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#4. James Vick vs. Daron Cruickshank – TUF 15 (2012)
Another memorable knockout took place in Season 15 when James Vick beat Daron Cruickshank. TUF 15 was unique as it featured a live element on the FX network. The filmed portion of each episode was followed by live fights. This made the episodes unpredictable and engaging for viewers, who were able to watch the fights and progression of each fighter unfold in real-time.
Vick, representing Team Cruz, took on Cruickshank from Team Faber in a lightweight bout in the preliminary round. After a feeling out process in the early moments of the fight, Cruickshank threw a spinning kick that connected.
Vick wasn’t too fazed and proceeded to move forward. When his opponent shot for a takedown, Vick threw a knee at the same time that caught the onrushing Cruickshank right on the chin. The impact immediately knocked him out cold and earned Vick a spot in the next round.
#3. Scott Smith vs. Pete Sell – TUF 4 (2006)
The UFC did something different for TUF 4. Called ‘The Comeback,’ the season's cast comprised former UFC fighters who had never won UFC gold. The winners were guaranteed a title shot.
Although both Smith and Sell were already eliminated, they were given another opportunity to compete in a prelim bout in the finale. The middleweights did not let go of the chance to impress and put on an exciting back-and-forth contest that saw both fighters aggressive right from the opening bell.
After a wild first round, Smith finished Sell in the second with a come-from-behind knockout. Sell landed a body shot that left Smith noticeably hurt. Sensing an opportunity, Sell ran towards him to finish the job, only to get caught with a right hook to the jaw that immediately knocked him out.
Smith vs. Sell was awarded Fight of the Night.
