ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALISTS, FIGHT CARD SET

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ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALISTS, FIGHT CARD SET
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Press Release courtesy of Spike TV

After weeks of grueling training, tense cohabitation with the opposition, and explosive elimination bouts, “The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom™” live finale is set, with Team UK teammates Andre Winner and Ross Pearson battling for the lightweight (155lb) crown, and Team US competitor DaMarques Johnson squaring off against Team UK’s James Wilks in the welterweight division (170 lbs). Emanating from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, on Saturday, June 20 at 9:00 PM ET, the finalists will be competing for a six-figure contract with the preeminent mixed martial arts organization in the world, The Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The televised fight card will also feature three “The Ultimate Fighter” champions in action, headlined by Season 1 winner Diego Sanchez facing Clay Guida in what promises to be an action packed battle between top lightweight contenders. The evening’s co-feature pits Season 2 winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” Joe “Daddy” Stevenson against Season 5 victor Nate Diaz in lightweight action. The televised card also features Season 4 finalist Chris Lytle against Kevin Burns in the welterweight division.

The undercard includes the following bouts:

Cameron Dollar vs. Jason Dent
Frank Lester vs. Nick Osipczak
Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Thomas Drwal
Edgar Garcia vs. Brad Blackburn
Gleison Tibau vs. Melvin Guillard