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The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale re-airs Friday night on Spike TV

June 24th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
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Spike TV on Friday re-airs The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale.

The event, which featured co-headliners of "TUF 11" finalists Court McGee vs. Kris McCray and light heavyweights Matt Hamill vs. Keith Jardine, originally took place this past weekend.

The replay begins at 9:19 p.m. ET/PT.



The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale peaks with 2.4 million viewers on Spike TV

June 22nd, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
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Ratings for The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale topped out with 2.4 million viewers for the Spike TV-headliner between "TUF 11" middleweight finalists Court McGee and Kris McCray.

Overall, the June 19 broadcast scored a 1.4 rating and averaged 2 million viewers, Spike TV officials today announced.

Among both network and cable TV, the three-hour broadcast scored the highest ratings of the day among men 18-34 and even topped ESPN's World Cup coverage.



2.4 million viewers watch TUF Finale

June 22nd, 2010 | Author: UFC Press Releases

2.4 million viewers tuned in to witness Court McGee complete an unlikely and hard-fought journey from the abyss of drug abuse only a few years ago to being named "The Ultimate Fighter" on Saturday night. The 3-hour Spike TV telecast of the live "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz" finale peaked at 11:30pm for the Court McGee-Kris McCray finale bout, won by McGee with a second round submission.

The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale medical suspensions: 13 fighters issued suspensions

June 21st, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
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Nevada State Athletic Commission officials issued medical suspensions to more than half the fighters - 13 in all, including four winners - at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale.

MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today obtained the list of suspensions from the NSAC.

The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale took place this past Saturday, June 19, at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and aired live on Spike TV.



The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale salaries: Leben, Jardine top $406,000 fighter payroll

June 21st, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
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Main-card winner Chris Leben and co-headliner Keith Jardine were the top earners at this past weekend's latest UFC event, The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale.

MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of official salaries from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

The total disclosed payroll for the June 19 Spike TV-televised event was $406,000.



The Sunday Junkie: June 20 edition

June 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
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After one of the busiest fight weeks in MMA history, MMAjunkie.com readers primarily focused on just one of the events in this week's edition of The Sunday Junkie: The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale.

From Court McGee's tournament win to Matt Hamill's staph infection to Herb Dean's questionable point deduction, fans discussed and dissected all areas of Saturday's event.

But when it came to picking a winner in our weekly reader-feedback feature, "dogbyday" got the nod after pointing out a quirk of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series: durability is rewarded just as much as raw talent.



Ask the Fight Doc: Should Matt Hamill have been medically cleared despite Staph?

June 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
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Aside from Court McGee being crowned "The Ultimate Fighter 11" champion, the biggest news coming out of this past weekend's UFC event was Matt Hamill's clearance to fight despite an active Staph infection.

Hamill appeared at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale weigh-ins on Friday with a noticeable lesion on his lower back, and following his win over Keith Jardine on Saturday, he and Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer confirmed the infection.

In his latest "Ask the Fight Doc" installment, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin wonders how that was possible and why so many others were unnecessarily put at risk.



Keith Kizer: Nevada hasn’t adopted judges’ TV monitors, screens unplugged for show

June 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
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LAS VEGAS - After a few on-site reporters posted Twitter messages stating that the judges stations at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale had been equipped with video monitors, many in the industry rejoiced.

Due to a string of confusing and controversial scores in recent events, MMA judging has come under fire, and some - including UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan - think the solution rests in the use of monitors.

But following Saturday's event in Las Vegas, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer told MMAjunkie.com the monitors mistakenly were installed and were turned off before the show started.



TUF 11 Finale “Fight Night” Bonuses And Gate Total – UFC Hands Out $25K To Winners

June 20th, 2010 | Author: TheMMANews.com
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Hamill vs. Jardine TUF 11(pictured Keith Jardine and Matt Hamill via MMAWeekly.com)

A total of $100,000 was handed out to four fighters from Saturday’s “The Ultimate Fighter 11″ Finale event. Earning $25K each were Matt Hamill, Keith Jardine, Chris Leben, and Court McGee for their work in the octagon.

The event, which took place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, reportedly drew a total of 1,708 fans for a live gate total of $430,250.

All of the winners took part on the Spike TV televised portion of the event, with Matt Hamill and Keith Jardine earning the “Fight of the Night” award. While “Knockout of the Night” went to Chris Leben and the “Submission of the Night” went to “TUF 11″ tournament winner Court McGee.

Hamill and Jardine fought a three round battle that left both men bloody, but the saw the “Dean of Mean” take the most punishment due to several cuts. One in the middle of his forehead left the octagon mat as well as both fighters covered in blood. For that, both men received the “Fight of the Night” award.

Leben earned his second career UFC “Knockout of the Night” award after defeating Aaron Simpson late in the second round by TKO (punches). “The Crippler” looked very good against Simpson and showed the strength of his chin after taking several strong punches. After stopping a takedown, Leben opened up with some punches, catching Simpson and sending him stumbling across the octagon trying to escape. The referee was then forced to step in and stop the fight.

In the main event, Court McGee caught opposing Team Ortiz/Franklin fighter Kris McCray in the second round with a rear-naked-choke, after controlling the fight on the ground. For submitting McCray, as well as earning the only submission victory of the whole card, McGee was given the “Submission of the Night” award.

The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale draws reported attendance of 1,708 for $430K gate

June 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.com
This article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.

LAS VEGAS - The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, which took place Saturday
night at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, drew a
reported 1,708 attendees for a live gate of $430,250.

MMAjunkie.com learned of the numbers while at the event's
post-fight press conference, though the official figures will be
verified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission early next week.

The 10-bout event concluded the latest season of the UFC's reality
series, "The Ultimate Fighter," and aired on Spike TV.




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