Ep 3. The Enemy
- September 30, 2009
- 43 min
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7.5 (19)
As the tensions rise between the fighters, a new challenge arises in The Ultimate Fighter season 10 episode 3: The Enemy. In this episode, the fighters are faced with a new set of challenges as they continue to fight their way through the competition in hopes of becoming the next Ultimate Fighter.
The episode begins with the coaches, Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson, taking their respective teams to the gym for training. The fighters are all working hard to improve their skills and technique, but the tension between the teams is palpable.
As the fighters continue to train, a new challenge is introduced: the coaches are going to make one fighter from each team fight against each other. This is a significant challenge because it means that teammates will be forced to fight each other, potentially causing even more tension and animosity between the fighters.
The first fight of the night is between two heavyweight fighters: James McSweeney from Team Rashad and Wes Sims from Team Rampage. The two fighters are evenly matched, but it quickly becomes clear that their different fighting styles are going to make for an exciting match.
McSweeney comes out strong, using his Muay Thai skills to effectively strike Sims. However, Sims is able to use his size and strength to take McSweeney down to the ground, where he is able to control the fight for a time. McSweeney refuses to give up, however, and eventually manages to secure a submission, earning him the win.
The next fight of the night is between two light heavyweight fighters: Justin Wren from Team Rashad and Roy Nelson from Team Rampage. This fight is particularly interesting because both fighters are known for their grappling skills, so it's expected to be a ground battle.
The two fighters begin by exchanging strikes, but it's quickly clear that neither is going to be able to finish the fight this way. Wren takes the fight to the ground, but Nelson is able to defend well and maintain top position for much of the fight. Despite some impressive submission attempts from Wren, Nelson is ultimately able to secure the win through effective ground-and-pound.
As the coaches congratulate their fighters on their performances, the tension between the teams continues to build. There is a palpable energy of discord and aggression, and some of the fighters are getting fed up with the constant drama.
The episode ends with a teaser for the next challenge: the teams will be facing off in a bowling competition. It's unclear what this challenge is meant to prove, but it's clear that it's going to be intense.
Overall, The Ultimate Fighter season 10 episode 3: The Enemy is a thrilling episode that showcases the highs and lows of competition. The tension between the fighters continues to simmer, and it's clear that this is going to be a season full of surprises. For fans of the series, this is definitely an episode not to be missed.