For weeks, on The Ultimate Fighter, we’ve heard that Dave Faulkner is the best fighter on Team UK. We’ve watched as Jason Pierce drummed up excuse after excuse to avoid fighting the dangerous Brit, eventually getting his wish at the end of last week’s episode. No one on Team USA would stand a chance against Faulkner and perhaps no one would be foolish enough to take on the challenge. Read More

I’d like to report that this week’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter featured two exciting bouts between willing combatants. I’d like to say that the action outside the ring was entertaining, but in no way compared to the drama inside the octagon. Unfortunately, I can’t say any of this, but can however write that there was much more Mexican wrestling than I expected when I tuned in.

What? Read More

Here’s a newsflash – The Ultimate Fighter isn’t about the fighting, it’s about the fighters. Wednesday night’s episode didn’t even come through with the second fight which has been promised for each show and yet it was one of the more entertaining episodes of the season. Read More

While we’re still a long way from knowing which nation will boast The Ultimate Fighter, one thing is quite clear-the Americans are the ultimate in entertainment value.

Last night’s episode of TUF began with the story of UK Coach Michael Bisping’s mysterious absence for Dean Amasinger’s fight in the previous episode. Surely, this was destined to be a major controversy and gripping story line. Perhaps this would tear apart team UK and leave them a shattered mess. Had Bisping betrayed the trust placed in him by his men, never again to lead his team? Read More

USA versus the world.

These words make us cringe when used to refer to international politics, but the same cannot be said for sporting contests. In fact, it seems we can’t get enough of the idea.

Case in point is this season of The Ultimate Fighter where fighters from “Team USA” compete against fighters from “Team United Kingdom”. The hope must be that MMA plus national pride equals ratings success (think Ryder Cup in the Octagon). Read More

Chances are, if you’re reading this article you’re a fan of the UFC. Maybe you host the Pay Per View party or watch the fights at your local watering hole on a giant screen. You likely read the websites (heck, you’re on one right now) and purchase the odd DVD of your favorite knock outs. You may think that you’re getting the full UFC experience.

After this weekend, I need to tell you that you aren’t. Read More