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7 unusual facts about Ultimate Fighter


Corey Hill

On December 2, 2011, Hill made his XFC Debut getting a first round submission win over Ultimate Fighter Alumni Charlie Rader at XFC 15: Tribute.

Dan Christison

He fought for the San Jose Razorclaws of the International Fight League and has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, He was also a cast member on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter as part of Team Hughes.

Jorge Gurgel

Gurgel starred in the second season of The Ultimate Fighter television series and was eliminated from the show in the fifth episode due to a loss to Jason Von Flue by unanimous decision.

Maciej Jewtuszko

He then fought Ultimate Fighter contestant Dean Amasinger at KSW 18, winning the fight via TKO (punches)

Nathan Coy

Coy defeated Ultimate Fighter Alumni Ryan McGillivray on May 4, 2012 at MFC 33 via third round Doctor Stoppage to win the MFC Welterweight Championship.

Tachi Palace Fights 7

Poppies Martinez suffered an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Ultimate Fighter veteran Seth Baczynski, who will fight Martinez's original opponent, Tim McKenzie.

Waylon Lowe

Lowe racked up three wins before trying out for the ninth season of the Ultimate Fighter reality show.



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Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz

Liddell returned to the octagon at UFC 76 to face The Ultimate Fighter 2 alumni Keith Jardine where he was defeated via split decision in a closely contested contest.

After establishing himself as a top contender again, Liddell went on to face The Ultimate Fighter 2 winner Rashad Evans at UFC 88.

Clay Harvison

Harvison moved from Georgia to Utah to train with his Ultimate Fighter castmate, Ramsey Nijem, at the Riven Academy.

Dennis Bermudez

In the first episode, Bermudez fought reigning King of the Cage bantamweight champion, Jimmie Rivera, to gain entry into the Ultimate Fighter house.

Godofredo Castro

Castro made his UFC debut at UFC 147 on June 23, 2012 against Rony Mariano Bezerra to determine the featherweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.

Ido Pariente

Pariente was a lightweight participant in 2008 on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, but was eliminated in season 8 by Efrain Escudero, The Ultimate Fighter lightweight winner of the season.

James Wilks

After filming of the Ultimate Fighter ended, Wilks opened up his own gym, Lightning MMA in Laguna Hills, California.

UFC 56

This event marked the first time that an Ultimate Fighter contestant, season one's Nate Quarry, would compete for a UFC championship.

Vinicius Magalhães

Vinny Magalhães, Vinny "Pezao" Magalhães, Brazilian Light Heavyweight mixed martial artist that competed on "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 8

Wilson Gouveia

Gouveia recently got back on the winning track when he Submitted both Ryan Jensen due to an armbar, and Jason MacDonald due to elbows on the main card on Spike's Ultimate Fighter 8 finale.