Saturday, 10 March 2012

‘The Ultimate Fighter: Live’ premieres with 16 one-round fights ()

"The Ultimate Fighter," the reality show that helped jumpstart the UFC's success, began a new chapter on Friday night as it switched both channels and format. For the first time, fights were shown live and on FX. Though fights on TUF were previously two rounds with a sudden-death round when needed, the fights to get on the show were just one round. Fighters who needed time to find their rhythm did not fare well, but the ones who managed to win by submission or knockout got a $5,000 bonus. Some highlights from the fights: -- Sam Sicilia wasted no time making a name for himself, getting the fastest knockout of the day in just eight seconds. -- After Andy Ogle's win, he jumped onto UFC president Dana White for a full-body hug. -- Dakota Cochrane, the fighter whose past included acting in gay pornographic movies, did not make the house. He lost a split decision. -- On the way to losing to Al Iaquinta, Jon Tuck also sustained a broken and disfigured toe. Complete results: