411’s Ultimate Fighter Report 9.23.09: Episode Two

Posted by Larry Csonka on 09.23.2009

Rampage and Rashad continue their verbal battle, while James McSweeney battled Wes Shivers! Did Team Rampage even things up, or are they down 2-0? Also, it was announced that next week, Roy Nelson will face Kimbo Slice! Check out the full report!



Last week on the Ultimate Fighter… 15 heavyweights showed up to the UFC training camp. Kimbo Slice was announced as the 16th competitor for the show, which was made a big deal by Dana White, and the target was immediately put on Kimbo. Rampage fell in love with him right away, and in fact, picked him with his first team selection. Roy "Big Country" Nelson was mocked due to his weight and paid no respect. Team Rampage won the toss, and elected to pick the first fight. Later in the show, John Madsen defeated Abe Wagner in a one-sided and extremely bloody two-round fight to put Team Rashad up 1-0. Rampage was not a happy camper.

What may we see tonight?


411's Ultimate Fighter Report 9.23.09: Episode Two

Jeremy is out tonight, and Patrick was busy so you got me kids. Let's get to work!

We kick things off at the house, which hasn't had the chance to get destroyed yet. Kimbo discusses how big the guys are, and expects to fight next. He is coming to win, to prove himself as an ultimate fighter. Roy Nelson wants to fight Kimbo, and says that is a headline fight everywhere. They are vets that can grind it out.

Team rampage heads to the facility for their workout. Kimbo says it is an honor to train with Rampage and that his team works really hard for the guys. Rampage is excited to have Kimbo, and sees himself in him. They work the ground game with Kimbo at first as Kimbo discusses his standup being his strength. He is still learning though. Rampage says a wrestler or BJJ guy will be picked to battle Kimbo so that they can try to take him to the ground, which is what they are working. They say Kimbo is a sponge and soaking it all up quickly. Rampage had a lot of faith in him, and says he is coachable.

Now it is time for Team Rashad to train. He says his team is feeling good, and that this is where they need to be. He says he picked mentally string guys, and need to be able to be molded. They start working positions, and Roy Nelson didn't like what they were doing, and tries to explain what he was doing. Rashad says he has been around, and it can be redundant, but he is being disrespectful. Rashad and Roy talk in the office, and one of the coaches says he is uncoachable. Rashad says he always has to have a rebuttal. Roy says he has been in the game a long time, and this does not fly well with them. They say that this is not a game and then the one coach says he needs to learn because Arlovski KO'd him! DAMN. Roy says it is a clash of masters, and that it may be a long road.

Time to pick the fight, and Rampage says Roy looked smaller in his pictures. Rampage picks James McSweeney (TEAM RASHAD) vs. Wes Shivers (TEAM RAMPAGE). Rashad is offended that Rampage has gone after his #1 guy. We go to a commercial.

Back from commercial and James McSweeney introduces himself. He is originally from the UK and is with Jackson's camp. He knows that they will produce a good game plan for him. He is 28, and he has come to terms that this is what he is made to do. Shivers is a big guy, but with size, he may run out of steam and be easier to read.

Team Rashad sits around and has a moment of Zen, but Rampage is there to practice and says he may have to ghetto blast them. Rashad was offended. Rampage confronts him and says he would appreciate it if they could have their time. Rashad says that they were brought late, so they are taking their time. Rampage says that has nothing to do with him, and that he is about to lose his #1 pick. He didn't want to have to drop Rashad before he is actually in shape to do so. Rampage reminds one of the coaches not to touch his ass. Rashad says the joking always gets serious, and that he is fake smiling.

Team Rampage practices. Wes Shivers tells us about himself. He was with the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons, but it never worked out. He has a whole titanium shoulder! For him to be here, the lord certainly looked out for him. He doesn't think that his opponent can damage him. He is 6'7, he'll be 270lbs when he gets in the cage and he has great power. Rampage says he is there to win, and he thinks he has what it takes to win the fight. Rampage selecting him to fight makes him feel good. He is looking forward to the fight.

Back form commercial and Team Rashad trains. Rashad says they have good chemistry and that they should excel. They talk about Roy being a self-made fighter, and they know that they can help him, and they think he knows that as well. Rashad says they took the hard road to get to the UFC, and to get there, it is up to them.

Marcus Jones and others discuss the fight, and say that Wes has a great straight right and is huge. Demico Rogers predicts a 2nd RD KO. Wes Shivers says it is all about survival and he has nothing to go home tom only his loved ones. James McSweeney says the game changes today, and says Wes is not prepared. Both guys get prepared for the fight in the locker room. Wes isn't going out there to hurt anyone, but shit happens. McSweeney says he should just go home. We go to commercial.

Back from commercial for the fighter announcements.

THE FIGHT: James McSweeney (TEAM RASHAD) {3-3} vs. Wes Shivers (TEAM RAMPAGE) {2-0}

ROUND ONE: Steve Mazzagatti is the official. They touch and here we go. Leg kick by McSweeney, Shivers chases and they clinch. To the cage and Shivers pressures and takes McSweeney down. In half guard he goes, McSweeney pushes off of the cage but Shivers locks up the head and maintains control,, although not doing much. Shivers looks for a kimura, but McSweeney out and to his feet. Leg kick by McSweeney, he backs off and then throws a high kick, which gets checked. Low blow by Shivers, and he takes his time. Back to action they go, jab by Shivers and then a combo. Another, push kick by McSweeney, to the cage, waistlock by Shivers, McSweeney out and they separate. Shivers is dropping his hands and is tired already. Great jab by McSweeney, jab by Shivers in return. Leg kick by McSweeney, another and a jab. Shivers is mostly stationary now, body kick grazes McSweeney. Jab by McSweeney, jab by Shivers and misses on a combo try as he threw wildly. Leg kick by McSweeney. Another and a right by Shivers. McSweeney is cut over the left eye now, they trade rights, McSweeney backs off and lands a leg kick. Another leg kick by McSweeney as the round ends. Shivers is exhausted.

SCORECARD: James McSweeney 10-9.

ROUND TWO: Round two begins, Shivers is really tired and a jab by McSweeney to begin the round. Leg kicks follow, he is chopping the big man down. Body kick by Shivers, but his hands are down again. Double jab by McSweeney, hook and a leg kick follow. Body kick by McSweeney, but Shivers catches it and takes him to the mat. Shivers in half guard, short elbow follows. Shivers gets mount, starts to drop some bombs, gets McSweeney's back and gets the rear naked choke. McSweeney is able to roll out of that, Shivers with ground and pound from the back, but McSweeney escapes and backs off. They trade combos, Shivers is tired and McSweeney is slowing and backing off. Leg kick by McSweeney, right by Shivers in return. McSweeney runs from Shivers as he throws a kick, and Shivers looks so damn tired. I mean gassed out. Jab by Shivers misses, and McSweeney doesn't really want to engage. Leg kick by McSweeney, another and then one from Shivers. High kick by McSweeney, takes Shivers down and gets a guillotine. Shivers works to escape, it isn't that tight, and is out. He has top position as the round ends. I don't think Shivers has any gas left as he sits on the mat when the round ends. McSweeney is tired as well.

SCORECARD: Wes Shivers 10-9.

Back from commercial and we have a decision. Round one was close I thought.

OFFICIAL DECISION: James McSweeney (19-19, 20-18, 20-18)

Rashad thanks Rampage for picking the fight. McSweeney is tired, and he is happy he won, but he won't have won until he wins the final. Rashad says they have to know they are the best team and that they will win. Shivers said he had a plan, but he got tired and lost the fight. Rampage said it is on him, and he made bad picks. He says they are in a bad position since Rashad gets to make the picks. They have to take it back next week.

The next fight announcement for next week is Roy Nelson vs…KIMBO SLICE!

Dana says that Kimbo is explosive, but Roy is experienced. This will be the true test for Kimbo. Kimbo says he is a fighter, and he will fight him!

We get highlights for next week, as Rashad and Rampage argue a lot, and then it will be BIG COUNTRY vs. KIMBO!


SEASON STANDINGS THUS FAR:

TEAM Rashad:
* James McSweeney (1-0)
* Brendan Schaub
* Justin Wren
* Jon Madsen (1-0)
* Roy Nelson
* Darrill Schoonover
* Matt Mitrione
* Mike Wessel

TEAM Rampage:
* Kimbo Slice
* Abe Wagner (0-1)
* Demico Rogers
* Wes Sims
* Scott Junk
* Wes Shivers (0-1)
* Marcus Jones
* Zak Jensen

-Winners in BLUE
-Losers in RED