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'''''The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights'''''<ref name="tufpressrelease">{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=20065 |title=Evans and Jackson to coach season 10 of "The Ultimate Fighter" |publisher=UFC.com |date= |accessdate=May 28, 2009}}</ref> is the tenth installment of the ] (UFC)-produced ] series '']''. In a press conference following '']'', Dana White announced that filming for the season would begin on June 1, 2009. The season debuted on ] on September 16, 2009, following ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmafrenzy.com/10506/rampage-and-evans-to-coach-on-tuf-10-jackson-machida-likely-for-september/ |title=“Rampage” and Evans to Coach on TUF 10; Jackson-Machida Likely for September |date=May 28, 2009 |first=Kris |last=Karkoski |publisher=MMAFrenzy.com |accessdate=May 28, 2009 }}</ref> '''''The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights'''''<ref name="tufpressrelease">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=20065|title=Evans and Jackson to coach season 10 of "The Ultimate Fighter"|date=May 28, 2009|publisher=UFC.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090530083959/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=20065|archive-date=May 30, 2009|access-date=May 28, 2009}}</ref> is the tenth installment of the ] (UFC)-produced ] series '']''. In a press conference following '']'', Dana White announced that filming for the season would begin on June 1, 2009. The season debuted on ] on September 16, 2009, following ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/10506/rampage-and-evans-to-coach-on-tuf-10-jackson-machida-likely-for-september/|title="Rampage" and Evans to Coach on TUF 10; Jackson-Machida Likely for September|last=Karkoski|first=Kris|date=May 28, 2009|publisher=MMAFrenzy.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810022155/http://mmafrenzy.com/10506/%E2%80%9Crampage%E2%80%9D-and-evans-not-machida-to-coach-on-tuf-10/|archive-date=August 10, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2009}}</ref>


The UFC and Spike TV held an open casting call at The Marriott Seattle Airport Hotel in ] on April 6, 2009. The casting called for mixed-martial artists in the ], ], and ] divisions. On the day of tryouts, 250 potential fighters appeared including UFC fighters, ] fighters, and former ] football players.<ref name="MMAJunkieTryout1">{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14488/the-ultimate-fighter-10-tryouts-net-250-applicants-three-nfl-vets.mma |title="The Ultimate Fighter 10" tryouts net 250 applicants, three NFL vets |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=April 6, 2009 |accessdate=April 8, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14502/the-ultimate-fighter-10-tryouts-bring-jubilation-and-heartbreak.mma |title="The Ultimate Fighter 10" tryouts bring jubilation and heartbreak |first=Brad |last=McCray |date=April 7, 2009 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |accessdate=April 8, 2009 }}</ref> As with the previous season, all applicants at the tryouts were required to have a professional MMA record.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com//index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=18659 |title=Spike TV and UFC To Hold TUF 10 Open Casting Call on April 6th in Seattle |publisher=UFC.com |date=March 16, 2009 |accessdate=April 2, 2009 }}</ref> The UFC and Spike TV held an open casting call at The Marriott Seattle Airport Hotel in ], on April 6, 2009. The casting called for mixed-martial artists in the ], ] and ] divisions. On the day of tryouts, 250 potential fighters appeared including UFC & ] fighters and former ] football players. Notable applicants included NFL veterans ] & Rex Richards, UFC veteran Rob Yundt, and ] veteran Aaron Stark.<ref name="MMAJunkieTryout1">{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14488/the-ultimate-fighter-10-tryouts-net-250-applicants-three-nfl-vets.mma|title="The Ultimate Fighter 10" tryouts net 250 applicants, three NFL vets|date=April 6, 2009|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013185316/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14488/the-ultimate-fighter-10-tryouts-net-250-applicants-three-nfl-vets.mma|archive-date=October 13, 2012|access-date=April 8, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/04/the-ultimate-fighter-10-tryouts-bring-jubilation-and-heartbreak/amp|title="The Ultimate Fighter 10" tryouts bring jubilation and heartbreak|last=McCray|first=Brad|date=April 7, 2009|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013185347/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14502/the-ultimate-fighter-10-tryouts-bring-jubilation-and-heartbreak.mma|archive-date=October 13, 2012|access-date=April 8, 2009}}</ref> As with the previous season, all applicants at the tryouts were required to have a professional MMA record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com//index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=18659 |title=Spike TV and UFC To Hold TUF 10 Open Casting Call on April 6th in Seattle |publisher=UFC.com |date=March 16, 2009 |access-date=April 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010221231634/http://www.ufc.tv/Index1.htm |archive-date=February 21, 2001 }}</ref>


This season did not feature an elimination round as have the past few seasons. All competitors invited to Las Vegas for the show's taping participated in the entire season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/mma/post/2009/06/67532833/1 |title=Kimbo to compete on TUF 10 |first=Sergio |last=Non |publisher=USA Today |date=June 2, 2009 |accessdate=June 2, 2009 }}</ref> This season did not feature an elimination round as the past three seasons had. All competitors invited to ] for the show's taping participated in the entire season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/mma/post/2009/06/67532833/1|title=Kimbo to compete on TUF 10|last=Non|first=Sergio|date=June 2, 2009|publisher=]|access-date=June 2, 2009}}</ref>


==Cast== ==Cast==

===Coaches=== ===Coaches===

*'''Team Rashad'''
*;{{color box|silver|border=silver}} '''Team Rampage'''
**]
**], head coach
**Tom Blackledge
**]
**], nutritionist
*;{{color box|gold|border=silver}} '''Team Rashad'''
**], head coach
**] **]
**] **]
**] **]
**]

*'''Team Rampage'''
**]
**]
**]
**]


===Fighters=== ===Fighters===
(In order in which they were picked)
*'''Team Rashad''' *'''Team Rashad'''
**], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] **], ], ], ], ], Darrill Schoonover, ], ]

*'''Team Rampage''' *'''Team Rampage'''
**], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] **], Abe Wagner, Demico Rogers, ], Scott Junk, ], ], ]


===Others=== ===Others===
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*Narrator: ] *Narrator: ]


==Results== ==Episodes==
;'''Episode 1: Size Does Matter''' ;'''Episode 1: Size Does Matter'''
*Only 15 fighters are lined up until Dana White introduces Kimbo Slice. *Only 15 fighters are lined up until Dana White introduced internet street fighting sensation, Kimbo Slice.
*The fighters divide up and train separately with Evans and Jackson for evaluations. *The fighters divided up and trained separately with Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson for evaluations.
*White flips a coin. The winner of the coin toss chooses to either pick the first fighter or decide the first 2 match ups. The winning fighter's team must win both fights to keep control of the fight match ups. *White flipped a coin (silver for Rampage, gold for Rashad). The winner of the coin toss chose to either pick the first fighter or decide the first two match ups. The winning fighter's team had to win both fights to keep control of the fight match ups.
*Evans wins the coin toss and decides to pick the first fighter. The teams are then chosen. *Evans won the coin toss and decided to pick the first fighter. This meant that Jackson got to pick the first fight.
{| class="wikitable"
*Quinton Jackson announces the first fight match up: Jon Madsen vs Abe Wagner
|-
*'''Jon Madsen''' defeats Abe Wagner by unanimous decision after two rounds.
!Coach
*At the end of the episode we see that the gash on Wagner's head is deep enough that the medic treating him can see his skull.
!1st Pick
!2nd Pick
!3rd Pick
!4th Pick
!5th Pick
!6th Pick
!7th Pick
!8th Pick
|-
!Rashad
|James McSweeney
|Brendan Schaub
|Justin Wren
|Jon Madsen
|Roy Nelson
|Darrill Schoonover
|Matt Mitrione
|Mike Wessel
|-
!Rampage
|Kimbo Slice
|Abe Wagner
|Demico Rogers
|Wes Sims
|Scott Junk
|Wes Shivers
|Marcus Jones
|Zak Jensen
|}
*Jackson matches Wagner against Madsen.
*'''Jon Madsen''' defeated Abe Wagner via unanimous decision after two rounds.
*At the end of the episode, it is seen that the gash on Wagner's head is so deep, that the medic treating him can see his skull.


;'''Episode 2: All About Survival''' ;'''Episode 2: All About Survival'''
*Roy Nelson has a discussion with Rashad Evans and the Team Rashad coaches about his attitude and whether Nelson really wants to train with the team. *Roy Nelson had a discussion with Rashad Evans and the gold team's coaches about his attitude and whether he really wanted to train with the team.
*Quinton Jackson announces the next match up: James McSweeney vs Wes Shivers *Jackson matched James McSweeney against Wes Shivers.
*Team Rashad goes past their allotted training time into Team Rampage's training time. Jackson approaches Evans and jokingly asks the team to leave. *Team Rashad went past their allotted training time, into the silver team's training time. Quinton Jackson approached Evans and jokingly asked the team to leave.
*After two rounds '''James McSweeney''' defeats Wes Shivers by majority decision. *'''James McSweeney''' defeated Wes Shivers by majority decision after two rounds.
*Rashad Evans announces the next match up: Roy Nelson vs Kimbo Slice. *Evans matched Nelson against Kimbo Slice.


;'''Episode 3: The Enemy''' ;'''Episode 3: The Enemy'''
*Keith Jardine appears at Team Rashad's training session. *Keith Jardine appeared at Team Rashad's training session, in support of his friend's team.
*Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson have an argument over the scheduling of the match against each other. James McSweeney joins the argument and Evans pulls him away. *Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson had an argument over the scheduling of the match against each other. James McSweeney joined the argument and Evans pulled him away.
*Marcus Jones again struggles in training, this time complaining of an apparent knee injury. Despite this, Marcus expresses his desire to compete in the next fight. *Marcus Jones again struggled in training, this time complaining of an apparent knee injury. Despite this, Jones expressed his desire to compete in the next fight.
*'''Roy Nelson''' defeats Kimbo Slice in the second round by technical knockout due to strikes. *'''Roy Nelson''' defeated Kimbo Slice by TKO (strikes) at 2:01 in the second round.


;'''Episode 4: Snitch''' ;'''Episode 4: Snitch'''
*Marcus Jones is shown sweating profusely, prompting concerns that he will not be able to fight. *Marcus Jones was shown sweating profusely, prompting concerns that he would not be able to fight.
*Rashad Evans informs his team of the likely choices for the remaining fights. *Rashad Evans informed his team of the likely choices for the remaining fights.
*Justin Wren disagrees with Rashad's choice of fight in Wren vs. Junk, owing to their friendship. *Justin Wren disagreed with Evans' choice of fight in him against Scott Junk, owing to their friendship.
*Matt Mitrione tells Team Rampage the planned match ups leading to him becoming a pariah to the rest of his team, who subsequently label him "a snitch." *Matt Mitrione told Team Rampage the planned matches, which led to him becoming a pariah to the rest of his team, who subsequently labelled him as a snitch.
*Rashad Evans announces the next match up: Brendan Schaub vs. Demico Rogers *Evans matched Brendan Schaub against Demico Rogers.
*'''Brendan Schaub''' defeats Demico Rogers in the first round by anaconda choke submission. *'''Brendan Schaub''' defeated Demico Rogers by submission (anaconda choke) at 3:17 in the first round.
*After the fight, Jackson does not meet with Rogers, his fighter; instead, Evans gives Rogers some words of encouragement. *After the fight, Quinton Jackson did not meet with Rogers; instead, Evans gave him some words of encouragement.


;'''Episode 5: Rude Awakening''' ;'''Episode 5: Rude Awakening'''
*Matt Mitrione injures his shoulder in training, but wishes to fight soon, leading Team Rashad to question whether his shoulder is legitimately injured or merely sore. *Matt Mitrione injured his shoulder in training, but wished to fight soon, leading Team Rashad to question whether his shoulder was legitimately injured or merely sore.
*Rashad Evans, in discussion with his assistant coaches, worries about putting Mitrione in the fight and continuing their undefeated streak. *Rashad Evans, in discussion with his assistant coaches, worried about putting Mitrione in the fight and continuing their undefeated streak.
*Zak Jensen also becomes an outcast in the house after being accused of masturbating in the communal bathroom and passing out during practice. *Zak Jensen also became an outcast in the house after being accused of masturbating in the communal bathroom and passing out during practice.
*Rashad Evans announces the next match up: Justin Wren vs. Wes Sims *Evans matched Justin Wren against Wes Sims.
*Marcus Jones believes that Rashad Evans promised him the next fight and becomes very emotional when he is not picked *Marcus Jones believed that Evans promised him the next fight and becomes very emotional when he is not picked.
*'''Justin Wren''' defeats Wes Sims in the first round by submission with an arm triangle. *'''Justin Wren''' defeated Wes Sims by submission (arm triangle choke) at 1:34 in the first round.
*Quinton Jackson walks away from the cage following the match without checking on his fighter. Later, in the locker room area, Evans approaches Jackson about this which leads to them having a verbal confrontation. *Following the match, Quinton Jackson walked away from the cage without checking on his fighter.
*Later, in the locker room area, Evans approached Jackson about this, which led to them having another verbal confrontation.


;'''Episode 6: 16 Sharks''' ;'''Episode 6: 16 Sharks'''
*], stand up coach for ] and Rashad Evans, comes to help at Team Rashad's training practice. *], stand up coach for ] and Evans, came to help his student at Team Rashad's training practice.
*Rashad Evans announces the next match up: Darrill Schoonover vs. Zak Jensen *Rashad Evans matches Darrill Schoonover against Zak Jensen.
*Quinton Jackson keeps calling Schoonover "Titties." During the fight announcement, Schoonover starts cursing at Jackson leading to a verbal confrontation between the two. *Quinton Jackson kept calling Schoonover "Titties" and during the fight announcement, Schoonover started swearing at Jackson, leading to a verbal confrontation between the two.
*Team Rampage give Zak the nickname Linderman and Wes Sims starts a poll of when Zak will have a break down. *Team Rampage gave Jensen the nickname "Linderman" and Wes Sims started a poll of when Jensen would have a breakdown.
*During a training session, Jensen gets a large cut over his eye. It gets stitched up but there is some concern whether he can fight or wants to fight. *During a training session, Jensen suffered a large cut over his eye. It gets stitched up but there was some concern whether he can fight or wants to fight.
*Tiki Ghosn hires an artist to draw a picture of Team Rashad. They hang it in the training center, but Rashad takes it down before anyone on his team can see. Team Rampage later present it to Team Rashad gift wrapped. *Tiki Ghosn hired an artist to draw a picture of Team Rashad. They hang it in the training center, but Evans took it down before anyone on his team could see. Team Rampage later presented it to the gold team gift wrapped.
*'''Darrill Schoonover''' defeats Zak Jensen in the first round by submission with a triangle choke. *'''Darrill Schoonover''' defeated Zak Jensen by submission (triangle choke) at 2:29 in the first round.


;'''Episode 7: Voices In My Head''' ;'''Episode 7: Voices In My Head'''
*Rashad Evans announces the final two preliminary fights: Matt Mitrione vs. Scott Junk and Mike Wessel vs. Marcus Jones. *Rashad Evans announced the final two preliminary fights: Matt Mitrione vs. Scott Junk and Mike Wessel vs. Marcus Jones.
*Rashad and Rampage continue their war of words with Rashad claiming that Rampage quit on his fighters, not the other way around. *Evans and Quinton Jackson continued their war of words, with Evans claiming that Jackson quit on his fighters, not the other way around.
*Wes Sims and James McSweeney create a bet as to when Matt Mitrione will break down or snap, much like the previous weeks' bet about Zak Jensen *Wes Sims and James McSweeney created a bet as to when Mitrione will break down or snap, much like the previous weeks' bet about Zak Jensen.
*During a training session, Jon Madsen and Matt Mitrione nearly come to blows during sparring. Rashad then approaches Matt, questioning if he will have the same aggressive temper during the fight. *During a training session, Jon Madsen and Mitrione nearly came to blows during sparring.
*What happened was that Mitrone was told about Madsen saying that he was going to slap him behind his back. He then decided to go out 100%, more than what the coaches instructed.
*'''Matt Mitrione''' defeats Scott Junk by majority decision after two rounds.
*Evans then approached Mitrione, questioning if he would have the same aggressive temper during the fight.
*Following the match, Quinton Jackson walks away from the cage and rips apart a door leading to the locker room area.
*'''Matt Mitrione''' defeated Scott Junk by majority decision after two rounds.
*Following the match, Jackson walked away from the cage, flung a water bottle, and destroyed a door leading to the locker room area.


;'''Episode 8: One Soldier Left''' ;'''Episode 8: One Soldier Left'''
*Brendan Schaub draws an insulting caricature of Marcus Jones. Mike Wessel later adds "sucks balls" to the bottom of the picture which angers Jones. *Brendan Schaub drew an insulting caricature of Marcus Jones. Mike Wessel later adds "sucks balls" to the bottom of the picture, which angered Jones.
*Darrill Schoonover again squares up to Rampage over his repeated "titties" jibes. *Darrill Schoonover again squared up to Quinton Jackson over his repeated "titties" jibes.
*'''Marcus Jones''' defeats Mike Wessel by submission (armbar) in the first round. *'''Marcus Jones''' defeated Mike Wessel by submission (armbar) at 0:50 in the first round.
*Jones ends up being the first and only Team Rampage member to make it into the quarterfinals.
*Dana White and the two coaches meet with each quarter finalist to find out who their preferred opponent in the next round would be.
*Dana White and the two coaches met with each quarter-finalist to find out who their preferred opponent in the next round was.
*The quarter final fights are announced as:
*The quarterfinal fights were announced as:
** Roy Nelson vs. Justin Wren ** Roy Nelson vs. Justin Wren
** Brendan Schaub vs. Jon Madsen ** Brendan Schaub vs. Jon Madsen
** James McSweeney vs. Matt Mitrione ** James McSweeney vs. Matt Mitrione
** Marcus Jones vs. Darrill Schoonover ** Marcus Jones vs. Darrill Schoonover
*Rashad offers Team Rampage members the chance to train with him and later, Rashad and Rampage clash once more. *Rashad Evans offered Team Rampage members the chance to train with him and later, he and Jackson clash once more.


;'''Episode 9: Rattled''' ;'''Episode 9: Rattled'''
*Matt Mitrione complains of severe headaches and ] as a result of his match with Scott Junk. There is the thought that he may have a concussion and may not be able to continue in the tournament. He is sent to the hospital to get a medical evaluation. *Matt Mitrione complains of severe headaches and ] as a result of his match with Scott Junk. Some believed that he may have had a concussion and may not be able to continue in the tournament. He was sent to the hospital to get a medical evaluation.
*As a practical joke, Quinton Jackson and his assistant coaches put chickens in the cars of the coaches of Team Rashad. *As a practical joke, Quinton Jackson and his assistant coaches put chickens in the cars of the Team Rashad coaches.
*Dana White visits the house and talks with Matt Mitrione. White has Mitrione claim that if the doctor clears him to fight, Mitrione will fight in his quarterfinal match. *Dana White visited the house and talked with Mitrione and has him claim that if the doctor clears him to fight, he will fight in his quarterfinal match.
*'''Roy Nelson''' defeats Justin Wren by majority decision after two rounds. *'''Roy Nelson''' defeated Justin Wren by majority decision after two rounds.


;'''Episode 10: Gut Check''' ;'''Episode 10: Gut Check'''
*Matt Mitrione says that the doctor who examined him says he had swelling of the brain as a result of his fight against Scott Junk. There is discussion among Team Rashad coaches as well as other fighters about whether Mitrione will be able to continue in the tournament. *Matt Mitrione said that the doctor who examined him said he had swelling of the brain as a result of his fight against Scott Junk. There is discussion among Team Rashad coaches as well as other fighters about whether Mitrione will be able to continue in the tournament.
*Kimbo Slice is having issues with his knee. He has an MRI done and an examination by a doctor. Slice is missing ] in his knee and may need an operation. *Kimbo Slice had issues with his knee. He had an MRI done and an examination by a doctor. Slice was missing ] in his knee and faced the possibility of needing an operation.
*The coaches challenge is 2 vs 2 beach volleyball. Team Rashad defeats Team Rampage earning Rashad Evans $10,000 and the Team Rashad fighers $1,500 each. *The coaches challenge is 2 vs. 2 beach volleyball. Team Rashad defeated Team Rampage, earning Rashad Evans $10,000 and the gold team's fighters $1,500 each.
*Rashad Evans talks with Matt Mitrione and ask Mitrione if he wants to fight. Mitrione is unable to give him a straight answer. Evans calls Dana White about the situation. *Evans talked with Mitrione and asked him if he wanted to fight. Mitrione was unable to give him a straight answer. Evans called White about the situation.
*Dana White talks with all of the fighters in the training center. He tells them that fighters get hurt and fighters fight hurt, but none of them are being forced to fight. He tells Mitrione that they won't know if he is medically cleared to fight until the next day; if Mitrione is medically cleared he needs to decide whether he wants to fight. *Dana White talked with all of the fighters in the training center. He told them that fighters get hurt and fighters fight hurt, but none of them are being forced to fight. He told Mitrione that they will not know if he is medically cleared to fight until the next day; if he is medically cleared, he needed to decide whether he wanted to fight.
*'''Brendan Schaub''' defeats Jon Madsen by knock out in the second round. *'''Brendan Schaub''' defeated Jon Madsen by KO (punch) at 1:39 in the second round.


;'''Episode 11: Demise Me''' ;'''Episode 11: Road to the Finale'''
''Note: This episode aired in the United States as a two-hour episode.''
*Dana White wanted to talk with fighters for a possible replacement for Matt Mitrione.
*White at first talked to Kimbo Slice who complained of knee problems and did not think he could fight to his fullest. Options were given to Slice, such as ] shots and other treatments, to improve the ] in his knee. However, he turned down the treatment and the possible fight.
*Mitrione talked on the phone with his doctor and said he wanted to fight. The doctor cleared him to fight.
*Scott Junk was having problems seeing following his fight. The doctor told him there were two small tears in his ] and that he must have surgery or he may go blind. There were questions about whether or not he will be able to fight again.
*Marcus Jones took the news about Junk personally. He told Mitrione to give a reason to hit him and claimed that he killed Junk's career.
*Junk got an update that the eye surgery was a success and he could start training again in two months time.
*At the weigh-in, Mitrione and McSweeney got in each other's faces, and the Englishman shoved Mitrione away.
*'''James McSweeney''' defeated Matt Mitrione by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:38 in the first round.
*'''Marcus Jones''' defeated Darrill Schoonover by TKO (punches) at 2:37 in the first round.
*The semifinal matches consisted of three, five-minute rounds. The semifinal matches were announced as:
**Roy Nelson vs. James McSweeney
**Marcus Jones vs. Brendan Schaub
*McSweeney locked a claustrophobic Zak Jensen in the bathroom. After being let out, Jensen attacked McSweeney who put him in a standing guillotine choke until he calmed down.
*'''Roy Nelson''' defeated James McSweeney by TKO (strikes) at 4:13 in the first round.
*'''Brendan Schaub''' defeated Marcus Jones by TKO (punches) at 2:11 in the first round.


==Finale== ==TV ratings==
*"TUF 10" episode No. 1: 4.1 million viewers
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*"TUF 10" episode No. 2: 2.9 million viewers
The finale will be held on December 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.<ref name="tufpressrelease" />
*"TUF 10" episode No. 3: 5.3 million viewers (peak: 7.25 million with DVR viewing)
*"TUF 10" episode No. 4: 2.8 million viewers (peak: 4.89 million with DVR viewing)
*"TUF 10" episode No. 5: 2.8 million viewers
*"TUF 10" episode No. 6: 2.8 million viewers
*"TUF 10" episode No. 7: 2.5 million viewers
*"TUF 10" episode No. 8: 2.7 million viewers
*"TUF 10" episode No. 9: 2.5 million viewers
*"TUF 10" episode No. 10: 2.4 million viewers
*"TUF 10" episode No. 11/12: 2.6 million viewers


Source:
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==Tournament bracket==
===Heavyweight Bracket===
{{Round16 {{Round16
<!-- Episode/Fighter 1/Result 1/Fighter 2/Result 2 --> <!-- Episode/Fighter 1/Result/Fighter 2/Round -->
<!-- round of 16 --> <!-- Round of 16 -->
||{{colorbox|gold}} '''Roy Nelson'''|TKO|{{colorbox|silver}} Kimbo Slice|2 ||{{color box|silver|border=silver}} Abe Wagner|2|{{color box|gold|border=silver}} '''Jon Madsen'''|'''UD'''
||{{colorbox|gold}} '''Justin Wren'''|SUB|{{colorbox|silver}} Wes Sims|1 ||{{color box|silver|border=silver}} Demico Rogers|1|{{color box|gold|border=silver}} '''Brendan Schaub'''|'''SUB'''
||{{color box|silver|border=silver}} Zak Jensen|1|{{color box|gold|border=silver}} '''Darrill Schoonover'''|'''SUB'''
||{{colorbox|gold}} '''James McSweeney'''|MD|{{colorbox|silver}} Wes Shivers|2
||{{colorbox|gold}} '''Matt Mitrione'''|MD|{{colorbox|silver}} Scott Junk|2 ||{{color box|silver|border=silver}} '''Marcus Jones'''|'''SUB'''|{{color box|gold|border=silver}} Mike Wessel|1
||{{color box|silver|border=silver}} Wes Shivers|2|{{color box|gold|border=silver}} '''James McSweeney'''|'''MD'''
||{{colorbox|gold}} '''Darrill Schoonover'''|SUB|{{colorbox|silver}} Zak Jensen|1
||{{colorbox|gold}} Mike Wessel|1|{{colorbox|silver}} '''Marcus Jones'''|SUB ||{{color box|silver|border=silver}} Scott Junk|2|{{color box|gold|border=silver}} '''Matt Mitrione'''|'''MD'''
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{{-}} {{Clear}}

==The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale==

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'''''The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale''''' (also known as '''''The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale''''') was a ] ] that was held by the ] (UFC) on December 5, 2009.<ref name="TUF10Finale">{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventdetail.home&eid=2465 |title=TUF 10 Finale |publisher=Ufc.com |access-date=2009-10-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016221950/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventdetail.home&eid=2465 |archive-date=2009-10-16 }}</ref>

===Background===
This card featured was the finals from ''The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights'' in the ] division. It also featured the official UFC debut of ].

A previously announced bout between ] and Lucio Linhares was moved to ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9667&zoneid=13 |title=PALHARES VS. LINHARES AT UFC 107 |publisher=MMA Weekly |date=2009-09-29 |access-date=2009-09-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002221611/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9667&zoneid=13 |archive-date=2009-10-02 }}</ref> Linhares was a replacement for ] who had to pull out due to rumored visa issues.<ref name="M-1 Vet Lucio Linhares">{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16324/m-1-vet-lucio-linhares-headed-to-ufc-meets-rousimar-palhares-at-tuf-10-finale.mma |title=M-1 vet Lucio Linhares headed to UFC, meets Rousimar Palhares at TUF 10 Finale |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2009-09-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001135418/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16324/m-1-vet-lucio-linhares-headed-to-ufc-meets-rousimar-palhares-at-tuf-10-finale.mma |archive-date=2009-10-01 }}</ref>

] was expected to face ] on the card,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16138/frankie-edgar-vs-kurt-pellegrino-likely-for-the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale.mma |title=Frankie Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino likely for The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |access-date=2009-09-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913052902/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16138/frankie-edgar-vs-kurt-pellegrino-likely-for-the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale.mma |archive-date=2009-09-13 }}</ref> but Pellegrino was forced to withdraw due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16675/kurt-pellegrino-injured-forced-out-of-the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale-bout-with-frankie-edgar.mma|title=Kurt Pellegrino injured, forced out of The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale bout with Frankie Edgar|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=2009-10-30|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091031210102/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16675/kurt-pellegrino-injured-forced-out-of-the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale-bout-with-frankie-edgar.mma|archive-date=2009-10-31}}</ref> ], who was previously scheduled to fight ] on the event's undercard was named as Edgar' new opponent.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9897&zoneid=13 |title=- MATT VEACH IN TO FACE EDGAR AT TUF 10 FINALE - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more |access-date=2014-10-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091102053054/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9897&zoneid=13 |archive-date=2009-11-02 }}</ref>

===Results===
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{{MMAevent bout|Light Heavyweight|]|def.|]|DQ (illegal ])|1|4:14|
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{{MMAevent bout|] (215&nbsp;lb)|]|def.|]|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)|3|5:00|
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{{MMAevent bout|Lightweight|]|def.|]|Submission (rear-naked choke)|2|2:22|
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{{MMAevent bout|Heavyweight|]|def.|]|KO (punch)|2|0:10|
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{{MMAevent bout|Heavyweight|]|def.|]|TKO (punches)|3|3:20|This bout aired on the broadcast following the Hamill vs Jones bout.
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{{MMAevent bout|Heavyweight|]|def.|]|Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28)|3|5:00|
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{{MMAevent bout|Light Heavyweight|]|def.|]|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)|3|5:00|
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{{MMAevent bout|Welterweight|]|def.|]|KO (punches)|3|4:55|This bout aired on the broadcast following the Edgar vs Veach bout.
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{{MMAevent bout|Lightweight|]|def.|Joe Brammer|Submission (rear-naked choke)|1|3:36|
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===Bonus awards===
Fighters were awarded $25,000 bonuses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17099/the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale-bonuses-nelson-bocek-edgar-veach-earn-25k-awards.mma|title=The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale bonuses: Nelson, Bocek, Edgar, Veach earn $25K awards|work=mmajunkie.com|access-date=December 6, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630081658/mmajunkie.com/news/17099/the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale-bonuses-nelson-bocek-edgar-veach-earn-25k-awards.mma|archive-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref>

*'''Fight of the Night: Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Veach'''
*'''Knockout of the Night: Roy Nelson'''
*'''Submission of the Night: Mark Bocek'''

==Reported payout==
The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the ]. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.<ref name="purse">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/12/the-ultimate-fighter-10-finale-fighters-salaries-kimbo-slice-gets-25k|title=The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale fighters salaries: Hamill, Edgar top earners, Kimbo gets $25K
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*Roy Nelson: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Brendan Schaub: $8,000
*Matt Hamill: $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus) def. Jon Jones: $20,000
*Kimbo Slice: $25,000 (no win bonus) def. Houston Alexander: $13,000
*Frankie Edgar: $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus) def. Matt Veach: $5,000
*Matt Mitrione: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Marcus Jones: $8,000
*James McSweeney: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Darrill Schoonover: $8,000
*Jon Madsen: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Justin Wren: $8,000
*Brian Stann: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Rodney Wallace: $6,000
*John Howard: $14,000 ($7,000 win bonus) def. Dennis Hallman: $15,000
*Mark Bocek: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Joe Brammer: $5,000

==Coaches' fight==
{{Main|UFC 114}}

UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans was held on May 29, 2010, in ].

*'''Light Heavyweight bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Rashad Evans'''
:'''Rashad Evans''' defeated Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) after three rounds.


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UFC mixed martial arts television series and event in 2009

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights
GenreReality, Sports
Created byCraig Piligian, Frank Fertitta III, Lorenzo Fertitta, Dana White
StarringDana White, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkSpike
ReleaseSeptember 16, 2009 (2009-09-16)

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights is the tenth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. In a press conference following UFC 98, Dana White announced that filming for the season would begin on June 1, 2009. The season debuted on Spike TV on September 16, 2009, following UFC Fight Night 19.

The UFC and Spike TV held an open casting call at The Marriott Seattle Airport Hotel in Seattle, Washington, on April 6, 2009. The casting called for mixed-martial artists in the middleweight, light-heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. On the day of tryouts, 250 potential fighters appeared including UFC & International Fight League fighters and former National Football League football players. Notable applicants included NFL veterans Herbert Goodman & Rex Richards, UFC veteran Rob Yundt, and IFL veteran Aaron Stark. As with the previous season, all applicants at the tryouts were required to have a professional MMA record.

This season did not feature an elimination round as the past three seasons had. All competitors invited to Las Vegas for the show's taping participated in the entire season.

Cast

Coaches

Fighters

Others

Episodes

Episode 1: Size Does Matter
  • Only 15 fighters are lined up until Dana White introduced internet street fighting sensation, Kimbo Slice.
  • The fighters divided up and trained separately with Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson for evaluations.
  • White flipped a coin (silver for Rampage, gold for Rashad). The winner of the coin toss chose to either pick the first fighter or decide the first two match ups. The winning fighter's team had to win both fights to keep control of the fight match ups.
  • Evans won the coin toss and decided to pick the first fighter. This meant that Jackson got to pick the first fight.
Coach 1st Pick 2nd Pick 3rd Pick 4th Pick 5th Pick 6th Pick 7th Pick 8th Pick
Rashad James McSweeney Brendan Schaub Justin Wren Jon Madsen Roy Nelson Darrill Schoonover Matt Mitrione Mike Wessel
Rampage Kimbo Slice Abe Wagner Demico Rogers Wes Sims Scott Junk Wes Shivers Marcus Jones Zak Jensen
  • Jackson matches Wagner against Madsen.
  • Jon Madsen defeated Abe Wagner via unanimous decision after two rounds.
  • At the end of the episode, it is seen that the gash on Wagner's head is so deep, that the medic treating him can see his skull.
Episode 2: All About Survival
  • Roy Nelson had a discussion with Rashad Evans and the gold team's coaches about his attitude and whether he really wanted to train with the team.
  • Jackson matched James McSweeney against Wes Shivers.
  • Team Rashad went past their allotted training time, into the silver team's training time. Quinton Jackson approached Evans and jokingly asked the team to leave.
  • James McSweeney defeated Wes Shivers by majority decision after two rounds.
  • Evans matched Nelson against Kimbo Slice.
Episode 3: The Enemy
  • Keith Jardine appeared at Team Rashad's training session, in support of his friend's team.
  • Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson had an argument over the scheduling of the match against each other. James McSweeney joined the argument and Evans pulled him away.
  • Marcus Jones again struggled in training, this time complaining of an apparent knee injury. Despite this, Jones expressed his desire to compete in the next fight.
  • Roy Nelson defeated Kimbo Slice by TKO (strikes) at 2:01 in the second round.
Episode 4: Snitch
  • Marcus Jones was shown sweating profusely, prompting concerns that he would not be able to fight.
  • Rashad Evans informed his team of the likely choices for the remaining fights.
  • Justin Wren disagreed with Evans' choice of fight in him against Scott Junk, owing to their friendship.
  • Matt Mitrione told Team Rampage the planned matches, which led to him becoming a pariah to the rest of his team, who subsequently labelled him as a snitch.
  • Evans matched Brendan Schaub against Demico Rogers.
  • Brendan Schaub defeated Demico Rogers by submission (anaconda choke) at 3:17 in the first round.
  • After the fight, Quinton Jackson did not meet with Rogers; instead, Evans gave him some words of encouragement.
Episode 5: Rude Awakening
  • Matt Mitrione injured his shoulder in training, but wished to fight soon, leading Team Rashad to question whether his shoulder was legitimately injured or merely sore.
  • Rashad Evans, in discussion with his assistant coaches, worried about putting Mitrione in the fight and continuing their undefeated streak.
  • Zak Jensen also became an outcast in the house after being accused of masturbating in the communal bathroom and passing out during practice.
  • Evans matched Justin Wren against Wes Sims.
  • Marcus Jones believed that Evans promised him the next fight and becomes very emotional when he is not picked.
  • Justin Wren defeated Wes Sims by submission (arm triangle choke) at 1:34 in the first round.
  • Following the match, Quinton Jackson walked away from the cage without checking on his fighter.
  • Later, in the locker room area, Evans approached Jackson about this, which led to them having another verbal confrontation.
Episode 6: 16 Sharks
  • Phil Nurse, stand up coach for Georges St-Pierre and Evans, came to help his student at Team Rashad's training practice.
  • Rashad Evans matches Darrill Schoonover against Zak Jensen.
  • Quinton Jackson kept calling Schoonover "Titties" and during the fight announcement, Schoonover started swearing at Jackson, leading to a verbal confrontation between the two.
  • Team Rampage gave Jensen the nickname "Linderman" and Wes Sims started a poll of when Jensen would have a breakdown.
  • During a training session, Jensen suffered a large cut over his eye. It gets stitched up but there was some concern whether he can fight or wants to fight.
  • Tiki Ghosn hired an artist to draw a picture of Team Rashad. They hang it in the training center, but Evans took it down before anyone on his team could see. Team Rampage later presented it to the gold team gift wrapped.
  • Darrill Schoonover defeated Zak Jensen by submission (triangle choke) at 2:29 in the first round.
Episode 7: Voices In My Head
  • Rashad Evans announced the final two preliminary fights: Matt Mitrione vs. Scott Junk and Mike Wessel vs. Marcus Jones.
  • Evans and Quinton Jackson continued their war of words, with Evans claiming that Jackson quit on his fighters, not the other way around.
  • Wes Sims and James McSweeney created a bet as to when Mitrione will break down or snap, much like the previous weeks' bet about Zak Jensen.
  • During a training session, Jon Madsen and Mitrione nearly came to blows during sparring.
  • What happened was that Mitrone was told about Madsen saying that he was going to slap him behind his back. He then decided to go out 100%, more than what the coaches instructed.
  • Evans then approached Mitrione, questioning if he would have the same aggressive temper during the fight.
  • Matt Mitrione defeated Scott Junk by majority decision after two rounds.
  • Following the match, Jackson walked away from the cage, flung a water bottle, and destroyed a door leading to the locker room area.
Episode 8: One Soldier Left
  • Brendan Schaub drew an insulting caricature of Marcus Jones. Mike Wessel later adds "sucks balls" to the bottom of the picture, which angered Jones.
  • Darrill Schoonover again squared up to Quinton Jackson over his repeated "titties" jibes.
  • Marcus Jones defeated Mike Wessel by submission (armbar) at 0:50 in the first round.
  • Jones ends up being the first and only Team Rampage member to make it into the quarterfinals.
  • Dana White and the two coaches met with each quarter-finalist to find out who their preferred opponent in the next round was.
  • The quarterfinal fights were announced as:
    • Roy Nelson vs. Justin Wren
    • Brendan Schaub vs. Jon Madsen
    • James McSweeney vs. Matt Mitrione
    • Marcus Jones vs. Darrill Schoonover
  • Rashad Evans offered Team Rampage members the chance to train with him and later, he and Jackson clash once more.
Episode 9: Rattled
  • Matt Mitrione complains of severe headaches and nausea as a result of his match with Scott Junk. Some believed that he may have had a concussion and may not be able to continue in the tournament. He was sent to the hospital to get a medical evaluation.
  • As a practical joke, Quinton Jackson and his assistant coaches put chickens in the cars of the Team Rashad coaches.
  • Dana White visited the house and talked with Mitrione and has him claim that if the doctor clears him to fight, he will fight in his quarterfinal match.
  • Roy Nelson defeated Justin Wren by majority decision after two rounds.
Episode 10: Gut Check
  • Matt Mitrione said that the doctor who examined him said he had swelling of the brain as a result of his fight against Scott Junk. There is discussion among Team Rashad coaches as well as other fighters about whether Mitrione will be able to continue in the tournament.
  • Kimbo Slice had issues with his knee. He had an MRI done and an examination by a doctor. Slice was missing cartilage in his knee and faced the possibility of needing an operation.
  • The coaches challenge is 2 vs. 2 beach volleyball. Team Rashad defeated Team Rampage, earning Rashad Evans $10,000 and the gold team's fighters $1,500 each.
  • Evans talked with Mitrione and asked him if he wanted to fight. Mitrione was unable to give him a straight answer. Evans called White about the situation.
  • Dana White talked with all of the fighters in the training center. He told them that fighters get hurt and fighters fight hurt, but none of them are being forced to fight. He told Mitrione that they will not know if he is medically cleared to fight until the next day; if he is medically cleared, he needed to decide whether he wanted to fight.
  • Brendan Schaub defeated Jon Madsen by KO (punch) at 1:39 in the second round.
Episode 11: Road to the Finale

Note: This episode aired in the United States as a two-hour episode.

  • Dana White wanted to talk with fighters for a possible replacement for Matt Mitrione.
  • White at first talked to Kimbo Slice who complained of knee problems and did not think he could fight to his fullest. Options were given to Slice, such as cortisone shots and other treatments, to improve the arthritis in his knee. However, he turned down the treatment and the possible fight.
  • Mitrione talked on the phone with his doctor and said he wanted to fight. The doctor cleared him to fight.
  • Scott Junk was having problems seeing following his fight. The doctor told him there were two small tears in his retina and that he must have surgery or he may go blind. There were questions about whether or not he will be able to fight again.
  • Marcus Jones took the news about Junk personally. He told Mitrione to give a reason to hit him and claimed that he killed Junk's career.
  • Junk got an update that the eye surgery was a success and he could start training again in two months time.
  • At the weigh-in, Mitrione and McSweeney got in each other's faces, and the Englishman shoved Mitrione away.
  • James McSweeney defeated Matt Mitrione by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:38 in the first round.
  • Marcus Jones defeated Darrill Schoonover by TKO (punches) at 2:37 in the first round.
  • The semifinal matches consisted of three, five-minute rounds. The semifinal matches were announced as:
    • Roy Nelson vs. James McSweeney
    • Marcus Jones vs. Brendan Schaub
  • McSweeney locked a claustrophobic Zak Jensen in the bathroom. After being let out, Jensen attacked McSweeney who put him in a standing guillotine choke until he calmed down.
  • Roy Nelson defeated James McSweeney by TKO (strikes) at 4:13 in the first round.
  • Brendan Schaub defeated Marcus Jones by TKO (punches) at 2:11 in the first round.

TV ratings

  • "TUF 10" episode No. 1: 4.1 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 2: 2.9 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 3: 5.3 million viewers (peak: 7.25 million with DVR viewing)
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 4: 2.8 million viewers (peak: 4.89 million with DVR viewing)
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 5: 2.8 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 6: 2.8 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 7: 2.5 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 8: 2.7 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 9: 2.5 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 10: 2.4 million viewers
  • "TUF 10" episode No. 11/12: 2.6 million viewers

Source:

Tournament bracket

 Preliminary RoundQuarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinale
               
  
 
   Abe Wagner2
  
   Jon MadsenUD
   Jon Madsen2
  
   Brendan SchaubKO
   Demico Rogers1
  
   Brendan SchaubSUB
   Brendan SchaubTKO
  
   Marcus Jones1
   Zak Jensen1
  
   Darrill SchoonoverSUB
   Darrill Schoonover1
  
   Marcus JonesTKO
   Marcus JonesSUB
  
   Mike Wessel1
   Brendan Schaub1
  
   Roy NelsonKO
   Wes Shivers2
  
   James McSweeneyMD
   James McSweeneySUB
  
   Matt Mitrione1
   Scott Junk2
  
   Matt MitrioneMD
   James McSweeney1
  
   Roy NelsonTKO
   Kimbo Slice2
  
   Roy NelsonTKO
   Roy NelsonMD
  
   Justin Wren2
   Wes Sims1
 
   Justin WrenSUB
 
Legend
  Team Rampage
  Team Rashad
UD   Unanimous Decision
MD   Majority Decision
SUB   Submission
(T) KO   (Technical) Knockout

The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
The poster for The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateDecember 5, 2009
VenuePalms Casino Resort
CityLas Vegas, Nevada
Attendance1,791
Total gate$503,600
Event chronology
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale) was a mixed martial arts event that was held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 5, 2009.

Background

This card featured was the finals from The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights in the Heavyweight division. It also featured the official UFC debut of Kimbo Slice.

A previously announced bout between Rousimar Palhares and Lucio Linhares was moved to UFC 107. Linhares was a replacement for Alessio Sakara who had to pull out due to rumored visa issues.

Frankie Edgar was expected to face Kurt Pellegrino on the card, but Pellegrino was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Matt Veach, who was previously scheduled to fight Mark Bocek on the event's undercard was named as Edgar' new opponent.

Results

Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Roy Nelson def. Brendan Schaub KO (punch) 1 3:45
Light Heavyweight Matt Hamill def. Jon Jones DQ (illegal downwards elbows) 1 4:14
Catchweight (215 lb) Kimbo Slice def. Houston Alexander Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Frankie Edgar def. Matt Veach Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:22
Heavyweight Matt Mitrione def. Marcus Jones KO (punch) 2 0:10
Preliminary card
Heavyweight James McSweeney def. Darrill Schoonover TKO (punches) 3 3:20
Heavyweight Jon Madsen def. Justin Wren Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Brian Stann def. Rodney Wallace Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight John Howard def. Dennis Hallman KO (punches) 3 4:55
Lightweight Mark Bocek def. Joe Brammer Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:36
  1. This bout aired on the broadcast following the Hamill vs Jones bout.
  2. This bout aired on the broadcast following the Edgar vs Veach bout.

Bonus awards

Fighters were awarded $25,000 bonuses.

  • Fight of the Night: Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Veach
  • Knockout of the Night: Roy Nelson
  • Submission of the Night: Mark Bocek

Reported payout

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.

  • Roy Nelson: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Brendan Schaub: $8,000
  • Matt Hamill: $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus) def. Jon Jones: $20,000
  • Kimbo Slice: $25,000 (no win bonus) def. Houston Alexander: $13,000
  • Frankie Edgar: $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus) def. Matt Veach: $5,000
  • Matt Mitrione: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Marcus Jones: $8,000
  • James McSweeney: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Darrill Schoonover: $8,000
  • Jon Madsen: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Justin Wren: $8,000
  • Brian Stann: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Rodney Wallace: $6,000
  • John Howard: $14,000 ($7,000 win bonus) def. Dennis Hallman: $15,000
  • Mark Bocek: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Joe Brammer: $5,000

Coaches' fight

Main article: UFC 114

UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans was held on May 29, 2010, in Paradise, Nevada.

  • Light Heavyweight bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans defeated Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) after three rounds.

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