As “The Ultimate Fighter 5” cast member Rob Emerson (6-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes final preparations for tonight’s bout with Keita Nakamura, he is looking forward to putting behind him a string of distractions and solidifying his position in the UFC. First on the list was a rib injury aggravated in his bizarrely ending fight with fellow “TUF” cast member Gray Maynard back in June.