As episode No. 11 of “The Ultimate Fighter: U.S. vs. U.K.” begins, the lightweight finalists are preparing for their chances to qualify for the live finale.

Team U.S. lightweight Cameron Dollar is struggling with a set of injured ribs, but coach Dan Henderson is confident his team can win. First he has to get Dollar, who would prefer to stand and bang, to buy in to the prescribed gameplan of a ground-and-pound attack.

Meanwhile, his Team U.K. opponent, Andre Winner, is busy using American turncoat Jason Pierce’s scouting report to develop his own plan of focusing on boxing while staying away from Dollar’s right hand.

Back at the house, Winner’s teammates bring to light his strange habit of sucking his thumb. It’s an odd discussion, and Winner tries to deny it briefly. Unfortunately, video proves otherwise, and he’s forced to own up to the habit. Plenty of jokes to be made – no fighter bashing, please.

The action turns quickly to the episode’s first bout.

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