Episode 2
Team Jones:
What a bunch of whiney, backstabbing little bitches! As soon as Jones made the fight pick they started complaining. And when Gilbert broke down about his family they ran and told Coach Mir. Wtf?! I understand that there's "teams" but quit worrying about everybody else's business and worry about yourself. Most of all, have faith in your coach.
Team Sonnen:
Wow! I was undeniably blown away by Chael's dedication he's shown to his team already. For being the loud, obnoxious "heel" in interviews, he's a true fighter's fighter. It's the first time I've seen the coach get down and do everything he has the fighters do. Like he said, "how will I know what to expect of them I if don't do it myself?". A far cry from the fat, lazy coaching style of Roy Nelson last season.
Gilbert:
He did not look ready and I wonder why he felt the need to be on the show in the first place. He misses his family far too much and he's not using it as motivation but instead is allowing it to cloud his judgement. He looked okay in the fight, but his heart just wasn't in it. The outcome didn't surprise me.
Luke:
Once again, his height and reach made him seem awkward and gangly. If he gets the proper training and works on his speed and balance he could be a threat. But it'll take a LOT of work. I think he would have been a better fit for Jones' team. I could see him throwing spinning elbows and have a similar style to Jones. Only time will tell if Sonnen can help him improve before he meets a proper fighter in the next round and gets destroyed.
Fight pick/preview:
It looks like Hall and Cella will be the best fight in TUF history. According to the clips there is the most violent KO in MMA history! Of course I want Cella to be on the receiving end of it, but the way the previews looked I'm unsure. They had a lot of build up of how Hall is favored to win it all (usually when they make that much fuss, it's a set up for failure). And the teaser clip of the crowd reaction to the KO shows Team Jones cringing but Chael's Sonnen running towards the ring with a worried/horrified look on his face. And then there's the clip of the ambulance and they show a member of Team Sonnen standing next to it. All the things point to Hall getting upset in a BIG way by Cella. I sure as hell hope not...