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The Ultimate Fighter: Live
Genre Reality, Sports
Created by Frank Fertitta III, Lorenzo Fertitta, Dana White
Starring Dana White, Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, and Urijah Faber
Country of origin United States
Production
Running time 60 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel FX
Original airing Template:Dts
Chronology
Preceded by The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller
Followed by The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil

The Ultimate Fighter: Live[1] (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 15) is the fifteenth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. This season marks the show's debut on the FX network, the debut of Jon Anik as the show's host,[2] and will feature Lightweight fighters.

As part of the deal with FX, the show was revamped. Prior seasons of the show were filmed in six weeks, edited and aired several months after filming was completed. This season the show is being filmed over thirteen weeks and is being edited "the week of" before being broadcast. In addition this season will be the first to feature live fights.[3]

The UFC and FX held open tryouts on December 5, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The casting call went out for Lightweight and Welterweight fighters.[4] Some of the fighters that showed up for the tryouts included UFC veteran Jamie Yager, WEC veteran Blas Avena, and Bellator veterans Rudy Bears, Zak Cummings, and Jacob McClintock, and K-1 kickboxer Kultar Gill.[5]

On December 6, 2011, it was announced that the coaches for the season would be Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber.[6] They are currently two of the top bantamweight division fighters and were set to fight for the title, until Cruz's injury on May 7, 2012. It will debut on March 9, 2012.

Cast

Coaches

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Template:Colorbox Team Cruz[7]

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Template:Colorbox Team Faber[8]

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Fighters

Team Cruz
Team Faber
Fighters eliminated during the entry round
  • Akbarh Arreloa, Erin Beach, Jared Carlsten, Dakota Cochrane, Drew Dober, Mark Glover, Chase Hackett, James Krause, Austin Lyons, Ali Maclean, Cody Pfister, Jordan Rinaldi, Jeff Smith, Jon Tuck, Brendan Weafer, Johnavan Vistante

Episodes

Episode 1 (March 9, 2012)
  • Two days prior to the live episode, the 32 fighters were introduced to Dana White and the two coaches. White explains that an elimination round will be held and only 16 of the fighters will move on to "The Ultimate Fighter House" to compete during the rest of the season. He further explains that the elimination fights will consist of a single five minute round.
  • The bonus awards are explained:
    • Fan vote for best fight of the season earns each fighter $25,000.
    • Fan vote for best submission of the season earns the winner $25,000.
    • Fan vote for best knock out of the season earns the winner $25,000.
    • Any fight ending via submission, knock out, or referee stoppage earns the winner $5,000.
    • The winner of TUF 15 and his coach will also win a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
    • The winner of TUF 15 will earn a one year sponsorship deal with Tapout.
  • The elimination round fights are held:[9]
    • Joe Proctor defeated Jordan Rinaldi in 2:08 by submission with a guillotine choke.
    • Cristiano Marcello defeated Jared Carlsten in 2:43 by submission with a rear naked choke.
    • Sam Sicilia defeated Erin Beach in 0:08 by technical knock out.
    • Chris Tickle defeated Austin Lyons in 0:24 by technical knock out.
    • Andy Ogle defeated Brendan Weafer by unanimous decision (10–9, 10–9, 10–9).
    • Vinc Pichel defeated Cody Pfister in 3:39 by submission with a rear naked choke.
    • John Cofer defeated Mark Glover by unanimous decision (10–9, 10–9, 10–9).
    • Chris Saunders defeated Chase Hackett by unanimous decision (10–9, 10–9, 10–9).
    • James Vick defeated Dakota Cochrane by split decision (9–10, 10–9, 10–9).
    • Michael Chiesa defeated Johnavan Vistante in 2:05 by submission with a rear naked choke.
    • Mike Rio defeated Ali Maclean in 3:32 by submission with a rear naked choke.
    • Justin Lawrence defeated James Krause in 1:25 by technical knock out.
    • Daron Cruickshank defeated Drew Dober by unanimous decision (10–9, 10–9, 10–9).
    • Jeremy Larsen defeated Jeff Smith by unanimous decision (10–9, 10–9, 10–9).
    • Al Iaquinta defeated Jon Tuck by unanimous decision (10–9, 10–9, 10–9). Tuck appeared to break a right toe during the fight.
    • Myles Jury defeated Akbarh Arreloa by unanimous decision (10–9, 10–9, 10–9).
Post Episode 1

The first episode earned a television rating consisting of 1.28 million viewers which was less than the 1.5 million viewers for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.[10] Following his win in the elimination round, Jeremy Larsen was medically suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) due to a cut on his head. His suspension is scheduled to last until April 9. However, Keith Kizer, the NSAC Executive Director, said the NSAC and its doctors will evaluate Larsen each week to determine if Larsen can be medically cleared sooner.[11] Other medical suspensions from the elimination round fights include Jeff Smith (Arachnoid cyst), James Krause (possible ankle injury), Cody Pfister (cut to right eye), Austin Lyons (due to knock out) and Erin Beach (due to technical knock out and cut on lower lip).[12]

Episode 2: "Embrace the War" (March 16, 2012)
  • Saturday 8am: The fighters and coaches are at the UFC training center with Dana White. White announces that he will flip a coin to pick a coach. The coach who wins the coin flip will have the option of picking the first fighter or the first fight. Urijah Faber wins the coin flip and decides to pick the first fight. Dominick Cruz makes the first fighter pick and the coaches alternate picking fighters for their teams.
Coach 1st Pick 2nd Pick 3rd Pick 4th Pick 5th Pick 6th Pick 7th Pick 8th Pick
Cruz Justin Lawrence Sam Sicilia Myles Jury Mike Rio James Vick Vinc Pichel Chris Tickle Jeremy Larsen
Faber Al Iaquinta Cristiano Marcello Daron Cruickshank Joe Proctor Michael Chiesa John Cofer Andy Ogle Chris Saunders
  • Saturday 2pm:Urijah Faber announces the first fight: James Vick vs Daron Cruickshank.
    • Before the fight announcement, Faber questions Cruz on a comment made in a UFC magazine interview where Cruz mentioned that Faber's family had probably helped him purchase his gym. Faber denies the statement and warns Cruz to stay away from family comments. Cruz apologizes before the announcement.
  • Sunday 2pm: Michael Chiesa, at the training center, is told to call home and finds out that his father passed away the day before. Chiesa talks about his father having been ill and making him promise to stay on the show regardless of what happens. When Chiesa gets back to the TUF house, he tells Sam Sicilia, who he knows from home, about his father's passing.
  • Monday 9am: Dana White meets with Chiesa. White says that Chiesa can go home for a couple days to be with his family, attend the funeral and can then rejoin the show afterwards.
  • Thursday 4pm: The fighters weigh-in. Vick weighs in at 154 pounds (70 kg) and Cruickshank at 155.5 pounds (70.5 kg).
  • Live: James Vick defeats Daron Cruickshank by knock out at 2:16 of the first round with a knee.
    • Following the fight, Dominick Cruz having won control is allowed to make the next fight pick. From his team, Cruz picks Justin Lawrence. Cruz then tells Faber that he can pick anyone from his team to face Lawrence. Faber hesitates before asking if anyone from his team wants to fight Lawrence. When no one volunteers, Faber tells Cruz to make the pick for him. Cruz picks Cristiano Marcello to face Justin Lawrence in a weeks time.
Episode 3: "Old School vs. New School" (March 23, 2012)
  • Friday 8:15pm: Following the previous week's live episode there is discussion among both teams in regards to the hesitancy on the part of Team Faber to choose someone to face Justin Lawrence.
  • Sunday 8am: Chris Tickle, wearing a gas mask, starts this season's prank war by attempting to move Faber's parking sign across the street. In attempting to do so, he breaks the sign and places it in a pile of tires used inside the UFC training center.
  • Monday 11am: During the Team Faber training session, Cristiano Marcello discusses strategy and prepares for his fight against Justin Lawrence. In response to Tickle's prank, Team Faber puts tape on a large poster of Dominick Cruz making him appear like Eddie Munster.
  • Tuesday 10:30am: John Cofer makes a joke about how Tickle walks. Tickle gets offended by the joke and a verbal argument ensues.
  • Tuesday 11am: During the Team Cruz training session, there is a focus for Lawrence on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu defense. The prank war also continues as Team Cruz constructs a "thong" for the large poster of Faber, placing it on Faber's "butt chin".
  • Thursday 4pm: At the official weigh-ins, both Justin Lawrence and Cristiano Marcello weigh in at 156 pounds (71 kg).
  • Live: Justin Lawrence defeats Cristiano Marcello by knock out at 3:15 of the second round.
    • Team Cruz maintains control of the fight pick. The fight for the following week is announced to be Myles Jury vs Al Iaquinta.
Episode 4: "All the Pressure" (March 30, 2012)
  • Saturday 9am: During Team Cruz practice, Mike Rio tweaks a knee while sparring with Myles Jury.
  • Sunday 3pm: Various fighters discuss the difficulties of being away from their families for three months without any contact while only being three weeks into the show.
  • Tuesday 2pm: Urijah Faber brings "life coach" Jim Peterson to The Ultimate Fighter House to speak with all of the fighters. Chris Tickle decides not to attend the talk.
  • Wednesday 8am: Mike Rio is still complaining of pain in his knee.
  • Thursday 4pm: At the official weigh-ins, Myles Jury weighs 154 pounds (70 kg) and Al Iaquinta weight 155 pounds (70 kg).
  • Live: Al Iaquinta defeats Myles Jury by split decision after three rounds.
    • Team Faber gains control of the fight pick. The fight for the following week is announced to be Michael Chiesa vs Jeremy Larsen.
Post Episode 4
  • The live fight between Al Iaquinta and Myles Jury went to a third round due to a draw following the first two rounds. Circumstances surrounding a network commercial break resulted in a three minute break between the second and third rounds. Normally, there is only a one minute break between rounds. Dana White said in an interview following the episode that the longer breaks can result in fighters starting to cool down or cramp up. White said that the UFC and FX will be working on ensuring that extended breaks between rounds does not occur again.[13]
Episode 5: "That Miserable Feeling" (April 6, 2012)
  • Friday: Following the previous week's live fight and the announcement that Michael Chiesa would be fighting Jeremy Larsen, Sam Sicilia expresses hesitance to discuss Chiesa's fighting style. Sicilia and Chiesa are friends and training partners back home and Siclia wants to remain that way and not betray Chiesa.
  • Saturday 9am: Dominick Cruz talks to Sam Sicilia and tries to find out about Chiesa's favorite submissions and fighting style. Sicilia tells Cruz he is uncomfortable talking about it.
  • Sunday 9am: Chris Tickle has been complaining of pain in his toes. In talking with the UFC doctor, the symptoms resemble gout. The UFC doctor discusses the issue with Cruz and that tests will be performed to verify or eliminate gout as a possibility. Cruz is not convinced that Tickle is having any real problems and that it isn't Tickle disliking the training regimen. Tickle says it isn't the training that he is having a problem with.
  • Monday 1:30pm: During training Urijah Faber and Michael Chiesa work on takedowns, grappling, and submissions.
  • Tuesday 3pm: During training, Tickle complains of stomach pains. Cruz tells Tickle to work through the pain. In an interview, Cruz explains that he is getting tired of Tickle's excuses not to train.
  • Wednesday 1pm: Tickle visits the hospital to get the results of the gout tests performed. The tests have come back negative for gout.
  • Thursday 4pm: At the official weigh-ins, Jeremy Larson weighs 154 pounds (70 kg) and Michael Chiesa weighs 155.5 pounds (70.5 kg).
  • Live: Late in the first round, Chiesa kneed Larson in the head while Larsen had a knee touching the mat. The referee called for a timeout to allow Larsen to recover from the illegal blow and deducted a point from Chiesa. After two rounds of fighting, Michael Chiesa defeats Jeremy Larsen by unanimous decision.
    • Team Faber retains control of the fight pick. Faber announces the fight the following week will be between Chris Tickle and Joe Proctor.
Episode 6: "Dog with no Bark" (April 13, 2012)
  • Friday: It was discussed that Chris Tickle was drunk during the previous week's fight. In the locker room, Tickle was laughing and making jokes about his just announced fight with Joe Proctor. Dominick Cruz gets upset with Tickle's attitude and tells Tickle to keep his mouth shut for the next week.
  • Saturday 10:30am: Mike Rio complains of pains in one of his knees and having difficulties moving it. Rio and Justin Lawrence have a discussion about the lifetime of a mixed martial arts figher.
    • During practice, Cruz apologizes to Tickle for his comments the night before. Cruz explained that he was upset due to the Jeremy Larsen's loss. Cruz says he wants Tickle to be himself.
    • Cruz pairs Justin Lawrence with Mike Rio during practice and tells Lawrence not to throw spin kicks at Rio, although he does. Rio complains of the kicks feeling they were dangerous for practice. It causes Rio and Lawrence to become rougher with each other during the training session. To retaliate, Rio takes Lawrence down and submits him several times.
  • Saturday 5pm: While Team Faber is at practice, Chris Tickle sets up a practical joke by placing a container of water on the front door to the The Ultimate Fighter House. When Team Faber returns from practice, Proctor walks into the door and the contain of water spills onto his head. Proctor laughs and believes it is a funny joke.
  • Sunday 11:30am: The fighters discuss being away from their families and friends during Easter Sunday. Chris Tickle cooks a turkey for the entire house and the fighters spend time outside with a makeshift Slip 'n Slide.
  • Thursday 4pm: A the official weigh-ins, Chris Tickle weighs in at 153 pounds (69 kg) and Joe Proctor weighs 155 pounds (70 kg).
  • Live: Joe Proctor defeats Chris Tickle by submission with a rear-naked choke late in the first round.
    • Team Faber retains control of the fight pick. Faber announces the fight for the following week to be John Cofer against Vinc Pichel.

Episode list

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Live Premiere" </td><td>1,300[10]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>N/A (Elimination rounds)</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Embrace the War" </td><td>1,100[14]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox James Vick</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Old School vs. New School" </td><td>1,200[15]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Justin Lawrence</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"All the Pressure" </td><td>1,100[16]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Al Iaquinta</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"That Miserable Feeling" </td><td>947[17]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Michael Chiesa</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Dog with no Bark" </td><td>1,000[18]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Joe Proctor</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Weather the Storm" </td><td>1,000[19]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Vinc Pichel</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"The Lions Den" </td><td>929[20]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Chris Saunders</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Become That Hero" </td><td>954[21]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Andy Ogle</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"So Real, It's Unreal" </td><td>948[22]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox James Vick & Template:Colorbox Michael Chiesa</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Like a Spartan" </td><td>821[23]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Vinc Pichel & Template:Colorbox Al Iaquinta</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Reality Check" </td><td>875[24]</td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Michael Chiesa & Template:Colorbox Al Iaquinta</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Live Finale" </td><td></td><td>Template:Dts</td><td>Template:Colorbox Michael Chiesa</td></tr>
No. Title Viewers
(thousands)
Broadcast date Advancing fighter

Lightweight Bracket

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Legend
  Team Cruz
  Team Faber
UD
  Unanimous Decision
MD
  Majority Decision
SD
  Split Decision
SUB
  Submission
(T)KO
  (Technical)KO


Finale

Finale

The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
Information
Promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship
Date June 1, 2012
Venue Palms Casino Resort
City Paradise, Nevada, USA
Event chronology

UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall

The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale was a mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It took place on June 1, 2012 at the Palms Casino Resort in Paradise, Nevada, United States.[25]

Background

Featured were the finalists from The Ultimate Fighter: Live - Team Cruz vs Team Faber in the Lightweight division.

A rematch between Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson for the first round of the tournament to crown the first UFC Flyweight Champion was initially reported for this event.[26] However, it has since been rescheduled for UFC on FX 3.[27]

Byron Bloodworth was scheduled to face John Albert at the event. However, Bloodworth was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomer Erik Perez.[28]

Results

Preliminary card (Facebook)

Perez defeated Albert via verbal submission (armbar) at 4:18 of round 1. This bout aired on the Fuel TV broadcast after Jury vs Saunders fight.

Preliminary card (Fuel TV)

Proctor defeated Larsen via TKO (knee and punches) at 1:59 of round 1. This bout aired on the FX broadcast after the Jury vs Saunders fight.
Sicilia defeated Marcello via KO (punches) at 2:53 of round 2.
Jury defeated Saunders via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:03 of round 1. This bout aired on the FX broadcast after the Ellenberger vs Kampmann fight
Cruickshank defeated Tickle via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27). Tickle was deducted 1 point in round 1 due to an illegal upkick.

Main card (FX)

Lawrence defeated Cofer via KO (head kick) at 0:19 of round 3.
Holloway defeated Schilling via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Oliveira defeated Brookins via submission (anaconda choke) at 2:42 of round 2.
Chiesa defeated Iaquinta via technical submission (rear naked choke) at 2:47 of round 1 to become the Season 15 winner of The Ultimate Fighter.
Kampmann defeated Ellenberger via KO (knees) at 1:40 of round 2.

Bonus Awards

Fighters were awarded $40,000 bonuses.[29]

Fighters were awarded $25,000 bonuses. Fans chose the winners of the season bonuses.[30]

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