TUF 9 – Anyone Bisping – Missing Dean’s Fight

Sherdog.com’s Guide to TUF 9

A week ago, the team representing the red, white and blue picked up its first win of the season, as Team UK’s Dean Amasinger found himself on the business end of a Damarques Johnson triangle choke. To make matters worse for Amasinger, his coach, Michael Bisping, was nowhere to be found.

Bisping made amends with Amasinger on episode six, as he offered a wholehearted apology and blamed his absence on jet lag. He had overslept.

“I just hope he forgives me for it because it is inexcusable, to be honest,” Bisping said.

TUF 7 – Quarterfinals

Dante Rivera vs. Jesse Taylor -
I am sure that I am not the only person who thinks that wrestling  can dominate a more skilled opponent, and I think that Jesse Taylor proved it. Wrestling can beat Grappling, when a wrestler has moderate Grappling skills. I am not trying to discount Grappling or the submission game, as I love it, but there is nothing like having a solid wrestler wear you out with a constant battering of punches and elbows, it can even be difficult to deal with when just rolling. Bottom line, Jesse Taylor looked impressive last night with another solid showing, and look for more meat head cutting tactics next week.

Matt Brown vs. Amir Sadollah -
Matt Brown looked like a killer in my book, and Amir looked a bit soft. I never questioned either competitors warrior spirit after the first week of fights, but I didnt give Amir much of a shot upto and until he finished with a triangle out of a scramble. If it airs again I would suggest taking a peek. Excellent standing battle, with a finish on the ground.