This week's episode features Ross Pearson vs Richie Whitson. But first, it is time for the coach's challenge. This season the two coaches attempt to play tennis. Coaches once again have $10,000 cash on the line, while the winning team members will earn $1,500 each. Dan Henderson wins 6-2. Michael Bisping's take on the loss: "I lost a tennis match, but who cares. You can stick your tennis up your ass. I'll see you on July 11. We'll do it like men."
-Team Alli & Mike, Team Dan, Team Maria, Team Roy, and Team Steve each receive 5pts for having Dan Henderson as their coach for winning the coach's challenge.
As for the fight, Whitson opens with a low kick, then a high kick, though both are checked. The two clinch, and Whitson forces Pearson to the cage. A few shots find their way inside before Whitson backs away. Pearson charges in on the restart, and slams Whitson to the floor. Whitson stands right back up, and eventually works free of Pearson. The Brit immediately charges forward with a series of strikes before taking Whitson again to the mat. Whitson tries to lock in a gullotine, but Pearson shakes free. With Whitson on his knees, Pearson delivers a clear illegal knee to the head. Referee Herb Dean immediately halts the action and deducts one point from Pearson. Luckily for the Team U.K. fighter, Whitson declares himself fit to continue. On the restart, both fighters engage on the feet. Both score, but Whitson misses with a high kick and Pearson closes the distance. Pearson takes Whitson to the floor for the third time, though the American immediately stands again. The two break, and a fourth slam moves the action again to the canvas. This time Pearson moves quickly to Whitson's back before he can stand. Pearson works quickly for the rear-naked choke, but transitions beautifully to an arm bar when Whitson defends. Unprepared and with his arm extended, Whitson taps with 1:21 remaining.
Team U.K. is ecstatic and now holds a 4-2 lead.
The preview for next week shows Team U.S. again sagging in morale, while Pierce and Faulkner will be forced to battle through their injuries.
-(Team Jon's) Ross Pearson def. (Team Maria's) Richie Whitson via submission (arm-bar) in Round 1 for 10pts.
-Team CJ, Team Jen, Team Jon, Team Roxanne, and Team Tommy each receive 1pt for having Michael Bisping as their coach.
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