The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
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The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck is the twelfth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
produced reality television
series The Ultimate Fighter
.
The UFC and Spike TV held open tryouts on April 1, 2010, in Charlotte
, North Carolina
. The casting call went out for Lightweight
and Light Heavyweight
fighters. All fighters applying and trying out for the show needed to have at least three professional fights and be at least 21 years of age. Some of the fighters that showed up for the auditions included former TUF contestant Jason Guida
and Pride veteran Charles Bennett.
It was confirmed at the UFC 113
Q&A that the winner of the Josh Koscheck
and Paul Daley
bout at UFC 113
would coach against Georges St-Pierre and also fight for the Welterweight Championship that St-Pierre currently holds. Koscheck eventually won the fight to coach opposite St-Pierre.
Originally this season was to have lightweights and light heavyweights, but it was confirmed that it will only have Lightweights.
Production began on June 7, 2010 and the season once again features 28 competitors, with the wildcard slot available, which debuted in the eleventh season
.
Team Koscheck:
Episode 2: Well Played
Episode 3: Unleash Hell
Episode 4: Love to Hate
Episode 5: Disrespectful
Episode 6: Win or Die
Episode 7: Second Chance
Episode 8: Kos in a Commotion
Episode 9: Personal
Episode 10: Spinning Tornado
Episode 11: Victory's All That Matters
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
produced reality television
Reality television
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series The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship , and soon to be shown on FX. The show features unknown, professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as...
.
The UFC and Spike TV held open tryouts on April 1, 2010, in Charlotte
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, North Carolina
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. The casting call went out for Lightweight
Lightweight (MMA)
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and Light Heavyweight
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fighters. All fighters applying and trying out for the show needed to have at least three professional fights and be at least 21 years of age. Some of the fighters that showed up for the auditions included former TUF contestant Jason Guida
Jason Guida
Jason Guida is an American professional mixed martial artist and grappler who has fought for EliteXC, World Extreme Cagefighting, Bellator, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, Fight Festival, Adrenaline MMA and Ironheart Crown....
and Pride veteran Charles Bennett.
It was confirmed at the UFC 113
UFC 113
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 8, 2010, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Background:...
Q&A that the winner of the Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck
Josh D. Koscheck is an American mixed martial artist from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, a former collegiate wrestling champion and is currently fighting at welterweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He made his debut with the organization on the first season of the reality television show,...
and Paul Daley
Paul Daley
Paul Daley is an English professional mixed martial artist who has fought for EliteXC, Cage Rage, Strikeforce, BAMMA, Maximum Fighting Championship, Cage Warriors, Shark Fights, Impact FC, Pancrase and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
bout at UFC 113
UFC 113
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 8, 2010, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Background:...
would coach against Georges St-Pierre and also fight for the Welterweight Championship that St-Pierre currently holds. Koscheck eventually won the fight to coach opposite St-Pierre.
Originally this season was to have lightweights and light heavyweights, but it was confirmed that it will only have Lightweights.
Production began on June 7, 2010 and the season once again features 28 competitors, with the wildcard slot available, which debuted in the eleventh season
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz was the eleventh installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship -produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. The show began taping in early 2010 and premiered on Spike on March 31, 2010...
.
Coaches
Team GSP:- Georges St-Pierre
- Greg Jackson
- Phil NursePhil NursePhil Nurse , often referred to as Kru Phil Nurse, is a British former Muay Thai kickboxer and an undefeated European Light Welterweight Champion, Double British Champion, and British All Styles Super Light Welterweight Champion...
- Freddie Roach
- Firas Zahabi
- Howard Grant
- John Danaher
- Shawn Williams
- Jean-Charles SkarbowskyJean-Charles SkarbowskyJean-Charles Skarbowsky is a French former kickboxer and 3-times European Muay Thai champion. Skarbowsky has been one of the best farangs who have fought in Thailand.-Biography and career:...
- Kristof MidouxKristof MidouxKristof Midoux is a French semi-retired professional mixed martial artist who has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, bodogFIGHT, K-1, International Fighting Championships and Rumble on the Rock promotions...
- Cleopas Ncube
Team Koscheck:
- Josh KoscheckJosh KoscheckJosh D. Koscheck is an American mixed martial artist from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, a former collegiate wrestling champion and is currently fighting at welterweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He made his debut with the organization on the first season of the reality television show,...
- Jon FitchJon FitchJonathan Parker Fitch is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 welterweight in the world by Sherdog, as well as many other publications.-Background:...
- Javier Mendez
- Bob Cook
- Dave Camarillo
- Teddy Lucio
- Daniel CormierDaniel CormierDaniel Cormier is an undefeated American mixed martial artist and a former Olympic wrestler. He is currently signed to Strikeforce, fighting in the heavyweight division...
Fighters
(In order in which they were picked)- Team GSP
- Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson (fighter)Michael Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
, Jonathan BrookinsJonathan BrookinsJonathan Brookins is a mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Brookins has mostly fought in Florida, as well as competing in The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck...
, Spencer PaigeSpencer PaigeSpencer Paige is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Paige has made a name for himself mainly fighting in the east coast. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
, Alex CaceresAlex CaceresAlex Caceres is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Caceres mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on...
, Kyle WatsonKyle WatsonKyle Watson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, Watson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
, Cody McKenzieCody McKenzieCody McKenzie is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, McKenzie mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
, Dane SayersDane SayersDane Sayers is a Native American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. Sayers mostly competed in the regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
- Team Koscheck
- Marc Stevens, Sevak Magakian, Sako ChivitchianSako ChivitchianSako Chivitchian is an Armenian-born mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the lightweight division. He immigrated to the United States of America and is presently based in Los Angeles...
, Andy Main, Nam PhanNam PhanNam Phan is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck...
, Aaron WilkinsonAaron WilkinsonAaron Wilkinson is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Wilkinson mostly competed in the English domestic circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter:...
, Jeff Lentz
- Fighters eliminated before entry round
- JJ Ambrose, Paul Barrow, Jason Brenton, Mike BudnikMike BudnikMichael Allan Budnik is an American mixed martial artist and former professional in-line skater. He competed in the first ten X-Games.Budnik has been a resident of Sparta Township, New Jersey.-MMA career:...
, Joseph DuffyJoseph Duffy (fighter)Joseph Duffy is an Irish professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Duffy has competed frequently in Wales and England.-Background:...
, Pablo GarzaPablo Garza (fighter)Pablo Garza is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Garza mostly competed in his regional circuit before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs....
, Toby Grear, Daniel Head, Amir KhillahAmir KhillahAmir Khillah is an Egyptian-American mixed martial artist. Amir has a professional record of 9-4, currently fighting in the lightweight division and previously in the welterweight division. He is a former member of The H.I.T. Squad, the team of former UFC welterweight champion, Matt Hughes...
, Steve Magdaleno, TJ O'Brien, Michael Richman, Ariel Sexton, Ran Weathers
Episodes
Episode 1: Go For It- Dana WhiteDana WhiteDana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
welcomed 28 fighters to the UFC training facility and announced that like the eleventh season, only 14 would get to go to The Ultimate Fighter house. He also announced the return of the wildcard format. - The 28 fighters then fought to determine who would go to The Ultimate Fighter house. Elimination round matches were for two rounds. If there was a draw after two rounds, a third round would be fought.
- Marc Stevens defeated TJ O'Brien via KO (punches) at 0:13 of round 1.
- Spencer Paige defeated Steve Magdaleno via unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).
- Nam Phan defeated Mike Budnik via TKO (liver strike and punches) in round 1.
- Andy Main defeated Jason Brenton via submission (triangle choke/armbar) at 3:33 of round 1.
- Jonathan Brookins defeated Ran Weathers via unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).
- Sako Chivitchian defeated Toby Grear via unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).
- Jeff Lentz defeated Daniel Head via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:45 of round 2.
- Alex Caceres defeated Paul Barrow via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:55 of round 1.
- Michael Johnson defeated Pablo Garza via unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).
- Aaron Wilkinson defeated Mike Richman via unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).
- Kyle Watson defeated Joseph Duffy via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:33 of round 1.
- Sevak Magakian defeated JJ Ambrose via unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).
- Cody McKenzie defeated Amir Khillah via technical submission (guillotine choke) at 2:15 of round 1.
- Dane Sayers defeated Ariel Sexton via submission (standing rear naked choke) in round 2.
Episode 2: Well Played
- The fighters moved into the new house and immediately, Jeff Lentz' smoking and drinking came into focus, with some fighters questioning his cardio as a result.
- The coin toss was won by Josh Koscheck, who chose to pick the first fighter. Georges St-Pierre hatched a plan to manipulate Koscheck into picking Marc Stevens as the top overall pick, so that St-Pierre could make Michael Johnson his first pick. The plan seemingly worked as St-Pierre's wish came to fruition.
- St-Pierre picked Alex Caceres to face Jeff Lentz.
- Alex Caceres defeated Jeff Lentz via submission (triangle choke) at 2:27 of round 2.
Episode 3: Unleash Hell
- Alex Caceres celebrated his victory by getting drunk, but his attitude when drunk was mocked.
- Olympic silver medalist wrestler Gia Sissaouri trained with Team GSP.
- St-Pierre picked Michael Johnson to face Aaron Wilkinson.
- Mike TysonMike TysonMichael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is a retired American boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles, he was 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old...
visited The Ultimate Fighter gym, to see Team GSP. - Michael Johnson defeated Aaron Wilkinson via submission (rear naked choke) at 0:37 of round 3.
- Tyson later claimed that Johnson's speed won the fight, as Wilkinson was the better boxer. Coach Koscheck also claimed that the fight should not have gone to third round, as he believed that Wilkinson had done enough to win the first two.
Episode 4: Love to Hate
- Mike Tyson talked with Team GSP about his attitude toward fighting and how to win.
- Sevak Magakian and Alex Caceres got into a heated argument and nearly fought at the fighter house. However, they were separated by their fellow fighters before any punches were thrown.
- St-Pierre announced the next fight: Kyle Watson vs. Andy Main
- Kyle Watson defeated Andy Main in the second round by submission with a rear-naked choke.
Episode 5: Disrespectful
- Jon FitchJon FitchJonathan Parker Fitch is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 welterweight in the world by Sherdog, as well as many other publications.-Background:...
arrived at the training center to train with Team Koscheck. Jean-Charles SkarbowskyJean-Charles SkarbowskyJean-Charles Skarbowsky is a French former kickboxer and 3-times European Muay Thai champion. Skarbowsky has been one of the best farangs who have fought in Thailand.-Biography and career:...
also arrived, intoxicated and following a 14 hour flight from Paris, to train Muay Thai with Team GSP. - Chuck LiddellChuck LiddellCharles David "Chuck" Liddell is a retired American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion. Liddell has an extensive striking background in Kempo, Koei-Kan karate and kickboxing, as well as a grappling background in collegiate wrestling.As of his...
also arrived and shared some words of wisdom with Team Koscheck - Alex Caceres annoyed teammate Michael Johnson by putting bleach into Nam Phan's fabric conditioner - the very same used by Johnson.
- St-Pierre announced the next fight: Spencer Paige vs. Nam Phan
- Nam Phan defeated Spencer Paige via decision. Paige suffered a broken hand in the fight.
Episode 6: Win or Die
- Koscheck annoyed Michael Johnson by calling him out-of-shape and interrupting him during stretches. Team Koscheck further compounded frustration after celebrating loudly.
- Cody McKenzie continued to joke around with Koscheck, which annoyed him.
- Koscheck announced the next fight: Marc Stevens vs. Cody McKenzie
- Cody McKenzie defeated Marc Stevens via technical submission (guillotine choke) at 0:17 of round 1.
- St-Pierre announced the next fight: Jonathan Brookins vs. Sevak Magakian
- Jonathan Brookins defeated Sevak Magakian via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:04 of round 1.
Episode 7: Second Chance
- Koscheck defeated St-Pierre in a baseball home run derby to win the Coaches' Challenge.
- Sako Chivitchian defeated Dane Sayers via unanimous decision (20–18, 20–18, 20-18) after two rounds, despite two blatant rule violations (grabbing the fence).
- The wildcards were announced as Aaron Wilkinson and Marc Stevens.
Episode 8: Kos in a Commotion
- Cleopas Ncube is introduced by St Pierre.
- Koscheck got into a physical confrontation with Team GSP paramedic Brad Tate.
- Aaron Wilkinson received a phone call from his mother, who informed him his grandmother had passed away.
- Aaron Wilkinson defeated Marc Stevens via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:47 of round 2.
- Dana and the coaches called in each fighter to ask which opponent they preferred to face. Every fighter stated their interest in facing Alex Caceres.
- The Quarterfinal fights were announced:
- Nam Phan vs. Cody McKenzie
- Sako Chivitchian vs. Jonathan Brookins
- Kyle Watson vs. Aaron Wilkinson
- Michael Johnson vs. Alex Caceres
Episode 9: Personal
- Jonathan Brookins defeated Sako Chivitchian via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:05 of round 1.
- Nam Phan defeated Cody McKenzie via TKO (punches) at 2:54 of round 2.
- After Nam Phan's win, Koscheck stormed the Octagon screaming and yelling to celebrate the win. St-Pierre notes that Koscheck is blantantly and obnoxiously celebrating to get under his skin. He admits Koscheck got under his skin and says it will motivate him that much more as he prepares for his upcoming fight against Koscheck.
Episode 10: Spinning Tornado
- Kyle Watson defeated Aaron Wilkinson via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:59 in round 1.
- Michael Johnson defeated Alex Caceres via unanimous decision (20-18, 20-18, 20-18) after two rounds.
- Dana and the coaches unanimously agreed on the matchups for the semifinals:
- Jonathan Brookins vs. Kyle Watson
- Michael Johnson vs Nam Phan
Episode 11: Victory's All That Matters
- Jonathan Brookins defeated Kyle Watson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after three rounds.
- Michael Johnson defeated Nam Phan via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) after three rounds.
- Jonathan Brookins and Michael Johnson are announced as the season's finalists.
Finale
The finale was held on December 4, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.- Lightweight bout:
United States Jonathan BrookinsJonathan BrookinsJonathan Brookins is a mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Brookins has mostly fought in Florida, as well as competing in The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck...
vs. United States Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson (fighter)Michael Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
- Brookins defeating Johnson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27) to become the Season 12 Lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter.