“The Ultimate Fighter 7″ Episode 1 Recap
The first episode of the newest installment of “The Ultimate Fighter” opens with 16 fighters entering the familiar confines that is the UFC gym. Then another 8 fighters stroll in followed by 8 more. The 32 fighters now present in the gym quickly realize something is amiss with the sheer volume of fighters and express worry at what could happen next.
In walks UFC President Dana White who assembles the fighters and introduces this season’s coaches: Forrest Griffin and Quinton Jackson. White next informs the fighters that he is sick of people taking the opportunity to be on the show for granted and that everyone will be fighting in 48-hours for their spot in The Ultimate Fighter house. The matchups have already been determined and Jackson and Griffin will observe the bouts before teams are decided following all 16 opening round fights.
The weigh-ins take place the following day and go off without a hitch as all 32 fighters make weight for their fights the following day. Eight opening round bouts air on the debut episode with eight more scheduled for episode two, including a knockout that is being called one of the most brutal in the history of the show.
RESULTS
- Mike Dolce def. Prince McLean via TKO – Round 1
- Cale Yarbrough def. John Clarke via TKO – Round 1
- Amir Sadollah def. Steve Byrnes via submission – Round 2
- CB Dollaway def. David Baggett via TKO – Round 1
- Dante Rivera def. John Wood via submission – Round 1
- Nick Klein def. David Mewborn via submission – Round 1
- Paul Bradley def. Reggie Orr via unanimous decision
- Jeremy May def. Dave Roberts via submission – Round 1
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Tags: Amir Sadollah, Cale Yarbrough, CB Dollaway, dante rivera, dave roberts, david baggett, david mewborn, jeremy may, john clarke, john wood, mike dolce, nick klein, paul bradley, prince mclean, reggie orr, steve byrnes
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love the full show of fighting!!!!
Dana White hit this one out of the park!
This is a big improvement to the show. It allows the fighters to prove their worth right off the bat. After watching, I can put myself in one of the coache’s shoes because they saw the same fights we saw.
My friend said, “They dont have time to run the full fights, they are gonna cut em.” Thankfully he was wrong. It was the best reality show hour ever.
if u can inform me please of the location 2 the upcumin ufc fight auditions 4 april 10 in the boston area… please let me know…. thx
Great change to the show format. But every time Dana white swears on camera, it makes me cringe. He’s such a d***** bag.
I have trained with Matt Riddle as one of the instructors at my gym (if you call my poor excuse for BJJ “training”) and he is a monster. He’s a great kid (only 22) and you’ll see him next week. You see his face often on the show and in the commercials because he has a good face for TV. Good luck to Matt!
cant wait to see the knock out on next week show sounds nastey, the first knock out by dolce was a massive hit my pick is still dollaway tho,