5 things we learned from episode 12 of TUF 29: Team Volkanvoski vs Team Ortega

#2. Who won in this week's episode of TUF 29?

With a TUF 29 finals spot up for grabs, Gilbert Urbina and Tresean Gore kicked their fight off by feeling each other out. Urbina turned the pressure up as he closed the distance, but Gore proved to be a talented counter puncher.

The first big moment for Gore came when he successfully landed a hard left hook that landed on Urbina's jaw. Gore's power advantage became evident as his opponent dropped to the canvas but quickly got back up.

Once he was able to recover, Urbina continued to move forward and throw combinations. Gore wanted to press forward, but Urbina was able to push him back with a push kick to the midsection. Taking on the role of aggressor, Urbina unleashed a combination of punches to the head and body and mixed them up with some leg kicks.

Meanwhile, Gore continued to be patient, utilizing his jab as he waited for an opening. Moments before the first round ended, Gore scored another knockdown with a powerful punch.

Knowing that he's trailing on the scorecards, Urbina started round two by increasing his activity. He connected with a leg kick and a few punches. Urbina went for his opponent's head with a high kick but missed. Gore capitalized by returning fire and connected with a massive uppercut.

Shortly thereafter, Gore's counter-left hook found an address on Urbina's face and sent his opponent crashing to the ground once again. The referee stepped in and stopped the fight, giving Gore the TKO victory.

"What a way to cap off the season with an incredible knockout and a very well-deserved win for Tresean Gore," UFC president Dana White said. "This kid has a ton of heart and he's determined to become the next Ultimate Fighter."

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#1. TUF 29 finale is set

Team Ortega is finally on the board after Gore's impressive win over Urbina. He's scheduled to face Team Volkanovski's Bryan Battle for a highly-coveted UFC contract in the TUF 29 finale. In the bantamweight division, teammates Ricky Turcios and Brady Hiestand will square off in the finale.

The TUF 29 finale will take place on the undercard of UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze. The event will take place on August 28, 2021, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Meanwhile, TUF 29 coaches Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega will meet each other in the cage in the main event of UFC 266. The pay-per-view will take place on September 25 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.