Team Faber Finalists - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

The TUFLive contestant finally had some freedom this weekend in Vegas.  They got their phones back and were all over twitter and facebook.  Some enjoyed a night out to the movies and others partied in style.  The families were also flown in and they were able to enjoy the company of their love ones after 13 long weeks of captivity.  The Finalists along with the cast enjoyed #UFC 146 Live this Saturday in Vegas and were allowed to spent the rest of the weekend with their families. Finally some Freedom. Now back to business and get ready for Friday. Who takes it all this Friday and becomes the next Ultimate Fighter?

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Iaquinta vs Chiesa - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

Episode 12 is in the books and the Finals are set.  Surprising victories and controvertial decisions coupled with thrilling  moments have become the norm every Friday night as TUFLive takes us on the thrilling ride of MMA life.  The last episode is over and we are only left with the TUFLive Finale on June 1^st at the Palms in Las Vegas.

Surprising victory and great performance by Mike Chiesa as he knocks out James Vick in the second round and becomes the first contestant to make it to the Finals.  Although Vick won the first round,  Chiesa, a wrappling expert, does the unthinkable and comes back strong in the second round to beat him at his own game finishing the fight in big fashion.  The underdog in all of his fights, Mike Chiesa shocks everyone, honors his family and despite one of the biggest losses of his life at the beginning of the season, makes it to the Finale and may as well walk away with The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 title.

The fight between Al Iaquinta and Vince Pichel was a tough battle.  The first round was very close and although Pichel inflicted the most damage, Iaquinta may have won it in the judges eyes because he stayed busy and had two takedowns.  The second round was all Iaquinta.  He took it to Pichel and ultimately scored the unanimous decision to become the other finalist in season 15 of The Ultimate fighter.

Next week we have the Finale.  Because of injury and medical suspensions by the athletic commission the following fighters will not take part in the card:

Mike Rio – Rip injury durig training

Andy Ogle – Medically suspended because of TKO during quarter finals

James Vick – Medically suspended because of KO during semifinals

Vince Pichel – Does not have an oponent due to Vicks suspension and no   other contestant is available.

The following is the official TUF Live Finale Fight Card:

Jeremy Larsen vs Joe Proctor

Sam Sicilia vs Cristiano Marcello

Chris Tickle vs Daron Cruickshank

Chris Saunders vs Myles Jury

John Cofer vs Justin Lawrence

Michael Chiesa vs Al Iaquinta

Tune in next Friday as we close out the first TUF Live and season 15 of The Ultimate Fighter.  Great card, great fights and a six figure contract on the line as Mike Chiesa and Al Iaquinta go to war for the life changing title of “The Ultimate Fighter”.

Five Fights have officially been announced  for the TUFLive Finale on June 1 in Las Vegas.  The announcement was made yesterday by Dana White via @insidetuf.  See the matches below.

Cristiano Marcello vs Sam Sicilia - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

John Cofer vs Justin Lawrence - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

Joe Proctor vs Jeremy Larsen - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

Chris Saunders vs Myles Jury - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

Daron Cruickshank vs Chris Tickle - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

Stay tune with @TUFUFCdotCOM as more fights may be posted soon.

Tune in Friday at 10pm on FX for more TUFLive action.  Remember to get your official #TUFLive Merchandise from our sponsors ALLOUTMMAGEAR.COM and watch the Semifinals and the Finals in Style supporting your favorite TUFLive competitor and team.  Follow them @alloutmmagear and on Facebook for more details and Special Offers.

Anik Attack - Photo Property of Zuffa LLC

Video Anik’s Recap – Property of Zuffa LLC

Week 11 of The Ultimate Fighter 15 is in the books.  The quarter finals are over and now we are that much closer to crowing a new “Ultimate Fighter”.  See what the man that enters the octagon every Friday night, Jon Anik, had to say about the fights this past week and the semifinals match ups this up coming Friday.  Awesome fights have happened and even better ones are yet to come.

Next two weeks we are guaranteed two awesome Live fights as the last 4 men standing will leave everything in the octagon to make it to the TUF 15 Finals.  #TUFLive is better than ever. Tune in every Friday night on FX at 10pm EDT. #MMAFridays.

Get your official #TUFLive Merchandise from our sponsors ALLOUTMMAGEAR.COM and watch the Semifinals and the Finals in Style supporting your favorite TUFLive competitor.

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Episode 10 was full of surprises and upsets.  From Coach Cruz injury and having to post pond his title defense against Urijah Faber to Vick and Chiesa upsetting the first round of quarter finals favorites Proctor and Lawrence.  Great fights as expected.  Recap the show through the eyes of the UFC veteran and blogger Danny Boy Downes, the self proclaim #1 internet recap column for TUFLive.

Make sure to follow him on Twitter @dannyboydownes

The Ultimate Recap Live – Week 10 – By Danny Downes for UFC.com

Make sure you tune in next week for the second round of quarter finals as we will find out our last two semifinalists and their match ups.  TUFLive on FX at 10PM EDT #MMAFridays, someone is getting closer to becoming The Ultimate Fighter.