Recently I was interviewed by Elliot Olshansky from UltimateFighter.com. The interview happened about 20 seconds after waking up from a nap I was taking after a Jiu Jitsu class. I don’t know if it was the fact that I wasn’t even 30 seconds out of LaLa Land, or this dude Elliot is on that Purple… Continue reading »
Nov
07
Spike TV exec says “The Ultimate Fighter” still fresh, seeking fighters over feuds
In a recent MMA Junkie article, Spike TV senior vice president Brian Diamond gave insight as to why The Ultimate Fighter show is still popular in its 12th season. Diamond insists the show’s formula is less about hyping train wrecks, consisting more of showcasing interesting personalities. Case in point: Diamond points to a certain TUF… Continue reading »
Nov
02
‘The Ultimate Fighter’ show features man with Ocala connections
The Star-Banner, Ocala’s local newspaper, reported yesterday on the city’s latest UFC-bound prospect. For two straight seasons, Spike TV’s ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ has showcased a fighter from the North Florida city known for world class racehorses. Now an Orlando resident, Brookins was a wrestler in high school and college, coming from Oregon to Ocala in… Continue reading »
Oct
26
TUF 12: Jonathan Brookins on Sevak Magakian, Georges St-Pierre, Cain Velazquez
Bleacher Report Correspondent Elliot Olshansky caught up with TUF 12 Cast Member Jonathan Brookins yesterday. The topics included his thoughts on UFC 121, in-house TUF 12 rivalries, and more. Check out the full interview here.
Oct
22
TUF 12 Episode 6 Earns 1.7 Million Viewers
Courtesy of: Sherdog Episode 6 of the Ultimate Fighter Season 12 netted 1.7 million viewers this week. The episode earned a 1.3 household rating, and captured a 1.71 rating in the coveted male 18-49 demographic. Like previous episodes, the show stared slow with a 1.14, and finished strong with 1.42 in the last 15 minutes.
Oct
17
The master plan.
So this is my website. It’s the first time I’ve had a place to store all my random thoughts, opinions, inquiries, and maybe even suggestions regarding, well, anything I want, I guess. I am going to take advantage of this time I have to connect to the entire “world wide web” of internet users… Continue reading »
Sep
21
Ranking The Ultimate Fighter 12: Lightweights
Bloody Elbow published their rankings of The Ultimate Fighter 12 cast. Jonathan Brookins ranked second on their list, behind pack leader Michael Johnson. It’s decent considering only highlights were shown of Brookins’ fight in the premiere episode. Check out Bloody Elbow’s complete rankings here.
Sep
20
Meet “The Ultimate Fighter 12″ cast: Jonathan Brookins, the guy who fought Aldo
MMA Junkie Correspondent John Morgan published a recent chat with TUF 12′s Jonathan Brookins. The topics included his ill-fated high school football career and the WEC encounter with Featherweight World Champion Jose Aldo two years ago. Check out the entire interview here.





