There you have it. Last night the first episode of TUF 15 aired live on FX with some amazing elimination fights!
People were chocked out, Ko'ed and sent home by the judges in a explosive first episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 15.
The Show started out with a introduction to the new season with John Anik and Dana White and soon followed the series intro.
also short after a video was shown of the fighters as they arrived two days earlier to the UFC training center to meet their coaches and Dana White, where a bombshell was dropped on them, with Dana White Announced that the fights to get into the house were only going to be ONE five minut round, which lit a fire among the fighters.
And as always Dana said his famous quote "Don't leave it in the hands of the judges!"
Not far after the first fight was aried live and rest of the night presented us with an explosive night of fights! and here is the results of the fights!:
Joe Proctor vs. Jordan Rinaldi
In the night’s first bout, jiu-jitsu specialists Joe Proctor and Jordan Rinaldi faced off.
In the night’s first bout, jiu-jitsu specialists Joe Proctor and Jordan Rinaldi faced off.
They both started trading punches, kicks and uppercuts but eventually Proctor was the one to successfully get the trip and get hold of a guillotine choke against the cage and earning the first finish and submission of the night and also earning him a bonus of $5,000 and also being the first one to be advancing on in the competition.
Advancing into the house: Joe Proctor
Cristiano Marcello vs. Jared Carlsten
The season’s lone Brazilian contestant, Gracie black belt Cristiano Marcello, took on rangy Eddie Bravo BJJ student Jared Carlsten in the second bout of the night and his experience proved too much for the undefeated prospect. As all ofther fights it started standing but as soon as it hit the ground it was clear who was the more experienced as Cristiano Marcello took control of the fight with slick transisions and ground and pound and eventually sunk in the choke on Carlsten, as he tried to turn away to try and escape.
The season’s lone Brazilian contestant, Gracie black belt Cristiano Marcello, took on rangy Eddie Bravo BJJ student Jared Carlsten in the second bout of the night and his experience proved too much for the undefeated prospect. As all ofther fights it started standing but as soon as it hit the ground it was clear who was the more experienced as Cristiano Marcello took control of the fight with slick transisions and ground and pound and eventually sunk in the choke on Carlsten, as he tried to turn away to try and escape.
Yet another fight costing Dana White $5,000 and making Cristiano Marcello the second fighter to enter the house.
Advancing into the house: Cristiano Marcello
Erin Beach vs. Sam Sicilia
The third bout of the night was a very short one as it was ended by Sam Sicilia after only 8 seconds with a huge overhand right to the jaw of Erin Beach. Making Sicilia the third fighter to enter the house and also earning $5,000
The third bout of the night was a very short one as it was ended by Sam Sicilia after only 8 seconds with a huge overhand right to the jaw of Erin Beach. Making Sicilia the third fighter to enter the house and also earning $5,000
Advancing into the house: Sam Sicilia
Austin Lyons vs. Chris Tickle
Chris Tickle also made it a quick fight against jiu jitsu ace Austin Lyons with a hard punch just 24 seconds into the opening round which led the reff to stop the fight. Might have been an early stoppage in some people's eyes, but at least it saved Austin Lyons from some unnecessary punishment.
Chris Tickle also made it a quick fight against jiu jitsu ace Austin Lyons with a hard punch just 24 seconds into the opening round which led the reff to stop the fight. Might have been an early stoppage in some people's eyes, but at least it saved Austin Lyons from some unnecessary punishment.
With the win Christ Tickle also joins the $5,000 wagon and advanced to the TUF house.
Advancing into the house: Chris Tickle
Advancing into the house: Chris Tickle
Brendan Weafer vs. Andy Ogle
Brendan Weafer vs Andy Ogle was not that much of an exciting fight.
Brendan Weafer vs Andy Ogle was not that much of an exciting fight.
The fight started standing and was taken to the ground and when it did Weafer caught Ogle in a triangle choke but without completing it and without really trying to finish it leaving Ogle the rest of the round smashing Weafer in the face for the remainder of the fighter earning him the decision win and a spot in the house.
Advancing into the house: Andy Ogle
Advancing into the house: Andy Ogle
Vincent Pichel vs. Cody Pfister
Vincent Pichel and Cody Pfister waged a bloody, sloppy, all-over war, with kickboxer Pichel walking away with the submission win over the jiu-jitsu specialist. The fight was ended when Pichel opened a huge gash on the side of Pfister’s face with elbows from the top, and as Pfister spun away, “From Hell” locked in a rear-naked choke that nearly put Pfister to sleep after 3:39.
Advancing into the house: Vinc Pichel
Vincent Pichel and Cody Pfister waged a bloody, sloppy, all-over war, with kickboxer Pichel walking away with the submission win over the jiu-jitsu specialist. The fight was ended when Pichel opened a huge gash on the side of Pfister’s face with elbows from the top, and as Pfister spun away, “From Hell” locked in a rear-naked choke that nearly put Pfister to sleep after 3:39.
Advancing into the house: Vinc Pichel
Mark Glover vs. John Cofer
A lot of takedowns in this bout where Georgian John Cofer gave the UK fighters a 1-1 record, using active wrestling to defeat Liverpool’s Mark Glover by decision. The judges were unanimous in promoting Cofer to the home.
Advancing into the house: John Cofer
Chase Hackett vs. Chris Saunders
One word came to mind when watching this fighter: CARDIO!!
Jiu-jitsu specialist Chase Hackett used striking and wrestling against kickboxer Chris Saunders, but Saunders’ striking and numerous guillotine attempts earned him the win after a full round of effort. Judges unanimously gave the fight to Saunders, whose pink Mohawk will move into the house, much to the disappointment of the mustachioed Hackett.
Advancing into the house: Chris Saunders
James Vick vs. Dakota Cochrane
The bout finally came with the renound Dakota Cochrane who had drawn a lot of attention due to his past with gay porn but who was given the benefit of the doubt by the UFC.
Sadly Dakota Cochrane’s wrestling pedigree was basically neutralized during a five-minute scrum with undefeated striker James Vick, who eked out the win without doing any significant damage with strikes. Vick earned the split decision win and propelled himself into the house over the All-American pole vaulter.
Advancing into the house: James Vick
Johnavan Vistante vs. Michael Chiesa
After a couple of fights going the distance The fight finish trend picked back up during the night’s 10th bout, as Michael Chiesa tapped out striker Johnavan Vistante in just 2:05, snaking an arm under his opponent’s neck, drawing the tap and another $5,000 finish bonus.
Advancing into the house: Michael Chiesa
Mike Rio vs. Ali MacLean
A lot of takedowns in this bout where Georgian John Cofer gave the UK fighters a 1-1 record, using active wrestling to defeat Liverpool’s Mark Glover by decision. The judges were unanimous in promoting Cofer to the home.
Advancing into the house: John Cofer
Chase Hackett vs. Chris Saunders
One word came to mind when watching this fighter: CARDIO!!
Jiu-jitsu specialist Chase Hackett used striking and wrestling against kickboxer Chris Saunders, but Saunders’ striking and numerous guillotine attempts earned him the win after a full round of effort. Judges unanimously gave the fight to Saunders, whose pink Mohawk will move into the house, much to the disappointment of the mustachioed Hackett.
Advancing into the house: Chris Saunders
James Vick vs. Dakota Cochrane
The bout finally came with the renound Dakota Cochrane who had drawn a lot of attention due to his past with gay porn but who was given the benefit of the doubt by the UFC.
Sadly Dakota Cochrane’s wrestling pedigree was basically neutralized during a five-minute scrum with undefeated striker James Vick, who eked out the win without doing any significant damage with strikes. Vick earned the split decision win and propelled himself into the house over the All-American pole vaulter.
Advancing into the house: James Vick
Johnavan Vistante vs. Michael Chiesa
After a couple of fights going the distance The fight finish trend picked back up during the night’s 10th bout, as Michael Chiesa tapped out striker Johnavan Vistante in just 2:05, snaking an arm under his opponent’s neck, drawing the tap and another $5,000 finish bonus.
Advancing into the house: Michael Chiesa
Mike Rio vs. Ali MacLean
Yet another submission finish ended the eleventh bout of the evening as Miami’s Mike Rio swarmed on Northern Ireland’s Ali MacLean, dominating him on the ground before scoring the night’s fourth rear-naked choke victory at 3:32.
Advancing into the house: Mike Rio
James Krause vs. Justin Lawrence
Though James Krause, a WEC vet with 18 pro fights, had the experience on paper, it was 3-0 Justin Lawrence whose unmentioned 150 amateur kickboxing bouts paid off as he swarmed for a fast TKO win in a matchup of two mixed martial artists from Missouri at just 1:25.
Watching the fight you could argue that Justin Lawrence is the one to watch this season as he looked brutal and dominant in his elimination bout to get into the house.
Advancing into the house: Justin Lawrence
Drew Dober vs. Daron Cruickshank
Daron Cruickshank put on a blistering first couple of minutes against Drew Dober, showing the crowd what happens when a fighter is raised by a pro kickboxer mom and a striking coach father, dominating with a brutal kicks and punches and explosive pace and fast takedowns earning him an obvious invitation to the TUF Live house.
Advancing into the house: Daron Cruickshank
Jeremy Larsen vs. Jeff Smith
Striker Jeremy Larsen was nimble enough to avoid the grasp of submission grappler Jeff Smith, even as much of their five-minute fight unfolded on the mat.
as the two had an 5 min. grappling match that saw Jeremy get the better of the ground game and earning him a spot in the TUF house
Advancing into the house: Jeremy Larsen
Jon Tuck vs. Al Iaquinta
A former TUF contestant in Al Iaquinta saw himself once again in the UFC training center
as he righted that opportunity Friday with a unanimous decision win over dangerous jiu jitsu fighter Jon Tuck, who limped away with an injury of his own, as Al Iaquinta accedently steped on Jon Tuck's foot and messed up his two really bad. Iaquinta stood and raised his arms in victory as Tuck stayed seated against the cage, having his clearly injured toe checked out by the commission doctors, a sight that triggered the gag reflex of most of the audince both at home and around the ring.
Advancing into the house: Al Iaquinta
Akbarh Arreola vs. Myles Jury
A second TUF vet got a second chance in the house as Myles Jury – forced to leave the season 13 house due to a knee injury – decisioned experienced Tijuana fighter Akbarh Arreola. Earning him a spot in the house and a second chance to become The Ultimate Fighter.
Advancing into the house: Myles Jury
After the fights were done Dana, Cruz and Faber congratulated the fighters and gave a short speech as to what was instore for them as seen below and the verbal preview for the next episode was presented once again by John Anik as the first episode of TUF 15 was concluded.
Congrats to all the fighters and get ready for yet another explosive season of The Ultimate fighter!!
Dana White, Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber congratulating last nights winning fighters
Advancing into the house: Mike Rio
James Krause vs. Justin Lawrence
Though James Krause, a WEC vet with 18 pro fights, had the experience on paper, it was 3-0 Justin Lawrence whose unmentioned 150 amateur kickboxing bouts paid off as he swarmed for a fast TKO win in a matchup of two mixed martial artists from Missouri at just 1:25.
Watching the fight you could argue that Justin Lawrence is the one to watch this season as he looked brutal and dominant in his elimination bout to get into the house.
Advancing into the house: Justin Lawrence
Drew Dober vs. Daron Cruickshank
Daron Cruickshank put on a blistering first couple of minutes against Drew Dober, showing the crowd what happens when a fighter is raised by a pro kickboxer mom and a striking coach father, dominating with a brutal kicks and punches and explosive pace and fast takedowns earning him an obvious invitation to the TUF Live house.
Advancing into the house: Daron Cruickshank
Jeremy Larsen vs. Jeff Smith
Striker Jeremy Larsen was nimble enough to avoid the grasp of submission grappler Jeff Smith, even as much of their five-minute fight unfolded on the mat.
as the two had an 5 min. grappling match that saw Jeremy get the better of the ground game and earning him a spot in the TUF house
Advancing into the house: Jeremy Larsen
Jon Tuck vs. Al Iaquinta
A former TUF contestant in Al Iaquinta saw himself once again in the UFC training center
as he righted that opportunity Friday with a unanimous decision win over dangerous jiu jitsu fighter Jon Tuck, who limped away with an injury of his own, as Al Iaquinta accedently steped on Jon Tuck's foot and messed up his two really bad. Iaquinta stood and raised his arms in victory as Tuck stayed seated against the cage, having his clearly injured toe checked out by the commission doctors, a sight that triggered the gag reflex of most of the audince both at home and around the ring.
Advancing into the house: Al Iaquinta
Akbarh Arreola vs. Myles Jury
A second TUF vet got a second chance in the house as Myles Jury – forced to leave the season 13 house due to a knee injury – decisioned experienced Tijuana fighter Akbarh Arreola. Earning him a spot in the house and a second chance to become The Ultimate Fighter.
Advancing into the house: Myles Jury
After the fights were done Dana, Cruz and Faber congratulated the fighters and gave a short speech as to what was instore for them as seen below and the verbal preview for the next episode was presented once again by John Anik as the first episode of TUF 15 was concluded.
Congrats to all the fighters and get ready for yet another explosive season of The Ultimate fighter!!
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