Ultimate Fighter Finale Provides 8 Finishes

The first season of The Ultimate Fighter Live on FX came to a conclusion last night at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas.  In the co-main event of the evening, Mike Chiesa captured the title of “Ultimate Fighter” as he made quick work of fellow finalist Al Iaquinta – winning via rear naked choke in the first round.

In the main event, two welterweight title contenders squared off in a back and forth affair that saw Martin Kampmann rally from one round down to score a second round TKO over Jake Ellenberger.  Kampmann has now won three fights in a row, defeating Rick Story and Thiago Alves prior to Ellenberger.

For a more detailed account of the night’s action, check out our play by play of the preliminary card and main card.

Preliminary Card

Erik Perez def. John Albert via verbal submission (armbar), 4:18 of round 1

Joe Proctor def. Jeremy Larsen via TKO, 1:59 of round 1

Sam Sicilia def. Christiano Marcello via TKO, 2:53 of round 2

Miles Jury def. Chris Saunders via submission (guillotine choke), 4:03 of round 1

Daron Cruickshank def. Chris Tickle via unanimous decision, (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Main FX Card

Justin Lawrence def. John Cofer via KO, 0:19 of round 3

Max Holloway def. Pat Schilling via unanimous decision, (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Charles Oliveira def. Jonathan Brookins via submission (guillotine choke), 2:42 of round 2

Mike Chiesa def. Al Iaquinta via technical submission (rear naked choke), 2:47 of round 1

Martin Kampmann def. Jake Ellenberger via TKO, 1:40 of round 2

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