‘TUF 24′ Recap: Episode 12

We have reached the final episode on Season 24 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” where everything culminates with a battle between Tim Elliott and Hiromasa Ogikubo. The winner moves on to challenge Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson in “The Ultimate Fighter 24” Finale main event on Saturday at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. After a lengthy intro showcases the two finalists, Episode 12 begins at “The Ultimate Fighter” House, where coaches Joseph Benavidez and Henry Cejudo arrive with pizza and other food, as the fighters celebrate a terrific season. From there, Elliott and Ogikubo are allowed to FaceTime their families. As expected, emotions run high for the two flyweights.Once weigh-ins are complete, Benavidez takes his entire team to the Bootlegger Bistro for a meal on what is the final night of the show for everyone. The coach and his fighters toast one another and give speeches through which they reflect on their lives and their experiences during “The Ultimate Fighter.” Whether or not Cejudo did the same for his team, no one knows. Johnson makes an appearance the following day and sits cageside for the final, measuring the two men fighting for the right to challenge him for the title. Before the fight, “Mighty Mouse” speaks with UFC President Dana White and predicts and Elliott victory. Ogikubo and Elliott then enter the cage for their three-round clash. Round 1 begins with referee Herb Dean serving as the third man. Elliott comes out aggressively with errant punches to the body and kicks downstairs. After Ogikubo blocks a minor flurry to the head, he changes levels and takes down the American. Elliott springs right back to his feet and circles away before …

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