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The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale

June 20, 2009PAST
The Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas, Nevada

The card capped The Ultimate Fighter 9 and showcased a UK sweep, with Ross Pearson and James Wilks winning the season finals to earn UFC contracts. Michael Bisping headlined in a homecoming-style showcase against Dan Miller. This card…

Fight Rating

Diego Sanchez
vs.
Clay Guida
—/10
(0 ratings)
James Wilks
vs.
DaMarques Johnson
—/10
(0 ratings)
Chris Lytle
vs.
Kevin Burns
—/10
(0 ratings)
Ross Pearson
vs.
Andre Winner
—/10
(0 ratings)
Joe Stevenson
vs.
Nate Diaz
—/10
(0 ratings)
Melvin Guillard
vs.
Gleison Tibau
—/10
(0 ratings)
Brad Blackburn
vs.
Edgar Garcia
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tomasz Drwal
vs.
Mike Ciesnolevicz
—/10
(0 ratings)
Nick Osipczak
vs.
Frank Lester
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jason Dent
vs.
Cameron Dollar
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

1KOs
3SUBs
6DECs
40%
Finish Rate (4 of 10 fights)
11:00
Avg Fight Time
Nick Osipczak
Fastest Finish · SUB · R1
3:40
2,217Sold Out
Attendance
$500,000Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$25,000 in bonuses awarded.

Joe Stevenson vs. Nate Diaz
Fight Of The Night
$25,000
Each

Event Totals

672
Significant Strikes
50:12
Control Time
28
Takedowns
3
Knockdowns
1:50:00
Fight Time
19
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

1 Fighter missed weight.
Light Heavyweight
Tomasz Drwal205.0
vs
Mike Ciesnolevicz⚠208.0
Lightweight
Diego Sanchez156.0
vs
Clay Guida155.0
Welterweight - Title Fight
James Wilks171.0
vs
DaMarques Johnson170.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

JR
Josh Rosenthal
3 fights
SM
Steve Mazzagatti
2 fights
Herb Dean
3 fights
KW
Kim Winslow
2 fights

Canceled Fights

3 fights canceled on this card.
Eric SchaferCANCELEDTomasz DrwalReason: Schafer Rib Injury
Anthony JohnsonCANCELEDMatt BrownReason: Johnson Knee Injury
Thiago TavaresCANCELEDMelvin GuillardReason: Tavares Elbow Injury