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The Ultimate Fighter 9: The Ultimate Fighter Team U.S. vs. Team U.K.

The Ultimate Fighter logoThe Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 took place from last April to June of 2009 and featured a cast of MMA Lightweight and Welterweight fighters. The UFC went with a new theme for TUF 9 as they split the teams up pitting Team U.S. versus Team U.K. as Dan Henderson coached Team U.S. and Michael Bisping coached Team U.K. The Ultimate Fighter 9 saw Team U.K. place 3 of the 4 finalists in the TUF 9 finale as Lightweight Ross Pearson and Welterweight James Wilks swept the Championships for the U.K. Meanwhile, coaches Henderson and Bisping are set to square off as part of the stacked UFC 100 fight card on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas.

The Ultimate Fighter Headlines:

The Ultimate Fighter 9 Winners:

  • Lightweight TUF Championship - Ross Pearson defeats Andre Winner by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Welterweight TUF Championship - James Wilks defeats DaMarques Johnson via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) - Round 1 @ 4:51

 

 

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