Monday Morning Scrap: TUF 10 Finale, K-1 World GP 2009 and MFC 23 weekend in review

by Jesse Holland on Dec 7, 2009 10:33 AM EST

Fans of mixed martial arts were once again treated to an action-packed weekend chock full of fights thanks to The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as well as K-1 and Mixed Fighting Championships (MFC) putting forth a bevy of top stars in the heat of battle for their respective weekend extravaganzas.

The UFC held its Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale in hopes of bringing a definitive conclusion to the tenth season of the Spike TV reality show by pitting Roy Nelson against Brendan Schaub for a shot at the much ballyhooed "six-figure" contract.

Mission accomplished.

Also making his Octagon debut was the once-maligned YouTube and EliteXC star Kimbo Slice taking on the free-falling Houston Alexander. Slice earned a unanimous decision win after three rounds of playing cat-and-mouse.

Of course much of the talk will surround the controversial ending to the Jon Jones vs. Matt Hamill fight -- but lest you think that bizarre endings are a UFC exclusive, MFC 23 had an interesting way of closing out the Jason MacDonald vs. Solomon Hutcherson fight.

Also headlining the Canadian card was a battle of ex-UFC middleweights and veteran grappling studs as Dean Lister went toe-to-toe against Thales Leites.

Those MMA fans looking for some International flavor got their fill with the HDNet broadcast of the K-1 World GP Final 2009. While the big story coming out of the Japanese event was Semmy Schilt's ascension to the throne, a lot of attention was on Alistair Overeem after the hulking Hollander was stopped by Badr Hari.

In cased you missed any or all of it — or just want to keep the discussion alive — below are links to all the major storylines coming out of all three events.

Let’s get to it.

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale

Maximum Fighting Championships 23

K-1 World GP Final 2009

Remember that UFC 107: "Penn vs. Sanchez" is just around the corner (Dec. 12) — along with Strikeforce: "Evolution" on Dec. 19. Be sure to keep it locked in right here at MMAmania.com for all the coverage you can handle.

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what a gameplan!

such a masterful gameplan by Houston Alexander. i cant believe it didnt work…

"to the death Georges. I mean it" - BJ

by Newfie3 on Dec 7, 2009 10:20 AM EST reply actions

rnd 1 was worse than the Kalib fight by far...

at least we didn’t expect much from Kalib…everyone expected something from Houston but only got the gayest looking leg kicks EVER

by McArthur... on Dec 7, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions

I heard about J-Mac-Solomon, that was Serra-Thomas levels of incompetence from the judges, I can’t believe that they still are making errors like that. How hard is it to right a score on a piece of paper? At least J-Mac got the win eventually, though it’s worrying that he couldn’t stop a mediocre fighter like Solomon and had to scrape a SD. He’s fallen pretty far since the Maia fight.

by David W-S on Dec 7, 2009 10:34 AM EST reply actions

Ever since his big fight with Franklin, he has gone down hill.

I thought he was going to be the next big thing from Canada. Man, was I wrong.

Glad to be free from Intro's tyranny.

by jay. on Dec 7, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions

Solid weekend

MFC was okay, but I nearly threw my remote at the tv when I heard that “28-28” score announced. At least they corrected it. The result ended up being the correct one, but the initial screw-up really sucked the life out of the event, imo. Terrible main event, too…it had snooze-fest written all over it from the time they announced this fight.

UFC was a solid event overall. Titties really surprised me…thought he fought a pretty decent fight against someone who (on paper) should have walked right through him. Kimbo looked okay considering he doesn’t know how to cut weight properly….Houston didn’t do a “Kalib Starnes” like Dana said, but he definately dissapointed. Mitrione did exactly what I thought he’d do, just took him a little longer than I expected….Marcus is not good enough to be fighting at the top level of MMA. Hamill/Jones was a one-sided beatdown….this is the perfect example of a guy losing a fight, but gaining in rankings. Watch for Jones to jump up one or two spots in the top ten, even with a DQ. Roy Nelson looked really good (not physically, but you know what I mean)….and he sounded pretty respectful, and humble in his interview afterwards…it’s funny how guys get edited to be the bad guy on the TUF show for no reason other than ratings…hopefully people will see that he’s just a nice guy who can fight.

K-1 was the best event I’ve seen this year (as much as that will piss off the hate everything not MMA guys on this site)….dissapointed that Badr Hari lost, but anything can happen in tournaments. Enjoyed every part of this event.

"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar

by introvert on Dec 7, 2009 11:04 AM EST reply actions

k-1 was awsome, i missed mfc but it dosen’t sound like it was one of there better cards and i thought the ufc was pretty good, kimbo showed alot of improvement.

by roy1 on Dec 7, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions

HOLD ON W8 A MINUTE, LET ME PUT SOME HARI IN IT!!!

At least Badr kicked the crap out of alistar!! Dam right about best event of the year ! Wasn’t a bad fight the whole night. Wanted Badr 2 take the tourny but still the best k1 event i have ever seen!

by d*locc on Dec 7, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

I didn’t see the MFC but K-1 was a much better show than TUF in my opinion as was the boxing card that I went to.

Dana’s treatment of Nelson has been downright disgusting, I’m so glad that he shut up all of the critics and proved that he’s a talented guy. He may be fat but he’s also an excellent grappler with KO power in his hands and I enjoyed all of his fights. Good luck to him, who cares what Dana thinks as long as Nelson keeps on winning he’ll have a successful career.

by David W-S on Dec 7, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions

Alpha, if you're around today

Let’s forget this past event and bet on the next one. I wouldn’t feel right slapping this pic I have made on you over a technicality.

Since I chose a huge underdog in the Hamill/Jones fight, I’ll give you a pick of the underdog’s this weekend. Maybe you’ll redeem yourself, maybe not.

Get back to me with a list of underdog’s then I’ll decide which fight I’ll take.

Kind of a double or nothing type thing.

You in?

"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar

by introvert on Dec 7, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions

wow...didn't see that one coming but

I guess Alph will have to pick Diego anyways

by McArthur... on Dec 7, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

He can give me a list of underdogs

If he wants to pick Diego……that’s cool with me.

"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar

by introvert on Dec 7, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

did you happen to see the pics he had ready for you over the weekend?

by McArthur... on Dec 7, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions

Nope

Did he post them anywhere?

"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar

by introvert on Dec 7, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

ya...but they were pretty bad so Mania pulled them...you would've have laughed

by McArthur... on Dec 7, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions

I didn't see the pics either

I was watching for them. Damn you Mania! lol

Glad to be free from Intro's tyranny.

by jay. on Dec 7, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

ask Alph to see them...the Marcus Davis one was priceless...

ALPH!!!

by McArthur... on Dec 7, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

I’m guessing that was the infamous Davis gay pose that Hardy posted on the internet. That feud was priceless, no other rivalry has entertained me as much (Rampage-Rashad would have done until it became clear that they’d never fight each other).

by David W-S on Dec 7, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions

Damn

Would have enjoyed it, I’m sure lol

"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar

by introvert on Dec 7, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

lol

I’m in for this weekend Intro and I’ll go with Diego to give you a little chance.
Who’s the favorite in the Huggie/Florini fight? If it’s Huggie I’d go with Florian instead.

by Alpha Male on Dec 7, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

I have money on Diego, perfect pick.

It’s a lock. :D

by RoBerto. on Dec 7, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions

marcus

marcus should not be in the ufc. the way he keeps his hands down and chin up i really think i could knock him out

"to the death Georges. I mean it" - BJ

by Newfie3 on Dec 7, 2009 11:37 AM EST reply actions

Worst stand up ever

You mean Marcus Jones, right?

Glad to be free from Intro's tyranny.

by jay. on Dec 7, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

yeah

anyone (even mat mitrione) could beat him up on the feet. and it doesn’t help that he has, what appears to be, a glass jaw

"to the death Georges. I mean it" - BJ

by Newfie3 on Dec 7, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

Marcus is an example of how bad a coach Rampage is, his boxing hasn’t improved at all, you’d think that an excellent striker like Rampage would try to teach the best member of his team a proper stance and how to punch instead of clowning around with Tiki trying to wind up Rashad and get more TV time. It’s a shame because if Marcus had a proper striking coach then he’d be a monster at HW, but he’s too old and good BJJ is not enough when nobody even taught you the basics of boxing, as he’s already been KO’d several times. Time to retire I think or stick to grappling tournaments, gutting really as he’s a nice guy and had potential but had his talent wasted by a crap coach.

by David W-S on Dec 7, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions