Season 10eps12: The Ultimate Fighter -
In Episode 12 of (Season 10), titled "Battle Tested," the semifinal matchups were finalized to determine who would face off in the live finale. The episode aired on December 2, 2009, and featured the last two tournament bouts: Roy Nelson vs. James McSweeney and Brendan Schaub vs. Marcus Jones . Semifinal Fight Results
The tournament results in this episode set the stage for an all-Team Rashad finale. The Ultimate Fighter - Season 10Eps12
: Following their tension during the season—largely centered on Jones's anger over teammate Scott Junk's eye injury—a finale matchup between Marcus Jones and Matt Mitrione was also set. In Episode 12 of (Season 10), titled "Battle
: It was confirmed that Roy "Big Country" Nelson would face Brendan Schaub for the title of The Ultimate Fighter . Marcus Jones
: In a lighter moment, Coach Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and his team performed an "interior decorating" prank on Team Evans' locker room, painting it pink and filling it with stuffed animals and disco balls.
: Schaub overcame early adversity after being taken down and mounted by the massive ex-NFL player Jones . In the second round, Schaub landed a significant right hand that knocked Jones out at the 2:11 mark, earning him the second spot in the finale. Major Highlights and Finale Announcements
: Despite dealing with arthritis and water on his knee throughout the later stages of the season, it was announced that Kimbo Slice would compete at the finale against Houston Alexander .