With an exciting build up consisting of the lowest ratings ever for the UFC on Spike TV show, the Ultimate Fighter 4 strolled into Vegas, short one main event. Michael Bisping could not secure a visa to enter America on time, and thus his fight will be rescheduled in the future, probably December. On to the fight results.
Matt Serra defeated Chris Lytle in the Welterweight Finals by Split Decision. Anytime there is a split decision you know the fight was close. Still, I and the crowd judging by their disapproving boo's, felt Lytle was robbed! He was the only one who did any sort of damage in this slow, lean against the fence match. The last round easily went to Serra, but the first two should have gone to Lytle. *I have said it before, and I'll say it again, the final round in a fight is always worth more to the judges than it is supposed to. See Ludwig/Suda for example.* It really doesn't matter, because neither man gave a good performance, and neither can hang with GSP/Hughes for the upcoming title shot.
Travis Lutter defeated Pat Cote via armbar in quick, silly, and embarrassing fashion. He did it exactly and he, and everyone else in the world said he would. Sorry Cote, but don't bring boxing to a ju-jitsu fight.
Din Thomas looked much improved in a nice victory over Rich Clementi. An exciting bout with a lot of stand up action. Din just dominated with precise strikes, and wore down Rich quickly in the second round. Din then began to take over, and would eventually secure the rear naked choke, which was Rich basically asking for Thomas to end it. Thomas looked great at 155lbs. and could really make some noise in this uber-talented division.
Scott Smith won the fight of the night against Pete Sell. The men chose to stand, and really tore into each other, while exchanging high fives and smiles between punches. Scott did the most damage and in the second seemed to be pulling away. Then, Drago landed a vicious body shot that visibly hurt Smith and almost dropped him. Sell ran in fast with his hands down, and Scott caught him with the last punch he had left. It was a beauty, right on the chin, KOing Sell immediately. After the ref stepped in, Smith fell to the canvas for several minutes in serious pain. Great fight that will have people talking!
Martain Kampmann defeated Thales Leites by unanimous decision. Kamp defended the ju-jitsu master's takedowns and dominated the stand up, after he was actually dropped by a punch in the first round. Kamp then took over the bloodied Leites face until the both tired until the final bell.
McCarthy defeated Ray by armbar if you can believe it.
Pete Spratt defeated the always hapless Jeremy "I Don't Deserve Anymore Chances" Jackson, after he suffered a neck injury.
Predictions in the last 5 covered events,32-10
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