The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz
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The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz (also known as The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Franklin for the final episode of the season) was the eleventh installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC)-produced reality television
series The Ultimate Fighter
. The show began taping in early 2010 and premiered on Spike on March 31, 2010. The live finale of the show is scheduled for June 19, 2010.
The UFC and Spike TV held open tryouts on October 26, 2009, in Los Angeles
, California
. The casting call went out for middleweight
and light heavyweight
fighters. Fighters wanting to try out for the show must have been at least 21 years old and have had a professional MMA record. 300 fighters showed up to the tryouts including UFC veterans Jason Lambert, Nick Thompson
and Logan Clark
, International Fight League
and EliteXC veteran Wayne Cole, as well as season 1 TUF competitor and former Strikeforce
light heavyweight champion Bobby Southworth
. In addition to the open tryouts, the UFC also accepted applications available through its website until November 9, 2009.
During The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
, Dana White announced that the coaches would be Tito Ortiz
and Chuck Liddell
. White also announced that the fighters for this season would compete in the middleweight
weight class. The season will feature 28 fighters as opposed to the usual 16 or 32. The series boasts a new "wildcard" format in which the two coaches will pick two fighters who lost their preliminary bouts to face each other for the eighth spot in the quarter-finals.
*In the final episode of the season, Tito Ortiz and his coaching staff are replaced by Rich Franklin and his team.
Episode 2: Suck it Up
Episode 3: A Lotta Heart
Episode 4: Clown BoxAttonito returned to the house and broke the news that his hand was injured and may be broken.
Team Liddell chooses Charles Blanchard to fight Jamie Yager.
Jamie Yager defeated Charles Blanchard by TKO (strikes) at 1:09 of round 1. Team Ortiz gains control of the matchups.
Episode 5: If It Breathes, It Bleeds
Episode 6: Did Your Dizzle
Episode 7: Coming for BloodThe wildcards were announced as Kyacey Uscola and Kris McCray.
As Rich Attonito had to withdraw from the competition, his spot was open. Dana White gave the slot to Court McGee, without having to fight for it, which upset Henle and Hammortee who both believed they did enough in their fights to earn either a wildcard slot or Attonito's slot.
Episode 8: Closed Mouth Don't Get FedThe quarter final matchups were announced as:
Nick Ring vs. Court McGee
Kyle Noke vs. Kris McCray
Brad Tavares vs. Seth Baczynski
Jamie Yager vs. Josh Bryant
Nick Ring discovers that he required his third ACL reconstruction surgery and faced the choice between fighting on and risking tearing his meniscus, or withdrawing from the competition. Ring withdrew and was replaced by James Hammortree after Hammortree ran after Dana White as he was leaving the house, stating he wanted the fight.
Court McGee defeated James Hammortree via submission (guillotine choke standing) at 0:28 of round 2.
Episode 9: Civilized SportLiddell was pulled aside by Dana White who informed him that Ortiz had pulled out of their intended fight at UFC 115
. The episode ends with Liddell walking out of the room saying "I'm going to punch him"
Episode 10: Shocked and AwedTito Ortiz is informed that he is being replaced as a coach. Ortiz at first leaves without explaining to his team, leading Dana White to have to inform them of Ortiz' withdrawal. Ortiz then explains to his team a couple of hours later at the house.
The semi-final matchups are announced as:
Brad Tavares vs. Court McGee
Kris McCray vs. Josh Bryant
Rich Franklin
replaced Tito Ortiz as coach.
Episode 11: A Will to Win
For this episode, the starting credits changed to reflect Ortiz' departure and Franklin's entrance. The season was renamed "Team Liddell vs. Team Franklin." This was also a two-hour episode.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
(UFC)-produced reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship , and soon to be shown on FX. The show features unknown, professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as...
. The show began taping in early 2010 and premiered on Spike on March 31, 2010. The live finale of the show is scheduled for June 19, 2010.
The UFC and Spike TV held open tryouts on October 26, 2009, in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
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. The casting call went out for middleweight
Middleweight (MMA)
The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb...
and light heavyweight
Light Heavyweight (MMA)
The light heavyweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing between 186 and 205 lb . It sits between the lighter middleweight division, and the heavyweight division....
fighters. Fighters wanting to try out for the show must have been at least 21 years old and have had a professional MMA record. 300 fighters showed up to the tryouts including UFC veterans Jason Lambert, Nick Thompson
Nick Thompson
Nicholas Delton Thompson is a retired American mixed martial artist. He retired with a professional mixed martial arts record of 38-14-1. He has fought professionally on both the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bodog Fight shows...
and Logan Clark
Logan Clark
Logan Thomas Clark is an American mixed martial artist.-Biography:Born in Southeastern Minnesota, Clark was raised on a farm north of Dover, MN. In 1987, at the age of 2, Clark's father died leaving his mother to raise the family. Clark has 3 siblings: Tyrel Clark, Doron Clark, and Amanda Clark...
, International Fight League
International Fight League
The International Fight League was an American mixed martial arts promotion billed as the world's first MMA league. It was founded on January 7, 2006 and closed on July 31, 2008...
and EliteXC veteran Wayne Cole, as well as season 1 TUF competitor and former Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
light heavyweight champion Bobby Southworth
Bobby Southworth
Bobby Southworth is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He fights as a light heavyweight. He has also fought in PRIDE FC and appeared on Season 1 of The Ultimate Fighter...
. In addition to the open tryouts, the UFC also accepted applications available through its website until November 9, 2009.
During The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale, also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, was a mixed martial arts event that was held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 5, 2009...
, Dana White announced that the coaches would be Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz
Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000 to September 26, 2003. Along with fighters like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, he was one of the sport's early stars...
and Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell
Charles David "Chuck" Liddell is a retired American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion. Liddell has an extensive striking background in Kempo, Koei-Kan karate and kickboxing, as well as a grappling background in collegiate wrestling.As of his...
. White also announced that the fighters for this season would compete in the middleweight
Middleweight (MMA)
The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb...
weight class. The season will feature 28 fighters as opposed to the usual 16 or 32. The series boasts a new "wildcard" format in which the two coaches will pick two fighters who lost their preliminary bouts to face each other for the eighth spot in the quarter-finals.
Coaches
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- Team Liddell
- Chuck LiddellChuck LiddellCharles David "Chuck" Liddell is a retired American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion. Liddell has an extensive striking background in Kempo, Koei-Kan karate and kickboxing, as well as a grappling background in collegiate wrestling.As of his...
- Howard Davis Jr.Howard Davis Jr.Howard Edward Davis, Jr. is a retired world-class American amateur and professional boxer. Growing up on Long Island as the eldest of 10 children, Davis first learned boxing from his father. After being inspired by a movie about Muhammad Ali, Davis embarked on his amateur career. He won the 1976...
- Scott Epstein
- John Hackleman
- Jake ShieldsJake ShieldsJake Shields is an American mixed martial artist who is currently fighting in the welterweight division of the UFC. He is the last Rumble on the Rock 175 lb champion. He is the first and last Elite XC Welterweight Champion. He is also the former Shooto Middleweight Champion and is the former...
- Antonio BanuelosAntonio BanuelosJuan Antonio Banuelos is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
-
- Team Punishment
- Tito OrtizTito OrtizJacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000 to September 26, 2003. Along with fighters like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, he was one of the sport's early stars...
- Cleber Luciano
- Rob McCulloughRob McCulloughRobert Alexander McCullough IV is an American Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He was a five-time World Muay Thai Champion, and is a former WEC Lightweight Champion. He currently trains out of Huntington Beach, CA at HB Ultimate Training Center...
- Saul Soliz
*In the final episode of the season, Tito Ortiz and his coaching staff are replaced by Rich Franklin and his team.
-
- Team Franklin
- Rich FranklinRich FranklinRich Jay Franklin II is an American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion.-Background:...
- Forrest GriffinForrest GriffinForrest Griffin is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC light heavyweight champion....
- Tyson GriffinTyson GriffinTyson Lee Griffin is an American mixed martial artist from Albany, California. Griffin currently fights as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .-Early life:...
- Gray MaynardGray MaynardBradley Gray Maynard is an American amateur wrestler and mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has recorded one of the fastest knockouts in UFC history, at 9 seconds against Joe Veres. He is the only fighter to hold a win over current...
Fighters
(In order in which they were picked)- Team Liddell
- Kyle NokeKyle NokeKyle Noke is an Australian professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Noke has also fought for EliteXC and the Australian fighting promotion Spartan Reality Fight...
, Rich AttonitoRich AttonitoRich Attonito is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. Attonito currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and is best known for his stint on the eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter. He was a Division 1 wrestler at...
, Charles Blanchard, Josh BryantJosh Bryant (fighter)Josh Bryant is an American professional mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz.-Early life:...
, Brad TavaresBrad TavaresBrad Tavares is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Tavares fought in local promotions...
, Court McGeeCourt McGeeCourtney Scott McGee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, McGee mostly fought in local promotions in Utah before signing with the UFC....
, Joseph Henle
- Team Punishment
- Nick RingNick RingNick Ring is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2002, Ring fought in various promotions, most notably the Bellator Fighting Championships...
, Kyacey UscolaKyacey UscolaKyacey Uscola is an American professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz. Uscola has fought for brands such as Bodog Fight, KOTC, Gladiator Challenge, and Palace Fighting Championships...
, Kris McCrayKris McCrayKris Eric Johannes McCray is an American mixed martial artist. He was the runner-up of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz.-Early life:...
, Jamie YagerJamie YagerJamie Yager is an American professional mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz. Besides appearing on The Ultimate Fighter, Yager was also on BET's Iron Ring in 2008.-Early life:Yager left home at age 14 due to differences with his...
, James HammortreeJames HammortreeJames Hammortree is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz.-Early life:...
, Clayton McKinney, Seth BaczynskiSeth BaczynskiSeth Baczynski is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz. Baczynski formerly trained with Southwest MMA alongside Efrain Escudero and Santino DeFranco. Now he resides in Tempe, Arizona, training at Power MMA with Ryan...
(Replaced Chris CamozziChris CamozziChristopher Allen Camozzi is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Camozzi mostly fought in local promotions, as well as the Maximum Fighting Championship, appearing on HDNet Fights on more than one occasion...
)
- Fighters eliminated before entry round
- Seth Baczynski, Brent Cooper, Jacen FlynnJacen FlynnJacen Flynn is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 1999, Flynn fought in various promotions such as King of the Cage and Bas Rutten Invitational Tournaments. Flynn participated in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs...
, Charley Lynch, Victor O'Donnell, Norman Paraisy, Constantinos PhilippouConstantinos PhilippouConstantinos Philippou is a Cypriot mixed martial artist. He is currently fighting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the middleweight division.-MMA career:Philippou made his professional MMA debut in May 2008 for the Ring of Combat promotion...
, Greg Rebello, Jordan Smith, Ben Stark, Lyle Steffens, Warren Thompson, Cleburn Walker, Woody Weatherby
- Removed due to injury
- Chris CamozziChris CamozziChristopher Allen Camozzi is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Camozzi mostly fought in local promotions, as well as the Maximum Fighting Championship, appearing on HDNet Fights on more than one occasion...
– fractured jaw, asked to leave in Episode 3.
Episodes
Episode 1: Smashed Up- Dana WhiteDana WhiteDana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
welcomed 28 fighters to the "new and improved" UFC training facility and announced that only 14 would get to go to The Ultimate Fighter house. He also announced a format change for the season: following the first round, White and the coaches would pick two fighters who were eliminated in the first round to be wild cards. Those two wild card fighters would fight for another chance to go to the second round. - The 28 fighters then fought to determine who would go to The Ultimate Fighter house. Elimination round matches were for two rounds. If there was a draw after two rounds, a third round would be fought.
- Jamie Yager defeated Ben Stark by knockout (head kick) at 0:26 of round 1
- Brad Tavares defeated Jordan Smith by knockout (strikes) at 0:37 of round 1
- Kris McCray defeated Cleburn Walker by TKO (shoulder injury) at 0:15 of round 1
- James Hammortree defeated Norman Paraisy by TKO (could not answer bell) at the end of round 1
- Nick Ring defeated Woody Weatherby by TKO (punches) at 2:42 of round 1
- Kyle Noke defeated Warren Thompson by unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18)
- Court McGee defeated Seth Baczynski by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Chris Camozzi defeated Victor O'Donnell by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Kyacey Uscola defeated Brent Cooper by knockout (punches) at 0:25 of round 1
- Joseph Henle defeated Constantinos Philippou by submission (armbar) at 2:17 of round 2
- Rich Attonito defeated Lyle Steffens by unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18)
- Josh Bryant defeated Greg Rebello by majority decision (20–18, 19–19, 20–18)
- Charles Blanchard defeated Jacen Flynn by TKO (referee stoppage) at the end of round 1
- Clayton McKinney defeated Charley Lynch by TKO (punches) at 4:07 of round 1
Episode 2: Suck it Up
- Chuck LiddellChuck LiddellCharles David "Chuck" Liddell is a retired American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion. Liddell has an extensive striking background in Kempo, Koei-Kan karate and kickboxing, as well as a grappling background in collegiate wrestling.As of his...
and Tito OrtizTito OrtizJacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000 to September 26, 2003. Along with fighters like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, he was one of the sport's early stars...
picked teams. Dana flips a coin to decide who got the first pick. Tito got to pick the first fighter, while Chuck got to pick the first fight. - Dana confronted Chuck about his team, believing that Liddell's picks were much weaker than Tito's due to a size and height difference between the two teams. He revealed that he and Chuck often have different assessments about fighters.
- Team Liddell chooses Kyle NokeKyle NokeKyle Noke is an Australian professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Noke has also fought for EliteXC and the Australian fighting promotion Spartan Reality Fight...
to fight Clayton McKinney. - Tension heated up between Jamie Yager and Clayton McKinney as Yager, Tavares and McCray used blowhorns at 3:00 a.m. and wake the other fighters.
- Clayton McKinney thought his shoulder injury was a torn rotator cuff, leading Tito to believe Clayton was mentally weak and makes a point of pushing him harder. After an MRI, the doctor wrongly diagnoses the injury as just a bone contusion, therefore painful, but not serious.
- Kyle Noke defeated Clayton McKinney by submission (triangle choke) at 2:44 of round 1.
- A visibly frustrated McKinney walked away in disappointment, but was called back by Ortiz to immediately practice triangle submission escapes. Attempting to boost the morale of McKinney and his team-mates, Ortiz reminded McKinney that he could still win a wildcard slot.
Episode 3: A Lotta Heart
- Dana White called out Chris Camozzi telling him that what he thought was just a minor tooth ache, was actually a broken jaw. Because of this injury, Camozzi was sent home. Seth Baczynski replaced him.
- Team Liddell chose Brad Tavares to fight James Hammortree.
- Tensions boiled between Jamie Yager and Nick Ring during the training session with Yager claiming that Ring was coming on strong with kicks. Yager then called him a "bitch" angering Ring.
- Brad Tavares defeated James Hammortree by unanimous decision after 3 rounds.
Episode 4: Clown Box
- Nick Ring confronted Jamie Yager for cheering for Brad Tavares during his fight with James Hammortree, despite Tavares being a member of the opposing team.
- Team Liddell chose Rich AttonitoRich AttonitoRich Attonito is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. Attonito currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and is best known for his stint on the eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter. He was a Division 1 wrestler at...
to fight Kyacey UscolaKyacey UscolaKyacey Uscola is an American professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz. Uscola has fought for brands such as Bodog Fight, KOTC, Gladiator Challenge, and Palace Fighting Championships...
. - Tensions rose between Jamie Yager and Kyacey Uscola when Kyacey accused Jamie of stealing his clothes.
Episode 5: If It Breathes, It Bleeds
- Wildcard predictions began by the fighters and James Hammortree stated his case, because of his "controversial" decision loss to Brad Tavares.
- It was revealed that the "bruised bone" Clayton McKinney was diagnosed with was actually a ripped off labrum ligament. While describing the surgery to his housemates, McKinney tells them that the doctor had to scrape the humeral bone, put screws in it, shave the ligament and then anchor the labrum to the humeral by using the screws. Since this type of injury takes 3–6 months to heal completely, it eliminated McKinney from the wildcard race, along with Charles Blanchard who claimed that he is in no condition to beat anybody right now.
- Tito Ortiz made an apology to Clayton McKinney for making remarks about Clayton not giving 100% during the earlier team training. Clayton accepted Ortiz's apology but as Ortiz walks away, Clayton gave him the middle finger.
- Team Ortiz chooses Kris McCray to fight Josh Bryant.
- Josh Bryant defeated Kris McCray by unanimous decision after 3 rounds. Team Liddell regained control of the matchups.
Episode 6: Did Your Dizzle
- Uscola expressed concern that Ortiz's training methods were "too rough," believing they caused McCray's loss. His teammates, including McCray, however, thought otherwise.
- Team Liddell swept Team Ortiz in dodgeball to win this year's Coach Challenge.
- Team Liddell chose Court McGee to fight Nick Ring.
- James Hammortree was sent to the hospital after being thrown by McCray and later revealed it may be a slipped disk.
- Nick Ring defeated Court McGee by majority decision after 2 rounds. Team Ortiz regains control of the matchups.
- Liddell didn't agree with the decision and showed anger and disdain towards Dana WhiteDana WhiteDana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
and other people in attendance.
Episode 7: Coming for Blood
- Nick Ring expressed concern about a possible re-occurrence of a three year old knee injury.
Episode 8: Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed
Episode 9: Civilized Sport
- Tito Ortiz reveals that his doctors want him to have neck surgery immediately, as Ortiz is now regularly experiencing numbness in his limbs.
UFC 115
UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 12, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.-Background:...
. The episode ends with Liddell walking out of the room saying "I'm going to punch him"
Episode 10: Shocked and Awed
Rich Franklin
Rich Jay Franklin II is an American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion.-Background:...
replaced Tito Ortiz as coach.
Episode 11: A Will to Win
For this episode, the starting credits changed to reflect Ortiz' departure and Franklin's entrance. The season was renamed "Team Liddell vs. Team Franklin." This was also a two-hour episode.
- Forrest GriffinForrest GriffinForrest Griffin is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC light heavyweight champion....
, Tyson GriffinTyson GriffinTyson Lee Griffin is an American mixed martial artist from Albany, California. Griffin currently fights as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .-Early life:...
and Gray MaynardGray MaynardBradley Gray Maynard is an American amateur wrestler and mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has recorded one of the fastest knockouts in UFC history, at 9 seconds against Joe Veres. He is the only fighter to hold a win over current...
also come in as the assistant coaches. - A number of fighters within the house decided to play a prank on Brad Tavares, Jamie Yager, Kris McCray and Kyle Noke in order to get revenge on a previous incident in which Tavares, Yager and McCray set off air horns in the middle of the night. This prank follows a similar structure to the original, in that it involves air horns during the early hours of the morning. This angers Tavares, who vows to get revenge.
- Court McGee defeated Brad Tavares via technical submission (rear naked choke) at 4:45 of round 3.
- Dana called the fighters to the gym where he introduces them to several members of the US Marines. The fighters spent the day training with the Marines before going back to the house and having a barbecue.
- Tavares and Yager made up a concoction of flour and beans which they began to throw out of their window at some of their housemates who were sunbathing. This eventually caused a heated confrontation between Yager and James Hammortree, followed by another confrontation between Yager and Kyacey Uscola. Yager insulted Uscola's fighting credentials and Uscola offered to fight him outside, to which Yager agreed. However, as Uscola stands outside waiting for Yager and calling him out through his window, Yager simply shuts his window and remains in his room.
- Kris McCray defeated Josh Bryant via unanimous decision after three rounds.
- After the fight, Rich Franklin jokes that he's the only undefeated coach in the history of The Ultimate Fighter.
- Court McGee and Kris McCray are announced as the season's finalists. Special mention was made of Kris McCray setting the new record for fights per season, having fought five times ("literally every Tuesday" according to Dana White).
Finale
The finale was held on June 19, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.- Middleweight bout:
United States Court McGeeCourt McGeeCourtney Scott McGee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, McGee mostly fought in local promotions in Utah before signing with the UFC....
vs. United States Kris McCrayKris McCrayKris Eric Johannes McCray is an American mixed martial artist. He was the runner-up of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz.-Early life:...
- McGee defeated McCray via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:41 of round 2 to become the Season 11 Middleweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter.