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With the newest season of TUF beginning, many were skeptical following the
last season, which was probably the worst TUF season so far. It has now brought about
a new sleek look, bringing about a cinematic feel rather than the live TV look in the previous years. The fights were explosive and entertaining with lots of
technique, something the show has been missing recently.
One of the favorites following the fights to get into the house was
Clint Hester, who dominated his opponent Fraser Opie right from the get go. His
striking was too crisp and his grappling was too strong. He was so impressive
that he was Jon Jones’ first pick.
Now that the TUF 17 pilot has launched, we welcome Clint Hester aboard
the CR team for duration of the new TUF season for a weekly blog of his experience
on The Ultimate Fighter. Check out this week’s entry:
So the premier of The Ultimate
Fighter season 17 aired last night, and all I have to say is amazing! It's cool
how they gave it a new look. This whole experience was amazing and I definitely
understand the emotions that the episode showed in the hotel room.
It was crazy just sitting in palace station
and waiting for the producers to come get you for whatever they needed you for.
You just have time to sit and think and sometimes you can catch yourself over
thinking the fight you will have the next day. You can feel yourself panicking because
you know absolutely nothing about the guy you will be fighting the next day,
but that is just the nature of this beast of a tourney that we have entered.
But I knew personally for me, the
minute I walked into the UFC training center I felt like this is where I belonged
and I just relaxed, calmed down, warmed up, and went out and left it all in the
ring! Just like my other 13 friends that I shed blood sweat and tears with.
After I fought, it was time to study my future
opponents so I sat back relaxed and enjoyed watching the rest of the fights,
making a gameplan for every other fighter that got into the house. When the
fights were over and it was time to pick teams, my boy "Big Slow"
Luke Barnatt was picked first on Sonnen’s team and I was picked first on Jones’
team. It was a great feeling to be picked first but it made me feel like there
was a target on my back. And I always feel better for a fight when the pressure
is on.
This season will be great! Don't
miss an episode or blink an eye because I promise this season will be amazing!
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