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S14 Ep2
8.6
28th Sep 2011
Bisping and Miller make their official team picks. Miller then makes the first fight, an underdog match that will feature his fighter Bryan Caraway against Marcus Brimage.

S11 Ep12
8.6
9th Jun 2010
In a special 2-hour episode Rich Franklin takes over as the new coach of the red team, and several of the fighters have finally had it with Jamie Yager. All this plus two semifinal fights: Court McGee faces Liddell teammate Brad Tavares, and Josh Bryant takes on Kris McCray in a rematch.

S8 Ep6
8.6
22nd Oct 2008
Rolando's black belt is called into question by the other fighters. An act of disrespect at the fight announcement injects more hatred between the teams, leading up to the most intense lightweight showdown yet.

S11 Ep9
8.6
26th May 2010
Tito shares disturbing news with his team. In the quarterfinals Kyle Noke faces wildcard winner Kris McCray, and Brad Tavares takes on Seth Baczynski. A verdict in the cage starts a rumble in the gym.

S11 Ep10
8.5
2nd Jun 2010
It's Jamie Yager versus Josh Bryant in the last quarterfinal fight, with an ending that leaves both teams in shock. Dana makes an unprecedented decision that turns the competition upside-down. After the smoke clears, the semifinal matchups are announced.

S9 Ep6
8.5
6th May 2009
One fighter’s nerves nearly incapacitate him. Another makes a pre-fight bet that ends in a bizarre payoff. Two fights in one episode continue the battle between nations.

S14 Ep6
8.5
26th Oct 2011
Two fights highlight this one, including a finish that shocks Dana White!

S8 Ep10
8.4
19th Nov 2008
Habitual hugger John Polakowski turns mean after Team Mir messes with his cereal. George Roop struggles with an injury before battling it out with John in the last of the preliminary fights. Dana and the coaches set the semifinal matchups.

S6 Ep6
8.4
24th Oct 2007
Team Hughes needs to win the next fight to have a say in the Quarter-final match-ups. Hughes teaches Dan a painful lesson. The sixth preliminary bout ends in controversy.
S24 Ep14
8.4
3rd Dec 2016
Featherweight Gray Maynard vs. Ryan Hall Bantamweight Rob Font vs. Matt Schnell Lightweight Dong Hyun Kim vs. Brendan O'Reilly Women's Strawweight Kailin Curran vs. Jamie Moyle

S17 Ep3
8.4
5th Feb 2013
Before the second preliminary bout, Coach Jones bonds with his squad on a visit to the house, while Coach Sonnen instills confidence in a fighter.
S24 Ep13
8.4
3rd Dec 2016
Middleweight Elvis Mutapcic vs. Anthony Smith Light Heavyweight Josh Stansbury vs. Devin Clark

S16 Ep4
8.4
5th Oct 2012
The third elimination bout is held between Team Carwin and Team Nelson. Also: Dana White treats the fighters to a special outing; Roy uses a bizarre method to pick the next matchup; and one fighter's weight puts his future in jeopardy.

S9 Ep7
8.4
13th May 2009
Sudden injuries and infections leave everyone wondering who will be chosen to fight. Pierce becomes an outcast among his team. Bisping and Henderson go head-to-head in the Coaches Challenge.

S17 Ep11
8.4
2nd Apr 2013
Quarterfinals conclude with Josh Samman squaring off against Jimmy Quinlan and Uriah Hall facing Bubba McDaniel.

S34 Ep4
8.3
30th Jun 2026
Artem Belakh of Kazakhstan faces Mehemmedeli Osmanli of Azerbaijan for a spot in the semifinals.

S15 Ep10
8.3
11th May 2012
James Vick vs Joe Proctor and Justin Lawrence vs Michael Chiesa in the first two quarterfinal fights.

S14 Ep5
8.3
19th Oct 2011
After the previous fight, Diego Brandao calls out Steven Siler, wanting to fight him next. Miller devises a plan to throw off Team Bisping by postponing the predetermined matches to one week.

S10 Ep5
8.3
14th Oct 2009
Zak Jensen faces mockery at the house and problems in training. Matt Mitrione tests Rashad’s patience with an on-again/off-again shoulder issue. Rampage looks to break his losing streak in the fifth preliminary fight.

S10 Ep1
8.3
16th Sep 2009
This season of the Ultimate Fighter features heavyweights including superstar street fighter Kimbo Slice. Coaches Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans continually argue before picking teams. The first preliminary fight takes place.

S8 Ep3
8.3
1st Oct 2008
Coaches Nogueira and Mir pick their teams. A night of drinking brings out the good, the bad and the ugly in lightweight Junie Browning. The first preliminary light heavyweight match-up is fought.

S11 Ep11
8.3
9th Jun 2010
In a special 2-hour episode Rich Franklin takes over as the new coach of the red team, and several of the fighters have finally had it with Jamie Yager. All this plus two semifinal fights: Court McGee faces Liddell teammate Brad Tavares, and Josh Bryant takes on Kris McCray in a rematch.

S14 Ep7
8.3
2nd Nov 2011
Roland Delorme's foot injury leaves him questioning his future fighting on the show. Former Brazilian muay thai champion Rafael Cordeiro of Chute Boxe Academy guest coaches during Team Miller's training session.

S7 Ep9
8.3
28th May 2008
Jesse's uncontrollable appetite could be his undoing leading up to his quarterfinal fight against Dante. Then the guys prepare for a brutal showing from two of the house's hardest hitters, Matt Brown and Amir.
S24 Ep15
8.3
3rd Dec 2016
Flyweight Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. Tim Elliott Flyweight Joseph Benavidez vs. Henry Cejudo Welterweight Jake Ellenberger vs. Jorge Masvidal Light Heavyweight Ion Cutelaba vs. Jared Cannonier Women's Bantamweight Sara McMann vs. Alexis Davis Flyweight Brandon Moreno vs. Ryan Benoit

S10 Ep7
8.3
28th Oct 2009
Rampage and Rashad nearly come to blows. Matt Mitrione continues to cause problems for his team by betraying one fighter and then lashing out at another. The 7th preliminary fight takes place.

S9 Ep10
8.3
3rd Jun 2009
Dana adds a wrinkle to the semifinal matchups that infuriates the coaches. Team USA wonders if there's a traitor in their midst. And a bruising three round battle kicks off the semifinal fights.

S20 Ep12
8.2
10th Dec 2014
#4 seed Jessica Penne looks to put personal feelings aside as she takes on top seed and close friend Carla Esparza. Then, 14 seed Randa Markos tries for her third straight upset victory, as she faces 7 seed Rose Namajunas of Team Melendez. Two fights...one episode...with the winners securing a spot in the live finale in Las Vegas, and a shot at the first-ever UFC women's straw-weight belt.
S20 Ep11
8.2
3rd Dec 2014
In a special two-fight episode...#3 seed Tecia Torress tries to make the most of her second chance in the tournament, when she faces top seed Carla Esparza in the third quarterfinal fight. Then 7 seed Rose Namajunas, the only fighter remaining from Team Melendez, takes on #2 ranked Joanne Calderwood....for the last spot in the semifinals.

S8 Ep8
8.2
5th Nov 2008
The pranks at the house reach a new low. A fighter turns on his own teammate, offering up secret advice before a highly-anticipated lightweight bout.

S10 Ep6
8.2
21st Oct 2009
Rampage's hazing of Darrill Schoonover reaches a boiling point. After relentless teasing at the house, the fighters bet on which day Zak Jensen will finally snap. An injury puts a fighter's future in doubt.

S9 Ep12
8.2
17th Jun 2009
Michael Bisping drops by the house for a meal with his fighters, after which some UK teammates get out of control. Then in the final semifinal fight, Frank Lester and James Wilks face off in a rematch to see who will fill the last spot in the finale.

S9 Ep11
8.2
10th Jun 2009
One Team UK member is exposed for his embarrassing habit, while another suffers an injury in training. And in two action-packed semifinal match-ups, four lightweight fighters slug it out to earn their spot in the live finale.

S5 Ep7
8.2
17th May 2007
After five humiliating losses, BJ shakes things up and kicks one of his fighters off his team and the next two fights marks the end of the preliminary round of the competition.

S13 Ep9
8.2
25th May 2011
Chuck O'Neil tries to share the 5000 dollars he earned with his friend, Charlie Rader. It is revealed that Rader owes child support.

S9 Ep3
8.2
15th Apr 2009
The Americans and Brits move into the house as a fighter loses control and is ostracized. The last two Team USA members are decided when Kiel Reid and Jason Dent take on Frank Lester and Rob Browning.

S8 Ep11
8.2
3rd Dec 2008
The road to the finale makes it's final stop as eight fighters enter the Octagon - which four will make it to the Palms in Las Vegas and get their chance at being the next Ultimate Fighter?

S8 Ep1
8.2
17th Sep 2008
The first eight fighters have earned their way into the house. A fight-ending injury, a no-contest and a light-headed fighter highlight an explosive first episode of the new season of The Ultimate Fighter!

S6 Ep3
8.2
3rd Oct 2007
While Team Hughes prepares for the next fight, Team Serra gets down with sake and paint. Joey’s makes a final decision on whether he’s going to stay or go.

S34 Ep5
8.2
7th Jul 2026
Brazilian strawweights face off as Tina Black takes on Natália Alves for a spot in the semifinals.

S17 Ep1
8.2
22nd Jan 2013
Season 17 begins with 14 winners of middleweight mixed martial arts preliminary bouts meeting coaches Jon "Bones" Jones and Chael Sonnen in Las Vegas. UFC President Dana White announces the first elimination fight. (2 hour show with a special 8 pm start time)
S14 Ep4
8.1
12th Oct 2011
Bisping doesn't show up for the featherweight fight announcement and his team wonders where he has been. The featherweight matchup was announced: Dennis Bermudez vs. Stephan Bass.

S7 Ep12
8.1
18th Jun 2008
In a special 90-minute episode, favorite CB Dollaway battles ironman Amir Sadollah in the second semifinal fight. And, after the most shocking event in Ultimate Fighter history, Dana is forced to make his toughest decision yet.

S5 Ep11
8.1
14th Jun 2007
Manny Gamburyan’s cousin and UFC veteran Karo Parisyan almost gets into a fist fight with Nate Diaz and the first semi-final fight takes place with the winner moving one step closer to becoming the next Ultimate Fighter.

S2 Ep10
8.1
24th Oct 2005
Team Hughes is stunned by Mike’s humiliating loss to Rashad. Dana announces the fight match-ups for the semi-finals, and a welterweight demonstrates his killer instinct to become the first finalist.
S20 Ep9
8.1
19th Nov 2014
With several teammates set to face off in the quarterfinals, Team Pettis decides opponents will not attend the same practice. But one of the fighters breaks the agreement and the team disintegrates into arguing factions. Then, in one of the most heated matchups of the season, teammates do battle as #6 seed Felice Herrig takes on #14 seed Randa Markos....with a spot in the semifinals at stake.

S12 Ep4
8.1
6th Oct 2010
Sevak flies into a violent rage after Alex runs his mouth yet again. Two fighters prepare for a showdown in the Octagon, but one of them must first overcome pre-fight jitters.

S9 Ep4
8.1
22nd Apr 2009
Team USA grows tired of Bisping's cockiness and retaliate against the British team. After a clever strategy session and intense training it's finally time for the first US vs UK preliminary fight.

S11 Ep5
8.1
28th Apr 2010
Wildcard speculation heats up, surgery sidelines a fighter, and Tito makes an uncharacteristic apology - all while 2 fighters prepare for the 5th Preliminary match-up.

S10 Ep11
8.1
2nd Dec 2009
Dana talks to Kimbo about replacing Mitrione. Marcus Jones unleashes his rage outside the cage. The last two quarterfinals are fought, followed by the semifinal announcements.

S15 Ep9
8.1
4th May 2012
Team Faber's Andy Ogle fights Mike Rio of Team Cruz to determine the last quarterfinalist.

S1 Ep13
8.1
9th Apr 2005
In a 2 1/2 hour extravaganza and for the first time on free broadcast television, the TUF finals will be live from Las Vegas on April 9th. In the middleweight division, Kenny Florian faces Diego Sanchez, and in the Light Heavyweight division, Forrest Griffin will take on Stephan Bonnar. Both of these final matchups will be undercards to the UFC matchup between Ken Shamrock and Rich Franklin.

S15 Ep5
8.1
6th Apr 2012
After Team Faber's first victory of the season, Faber chooses Michael Chiesa of Team Faber to square off against Jeremy Larsen of Team Cruz. Can Faber keep control of the fight picks or will Dominick Cruz regain the momentum, and the choice of match ups

S9 Ep5
8.1
29th Apr 2009
Team USA’s infighting drives one American to form a bond with the Brits. Four fighters enter the Octagon for lightweight and welterweight bouts, and a coach fails to support his team member.

S17 Ep12
8.1
9th Apr 2013
The final four fighters along with both coaches visit the Harley Davidson Motorcycles showroom to customize their bikes as one of the prizes for being The Ultimate Fighter.

S5 Ep12
8.1
14th Jun 2007
It’s mayhem at The Ultimate Fighter® House as the fighters go stir crazy. And Gray Maynard faces Nate Diaz in the last semi-final match to determine who will move on to fight Manny Gamburyan in the live finale on June 23rd at the Palms Hotel.

S17 Ep5
8.0
19th Feb 2013
Actor Mickey Rourke visits Team Sonnen to share insights from his days as a boxer while coach Jones wonders if a competitor is ready to fight. Bubba McDaniel meets Kelvin Gastelum in the fourth preliminary fight.
S21 Ep12
8.0
8th Jul 2015
A controversial victory by Michael Graves has now put the Amerians back in the competition and a chance to win it all.

S2 Ep6
8.0
26th Sep 2005
A dispute over Rashad’s conduct in the Octagon leads to tension at the house. Matt makes his team pay for Tom’s loss. A welterweight suffers a crushing defeat in an all out three round slugfest.

S18 Ep6
8.0
9th Oct 2013
Raquel Pennington vs Jessamyn Duke

S17 Ep6
8.0
26th Feb 2013
A fighter's attitude ignites a blowup at the house, causing a major rift in Team Sonnen; while the fighters battle it out in a night of bowling, Jon and Chael raise the stakes in a game of their own; two fighters meet in the fifth preliminary fight.

S15 Ep2
8.0
16th Mar 2012
The fighters and coaches are at the UFC training center with Dana White. White announces that he will flip a coin to pick a coach. The coach who wins the coin flip will have the option of picking the first fighter or the first fight. Urijah Faber wins the coin flip and decides to pick the first fight. Dominick Cruz makes the first fighter pick and the coaches alternate picking fighters for their teams.

S14 Ep9
8.0
16th Nov 2011
Dustin Pague acts like a good samaritan when he tells the van driver to stop so he can give a homeless man on the street a food care package. When Mayhem stops by the house for the fighter's barbeque, he dares Dustin Pague to eat a couple of live backyard bugs. Dustin excepts and eats the creepy crawlers for Mayhem's $60.

S12 Ep10
8.0
17th Nov 2010
In the last two Quarterfinal fights, Wild Card winner Aaron Wilkinson faces Team GSP elder statesman Kyle Watson. Then antagonistic teammates let their fists do the talking when Michael Johnson finally takes on Alex Caceres. And the Semifinal fights are announced.

S11 Ep8
8.0
19th May 2010
Kyacey Uscola and Kris McCray face off in the Wildcard fight. Dana visits the house and makes a shocking announcement that shakes up the competition. And then two fighters battle it out in the first Quarterfinal fight.

S11 Ep7
8.0
12th May 2010
Nick Ring faces an uncertain future after his knee gives out in practice, comeback kid Seth Baczynski takes on rookie Joe Henle in the 7th Preliminary Fight, and Dana announces which 2 contestants will get a second shot in the Wildcard fight.

S11 Ep6
8.0
5th May 2010
A disgruntled fighter calls Tito out on his training techniques, and an injury sends another to the hospital. After Chuck and Tito face off in the coaches challenge, dodgeball, it's time for the sixth preliminary fight.

S10 Ep10
8.0
18th Nov 2009
Questions continue about whether Matt Mitrione will fight, prompting a visit from Dana. Kimbo battles an injury with hopes of returning as a replacement. Teammates Brendan Schaub and Jon Madsen face off in the second quarterfinal fight.

S10 Ep3
8.0
30th Sep 2009
Street-fighter Kimbo Slice races to learn all he can before he takes on former IFL champion Roy "Big Country" Nelson. And ex-NFL giant Marcus Jones causes trouble for Rampage.

S9 Ep1
8.0
1st Apr 2009
For the first time ever, The Ultimate Fighter will be country vs. country as the United States takes on the United Kingdom. Dana White travels to England to watch 16 of Great Britain's toughest welterweights and lightweights fight their way onto coach Michael Bisping's UK Team.

S8 Ep2
8.0
24th Sep 2008
The final eight fights take place, and an injury causes one fighter to postpone his dream of becoming the next Ultimate Fighter.

S6 Ep8
8.0
7th Nov 2007
Jon Koppenhaver is an explosive fighter with a troubled past. Tommy Speer is a Minnesota farm boy with overpowering strength. The two face off in the final preliminary fight.

S6 Ep7
8.0
31st Oct 2007
After suffering 5 straight loses, Hughes unleashes his wrath on his team. Team Serra turns on George. The 7th preliminary fight takes place.

S18 Ep1
8.0
4th Sep 2013
Dana White looks to make history as for the first time ever, two females will serve as coaches for "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 18 as Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano look to mentor both male and female competitors on the show.

S20 Ep8
8.0
12th Nov 2014
A group of Team Melendez fighters decide they want Tecia to move out of their room. At a pool party tensions between the fighters boil over. Then, in the final preliminary fight of the tournament Team Melendez sends #8 ranked Bec Rawlings against #3 ranked Tecia Torres for a chance to advance to the quarterfinals.

S2 Ep8
8.0
10th Oct 2005
Team Franklin launches a sneak attack on Team Hughes. Dana warns the fighters to step it up in the Octagon if they ever want to make it in the UFC. Two welterweights listen to his advice and go to war.

S5 Ep3
8.0
19th Apr 2007
Team Pulver is 2-0 against Team Penn and BJ is not happy. Gabe continues to struggle with his weight making him a possible target for the next fight. And Team Pulver gets a surprise guest coach.
S33 Ep6
7.9
1st Jul 2025
TUF alumni and former UFC champions Rose Namajunas and Raquel Pennington help Team Cormier during training.

S10 Ep4
7.9
7th Oct 2009
A fighter keels over at the house, giving Kimbo hope for a comeback. A member of Team Rashad spills the beans on their fight strategy. And, two more heavyweights do battle as Team Rashad tries to extend its winning streak.

S9 Ep2
7.9
8th Apr 2009
With Team United Kingdom set, the US elimination fights get underway in Las Vegas. But the Americans stumble badly out of the gate, and Dana questions Team United States commitment.

S1 Ep12
7.9
4th Apr 2005
The light heavyweight semi-finals are up. Stephan Bonnar fights his close friend and training partner Mike Swick in the first bout. Forrest Griffin finds out if his cut has healed enough to fight Sam Hoger or give up his chance for the contract to alternate Bobby Southworth.

S11 Ep1
7.9
31st Mar 2010
Legendary UFC rivals and former TUF coaches Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz return to carry on their feud as 28 Middleweights arrive at the new expanded training center and fight their way into the house in a brutal and sometimes bloody elimination tournament.

S3 Ep4
7.9
27th Apr 2006
Team Shamrock is upset with their lack of training and take matters into their own hands. Fed up with Matt’s behavior at the gym, Bisping gets drunk and goes on a tirade. And two more light heavyweights compete for a spot in the semi-finals.

S10 Ep8
7.9
4th Nov 2009
Matt Mitrione and Scott Junk return from their fight, battered and bruised. In the last preliminary fight, Jones faces Mike Wessel. The quarterfinal matchups are announced.

S20 Ep7
7.9
5th Nov 2014
The rift between the members of Team Melendez grows. Heather Clark receives shocking news that quiets her teammates. Both teams get a visit from members of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. And in the seventh preliminary fight, #7 seed Rose Namajunas tries to earn Team Melendez its first win of the tournament, as she faces #10 seed Alex Chambers of Team Pettis.
S31 Ep3
7.9
13th Jun 2023
A young superfan visits Conor at the Apex to show off his custom-made action figures. Then, Aaron McKenzie tries to snap Team McGregor’s losing streak when he faces Austin Hubbard of Team Chandler in the third quarterfinal fight.

S16 Ep9
7.9
9th Nov 2012
The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

S9 Ep8
7.9
20th May 2009
A Team USA injury becomes a nasty infection, while one of the Brits struggles with a career-threatening mental problem. Then, after the next preliminary fight, Dana is forced to make a controversial decision that could blow the competition wide open.

S12 Ep6
7.9
20th Oct 2010
Following the team's first win Koscheck talks smack to Michael Johnson, but then gets a dose of the same medicine from Cody McKenzie. And the fates of four fighters are determined in two lightweight matchups.

S5 Ep9
7.9
31st May 2007
Guest Coach Randy “The Natural” Couture pays a visit to Team Penn to offer his expertise and to support one of his protégés’ Gray Maynard as he prepares to enter the quarterfinals against Brandon Melendez.
S23 Ep5
7.9
18th May 2016
Season 20 winner Carla Esparza pays a visit and helps Team Joanna with training; and Abdel Medjedoub gets a call from home that puts his future in the competition in jeopardy. Then, two strawweights battle for a spot in the semifinals.
S20 Ep1
7.9
10th Sep 2014
For the first time in the history of the competition, The Ultimate Fighter will crown a champion. 16 of the most talented female fighters in the world arrive to the UFC training center to compete in a tournament to decide who will be the first first belt holder in the UFC's new 115 pound straw-weight division.
S18 Ep14
7.9
30th Nov 2013
Gray Maynard vs Nate Diaz headline The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale live from Las Vegas
S28 Ep11
7.9
21st Nov 2018
The semifinals continue in the Octagon, with a spot in the finale at stake. Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum serve as coaches.

S5 Ep13
6.1
23rd Jun 2007
UFC returns to The Pearl at The Palms for The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale. The main event will feature Jens “Lil’ Evil” Pulver vs. BJ “The Prodigy” Penn while Nate Diaz faces Manny Gamburyan for the title of Ultimate Fighter.

S7 Ep13
6.3
21st Jun 2008
The seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter culminates with a three hour live broadcast on Spike TV! After the most shocking twist in The Ultimate Fighter history, see the finals of the middleweight tournament live. Plus, a feature bout between Kendall \"Da Spyder\" Grove and former middleweight champion Evan Tanner. Also on the card, fights featuring Diego Sanchez and Spencer Fisher.

S34 Ep2
6.4
16th Jun 2026
DC ignores the advice of his coaches to pick the next fight and it's the first bantamweight matchup of the tournament.

S8 Ep13
6.4
13th Dec 2008
The Finale features the last battles for the Lightweight and Light Heavyweight Ultimate Fighter Team Noguiera vs Team Mir season winners.

S4 Ep12
6.5
2nd Nov 2006
Mikey gets some bad news. The fighters play a prank on Charles. And Edwin DeWees takes on Patrick Cotê to decide who will face Travis Lutter in the middleweight final.

S15 Ep1
6.5
9th Mar 2012
Two days prior to the live episode, the 32 fighters were introduced to Dana White and the two coaches. White explains that an elimination round will be held and only 16 of the fighters will move on to "The Ultimate Fighter House" to compete during the rest of the season. He further explains that the elimination fights will consist of a single five minute round.

S15 Ep6
6.5
13th Apr 2012
Friday: It was discussed that Chris Tickle was drunk during the previous week's fight. In the locker room, Tickle was laughing and making jokes about his just announced fight with Joe Proctor. Dominick Cruz gets upset with Tickle's attitude and tells Tickle to keep his mouth shut for the next week. Saturday 10:30am: Mike Rio complains of pains in one of his knees and having difficulties moving it. Rio and Jeremy Larsen have a discussion about the lifetime of a mixed martial arts figher.

S7 Ep8
6.6
21st May 2008
Rampage's trash talking sets Forrest off. After the final preliminary fight, Dana and the coaches are faced with their own challenge: deciding the quarterfinal matchups.

S13 Ep4
6.6
20th Apr 2011
Team dos Santos was in high spirits after retaking control of matchmaking duties. Lew Polley believed that his team and the rest of the coaches were fighting as one, while Team Lesnar was not as well put together. Lesnar returned after leaving before the Len Bentley - Ryan McGillivray fight and congratulated Bentley on his efforts. Lesnar shows a commitment to getting wins from his four remaining fighters yet to compete: Charlie Rader, Tony Ferguson, Clay Harvison, and Chuck O'Neil.

S4 Ep4
6.8
7th Sep 2006
A fighter breaks the rules and is punished. A contagious skin infection spreads through the house. And the second middleweight elimination bout takes place.

S4 Ep13
6.8
11th Nov 2006
It\'s the Ultimate Fighter Season 4 Finale live from Las Vegas, Nevada. Matt Serra will face Chris Lytle in the Welterweight Final. And in the Middlweight Finals, it is Patrick Cote vs. Travis Lutter.

S12 Ep12
6.8
1st Dec 2010
Team Koscheck pulls a prank on unpopular teammate Nam Phan. Then, in the last Semifinal, Phan takes on GSP first pick Michael Johnson to determine who will face Jonathan Brookins for the UFC contract.

S18 Ep8
6.8
23rd Oct 2013
Match hightlights from the previous fights are also shown. The history behind Ronda Rousey and Meisha Tate's rivalry is revealed.

S14 Ep10
6.8
30th Nov 2011
The last two semifinal fights take place (Bantamweights): Johnny Bedford vs. John Dodson, and (Featherweights): Bryan Caraway vs. Diego Brandao.
S18 Ep12
6.8
20th Nov 2013
Now it's the men's turn as the first male semi-finalist match-up between Team Rousey's Anthony Gutierrez and David Grant are set to face-off in the octagon.

S4 Ep8
6.8
5th Oct 2006
Shonie decides to practice with the opposing team. UFC Light Heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell joins the training staff. And Patrick Cotê faces Jorge Rivera in the final middleweight preliminary bout.
S22 Ep13
6.8
11th Dec 2015
Joe Lauzon vs. Evan Dunham Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Jason Knight Joby Sanchez vs. Geane Herrera

S15 Ep4
6.8
30th Mar 2012
Myles Jury looks to keep Team Cruz unbeaten in a bout against Al Iaquinta of Team Faber. Jury is a former TUF participant who was injured early in Season 12.

S7 Ep3
6.9
16th Apr 2008
Rampage and Forrest pick teams; one fighter has a contagious skin disease that jeopardizes his future in the competition.
S23 Ep13
7.0
8th Jul 2016
Gray Maynard vs. Fernando Bruno, John Moraga vs. Matheus Nicolau, Cezar Ferreira vs. Anthony Smith, & Josh Stansbury vs. Cory Hendricks.

S4 Ep3
7.0
31st Aug 2006
Shonie Carter’s antics drive everybody crazy in the house. The fighters get a chance to watch UFC 60 featuring the return of legendary Jiu-Jitsu fighter Royce Gracie vs. welterweight champion Matt Hughes.

S7 Ep1
7.0
2nd Apr 2008
It's win or go home! 16 fighters enter the Octagon to earn a chance to compete on the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter! TUF Season 1 winner Forrest Griffin coaches against current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

S8 Ep5
7.0
15th Oct 2008
A coach steps in as the pranks go too far. Team Nogueira trains with UFC World Champion Anderson Silva before two more light heavyweights face off in the Octagon.

S10 Ep12
7.0
2nd Dec 2009
The two semifinals are fought. Two heavyweights earn a spot in the Live Finale on December 5th in Las Vegas.

S15 Ep12
7.0
25th May 2012
Semifinal bouts determine combatants for next week's finale. James Vick vs Michael Chiesa and Vinc Pichel vs Al Iaquinta.
S33 Ep2
7.0
3rd Jun 2025
In the season’s debut welterweight fight, Brazilian striker Richard Martins of Team Sonnen faces Ukrainian heavy hitter Daniil Donchenko of Team Cormier.

S13 Ep1
7.1
30th Mar 2011
Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos take control of two opposing teams of fighters.

S12 Ep5
7.1
13th Oct 2010
An ill-advised prank makes Alex Caceres an outcast on his own team. Former UFC champion Chuck Liddell pays a visit to Team Koscheck. And two more lightweights face off in the Octagon.

S16 Ep11
7.1
30th Nov 2012
The quarterfinals continue with Team Nelson's Joey Rivera and Jon Manley entering the octagon, followed by Michael Hill vs. Mike Ricci in an all Canadian bout. Dana White announces the semifinal matchups.

S6 Ep2
7.1
26th Sep 2007
Following his defeat, Joey threatens to leave the show and Serra goes ballistic. Hughes passes out bibles to his team. And the second preliminary fight takes place.

S12 Ep7
7.1
27th Oct 2010
Koscheck and GSP step up to the plate for the Coaches Challenge. Last pick Dane Sayers and Judo champion Sako Chivitchian face off in the final preliminary fight. Then the wild card matchup is announced.

S13 Ep2
7.1
6th Apr 2011
Keon Caldwell struggles during an intense Team dos Santos training session and vomits. He tells dos Santos that it is hard for him to be away from his family. Brock Lesnar admitted that he expected to lose the first fight between his sixth pick, Nordin Asrih, and Team dos Santos's top pick, Shamar Bailey.

S11 Ep13
7.1
19th Jun 2010
Court McGee and Kris McCray battle for the six-figure contract, Keith Jardine faces Matt Hamill, and plenty more action from The Palms in Las Vegas!

S1 Ep4
7.1
7th Feb 2005
After losing three of its members, Team Couture comes up with a new strategy to get a win. UFC President Dana White throws a twist into the competition and two Middleweights face off in the Octagon.

S15 Ep3
7.1
23rd Mar 2012
Following the previous week's live episode there is discussion among both teams in regards to the hesitancy on the part of Team Faber to choose someone to face Justin Lawrence.

S6 Ep5
7.1
17th Oct 2007
A fighter receives tragic news from home. Mac blasts Bowman’s marital arts skills. Team Serra looks to win its fourth straight bout.
S27 Ep13
7.2
6th Jul 2018
The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya

S5 Ep4
7.2
26th Apr 2007
One fighter tries to take an easy path through the competition while another fighter disappoints his coach during crunch time. Team Pulver gets a surprise visitor and two more fighters step onto the battlefield.

S6 Ep13
7.2
8th Dec 2007
The Team Serra vs Team Hughes welterweight finale broadcast live on December 9th from The Pearl arena at The Palms in Las Vegas. The technical skills of Mac Danzig take on the brute strength of Tommy “The Farmboy” Speer in a contest to see who will walk away with a six-figure UFC contract. Then, in a main event that rocked the Octagon off its foundation, “El Matador” Roger Huerta will clash with fellow lightweight Clay “The Carpenter” Guida.

S4 Ep11
7.2
26th Oct 2006
The fighters get stir crazy and take it out on the house. Travis Lutter fights Pete Sell in the first middleweight semi-final.

S2 Ep1
7.2
22nd Aug 2005
The Ultimate Fighter is back and this time it’s the heavyweights and welterweights. Eighteen of the world’s toughest Mixed Martial Artists arrive in Las Vegas to compete for two contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Coached by UFC World Champions, Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin, the two teams will battle each other in the Octagon to see who survives to become The Ultimate Fighter.
S21 Ep6
7.2
27th May 2015
After Hayder Hassan's thrilling victory, the Americans look to continue that momentum against the Blackzillians.

S4 Ep5
7.2
14th Sep 2006
Team No Love must find a replacement for a disqualified teammate. Shonie turns the swimming pool into a recycling center. The welterweights are up for elimination.
S15 Ep13
7.2
1st Jun 2012
The Season 15 champion is crowned as Michael Chiesa faces Al Iaquinta in an all Team Faber finale in Las Vegas. Also: Jake Ellenberger vs Martin Kampmann in a welterweight bout. Also: Max Holloway vs. Pat Schilling; Jonathan Brookins vs. Charles Oliveira; Justin Lawrence vs. John Cofer.

S4 Ep7
7.2
28th Sep 2006
Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin offers some controversial advice. Matt “The Terror” Serra finally gets his chance to enter the Octagon in the last welterweight preliminary fight of the series.
S21 Ep7
7.2
3rd Jun 2015
comming soon

S17 Ep2
7.2
29th Jan 2013
Gilbert Smith faces Luke Barnatt in the first preliminary fight after the 14 middleweights move into the house and begin training; Smith gets emotional over his team's doubts about his readiness.
S33 Ep7
7.2
8th Jul 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion and TUF Smashes winner Robert Whittaker visits Team Sonnen’s training session.
S14 Ep12
7.3
3rd Dec 2011
The Season 15 champion is crowned as Michael Chiesa faces Al Iaquinta in an all Team Faber finale in Las Vegas. Also: Jake Ellenberger vs Martin Kampmann in a welterweight bout. Also: Max Holloway vs. Pat Schilling; Jonathan Brookins vs. Charles Oliveira; Justin Lawrence vs. John Cofer.
S33 Ep1
7.3
27th May 2025
As the 20th anniversary season begins, legendary coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen pick their teams and prepare for the first fight of the season.

S16 Ep12
7.3
7th Dec 2012
Four welterweights compete in the semifinals, for berths in the TUF Finale on Dec. 15 in Las Vegas. Mike Ricci faces Neil Magny on the Team Carwin side, while Colton Smith meets Jon Manley for Team Nelson.

S3 Ep7
7.3
18th May 2006
After Noah quits the competition, Dana White brings in a fighter to replace him. With Team Ortiz’s morale low, Tito lifts their spirit with a special surprise. Josh Haynes and Tait Fletcher battle it out in the Octagon in the third preliminary Light Heavyweight Fight.
S32 Ep9
7.3
30th Jul 2024
After a Greek feast at the house to celebrate the end of the quarterfinals, semifinalists Ryan Loder and Omran Chaaban get a special call home. Then, the two face off in the Octagon with a spot in the live finale on the line.

S4 Ep9
7.3
12th Oct 2006
The remaining fighters meet with Dana and the trainers to decide the Semi-Final match-ups. The first Middleweight semi-final takes place.

S6 Ep4
7.3
10th Oct 2007
After Billy’s loss, Hughes takes out his anger on his team. One of the fighters threatens the production crew and Dana has to decide whether to kick him off the show.

S6 Ep9
7.3
14th Nov 2007
Matt Serra makes his picks for the quarter-finals. Dana asks Team Serra to make a tough decision. It’s time for the first quarterfinal fight.

S1 Ep8
7.3
7th Mar 2005
One fighter creates controversy by training with the opposing team, Nate discovers his fate in the game, and a previously eliminated fighter gets another shot at the contract.
S22 Ep14
7.3
11th Dec 2015
Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes Edson Barboza vs. Tony Ferguson Ryan LaFlare vs. Mike Pierce Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Konstantin Erokhin
S27 Ep7
7.3
30th May 2018
Undefeated MMA hopefuls are led by coaches Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier in Season 27 of this competition for a UFC contract. The seventh preliminary fight is held.
S20 Ep3
7.3
24th Sep 2014
On the heels of Team Pettis' second win in a row, one of the fighters receives devastating news. After a silly game at the house turns raunchy, Heather Clark becomes an outcast on Team Melendez. Then in the third preliminary fight, #4 seed Jessica Penne of Team Pettis takes on #13 seed Lisa Ellis of Team Melendez, with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line.

S6 Ep10
7.3
21st Nov 2007
Four team Serra fighters are forced to fight each other in the quarter finals. Matt Serra decides he can’t corner against members of his own team and Troy Mandaloniz feels ignored by his coach.

S7 Ep7
7.3
14th May 2008
The final 3 preliminary fights are decided. In the first of two bouts, an inexperienced combatant faces an intimidating foe. And a battle between two heavy-hitters causes friction between the coaches.

S13 Ep3
7.3
13th Apr 2011
Brock Lesnar's "making chicken salad out of chickens**t" comment confused his team, but he recovered by telling his fighters they became chicken salad once they had made it onto the show, and he also told them to stay motivated. Justin Edwards, a former Bellator fighter and 5-0 in his MMA career, arrived to replace Keon Caldwell on Team dos Santos.

S5 Ep1
7.4
5th Apr 2007
Sixteen lightweight mixed martial artists head to Vegas for their chance at a UFC glory and a six-figure contract. And for the first time on the series, coaches BJ Penn and Jens Pulver will fight each other on the season finale.

S1 Ep2
7.4
24th Jan 2005
Team Couture and Team Liddell compete against each other in a test of strength, agility, and will. After several grueling challenges, two fighters are eliminated and sent home.
S32 Ep4
7.4
25th Jun 2024
Alexa has Robert Valentin take a bigger role in Team Grasso training sessions. Then, after it was initially postponed because of a medical issue, the middleweight fight between Omran Chaaban of Finland and Shamidkhan Magomedov takes place.

S4 Ep1
7.4
17th Aug 2006
Sixteen mixed martial artists, who have all fought and lost in the UFC, get a chance to put their careers back on track. The winners will receive one hundred grand and a championship title fight in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the UFC.

S2 Ep5
7.4
19th Sep 2005
Matt continues to taunt Jorge. Team Franklin adopts some bizarre training practices. And two more heavyweights go toe to toe in the Octagon.

S7 Ep5
7.4
30th Apr 2008
Jeremy's obnoxious behavior rubs his fellow fighters the wrong way, and a controversial result causes one coach to unleash his fury.

S4 Ep10
7.4
19th Oct 2006
Team No Love devises a unique way to get back at Shonie for his annoying antics. And the long awaited rematch between Matt Serra and Shonie Carter takes place to decide who will face Chris Lytle in the finale.
S33 Ep10
7.4
29th Jul 2025
Chael Sonnen and Colby Covington take Team Sonnen to se Criss Angel's Iconic show in LAs Vegas, Then, Cormier teammates face off in the first Welterweight semifinal, as Rodrigo Sezinando takes on Jeff Creighton with a spot in the live finale at stake.

S3 Ep3
7.4
20th Apr 2006
An alliance is formed between two fighters who are on opposite teams. Rory is getting on people’s nerves and Tito picks two middleweights to fight in the Octagon.

S6 Ep1
7.4
19th Sep 2007
UFC Welterweight champion Matt Serra and former champ Matt Hughes face off on the new season of The Ultimate Fighter. They split up 16 Welterweights into teams and the mind games begin. The first preliminary fight takes place.

S8 Ep9
7.4
12th Nov 2008
A fighter gets knocked out at the house. Light heavyweight Kyle Kingsbury prepares to face Team Mir's number one pick, Krzysztof Soszynski.
S32 Ep6
7.4
9th Jul 2024
Edwin Cooper’s drinking at the house annoys the other fighters. After Ryan Loder is involved in a heated exchange with a teammate at practice, he finally gets his chance in the Octagon as he faces Team Grasso middleweight Tom Theocharis of Canada.

S16 Ep10
7.4
16th Nov 2012
The first two quarterfinal fights.
S23 Ep6
7.4
25th May 2016
Dana chooses to intervene when Abdel's personal problems threaten his future in the competition. Meanwhile, a losing fighter eyes a second chance. Then, in the fifth preliminary fight, a determined young competitor faces a skilled veteran.
S31 Ep1
7.4
30th May 2023
The Ultimate Fighter is the reality series that launched the mixed martial arts explosion around the world in 2005. Through 12 weeks, 16 up-and-coming mixed martial artists fight to stay in the house while given world-class coaching by the UFC’s elite fighters. Each competes to be declared the Ultimate Fighter and win a six-figure UFC contract.

S16 Ep13
7.4
15th Dec 2012
Colton Smith vs. Mike Ricci in the Season 16 finale in Las Vegas. Roy Nelson vs. Matt Mitrione headlines the additional card. The Ultimate Fighter winner earns a six figure UFC contract and a custom motorcycle.

S1 Ep1
7.4
17th Jan 2005
Sixteen Mixed Martial Artist fighters arrive in Las Vegas to begin their journey towards fame and fortune. Coached by Ultimate Fighting Championship legends, Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, they will fight each other for two six-figure contracts in the UFC.

S2 Ep13
7.4
5th Nov 2005
The finals take place and the two six figure contracts are awarded. First, in the welterweight division, Joe "Daddy" Stevenson will face off against Luke Cummo. Next, Brad "Hillbilly Heartthrob" Imes will battle it out with Rashad Evans in the heavyweight division. Then, one of last year's winners, Diego Sanchez goes face to face with Nick Diaz for the main event.
S28 Ep2
7.4
5th Sep 2018
A heavyweight struggles with his conditioning; a gym mishap lands a fighter in the dentist chair; and two fighters go head to head in the first female featherweight matchup. Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum serve as coaches.
S18 Ep11
7.4
13th Nov 2013
First semifinal fight: Sarah Moras vs. Julianna Pena.

S15 Ep7
7.4
20th Apr 2012
Heading into tonight’s TUF Live fight, Team Faber was up 3-2 with three more opening round fights to go. After losing the first two bouts, Team Faber has won the last three and will look to retain control. Dominick Cruz and Team Cruz need a win bad as the losing is taking its toll on the bantamweight champion. “I’m here to win,” said Cruz as he goes a little bit hard on Tickle following his loss, even going as far as implying Tickle has no heart.

S16 Ep1
7.4
14th Sep 2012
Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract.

S17 Ep9
7.4
19th Mar 2013
Two preliminary losers face off in the wild-card match; the teams unite for a Thanksgiving feast; a fighter calls out a competitor for the quarterfinals before Dana announces the matchups.

S34 Ep3
7.5
23rd Jun 2026
In the second strawweight fight, Brazilian Gigi Canuto faces Anita Karim of Pakistan for a spot in the semifinals.
S20 Ep6
7.5
29th Oct 2014
Aisling struggles get the attention of Dana White's attention. Tecia's return to the competition angers some fighters. Then, in the sixth fight of the tournament Team Pettis pits #5 ranked Aisling Daly against #12 ranked Angela Magana for a chance to advance to the quarterfinals.
S18 Ep9
7.5
30th Oct 2013
Sarah Moras vs Peggy Morgan
S28 Ep5
7.5
26th Sep 2018
Leah debates whether she should switch teams; a motivational trainer helps out one of the teams and puts the fighters through rigorous drills; and two heavyweights meet in the fifth preliminary fight. Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum are coaches.
S27 Ep3
7.5
2nd May 2018
Two fighters get into a heated argument in the team van; during his weight cut, an irritable fighter has choice words for the house loudmouth; and two lightweights face off in the third preliminary fight. Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier serve as coaches.
S32 Ep7
7.5
16th Jul 2024
After his drinking at the house caused a rift with some of the fighters, Edwin Cooper, Jr refocuses his attention on his upcoming fight. Then, he steps into the Octagon to face Brazilian Mairon Santos, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.
S33 Ep3
7.5
10th Jun 2025
TUF’s first prospect from India, Team Sonnen’s Arshiyan Memon, faces Team Cormier’s heavy-handed Mexican Imanol Rodriguez in a flyweight quarterfinal fight.

S2 Ep9
7.5
17th Oct 2005
After his victory, Luke goes on a binge. Brad quickly learns how different training is over at Team Hughes. And a heavyweight must live up to everyone’s expectations.

S1 Ep1
7.4
17th Jan 2005
Sixteen Mixed Martial Artist fighters arrive in Las Vegas to begin their journey towards fame and fortune. Coached by Ultimate Fighting Championship legends, Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, they will fight each other for two six-figure contracts in the UFC.

S1 Ep2
7.4
24th Jan 2005
Team Couture and Team Liddell compete against each other in a test of strength, agility, and will. After several grueling challenges, two fighters are eliminated and sent home.

S1 Ep3
7.6
31st Jan 2005
In preparation for the premiere fight, a top contender struggles to lose 20 lbs in 24 hours or face elimination. Two fighters christen the Octagon with a classic battle of brute strength.

S1 Ep4
7.1
7th Feb 2005
After losing three of its members, Team Couture comes up with a new strategy to get a win. UFC President Dana White throws a twist into the competition and two Middleweights face off in the Octagon.

S1 Ep5
7.6
14th Feb 2005
A night on the town for the team members turns violent. Contest rules are broken and the responsible fighters are reprimanded. Dana White and his coaches wrestle with how to settle the conflict.

S1 Ep6
7.8
21st Feb 2005
Two contestants go into intensive training as they prepare for battle. Both teams rally around their fighters as the emotional conflict is settled in the Octagon.

S1 Ep7
7.6
28th Feb 2005
After the much-anticipated Leben vs. Koscheck fight, people in the house are divided as ever. To make matters worse, one of the teams is struggling with discord among its members. The Light Heavyweights have their turn in the Octagon with a match up that pits two of the strongest fighters against each other.

S1 Ep8
7.3
7th Mar 2005
One fighter creates controversy by training with the opposing team, Nate discovers his fate in the game, and a previously eliminated fighter gets another shot at the contract.

S1 Ep9
7.6
14th Mar 2005
The Light Heavyweights compete in a challenge, and controversy arises during the fighter selection. The mood turns ugly when the fighters suspect there is a thief in the house.

S1 Ep10
7.7
21st Mar 2005
Forrest’s cut puts his dream for the contract in jeopardy. The remaining fighters hear a surprising announcement from Dana that effect who they will fight to get into the finals.

S1 Ep11
7.7
28th Mar 2005
Forrest is still up in the air about his future in the contest, but he does get his stitches out and the healing is progressing nicely. The fighters continue their battle for the remaining spot in the middleweight finals.

S1 Ep12
7.9
4th Apr 2005
The light heavyweight semi-finals are up. Stephan Bonnar fights his close friend and training partner Mike Swick in the first bout. Forrest Griffin finds out if his cut has healed enough to fight Sam Hoger or give up his chance for the contract to alternate Bobby Southworth.

S1 Ep13
8.1
9th Apr 2005
In a 2 1/2 hour extravaganza and for the first time on free broadcast television, the TUF finals will be live from Las Vegas on April 9th. In the middleweight division, Kenny Florian faces Diego Sanchez, and in the Light Heavyweight division, Forrest Griffin will take on Stephan Bonnar. Both of these final matchups will be undercards to the UFC matchup between Ken Shamrock and Rich Franklin.
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The first episode of The Ultimate Fighter aired on January 17, 2005.
The last episode of The Ultimate Fighter aired on July 07, 2026.
There are 447 episodes of The Ultimate Fighter.
There are 34 seasons of The Ultimate Fighter.
Yes.
The Ultimate Fighter is set to return for future episodes.