Found December 17, 2012 on The Camel Clutch Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
On Saturday night the UFC brought the live finale of the American version of the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter to television once again on FX. Coach Roy Nelson battled late replacement fighter Matt Mitrione in the main event.
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