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Season 9: Team US vs Team UK

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The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom is the ninth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter, began production in January 2009, and began airing on Spike on April 1, 2009.[1] The season features Lightweight fighters (146-155 lb) and Welterweight fighters (156-170 lb). In order to be considered for the show, a fighter had to have competed in at least three professional bouts prior to the tryouts in October 2008.[2]

UFC Middleweight fighter Michael Bisping will serve as one of the two coaches. The other coach will be Dan Henderson. Henderson earned his place as a coach at UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson by defeating Rich Franklin.

Bisping and Henderson will fight each other at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009.[3]

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Dean Amasinger

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Dean Amasinger
Other namesThe Renegade
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofNottingham, England
TeamRough House
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision0
Losses1
Draws0

Dean Amasinger is an English professional mixed martial artist (MMA) fighter. He is a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.

Biography

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Dean attend college at Nottingham University where he got a degree in biochemistry. Dean also played rugby but could not continue a career in the sport because of an injury.[1]

Mixed Martial Arts

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Dean got his start in mixed martial arts when he would train at his uncle's kickboxing gym at the age of four.[2] In high school, Dean started training jiu-jitsu but only did it sporadically. As he attended Nottingham University he began training jiu-jistu on a daily basis. Dean began training with the founding members of Rough House MMA, then Dean went to Brazil in 2006 and won Gold at the Copa du Mundo and when he returned to the United Kingdom he was invited to train with the pro team at Rough House.

The Ultimate Fighter

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Amasinger appears on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. He defeated Alex Reid by decision in an elimination match earning him a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete on the show. Amasinger lost his next fight against DaMarques Johnson by submission, the loss knocked Amasinger out of the tournament.

Mixed Martial Arts Record

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Professional record breakdown
5 matches 4 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 1
By submission 1 0
By decision 0 0
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win United Kingdom Stuart Rickman TKO FX3: Fight Night 8 June 22, 2008 1 4:05 Reading, England
Win United Kingdom Jason Muldoon Submission (Kimura) CWFC: Enter the Rough House 6 April 19, 2008 1 4:19 Nottingham, England
Win United Kingdom Gary Mathers TKO FX3: Fight Night 7 March 15, 2008 1 N/A Reading, England
Win United Kingdom David Faulkner DQ CWFC: Enter The Rough House 5 December 8, 2007 1 3:07 Nottingham, England
Loss United Kingdom Wayne Murray TKO CWFC: Enter The Rough House December 9, 2006 2 0:11 Nottingham, England

References

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Mark Miller

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Mark Miller
BornMidlothian, Illinois
Other namesMeat Missile
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
StyleJiu-Jitsu, Boxing
Fighting out ofChicago, Illinois
TeamHellhouse
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins8
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision2
Losses5
Draws0
No contests0

Mark Miller (born in Midlothian, Illinois) is a American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He has won MMA welterweight titles with XFO and Total Fight Challenge as well as the USKO international rules kickboxing title.[1] A former IFL fighter, Miller is currently a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.

Biography

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Miller was born and raised in Midlothian, Illinois, while growing up he attended Bremen High School. At Bremen, Miller was a stand out athlete, competing in sports such as football, track and fields. Shortly after graduating from high school, Miller enrolled in the Marines. He spent three and half years in the marines, until Miller left and began working many construction jobs.[2]

Mixed Martial Arts

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Early Career
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While enlisted in the marines, Miller began training mixed martial arts at Camp Pendleton.[3] Miller went to fight for the International Fight League (IFL) in 2007.[4] He lost a match against Jay Hieron for the IFL Welterweight championship in April, 2008.[1]

The Ultimate Fighter

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Miller is a contestant on the ninth season of the Ultimate Fighter. He got on the show after defeating his full time training partner and good friend Kevin Knabjian. In his second fight, Miller took on Nick Osipczak. Miller was defeated in the second round via knockout from a head kick, thus knocking Miller out of the tournament.

Mixed Martial Arts Record

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Professional record breakdown
13 matches 8 wins 5 losses
By knockout 2 3
By submission 4 0
By decision 2 2
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8-5 United States Mike Pierce TKO (Doctor Stoppage) SportFight 24: Domination September 19, 2008 2 1:38 Portland, Oregon, USA
Loss 8-4 United States Jay Hieron TKO (Punches) IFL: New Jersey April 4, 2008 1 2:10 East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA For Welterweight Title
Win 8-3 United States Josh Neer KO (Punch) IFL: Chicago May 19, 2007 1 0:54 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Win 7-3 United States Brad Blackburn Decision (Unanimous) IFL: Moline April 7, 2007 3 4:00 Moline, Illinois, USA
Loss 6-3 Brazil Delson Heleno Decision (Unanimous) IFL: Atlanta February 23, 2007 3 4:00 Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Loss 6-2 United States David Hagan TKO Kentucky Fighting Challenge 17 November 25, 2006 N/A N/A Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Win 6-1 Egypt Amir Khillah Submission (Armbar) Total Fight Challenge 6 September 9, 2006 1 0:41 Hammond, Indiana, USA
Win 5-1 United States John Shoemaker Submission (Rear Naked Choke) WFC 29: Friday Night Fights July 28, 2006 1 1:20 Somerset, Kentucky, USA
Win 4-1 Costa Rica Reiner Hernandez Submission (Strikes) Costa Rica Fights 6 May 20, 2006 1 3:33 Costa Rica
Loss 3-1 Brazil Francisco Soares Decision (Unanimous) Freestyle Combat Challenge 17 January 8, 2005 2 5:00 Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Win 3-0 United States Tavaris Hunter KO Xtreme Fighting Organization 3 October 2, 2004 2 0:19 McHenry, Illinois, USA
Win 2-0 United States Alex Gasson Decision Total Martial Arts Challenge June 7, 2003 2 5:00 Cicero, Illinois, USA
Win 1-0 United States Ahron Davis Submission (Armbar) RSF 7: Animal Instinct January 26, 2002 1 N/A Lakeland, Florida, USA

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mark Miller Unbroadcasted Interview". Chicago's MMA. March 11, 2009. Retrieved April 22, 2009.
  2. ^ "Mark Miller". UFC.com. Retrieved April 22, 2009.
  3. ^ Patrick, Darrick (May 27, 2008). "10 Questions With Mark Miller". Retrieved April 22, 2009.
  4. ^ "Muay Thai & MMA Instructor". Extreme Kungfu Wushu Training Center. Retrieved April 22, 2009.
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