Jesse Taylor ousted on TUF 7; Amir Sadollah vs. C.B. Dollaway in the finals
Posted by Adam Morgan
Sorry that we didn’t have a full recap up this morning but I didn’t get a chance to see any part of the show until this morning and time is short, so here’s the skinny:Amir Sadollah beat C.B. Dollaway in the second semifinal matchup last night in a fight that C.B. was controlling for two rounds. Amir did catch him with some good shots and had him rocked a couple of times but Dollaway was able to regain his composure and take back control of the fight on the ground. Amir looked good, throwing lots of powerful shots, persevering through a nasty cut underneath his eye, and throwing up submission attempts from the bottom. In the third round it was clear that Amir was the fresher fighter and he rushed Dollaway and they ended up on the ground. From there Dollaway was careless and got caught in a tight armbar to which he immediately tapped.
They announced the finals as Jesse Taylor vs. Amir Sadollah and then Dana White tells us the story of how Taylor gets kicked off the show. Apparently Dana takes all the fighters out after the show to go clubbing, eat, kick back, and enjoy Vegas. Jesse and a couple of others stayed behind a day or so more and that’s when things got interesting. Jesse apparently drank too much (to no one’s surprise) and kicked out a window of a limousine at Stations Casino. He then went inside of the casino and was harassing several of the female patrons. Security came and Jesse was yelling “Do you know who I am? I’m a UFC fighter?”
Dana brought the coaches in, told them about the situation, and it’s decided that Jesse will be out of the UFC and out of the finals. They brought Jesse in to tell him that he’s out of the UFC and that he’s physically ready for the UFC but that he’s nowhere near mentally ready. Dana told him that it’s different when you’re tearing up the house and having fun but when you get out into the real world and do that kind of thing, you get arrested. Jesse actually showed some real emotion and regret for what he’d done, as well he should. He ruined the biggest opportunity of his life over some drinks and what he perceived to be some fun.
WATCH an interview with Jesse Taylor, he gives his side of the story.
From there, they didn’t know what to do. This is the first time this has ever happened in TUF history. So they brought back C.B. Dollaway and Tim Credeur, the losers of the semifinals, to fight against one another to determine who goes on to face Amir in the finals. This very well could have been the best fight of the entire season. It was a see-saw, back and forth battle that saw both guys land shots on the feet and land takedowns. C.B. got takedowns a couple of times but Credeur got right back up and was surprisingly effective on his feet. It was a hell of a fight and could have gone either way, but the judges score it a unanimous decision for C.B. Dollaway.
So we’ll see C.B. Dollaway vs. Amir Sadollah in the finals for the right to become the next Ultimate Fighter.
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It was a great fight, but I’d be lying if I didnt say it was an anti-climatic end to a “meh” season to see the EXACT SAME match up in the finale as we just watched in the finals. Good fight, to be sure, but really?? If I was Amir, I dont know if I would be happy as I already beat C.B., or pissed because I have to fight the season’s “golden boy” TWICE in a row. I hope Amir finishes him again, C.B. rubs me the worng way, no matter the talent.
Sucks for Amir to have to fight CB twice. CB was a blanket, good wrestling, bad fighting. Tim/Amir would have been a better fight for the finale.
This may sound stupid, but if Jesse acted a fool in another hotel, would have got a slap on a wrist and a scolding by Dana White instead of getting kicked off the show? Dana is normally not the kind of guy that will take action if a fighter fails to conduct himself in an inappropriate manner that compromise the image of UFC. I mean it’s not like he acted a fool in like the Wynn Hotel, he acted a fool in Palace Station, which is owned by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta.
“the best fighter always wins”
Although I agree that having to beat the same guy you already tapped out to get to the finals in the first place is somewhat lame, CB did earn the spot by beating Tim.
I thought they were just gonna pop him in which REALLY would have blown.
I still think Amir takes it. He’s had two months to work on his takedown defense and he’s way more well-rounded than CB.
If “ifs and buts” were “candies and nuts” we’d all have a wonderful Christmas. But if Credeur puts together a left hook/ straight right/ left upper combo, Dollaway is talking in the third person about someone else whom he thinks is C.B. Dollaway.
Dollaway’s chin is suspect; Amir Sadollah’s is not.
When Dana interviewed and said “it was a great fight . . . I thought C.B. would win” my wife looked at me and said “thought or wanted?”
We’ve heard of telegraphed punches in the fight game, but this was a telegraphed desired outcome.
I would argue that Credeur was only the second tough fight Dollaway had this season. C.B.’s first real fight, he got beat by Amir. Sadollah took every bit of the best that C.B. had and then simply submitted him. Sadollah’s game is more complete, he’s better conditioned, has more patience, less panic and has more heart - which is really funny, because he has the closest thing to Eeyore’s personality when it comes to evaluating himself as a fighter. But he gets in and digs down and gets it down.
I believe that Amir will submit C.B. late in the first round on Saturday and I will cheer loudly for him.
I actually wanted Amir and CB in the finals anyway, so this works for me. I do think it’s funny that some people are totally on Amir’s nuts. I like the guy, and he obviously has some innate talent, will, and drive. But he is just as inexperienced as some other recent prospects…..no need to meantion any names. Yet a lot of you are just expecting him to roll over CB who has an undefeated professional record. CB was dominating that fight, he got lazy and got caught in a submission. I think with the extra time to prepare it’s going to be a great fight, and what I think would have been the best matchup for the final in the first place.
Thoughts:
Jesse–I have to admit, I felt kind of bad for him. In no way do I condone what he did, as a matter of fact, I hate that kind of meat-head, jackass behavior. However, they bring these guys in, many young, many a little wild and many experiencing these things for the first time. Do they teach them how to conduct themselves like pros? Do they give them a seminar on what may await them, much like the NFL Rookie Symposium? Not that I know of. Instead, they put them in a house, feed them booze and encourage them to trash the house and act like idiots for the sake of “good” TV. I can certainly understand how someone may get mixed signals and let this spill out of the house. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make what he did alright. I’m not sure if this was the correct punishment or not, only time will tell. The one thing I do agree with, that Dana stated, is that Jesse is not emotionally ready for this step up in exposure. I am glad that he didn’t say Jesse had no future in the UFC, and he still has an opportunity to make it there, that many fighters will never get.
CB–I picked him to win the day he was leaked as a competitor. I have seen him fight several times and felt he had a bright future. I have not seen that CB on TUF, fighter wise. I question his gas tank and his chin, but there is no doubt he is one of the top guys and deserves to be in the finals. He was dominating Amir pretty good, but you can’t just leave your arms hanging out there. He was constantly leaving himself open to be caught in a triangle or armbar. I picked him, I’ll stick with him. CB by dec 29-28.
Amir–How can you not like this guy? He is so unassuming and humble, and to a certain extent, seems surprised with his success. He has a solid chin, big heart, good striking and sneaky bjj. Many guys would have cashed it in after that elbow, but he kept on coming. It wouldn’t bother me at all to see him win, but either way, he seems to have a bright future in the UFC. Guys like this are fan favorites and always have a place in a promotion.
TUF season– How appropriate that a season that began with a “fight-in”, would end with an extra fight, lol. Not terrible season, not great. The bottom line is, who comes from the house this year? I say in a year we will see maybe 3 or 4 of these guys fighting in the UFC at most. I like the fight to get in the house concept, but as ratings show, the re-tooling of TUF needs to continue. Imo, the Nog/Mir season could be huge in determining what we see for the future of TUF.
LOL at anyone hating on CB. The guy is new to the sport, and went 4-1 on the show, and was winning the first 12 minutes of the 1 fight he lost before getting armbarred.
CB came back and beat the other semifinalist. Credeur had an equal chance to make the finals. Anyone claiming CB was set up to win is delusional or just dishonest.
CB will look a lot better Saturday night as well after continuing his training at Arizona Combat Sports since the show stopped filiming.
What camp does Amir fight out of? I think this finals will be a good gauge as to how important training and instruction and cornering really is. A fight at the end of six weeks in a house training with unfamiliar people and techniques is completely different than a fight after two months of knowing your opponent, a full weight-cut, etc.
#9, I think that CB was the favorite to win going in and Amir is an underdog. People usually go against the favorite and for the underdog, which could explain some of the hate. I also think some of his comments and some of the editing, made him seem cockier than he really is.
I agree that with a full camp, not having to fight every few days, being in his normal routine, will add up to him being far more impressive Saturday night.
Two things about this finale. First Jesse, like others before him, believed that destroying property and the like is part of the UF experience. Dana is to blame for this, season after season they destroy the house. Why is it a surprise Jesse takes the act on the road? The Palace Station is a ghetto hotel at this point and unless he did something criminal, this is no big deal. Dana’s made it a big deal.
Second, the finale is what it is at this point. Hopefully it will be exciting, but honestly, the way the UF is being manipulated reminds me of EliteXC and their games. I won’t be watching it…
“First Jesse, like others before him, believed that destroying property and the like is part of the UF experience. Dana is to blame for this, season after season they destroy the house. Why is it a surprise Jesse takes the act on the road? The Palace Station is a ghetto hotel at this point and unless he did something criminal, this is no big deal. Dana’s made it a big deal.”
Don’t be an idiot.
I can do (basically) whatever I want in my house. I can spraypaint the walls, throw furniture into the backyard, or pee in the carpet if I want to. It’s my house.
I’m not going to engage in the same behavior in public, that would be insane. How is destroying private property by kicking out a limo’s window and disturbing the peace in a privately owned hotel not a big deal?
CB kinda underwhelmed me in his past two fights, he’s got a future though.
I do love the underdog though haha, Amir is awesome and he’s an RVA kid so I have to back him.
As for the training camps, from what we heard C.B. will be training at ACS, and I’m still not clear on where Amir trains but Forrest will make sure it’s somewhere he’s going to learn and excel at.
that was bs. i’m not a fan of jesse’s, but he got screwed. if cb were in his shoes, no way dana gives him the ax. cb is more popular, more marketable, and is probably the better all around fighter. jesse’s got a few screws loose upstairs, but i think he should’ve been sat down and given a serious talking to about his alcohol problem and give him like a zero tolerance deal, where if he screws up again, he’s gone. but, i don’t think the final fight will disappoint despite this. cb will probably win and then dana can hype up amir-cb III to make his wallet even fatter than it already is.
Just wanted to post my support for Amir. Great guy with a huge future. I hope they bring him along slowly…and I hope he goes to 170.
In the end, the UFC will ALWAYS get what they want. They probbly anxiously waited for SOMEONE to do SOMETHING wrong in which they could cite that they violated theiur contract and BRING BACK THEIR GOLDEN BOY, in which they already started hyping.
I will bet that the UFC had attorneys search and search for any reason to get rid of Jesse. the it fell right in their lap.
Chuck Liddel can go on NATIONAL TV slurring so badly that, you, nor the interviewer could understand. And that was when HE WASNT STRAIGHT OUT PASSED OUT.
That, they UFC swept under the rug , neatly. But, boring lay and pray Jesse….The UFC were probably savagedly foaming at the mouth when they seen what he ad done, and more off, what they could do to him!!!
I saw JT’s actions, mainly excessive drinking, as very unprofessional for someone who wishes to be the best in their chosen profession. He acted a fool, and got treated like a fool. Dana did right by removing him. Once he gets his act together, and learns that alcohol, and being a TOP fighter don’t mix, he’ll be back, and better for it.CB has the potential to be a great fighter, but his cardio is suspect in my opinion. Amir subbed him only after he gassed in Rd 3. Amir is already well-rounded and will only get better as stated by DW.
Credeur’s loss was disappointing, why in He!! he didnt attempt “all the submissions in the book” Vs. CB, when CB was again somewhat gassed in Rd3, is beyond me. He must not have watched CB-Amir very closely.
Amir Sadollah by Split Decision.
# 17 why does everything have to be a conspiracy theory, and how can you compare him to chuck liddell, chuck was traveling alot and doing a shitload of pr and interviews as well as being on medication for an illness, some of you guys are just purely jealous of some of these fighters success and the money they make, if you put as much time and effort in making something of your own life instead of bashing other people you may be successful in your own endeavors, the ufc booted babaloogie for shit like that so why shouldnt they do the same to an unproven knucklehead who did something so rediculous as kicking out a window of a limousine
I thought that last night’s episode of TUF was outstanding. The CB/Amir fight was fireworks and ended in dramatic fashion. That is one of the reason’s I love this sport. Amir Shadollah - what else can you say about that kid? Deffinatly Nogueira-esque in that he can take a beating then turn the tide in an instant. I am taking him over CB on Saturday, this one should be an all out war.
I really think we’ll be seeing two different fighter’s than we saw on the show. They have had a full training camp to prepare and most of their nagging injuries from the show have probably healed by now. TUF is a very hard thing for someone to go thru and I feel it’s an excellent concept for the UFC to have in place. They get to see a lot more than us fans do and can evaluate someone’s character over the course of those six weeks. In the end, all of the bad apples are gone and the good one’s will still be there, wheter they a fight lost or not.
Amir, Tim and CB all have bright future’s ahead. I think they’ll stay end up staying with Zuffa (WEC/UFC) one another after Saturday, win or lose. I think the same could be said for Dolce, Dante, Gerald. Those guys have been in the IFL already and have seen what it takes to be a pro MMA fighter. I know I’m forgetting a few others too.
I really hope Jesse Taylor learns his lesson here. You can’t act like that and not expect some kind of karma. He got the hammer and I am sure he’s feeling it right now. He messed up and he know’s now more than anything how bad it is. With help from his family and friend’s, Jesse can help himself. However, he has to want to change and nobody can do that but himself. Best of luck JT Money. Take care of yourself.
This Saturday is going to be awesome. I can’t wait. Fireworks baby, it’s going down.
Cheers!!!
Gotta say….I was quite unimpressed with CB’s two fights last night. He basically laid on top of Amir once he got him down…almost no ground and pound. I know he gassed early, but he was booooring. For the fight with Tim, CB’s strategy was to hurl himself at Tim to get him down and then……nothing. Boooooring again. Good thing that Tim was skilled at getting back on his feet.
I thought CB was the top dog this season, but his last two fights have been unimpressive. I hope someone teaches him a ground game over the next couple of weeks….or at least teaches him what to do after he gets his opponent on the ground.
I really think that training w/ Rampage was a huge disadvantage to training w/ Forrest.
Forrest is a conditioning machine and he trained all his guys in that style. Didn’t really see much from Rampage coaching wise aside from being a funny, cool guy.
You saw that one show where Rampage was sleeping. In cornering you never really heard anything from him aside from a “don’t do that”, which in most cases was too late. He didn’t even show up to the semifinal fight picks. And I’ve never never really seen his corner guys in anybody else’s corner at a major event.
I really want to know if CB would have had more in the tank in the 3rd round had he been w/ Forrests’ team.
I didn’t think CB looked good in either of those fights. Hit him on the jaw and he instantly gasses. If he learns that you can’t load up on every punch he might improve his stand up. He was almost dropped in both fights so he’s got a long way to go.
The officials gave him way to much credit for the take-downs. Seems to me if you take your opponent down and lay on him for a minute to rest (or to keep from getting hit) it should count against you - not win you the round. Same thing happened with Dante - laying on the other guy should loose you the round, not win it.
Don’t get me wrong, I think if you take a guy down and pound him like “CoCo the monkey” then it’s like icing on top of the ice cream.
Jesse was the best fighter on the show this season. He dominated in every fight. I really liked Amir’s style–low key, no trash talk or nonsense–and you have to give him respect for finding ways to win against fighters who seemed better. But Jesse would’ve been too strong and physical for Amir. The beating he put on Credeur was impressive, and I question whether Amir is better than Credeur. It’s too bad that Jesse imploded for himself but also for the show, because it will be anticlimactic to have the best fighter and the clear favorite on the sidelines.
I don’t see how Amir is the underdog in his re-match as long as he keeps his head straight. CB is the one who should be worried because he gave Amir his best shot and came up short.
#22, I think the real kicker is that team Forrest had Cameron who despite all the rest of the noise during each match I could hear perfectly. Team Rampage not bringing a BJJ guy in was probly a mistake in the end seeing how well Cameron did in making gameplans and teaching all of Team Forrests guys what to do on the ground.
It doesn’t seem like CB likes getting punched too much. If he’s not the aggressor, he seems like a different fighter. I don’t know the guy, but i just don’t get the impression that he would have took the beating like Tim did in round 2 and keep fighting. I hope CB wins, i think he’s got more potenial to contend than Amir. On a side note-Jesse looks like Big JOhn Mcarthy
so how long before EliteXC signs this Jesse kid and books him in a fight with Nick Diaz? AWESOME!
Rampage’s coaching greatness:
“KNEE HIM IN THE BUTT”
“HO HO HO DON’T DO THAT!”
“YEAH YEAH LOOK OUT!”
Sergio,
Your analogy fails miserably. First, the fighters don’t the house, you own yours. In fact, the Fertittas own both properties (the house and the casino), what is acceptable on one leads one to believe it is acceptable on the other.
I am not defending his actions. I think the guy is an idiot. But it follows from accepting poor behavior in general.
Take a logic class before you call someone an “idiot”.
CB weakass chin is so ’suspect’ that it gets called to stand in on every police line-up for street level con men. Amir has had 2 more months of sprawl training, ground defense and submission training with Forest’s crew. This does not go past the second round before the ‘blue chipper’ goes lights out. Two months later, CB signs on for an Affliction undercard with another 10 more UFC castoffs.
Cheers mates
The ouster of Jesse is total bullshit…total waste!!!!