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Colin Fletcher (fighter)
''The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes'' is the second foreign version of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series ''The Ultimate Fighter''. Like The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil, this version was filmed, in its entirety, outside Las Vegas, Nevada and consisted of 13 episodes with a live finale in Australia. The season tournament finale, along with the coaches fight, took place on 14 December 2012 at UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson. The series was officially announced by the UFC in May 2012. The name ''The Smashes'' is a play on the 130-year-old cricket rivalry between England and Australia called "The Ashes." The UFC held open tryouts during June 2012. The casting call was for Lightweight and Welterweight fighters who are at least 21 years old and have a minimum of two wins in three professional fights. On 12 July 2012, Dana White announced that the coaches for the season would be Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos to represent the UK and Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality Television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as ''The Real World'', then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series '' Survivor'', '' Idols'', and '' Big Brother'', all of which became global franchises. Reality television shows tend to be interspersed with "confessionals", short interview segments in which cast members reflect on or provide context for the events being depicted on-screen; this is most commonly seen in American reality television. Competition-based reality shows typically feature gradual elimination of participants, either by a panel of judges, by the viewership of the show, or by the contestants themselves. Documentaries, television news, sports television, talk shows, and traditional game shows are generally not clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Coy
Nathan David Coy (born July 24, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2008, he has also competed for Bellator, the MFC, and Strikeforce. Wrestling A former wrestler for Oregon State University, he wrestled in the 174 pounds weight category. Nathan was an All-American and two-time Pac-10 champion and received a degree in Sociology at Oregon State University. Mixed martial arts career In the beginning of his MMA career Coy was very successful, winning his first five fights. However, he went on to lose to future UFC fighters Brian Foster and Paul Bradley consecutively. Then posted three straight first round finishes. Strikeforce Coy made his debut for Strikeforce back in 2008, defeating Dave Courchaine by KO in the 1st round. In 2010, Coy returned to face Tyron Woodley at ShoMMA 8: Lindland vs. Casey, but lost by split decision. His next fight for Strikeforce was schedu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Coast Convention And Exhibition Centre
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is located on the Gold Coast Highway in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia. The venue was opened on 29 June 2004 at a cost of A$167 million and is linked by a covered walkway to The Star Gold Coast. Managed by the Star Entertainment Group, the Centre caters for 10 to 6,000 people.Gold Coast Australia"Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre" Retrieved 21 December 2010. Situated in Broadbeach, the GCCEC is within walking distance to tourism hotspots, five-star accommodation, shopping facilities and public transport. Expansion The centre was expanded at a cost of $40 million in early 2009. The makeover was funded by the Queensland Government, adding two extra exhibition halls, a registration office, three meeting rooms and three new kitchens and an extra 3,000 square metres of floor space in total. The Queensland Government commenced construction proceedings as a result of the increasing demand on the Gold Coast for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Te Huna
James Te Huna (born 29 September 1981) is best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship who has been called a pioneer of New Zealand mixed martial artists. He was the first Australian-based fighter to win a UFC fight on Australian soil, and the first person to headline a UFC fight in New Zealand. He was born in Darfield, Canterbury, New Zealand, and is of Maori descent. James has morphed into a highly respected Rugby League Contact Wrestling Coach who has already worked alongside several NRL clubs. James also foundeNew Wave Engagethat provides Support Programs to vulnerable teens in Out-Of-Home Care (foster teenagers). Mixed martial arts career Early career and background Te Huna racked up victories on the local circuit, in Australia, as well as suffering a submission loss (via shoulder dislocation) to Bellator season one middleweight champion Hector Lombard. Te Huna defeated veteran journeyman Antony Rea whilst competing for the Cage Fighting Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North–south Position
In combat sports, the north–south position (also known as north/south or four quarter) is a ground grappling position where one combatant is supine, with the other combatant invertedly lying prone on top, normally with their head over the bottom combatant's chest. The north–south position is a dominant position, where the top combatant can apply effective strikes such as knee strikes to the head, or easily transition into various grappling holds or more dominant positions. Transitioning into side control can be done by first switching into a particular hold known as ushiro-kesa-gatame (後袈裟固) or reverse scarf hold, where the chest points to the side, and the opponent's arm is controlled similarly to kesa-gatame. The north–south choke is employed exclusively from this position. Kami shiho gatame Kami shiho gatame (上四方固, "upper four quarter hold down"), and its variations kuzure kami shiho gatame (崩上四方固, "broken upper four quarter hold down"), ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arianny Celeste
Arianny Celeste (born Penelope López Márquez on November 12, 1985) () is an American ring girl and model. She is a co-host on TV show ''Overhaulin''' and has been in ''Playboy'' magazine. Early life Celeste was born on November 12, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is of Mexican and Filipino descent. "Arianny" is a nickname she was given as a child. She attended Eldorado High School and attended college at UNLV, where she majored in fitness management and nutrition. Career As ring girl Celeste made her UFC debut in 2006 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Paradise, Nevada. She was voted "2006 Ring Girl of the Year" by ''Fighter's Only Magazine''. In 2008, at the first World MMA Awards, Celeste was voted "2008 Ring Girl of the Year". In 2009, she won her second consecutive title at the 2nd World MMA Awards as Celeste become the "2009 Ring Girl of the Year". In 2010, Celeste became the World MMA Awards "2010 Ring Girl of the Year", making it her third consecutive ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Dos Santos
Junior dos Santos (; born 30 January 1984) is a Brazilian Mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and Professional wrestling, professional wrestler who competes in the Heavyweight (MMA), Heavyweight division of Eagle FC. As a mixed martial artist, he is a former UFC Heavyweight Championship, UFC Heavyweight Champion; as a professional wrestler, Dos Santos makes appearances for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a member of the American Top Team. Background Dos Santos and his two siblings were raised by a single mother, Maria, after his alcoholic father, Sebastian, left the family in the mid-1990s. He started to work at the age of ten in order to help his family. He trained in capoeira throughout his teenage years before he began taking martial arts seriously at 21, when he began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Yuri Carlton. After six months of training, Dos Santos won a few jiu-jitsu tournaments in Salvador, Bahia, Salvador. One year later, Dos Santos was invited to join a box ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Wilkinson (fighter)
Mike Wilkinson (born 15 September 1987) is an English mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he has competed for the UFC, Absolute Championship Berkut, and was a competitor on '' The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes.'' Mixed martial arts career ''The Ultimate Fighter'' In September 2012 it was announced that Wilkinson was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes. Wilkinson had his first fight against Grant Blackler of the Australian team. Wilkinson defeated Blackler in the first round via submission. Leading up to his next fight in the tournament, which was set to be against Colin Fletcher, Wilkinson was injured in training and was replaced by Australian Richie Vaculik. Wilkinson was still given a chance to earn a UFC contract at the Finale. Ultimate Fighting Championship Despite getting injured leading up to his second fight on The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes, Wilkinson was given a fight in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Parke
Norman Parke (born 22 December 1986) is a Northern Irish mixed martial artist. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Parke has fought for the UFC, Absolute Championship Berkut, KSW, and BAMMA. He was also a competitor for Team UK on The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes in late 2012 and won the Lightweight Tournament. Background Born and raised in Bushmills, Northern Ireland, Parke began training in Judo at the age of 16. He went on to be a National Champion in Judo as well as Freestyle Wrestling in 2009-2010 and 2011–2012. Later, after he also began training in boxing, Parke transitioned into mixed martial arts at the age of 20. Mixed martial arts career Early career Before signing with the UFC, Parke compiled a record of 16–2, with 12 of his victories coming via submission. Parke's losses were against the veteran Greg Loughran and the then-undefeated Joseph Duffy. Parke was introduced to the masses and given his first televised fight by Cage Contender on 24 July 2010, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brad Scott (fighter)
Bradley Scott (born 22 June 1989) is a retired English mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also competed for Cage Warriors and was a contestant '' The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes''. Mixed martial arts career Scott started his MMA career in 2007 training to become fit and in shape to be a part of the Royal Marines. However, Scott began taking the sport more seriously, even taking a semi-professional fight in his first year of training. Scott lost his only semi-pro fight via submission. Nearly a year and a half later, Scott made his professional debut against Tom Thorneycroft. Scott won the fight via first-round knockout. In September 2009 Scott won his second pro fight against Steve Obe, again via knockout. One month later Scott had his first professional loss against Eugene Fadiora, after Scott submitted via strikes. Scott went on a 6-0 run after his first loss, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richie Vaculik
Richie Vaculik ( ; born Richard Vaculik) is a mixed martial artist and big wave surfer from Maroubra, Australia. Richie competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight division. Early life Richie's sporting accomplishments started as a surfer at Maroubra Beach, Sydney (Australia). Bra Boys including the Abberton brothers ( Sunny Abberton, Koby Abberton, Jai Abberton and Dakota Abberton), Mark Mathews and Richie grew up surfing the iconic Maroubra Beach breaks and other waves including 'Ours'. In an interview with Surfing Magazine Richie stated that as teenagers he and some Bra Boys would fight each other for fun or to resolve disputes. Richie was introduced to Brazilian jiu-jitsu by blackbelt Bruno Panno at the age of 18. Mixed martial arts career Early career In November 2006 Richie made a successful MMA debut at ''Warriors Realm 7'' against Michael Mortimer, winning via first-round knockout. Cage Fighting Championship Richie remained undefeated befo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
