Fenton's Adam Cella defeated Jake "The Honey Bear" Heun with an armbar during Tuesday's season premiere on FX. He trains at Finney's MMA in Crestwood.
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Fenton's Adam Cella debuts as one of 28 men who will duke it out in the two-hour premiere for a spot in the "Ultimate Fighter" house. Do you think he can do it?
A Fenton man was recently announced as one of more than two dozen participants to spar in tonight's premiere of FX's "Ultimate Fighter." Adam Cella, who trains at Finney's MMA in Crestwood, will compete against international contestants for the chance to earn an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. Tonight's two-hour season debut will whittle the 28 prospects down to 14 season cast members. Remaining fighters will continue to train and face off against each other until a contract winner is declared. This season's contestants will be coached by current UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and contender Chael Sonne. How far do you think Cella will advance? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to our daily newsletter for …
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3:40 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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Adam Cella was announced as one of 28 professional fighters to participate in the upcoming season of "Ultimate Fighter" on FX.
A St. Louis-area man was announced Wednesday as one of 28 participants to spar in the upcoming season of FX's "Ultimate Fighter," which debuts Tuesday, Jan. 22. Middleweight fighter Adam Cella, who trains at Finney's MMA in Crestwood, will compete against international contestants for the chance to earn an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. The 27-year-old is 4-0 in his professional MMA career and also dabbled in kickboxing. Cella, who grew up in Imperial, told Knuckle Junkies last year it was his "goal to get on TV." This season's contestants will be coached by current UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and contender Chael Sonne. Watch "Ultimate Fighter" on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. The two-hour season debut will whittle the …
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Karlie Baker
9:18 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Cella didn't have to fight this week, but he was chosen to oppose Uriah Hall in the Feb. 5 episode! more ›