The Ultimate Fighter Episode Rating Graph
Jan 2005 - present
Jan 2005 - present
7.1
Browse episode ratings trends for The Ultimate Fighter. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of The Ultimate Fighter's 430 episodes.
S14 Ep7
8.5
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.
S17 Ep11
8.5
2nd Apr 2013
Quarterfinals conclude with Josh Samman squaring off against Jimmy Quinlan and Uriah Hall facing Bubba McDaniel.
S8 Ep8
8.4
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.
S14 Ep2
8.3
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.
S5 Ep12
8.3
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.
S5 Ep7
8.3
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.
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.
S8 Ep10
8.2
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.
S11 Ep12
8.2
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.
S17 Ep12
8.2
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.
S10 Ep1
8.2
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.
S9 Ep7
8.2
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.
S9 Ep6
8.2
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.
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.
S14 Ep5
8.2
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.
S17 Ep5
8.2
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.
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.
S8 Ep6
8.2
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.
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.
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.
S11 Ep9
8.2
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.
S14 Ep6
8.2
26th Oct 2011
Two fights highlight this one, including a finish that shocks Dana White!
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.
S5 Ep3
8.1
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.
S17 Ep3
8.1
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.
S8 Ep2
8.1
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.
S16 Ep4
8.1
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 Ep12
8.1
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 Ep1
8.1
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.
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.
S11 Ep11
8.1
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.
S11 Ep10
8.1
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.
S24 Ep13
8.1
3rd Dec 2016
Middleweight Elvis Mutapcic vs. Anthony Smith Light Heavyweight Josh Stansbury vs. Devin Clark
S18 Ep6
8.1
9th Oct 2013
Raquel Pennington vs Jessamyn Duke
S10 Ep5
8.1
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.
S17 Ep6
8.1
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.
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.
S1 Ep12
8.0
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
8.0
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.
S16 Ep3
8.0
28th Sep 2012
Coach Carwin makes his first matchup as the second pair of welterweights square off in the Octagon. Also, one fighter's noisy late night activities create enemies on both teams.
S15 Ep9
8.0
4th May 2012
Team Faber's Andy Ogle fights Mike Rio of Team Cruz to determine the last quarterfinalist.
S14 Ep4
8.0
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.
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.
S9 Ep5
8.0
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.
S7 Ep12
8.0
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.
S7 Ep9
8.0
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.
S6 Ep6
8.0
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.
S6 Ep3
8.0
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.
S4 Ep6
8.0
21st Sep 2006
One of the fighters gets a special message from home. Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin joins the training staff and Charles McCarthy earns a new nickname.
S3 Ep4
8.0
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.
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.
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.
S5 Ep9
8.0
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.
S18 Ep1
7.9
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.
S10 Ep11
7.9
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.
S5 Ep6
7.9
10th May 2007
It’s two fights in one show. It’s Joe Lauzon vs. Brian Geraghty, followed by Rob Emerson vs. Corey Hill. Who will move on to the next round and gets a shot at the ultimate prize?
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.
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.
S12 Ep10
7.9
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.
S2 Ep8
7.9
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.
S14 Ep9
7.9
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.
S14 Ep8
7.9
9th Nov 2011
Louis Gaudinot breaks down the separation going on in the house breaking it down into three groups: Louis, Dodson, Ferguson, Diego, Marcus, and Akira all hang out with each other; then there's the "Bible Study Group" which is Bedford, Dennis, and Dustin who stay to themselves; and lastly is "The Casino" made up of T.J., Neace, Prince (Albert), Caraway, and Bass who all play cards together every night.
S9 Ep11
7.9
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.
S6 Ep1
7.9
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.
S5 Ep10
7.9
7th Jun 2007
It’s the last two quarterfinal match ups. Two fighters from Team Pulver go head to head in the third quarterfinal fight but only one will advance to the semi-finals. And Manny gets a visitor as he prepares for the last quarterfinal bout.
S9 Ep4
7.9
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.
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.
S10 Ep7
7.9
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.
S3 Ep1
7.9
6th Apr 2006
Season three of The Ultimate Fighter pits legendary rivals Ken Shamrock and Tito Ortiz against each other. As coaches, Tito and Ken train a new army of mixed martial artists from the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain. The fighters are evaluated, teams are selected, and two middleweights clash in the Octagon for a chance at becoming the next Ultimate Fighter.
S21 Ep12
7.9
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 Ep4
7.9
12th Sep 2005
The fighters form alliances to advance in the competition. Coach Hughes plays mind games with Jorge. And a second welterweight is sent home in brutal fashion.
S16 Ep9
7.9
9th Nov 2012
The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
S15 Ep10
7.9
11th May 2012
James Vick vs Joe Proctor and Justin Lawrence vs Michael Chiesa in the first two quarterfinal fights.
S8 Ep1
7.9
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!
S3 Ep11
7.9
15th Jun 2006
It’s almost the end of the competition and the fighters are going crazy. The last middleweight semi-final fight pits Ed Herman against Rory Singer.
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.
S3 Ep13
7.9
24th Jun 2006
The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finals are set. In the Middleweight Final Kendall Grove will face Ed Herman. Michael Bisping and Josh Haynes will square off in the Light Heavyweight Final. Also, Ultimate Fighter Season 1\'s Kenny Florian will take on Sam Stout.
S3 Ep12
7.9
15th Jun 2006
It’s the light heavyweight semi-finals with Josh Haynes facing Jesse Forbes and Ross Pointon taking on Michael Bisping. Two will move on to battle it out for the contract in The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale.
S5 Ep5
7.9
3rd May 2007
Team Pulver has racked up four wins in a row against Team Penn. Still struggling with his weight, Gabe Ruediger is the likely target for Team Pulver’s winning machine.
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.
S3 Ep9
7.9
1st Jun 2006
Tito’s prodigy Matt Hamill finally gets his chance to fight in the Octagon against Mike Nickels. But Matt gets little support from his teammates have issues his superior skills and cockiness.
S17 Ep4
7.9
12th Feb 2013
Before the third preliminary fight, the teams face off in a spontaneous rap battle at the house and a prank ignites smack talk that carries over to the weigh-in.
S18 Ep5
7.9
2nd Oct 2013
David Grant vs Louis Fisette
S17 Ep1
7.9
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)
S21 Ep11
7.9
1st Jul 2015
After Nathan Coy's thrilling victory, the Americans looks to stay off alive in the competition.
S3 Ep10
7.9
8th Jun 2006
The semi-final match-ups are announced. Ken and Tito face off in a competition of their own. And the first finalist emerges from the Octagon.
S9 Ep9
7.8
27th May 2009
Dana decides which Team USA fighter will replace Jason Pierce and take on David Faulkner in the final preliminary fight. And both teams collide in a heated argument over changing training times.
S23 Ep2
7.8
27th Apr 2016
The fighters move into the house, and the start of training brings animosity between the coaches. Then, in the first preliminary fight, a dangerous striker takes on a familiar opponent.
S23 Ep5
7.8
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.
S12 Ep12
6.2
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.
S6 Ep9
6.5
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.
S7 Ep13
6.7
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.
S13 Ep2
6.7
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.
S18 Ep8
6.7
23rd Oct 2013
Match hightlights from the previous fights are also shown. The history behind Ronda Rousey and Meisha Tate's rivalry is revealed.
S22 Ep13
6.7
11th Dec 2015
Joe Lauzon vs. Evan Dunham Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Jason Knight Joby Sanchez vs. Geane Herrera
S23 Ep13
6.7
8th Jul 2016
Gray Maynard vs. Fernando Bruno, John Moraga vs. Matheus Nicolau, Cezar Ferreira vs. Anthony Smith, & Josh Stansbury vs. Cory Hendricks.
S5 Ep13
6.8
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.
S15 Ep6
6.8
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.
S4 Ep12
6.8
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
6.8
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.
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.
S8 Ep13
6.8
13th Dec 2008
The Finale features the last battles for the Lightweight and Light Heavyweight Ultimate Fighter Team Noguiera vs Team Mir season winners.
S10 Ep12
6.8
2nd Dec 2009
The two semifinals are fought. Two heavyweights earn a spot in the Live Finale on December 5th in Las Vegas.
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.
S8 Ep5
6.9
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.
S13 Ep1
6.9
30th Mar 2011
Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos take control of two opposing teams of fighters.
S7 Ep8
6.9
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.
S4 Ep4
6.9
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.
S13 Ep3
6.9
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.
S4 Ep8
7.0
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.
S7 Ep4
7.0
23rd Apr 2008
Matt Riddle is dying to fight and Dante messes with his head. The second preliminary bout turns into a battle royale between youth and experience.
S8 Ep7
7.0
29th Oct 2008
Mir punishes his team with a grueling workout regimen. Nogueira has a blowout with a fighter who’s been talking smack. Two light heavyweights with opposing styles face-off in the Octagon.
S12 Ep3
7.0
29th Sep 2010
Alex Caceres annoys the other fighters with his bragging. An unimpressive training session forces Josh Koscheck to reprimand his squad. Legendary boxer Mike Tyson visits the gym on fight day as two more lightweights face off in the cage.
S13 Ep6
7.0
4th May 2011
Team dos Santos is in the locker-room after Mick Bowman's lost. dos Santos gives a speech about fighting an exciting fight but assistant coach, Lew Polley, cuts in and gives his own speech contradicting what dos Santos said. During a sparring session, Len Bentley collapses in pain holding his knee. Lesnar is bothered by the injuries his team is sustaining. Harvison and Bentley are both at the hospital where they find that both their respective injuries are nothing to serious.
S11 Ep6
7.1
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.
S15 Ep13
7.1
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.
S16 Ep12
7.1
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.
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.
S4 Ep13
7.1
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.
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.
S1 Ep8
7.1
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.
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.
S15 Ep4
7.1
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.
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.
S12 Ep8
7.2
3rd Nov 2010
What starts out as smack talk turns into violence when Kos and Team GSP Medic Brad Tate put angry hands on each other. Stevens seeks redemption for his quick loss as he takes on Wilkinson in the Wild Card fight to fill the final slot in the Quarters.
S27 Ep13
7.2
6th Jul 2018
The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya
S21 Ep6
7.2
27th May 2015
After Hayder Hassan's thrilling victory, the Americans look to continue that momentum against the Blackzillians.
S12 Ep2
7.2
22nd Sep 2010
Fourteen lightweights move into the fighter house. GSP tricks Koscheck at the team picks, then chooses the match-up for the first preliminary fight of the season.
S6 Ep10
7.2
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.
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.
S21 Ep7
7.2
3rd Jun 2015
comming soon
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.
S6 Ep5
7.2
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.
S13 Ep5
7.2
27th Apr 2011
As Lesnar continued to scold his team after Charlie Rader's loss to Ramsey Nijem, Len Bentley came back into the room, and Lesnar questioned his toughness. He said that Chris Cope (the only Team Lesnar fighter to win his bout through four prelimary fights) is the only one that has impressed him so far. Back at the house, Bentley continued to vent his frustration and showed his dislike of Lesnar.
S15 Ep12
7.2
25th May 2012
Semifinal bouts determine combatants for next week's finale. James Vick vs Michael Chiesa and Vinc Pichel vs Al Iaquinta.
S12 Ep11
7.2
1st Dec 2010
Marc Stevens goes overboard when he rants to his teammates about Coach Josh Koscheck. Then in the first Semifinal fight, Team GSP teammates Jonathan Brookins and Kyle Watson face off for the first slot in the live finale.
S4 Ep3
7.3
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 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 Ep4
7.3
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.
S14 Ep10
7.3
30th Nov 2011
The last two semifinal fights take place (Bantamweights): Johnny Bedford vs. John Dodson, and (Featherweights): Bryan Caraway vs. Diego Brandao.
S13 Ep8
7.3
18th May 2011
UFC middleweight Brian Stann, arrives at the gym to give a pep-talk to the fighters. Shamar Bailey confides to his teammate about a back injury he has. Chris Cope asks his teammate, Nordin Asrih for advice on fighting Shamar Bailey.
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
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.
S13 Ep11
7.3
4th Jun 2011
Ramsey Nijan battles Tony Ferguson for the six-figure contract. Also, Clay Guida welcomes Anthony Pettis to the UFC.
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.
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.
S2 Ep1
7.3
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.
S5 Ep4
7.3
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 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.
S7 Ep5
7.3
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.
S11 Ep13
7.3
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!
S10 Ep9
7.4
11th Nov 2009
Mitrione wavers on whether he can fight, sparking speculation that Kimbo will return to the Octagon. Justin Wren and Roy Nelson square off in the first quarterfinal fight.
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.
S23 Ep14
7.4
8th Jul 2016
This event was a part of UFC International Fight Week. The fights included Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Claudia Gadelha, Andrew Sanchez vs. Khalil Rountree, Amanda Cooper vs. Tatiana Suarez, Ross Pearson vs. Will Brooks, & Joaquim Silva vs. Andrew Holbrook.
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.
S14 Ep12
7.4
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.
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.
S13 Ep10
7.4
1st Jun 2011
Tony Ferguson apologizes to his team about his actions but his team does not believe his apology was sincere. Brock Lesnar informs Dana White that he had to pull out of his bout with Junior dos Santos at UFC 131. Dana goes on to say that Lesnar would be replaced by Shane Carwin.
S16 Ep11
7.4
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.
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.
S4 Ep11
7.4
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.
S7 Ep1
7.4
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 Ep4
7.4
8th Oct 2008
Drunken debauchery puts the future of two lightweights in question, and after a grueling preliminary battle a fighter's rage causes chaos in the Octagon.
S16 Ep5
7.4
12th Oct 2012
A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract.
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.
S20 Ep6
7.4
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.
S16 Ep6
7.4
19th Oct 2012
The fifth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson is held after tempers flare up in the house and training intensifies at the gym.
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.
S12 Ep6
7.4
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.
S13 Ep7
7.4
11th May 2011
Len Bentley of Team Lesnar is confused about why he wasn't chosen for the wildcard match-up. He confronts Dana White about it but instead, asks for a rematch with Ryan McGillivray at the finale. Junior dos Santos defeats Brock Lesnar in the Coaches' Challenge which involved football drills. After winning, dos Santos gave his share of the cash prize with members of Team Lesnar excluding Brock himself.
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.
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.
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.
S17 Ep2
7.4
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.
S20 Ep2
7.4
17th Sep 2014
Hard training takes its toll on Team Melendez, while the Team Pettis fighters grow frustrated with their coaching. Then, Joanne Calderwood faces Emily Kagan for a spot in the quarterfinals.
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.
S10 Ep8
7.4
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.
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
7.7
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
7.5
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
7.5
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
7.1
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
7.8
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
7.8
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
8.0
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
8.0
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 August 20, 2024.
There are 430 episodes of The Ultimate Fighter.
There are 32 seasons of The Ultimate Fighter.
Yes.
The Ultimate Fighter is set to return for future episodes.