The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale Impressions!

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1. Kimbo Slice: Who knew that Kimbo had it in him? He showed impressive improvement in his all around game. Who knows? Maybe by the next time we see him, we will see him know how to finish the rear naked choke he almost had in round two, or maybe just have enough ground and pound to finish a fight. All I know, is that wasn’t the same guy that was on the show.
2. Jon Jones: I’m flabbergasted by the idea that a 12-6 elbow ended that fight. I know that’s the rule, but what about the first 44 elbows and punches that landed in that fight? Those don’t count for anything. Jones was completely dominant before the stoppage. Expect Bones back in the ring quick, and expect him continue his awesomeness. Fuck Steve Mazagatti and his deceased stache.
3. Roy Nelson: How badly is Dana cringing right now? The guy that he couldn’t stand throughout the entire show is now The Ultimate Fighter. At least, he finally had the exciting fight that Dana wanted. How soon could Nelson get in the cage? I have a feeling it’s going to be sooner than later with all the UFC’s injuries.

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1. Matt Hamill: Sure, he won the fight, but he was thrown by Jon Jones. This is supposed to be the big bad ass world champion wrestler, and he got tossed. He looked terrible, but since he dislocated his shoulder, I guess he’ll get a little credit. Hamill is definately further away from a title shot now than he was six hours ago.
2. Houston Alexander: The Assassin had been banished from the UFC and needed a win, or at least an exciting fight to stay employed. He gave us neither. The only excitement in the fight was seeing an improved Kimbo beat on Houston. The idea that he spent a whole minute circling in the first round tells you what you need to know.
3. Justin Wren: Ugh. Talk about fights you shouldn’t lose. Jon Madsen isn’t half the fighter that Wren is, and a lack of real action led to a split decision win for him. Still think he should get picked up by the UFC, but the chances are much less after tonight’s poor showing.

{Jasons Take:

Didn’t get to see the fights live so I re-watched them this morning.  Here’s my thoughts:

1. What’s with the Matt Mitrione love from Rogan/White.  On the show White kept talking about his power and said “that kid knows how to punch.”  Really?  His fight against Scott Junk on TUF 10 was a joke.  He looked better against Jones but he has a long, long way to go.  He has power but zero technique.  He would get killed against most heavyweights.  Does he have potential?  Absolutely, he’s big and athletic but listening to Rogan talk about him you would think he had Anderson Silva’s striking skills.
2. Can we change Marcus Jones nickname from “Big Baby” to the “Pitbull”  He’s the second coming of AA
3. Kimbo did look improved but remember he was fighting Houston Alexander.  Match him up with anyone who has any kind of wrestling or ground game and he would lose.  Even as a striker he looked very tentative.  What’s next for Kimbo? Probably pay-per view because people still want to see him fight.  But if the UFC keeps trotting him out their against cans and having him fight in his own weight class it’s going to piss off the hardcore fan base.
4. Nothing like a good standing rear-naked choke.  Bocek looked good and has put together a nice little UFC win streak, 3 in a row and 4 of 5.
5. Haven’t seen John Howards KO but it sounded incredible.  And cost me money.
6. Darill Schoonover:  Stay safe in Iraq, hope to see you back in the UFC at 205 soon.
7. James McSweeney is still a douche bag.  That is all.
8. How about Frankie Edgar.  Fighting a much, much bigger opponent he battles back and gets a win.  Edgar is probably better suited for 145 but until the WEC and UFC merge there’s no chance of that happening.  Edgars boxing gets remarkably better every fight.  In fact he probably has some of the best technical boxing in the UFC.
9. Kudos to Matt Veach also.   Edgar is a top lightweight and was a giant step up in competition for Veach.  Veach is big and a very solid wrestler.  Something tells me we will be hearing more from him soon.
10. Anthony is right about Steve Mazzagati.  Worst ref in the business.  Dear god stop the fight when Jones is actually killing Matt Hammil.  At one point Bones looked at him like “you serious?”  He won that fight, yes the DQ was fair and I can’t complain but he dominated the “Hammer”  dominated.
11. I lost bets on Howards mircale KO and Jones DQ.  That’s why they call it gambling.
12. Love Roy Nelson.  He embraces his image, hell the man came out to the ring to Weird Al’s “Fat.”  All joking a side was his dominant run on TUF surprising?  He was the IFL world champ, fought legit guys and as Joe Rogan pointed out had Arlovski in side control before he was stood up.  Where does he rank of the heavyweight food chain?  7/8th?  Only behind guys like ‘Nog, Lesnar, Mir and Velasuqez.  Could he beat Dos Santos or Carwin?  It’s definitely not crazy to think so.  I think Nelson’s career achievements necessitate big name opponents right away.  Give him Struve, Gonzaga, Herring, Duffe, Buentello.  Don’t give him cans.

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