At the beginning of this week's installment, we saw a continuation of the frustrations being conveyed at the end of last week's show from both coaches. But this week it would be Forrest venting and making his way back to the locker rooms and proceeding to angrily annihilate the entryway into his team's preparation area. As Dana came to investigate the ruckus, Forrest could be observed shadow boxing and flailing his arms as if he was mentally and physically warming up for his upcoming 5 round title fight with Rampage. Cale Yarbough stated his happiness at receiving the judge's decision. Rampage voiced his frustrations at losing, as well as his disgust at such a decision, going on to state his general distaste for most judges in general. Patrick Schultz apologized to an already calmed Coach Forrest, for his un-called for comments towards the number 1 contender preceding the official decision.
This week it would be CB Dollaway vs. Nick Klein to decide the final contestant who would proceed to the quarterfinal match-ups.
CB stated his credentials as a wrestler from childhood, and being a Division 1 All-American wrestler in college would also explain his decision to choose the career path of an MMA warrior. Matt Riddle boldly predicted that his good buddy CB would win by T.K.O. stoppage in the first round. Nick Klein appeared to be speaking his mind about his nervous and jittery mentality before every fight, and explaining that it is not only because he is facing the highly touted Dollaway, but also that it is his general mindset overall, never having fought outside a cage.
The antics this week would be that of the coaches and not of the house residents, with Forrest brandishing a net gun that he had purchased. The first recipient of a test fire "netting" was BOB ? the body opponent bag. Following this, we observed Rampage sitting against the cage during his own team's training session. Forrest could be seen sneakily creeping up to the cage before abruptly cuttingto a commercial break, for a TUF cliffhanger of sorts. Returning, Coach Quinton would be fired upon by his future opponent, being truly snagged as well as confined against the side of the Octagon. He stated his disappointment, on camera, at most likely being made fun of by his family upon returning home for being captured like a wild animal on national TV. Later in the hour Coach Quinton would exact revenge by super soaking an unsuspecting Forrest in the locker room area.
The Tale of the Tape for this last semi-final showdown showed us that both combatants remained undefeated professionally. Immediately following, they would begin on Ref. Steve's command. Round 1 began with a body kick from CB, leaving him off balanced and open for a takedown by Klein. CB, powering his way out, would then roll attempting to secure a guillotine with one arm in. Working on strikes with Klein in turtle guard, CB would be warned about striking the back of the head, which had caused a small laceration on the back of Klein's cranium. Reaching for a leg, Klein tried his luck at a knee-bar submission, which was successfully defended by Dollaway. CB made his way back into the guard of Klein, who would work on arm-lock submissions from the bottom position, whilst being rained upon by powerful strikes. Rolling back into turtle guard, giving away his back, Klein would then roll back into half-guard and then manage to secure a closed guard with CB still working with much diligence on solid strikes from the top position. CB then passed to side-control with Klein showing great ground defense by making his way back into half-guard. Securing guard yet again, Klein would be the recipient of several unblocked blows from CB, causing him to once again give away his back. Attempting to work on a Kimura from turtle, this was easily defended by CB after paying close attention to the vocal guidance of Rampage back in his corner. Again in guard, CB attempted to pass before having to defend a nearly executed arm-bar before the sound of the horn. Round 2 began with a nice leg kick from CB, which was followed up by both men throwing low kicks in unison. After a brief yet intense exchange, CB overpowered Klein, tackling him to the Octagon floor. Trying to push Klein against the cage, CB would be struck from the bottom momentarily, as he once again rolled for an attempt to secure back-control. Scrambling up, Klein was dragged back down immediately to the ground with CB gaining side-control. Back in guard both men worked their respective games, CB with strikes and Klein looking for submissions. After rolling into turtle guard again, Klein proved spending a huge amount of time in this position is not drastically detrimental if you are well trained for it. But, this would not last long as CB grabbed the neck of Klein, wrenching it, causing him to submit. CB gained the guillotine choke victory and the last remaining spot in the quarterfinals!
With the semi-final match-ups concluded, leaving the total wins at Forrest- 6 Rampage-2, the quarterfinal match-ups could now be chosen. After some discussion with each competitor individually, Dana and the two coaches determined each fight. The fights are as follows: Jesse Taylor vs. Dante Rivera, Amir Sadollah vs. Matt Brown, Daniel Cramer vs. Tim Credeur and CB Dollaway vs. Cale Yarbough. So, the tension mounts as dear friends begin to face off in the Octagon, next Wednesday on The Ultimate Fighter.
by Joshua E. Ottley of mma-underground.com
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