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Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson and ‘The Smashes’ Finals added to UFC on FX 6

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A lightweight battle between the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. U.K (TUF: The Smashes), George Sotiropoulos and Ross Pearson has been added to UFC on FX 6.

TUF: The Smashes is set to debut Sept. 19 on FX in Australia, and the show is available on tuf.tv for everyone else.

Sotiropoulos (14-4) is on a 2 fight losing streak and has not fought since his loss to Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 138 in July 2011. The former Season 8 Ultimate Fighter will look to regain steam with the coaching stint on TUF: The Smashes.

Pearson (13-6) has gone 2-3 in his last 5 fights. He won the 9th season of The Ultimate Fighter and following that he went on a 2 fight win streak. His last fight he lost to Cub Swanson at UFC on FX 4.

Also added to the UFC on FX 6 card is the finals of the Team Australia vs. Team U.K. season of TUF.

UFC president Dana White on Friday announced the UFC on FX 6 would take place on Dec. 14 at an unannounced arena.

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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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