to be a very interesting dynamic between these two heavyweights. They both have huge punching power and great chins but, outside of the Octagon, they couldn’t be more different. These two have been going at it on social media for a while and don’t seem to like each other very much, but they are going to be seeing a lot of each other during this series and I guarantee it’ll make for great TV.”
Carwin:“I also asked to coach against Roy Nelson. The fans know how I like to conduct myself both in and out of the Octagon, and I respect every fighter, coach, official and fan in the UFC. But I cannot respect a man like Roy Nelson – because he shows no respect himself. He is a keyboard warrior who doesn’t have the guts to talk trash to my face, but now he’s going to have to be in the same room, the same gym and finally the same Octagon as me.”
Nelson: “When I found out I was going to be a TUF coach I was like ‘Wow me!’ When I found out I was coaching against Shane Carwin I was so happy to get a chance to compete against this guy. As for being in the same room as him, I try not hang out with people that make me feel icky on the inside but, to coach TUF, I will make an exception.”
During last nights UFC on FUEL TV 4 post fight broadcast, White also revealed the “TUF: The Smashes” coaches:
White revealed the TUF: The Smashes coaches for the upcoming season of the show, which pits Australian fighters against a team from the UK: “The coaches will be [Ross] Pearson and [George] Sotiropoulos. They will fight at the end of it.”
Sunderland, England’s Pearson won TUF 9 as a lightweight, then dropped to featherweight late last year. Sotiropoulos was a TUF 6 standout.
TUF Brazil winner Rony Mariano Bezerra, better known as Rony Jason, dropped by to chat with UFC Tonight correspondent Karyn Bryant after the biggest win of his career. Bezerra explained his strategy for winning the show as well as the story behind the ‘Jason’ mask he wears into the Octagon.
TUF Brazil winner Rony Mariano Bezerra, better known as Rony Jason, dropped by to chat with UFC Tonight correspondent Karyn Bryant after the biggest win of his career. Bezerra explained his strategy for winning the show as well as the story behind the ‘Jason’ mask he wears into the Octagon.
Rony Jason becomes the first-ever TUF Brazil champion with a hard-fought decision over Godofredo Pepey. He discusses the victory, and how it feels to become the Ultimate Fighter.
Check out a few of the images from Saturday (June 23, 2012) UFC 147 event from Belo Horizonte, Brazil featuring the TUF Brazil featherweight and middleweight finals, along with a rematch between Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva. Be sure to check out more photo’s from Josh Hedges by viewing the full gallery at UFC.com.
Rich Franklin reacts after defeating Wanderlei Silva during their UFC 147 middleweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
Check out a few of the images from Saturday (June 23, 2012) UFC 147 event from Belo Horizonte, Brazil featuring the TUF Brazil featherweight and middleweight finals, along with a rematch between Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva.
Be sure to check out more photo’s from Josh Hedges by viewing the full gallery at UFC.com.
(L-R) Rich Franklin hugs Wanderlei Silva after their five-round UFC 147 catchweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(R-L) Wanderlei Silva punches Rich Franklin during their UFC 147 catchweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(L-R) Wanderlei Silva punches Rich Franklin during their UFC 147 catchweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(L-R) Wanderlei Silva kicks Rich Franklin during their UFC 147 catchweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
Cezar "Mutante" Ferreira kicks Sergio "Serginho" Moraes during their UFC 147 middleweight bout at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
Rony "Jason" Mariano Bezerra reacts after defeating Godofredo Pepey during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
Fabricio Werdum reacts after defeating Mike Russow during their UFC 147 heavyweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(R-L) Yuri Alcantara punches Hacran Dias during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(L-R) Rodrigo Damm secures a rear choke submission to defeat Anistavio "Gasparzinho" Medeiros during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(R-L) Francisco Trinaldo punches Delson "Pe De Chumbo" Heleno during their UFC 147 middleweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
A tattoo is seen on the back of Hugo "Wolverine" Viana before his UFC 147 featherweight bout against John Teixeira at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
Thiago "Bodao" Perpetuo reacts after his TKO victory over Leonardo Mafra during their UFC 147 middleweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(L-R) Wagner "Galeto" Campos punches Marcos Vinicius "Vina" during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
(R-L) Felipe Arantes lands a flying knee against Milton Vieira during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. – Photo by Josh Hedges for UFC.com
The official weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II event went down this afternoon at the Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond in Belo Horizonte in Brazil. Headliners Wanderlei ‘The Axe Murder’ Silva (188 lbs) and Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin (190 lbs) were both on weight for their 190-lbs catchweight bout. While heavyweights Fabricio Werdum (246) and Mike Russow (248) were well under the heavyweight limit for their bout.
Check out the full weigh-in video after the jump
The official weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II event went down this afternoon at the Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond in Belo Horizonte in Brazil. Headliners Wanderlei ‘The Axe Murder’ Silva (188 lbs) and Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin (190 lbs) were both on weight for their 190-lbs catchweight bout. While heavyweights Fabricio Werdum (246) and Mike Russow (248) were well under the heavyweight limit for their bout. The official weigh-ins begin at 7:30 of the video.
MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant talks with Wanderlei Silva after the UFC 147 pre-fight press conference in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Wanderlei talks about the skill level of the fighters on TUF Brazil, his disappointment that he won’t be fighting opposing coach Vitor Belfort and his excitement about delivering a great fight for the fans with Rich Franklin. Wanderlei also talks about how good it will feel to hear his ringwalk music blasting in Brazil.
MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant talks with Wanderlei Silva after the UFC 147 pre-fight press conference in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Wanderlei talks about the skill level of the fighters on TUF Brazil, his disappointment that he won’t be fighting opposing coach Vitor Belfort and his excitement about delivering a great fight for the fans with Rich Franklin. Wanderlei also talks about how good it will feel to hear his ringwalk music blasting in Brazil.
