The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned

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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    Coaches

    Team Pettis
    Anthony Pettis, Head Coach
    Duke Roufus
    Daniel Wanderley
    Sergio Pettis
    Scott Cushman

    Team Melendez
    Gilbert Melendez, Head Coach
    Jake Shields
    Anucha Chayaisen
    Nate Diaz
    Josh Berkovic
     
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    Teams

    Team Pettis
    Carla Esparza
    Alex Chambers
    Felice Herrig
    Joanne Calderwood
    Aisling Daly
    Justine Kish
    Randa Markos
    Jessica Penne

    Team Melendez
    Bec Rawlings
    Emily Kagan
    Rose Namajunas
    Tecia Torres
    Heather Jo Clark
    Lisa Ellis
    Angela Hill
    Angela Magana
     
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    The first episode airs tomorrow on FS1.
     
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    Looks like the teams are pretty even.

    Carla "Cookie Monster" Esparza (Torrance, CA) is the favourite. She was the Invicta FC champion.

    The other good prospects are Joanne "JoJo" Calderwood (Glasgow, Scotland) who is 8-0 and is an excellent striker, Tecia "Tiny Tornado" Torres (Ft Lauderdale, FL) also undefeated at 4-0 training with American Top Team, and "Thug" Rose Namajunas (Milwaukee, WI) who is Pat Barry's partner and had the submission of the year last year against Kathina Catron (flying armbar).

    Four of the top-ten ranked strawweights are in the competition which is pretty decent. Two more (Claudia Gadelha and Joanna Jedrzejczyk) are signed and already have UFC victories.

    Side note, JEDRZEJCZYK is like a key code for a new video game, holy shit.
     
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    Tecia Torres fought Randa Markos on the first episode. Markos won by decision. Torres was supposedly less than 100% but when isn't a fighter?
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Joanne Calderwood defeated Emily Kagan on the second episode.

    JoJo has a lot going for her.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Jessica Penne defeated Lisa Ellis on the third episode. Team Pettis is running the table and Esparza #1 has yet to face Hill #16.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    "It's gonna be a war" says Hill.

    Tantamount to saying "I don't expect to win but I will try not to lose badly."

    Don't bet on fighters who say "it's gonna be a war" before they fight.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    I'm actually watching TUF for the first time in several years.
    enjoying it so far. Mendes and Pettis have been kinda dull personality wise, but I like how Pettis has been receptive to feedback.
    I think the rankings angle is interesting and I think for the most part it will show how unpredictable fighting is with a lot of 'upsets' in a new division.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    what do you do if both fighters admit 'it's gonna be a war'????
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Bet on it going to decision.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Esparza defeated Hill in the first round by RNC.

    Team Pettis up 4-0.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    dangit, I haven't watched the ep. yet.

    I'm hoping Rose N. goes far. Been a fan of her since seeing her in some of the zany Pat Barry vid's he's made. Can't help but love HD's personality and Rose's as well.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Ha, sorry, figured you had.

    Rose is a good fighter and she seems like a cool person, too. High hopes for her.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Calderwood looks really good in both her fight and her training. Thinking she should make the Finals for sure. As usual though Euro's gotta defend the takedown vs North American wrestlers.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Felice Herring advanced last night. Team Pettis (5-0) is running the table.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Every contestant, save for Justine Kish (injured), will get to fight on the Finale. It's like TUF 1 all over again.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Aisling Daly def. Angela Magana via TKO (strikes) – Round 3

    Team Pettis won again last night. Tecia Torres has been moved to Team Pettis to replace an injured Justine Kish. At least this way one of Team Melendez's original fighters will advance to the next round.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    Rose Namajunas beat Alex Chambers. Team Melendez finally has a fighter through to the next round. Dunno when Namajunas/Calderwood will take place but that will be a fight worth seeing.
     
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    Re: The Ultimate Fighter 20: A Champion Will Be Crowned (Wednesdays on FS1)

    In related news, Invicta FC had a woeful event last weekend, due in large part to being gutted by the UFC.
     
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