Cat Zingano won in her UFC debut on Saturday with a TKO of Miesha Tate in the third round. Her emotional walk-in didn't make the broadcast, but it's definitely worth watchin now.

Crying is not a sign of weakness. It's just one way to show emotion, no different than yelling, punching the air or jumping up and down. Zingano was so moved by the moment of her first UFC fight that she was moved to tears, but then showed minutes later just how strong she is.

(Getty)Ronda Rousey has already made history as the first woman to sign with the UFC, and its first female champion. Now, she and Cat Zingano will make history as the first female coaches of "The Ultimate Fighter."

She has appeared on TUF as a guest coach twice, and was comfortable acting as a coach. The upcoming season will feature male and female bantamweights. Though Rousey has shown that she is comfortable coaching both men and women, it's the female fighters she has special advice for.

Since men and women will be living and training together, there is a chance fighters will hook up. However, Rousey will warn the women against focusing on anything but their fights.

"If they're the chick that's screwing around in the house, for the rest of their career they'll be known as the chick that was screwing around in that house. Sponsors are going to be looking at that, everybody's going to be looking at that. So if you think it's worth $100,000, that lay, then go for it. But I'm just going to remind them that there's going to be a lot of very permanent consequences to how they carry themselves in house."

Rousey is right that a reputation earned on TUF sticks with fighters well past the airing of the show. Rashad Evans was booed by crowds for years after TUF. Josh Koscheck's bad boy reputation was started on the show. When you hear the names War Machine or Junie Browning, do you think of their fighting skills or their antics on the show?

But it's not just about a reputation for that one fighter. It's how female fighters are viewed. She says it's important for the women to show they're professionals and serious about the fight game.

(Getty)After Saturday's finale of the 17th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," the UFC has a new TUF winner, a new TUF coach, and a new star from a small town in New Zealand.

No. 1 star -- Cat Zingano: Miesha Tate had plans to fight UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in a rematch of their Strikeforce bout, but Zingano happily spoiled them. She withstood Tate's early submission attempts and then came through with a third-round TKO. Now, she is walking away with a title shot, a coaching spot on "The Ultimate Fighter," and a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.

No. 2 star -- Kelvin Gastelum: While filming TUF, Gastelum watched Uriah Hall in fights and in practice. He knew what Hall was capable of, but it didn't bother him when in the cage with Hall on Saturday night. He used takedowns to grind out a win, stop the Hall hype train, and win "The Ultimate Fighter." He also found out that he won a $25,000 Submission of the Season bonus for his first-round rear naked choke of Josh Samman during the semifinals of the show.

No. 3 star -- Dylan Andrews: Along with Gastelum, Andrews was the last-picked man on the show. How did he respond? He got to the semis. After losing to Hall, he fought Jimmy Quinlan during Saturday's preliminary card and won with a first-round TKO. Every kid who has been picked last for dodgeball should take note.

Who were your three stars from Saturday night? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

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The UFC wasted no time in promoting the next season of "The Ultimate Fighter." Minutes after Cat Zingano defeated Miesha Tate to win a shot at the UFC women's bantamweight belt and a coaching spot on the next season of TUF, advertisements publicizing their season appeared. First, it was a commercial during Saturday's "The Ultimate Fighter" season 17 finale, then the above on-screen ad.

This season, which will premiere in September, has high stakes attached to it. It will be the first time women are involved in the show as both coaches and fighters. The season will bring together both female and male bantamweights as they train and compete for a spot in the UFC.

Beyond the historic implications, the upcoming season will also be important in the UFC's relationship with Fox. The show, which previously aired on FX, will move to Fox's new all sports channel, Fox Sports 1, and will air on Wednesday nights. Both the UFC and Fox will want TUF to score big.

(Getty)Former WEC champion and perennial fan favorite Urijah Faber pulled out another big win on Saturday night. In the fourth round of his main event bout with Scott Jorgensen at "The Ultimate Fighter" finale in Las Vegas, Faber used his signature rear naked choke to make Jorgensen tap. It was Faber's second straight win, and the 27th in his prolific career to push his record to 27-6.

But now comes the obvious, if difficult question with Faber: So what?

Five of Faber's six losses came in title fights. Since returning to the UFC in March of 2011, he has had two title chances at the UFC men's bantamweight belt. He lost a decision to current men's bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz at UFC 132, and to Renan Barao at UFC 149 in a bid for the interim belt.

He hovers near the top of the UFC's men's bantamweight division. He has UFC wins over Jorgensen, Ivan Menjivar, Brian Bowles and Eddie Wineland. He has more than 250,000 Twitter followers, which speaks to his immense popularity. For a comparison, Cruz, the division's champ, has around 81,000. But is that enough to give him more bites at the title shot apple?

[Also: Cat Zingano stuns Miesha Tate to set up title bout vs. Ronda Rousey]

Faber isn't pushing for any fights in particular. After beating Jorgensen, he said he would leave matchmaking to the UFC.

"I'm just having fun. That's why I do this sport. I'll be ready for anybody," Faber said.

With Barao holding the interim title and Cruz rehabbing from a serious knee injury, the top of the division is set. But do you want to see Faber get another title shot? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

(Getty)The Uriah Hall hype train came to a halt on Saturday night as Kelvin Gastelum managed a tight, split-decision win over the heavily favored Uriah Hall in the final of "The Ultimate Fighter" on Saturday night. The judges saw it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 for Gastelum. With the win, Gastelum won the UFC's reality show tournament, a new motorcycle and a six-figure UFC contract.

Hall got to the final by knocking out three straight opponents in spectacular fashion. Gastelum, his teammate on the show, neutralized Hall with several takedowns throughout the bout. Early in the fight, he added in nasty ground and pound with elbows. Hall answered with a big slam in the second round and some takedowns and strikes of his own, but the overwhelming power he used to get to the final was not there.

Gastelum was the last fighter picked by Chael Sonnen during the first episode of the show, but he got to the final with three straight upsets. He continued with the upset win over Hall, and has now guaranteed his

Zingano knees Tate (Getty)UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey now knows who she will face in her next bout. In a fight with huge implications, Cat Zingano won by TKO over Miesha Tate at 2:55 of the third round at "The Ultimate Fighter" finale on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Zingano found herself in trouble early in the fight as she was caught in several of Tate's submission attempts in what proved to be a thrilling bout. Both a kneebar and an armbar appeared to be tight, but Zingano worked out of every attempt Tate tried. In the third round, the fight turned for Zingano as she hit Tate with several, well-timed knees from the clinch. Zingano finally finished the bout with an elbow.

Now, Zingano, the first mother to ever fight in the UFC, will coach against Rousey on the next season of "The Ultimate Fighter." Their teams will face off on the reality show that will air on the soon-to-be launched Fox Sports 1, and then Zingano and Rousey will fight for the UFC women's bantamweight belt.

[Also: What's next for Urijah Faber after his submission victory?]

Zingano and Rousey are already looking forward to facing each other.

Conor McGregor (Getty)Check out who was burning up and who was chilling out in this week's hot or not list.

Hot -- "The Ultimate Fighter:" It's been a long road for the reality show that helped launch the UFC into the company it is today. Until this season, there hadn't been many memorable moments or fighters in year, but an updated show changed that.

Not -- Matt Mitrione: You think he'd be on the hot list after his fast knockout win last weekend, but his mouth has pushed him to the not list. Mitrione went on the MMA Hour on Monday and ripped trans fighter Fallon Fox as a "sociopath" and "freak," which led to Mitrione's suspension.

Hot -- Conor McGregor: After winning over Marcus Brimage at UFC on Fuel 9 last weekend with a Knockout of the Night win, McGregor didn't have to pick up another welfare check. Though his lobbying for a fight at UFC 159 didn't work because of injuries to both Joe Proctor and Al Iaquinta, he still made quite the jump into MMA's zeitgeist this week.

Hot -- UFC code of conduct: The UFC said that they were introducing their code of conduct in January, but Mitrione's actions tested it. You can check the complete code here, and find out what UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta hopes to accomplish with it.

Still taking temperature -- Uriah Hall: Saturday's TUF finale is filled with fighters who have a great opportunity. At the top of the list is Hall, who has the most hype behind him of any TUF contestant in years. Can he handle it? We'll find out Saturday night.

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