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Season 1 - The Ultimate Fighter

  • S01E01 The Quest Begins

    • January 17, 2005
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S01E02 Team Challenges

    • January 24, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E03 Making Weight

    • January 31, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E04 On The Ropes

    • February 7, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E05 Un-Caged

    • February 14, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E06 The Fight Is On

    • February 21, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E07 Ground and Pound

    • February 28, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E08 Sprawl N Brawl

    • March 7, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E09 Low Blow

    • March 14, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E10 Middle Weight Semi Final #1

    • March 21, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E11 Middle Weight Semi Final #2

    • March 28, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E12 Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals

    • April 4, 2005
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    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.

  • S01E13 Diego Sanchez vs. Kenny Florian TUF 1 Finale

    • April 9, 2005
    • Spike TV

    After weeks living in a house with nothing to do but train, Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian battle it out inside the Octagon to see who will be The Ultimate Fighter Middleweight winner.

  • S01E14 Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar TUF 1 Finale

    • April 9, 2005
    • Spike TV

    The fight that changed the sport of MMA and the UFC forever; Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar in the finale of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter.

  • S01E15 TUF 1 Finale

    • April 9, 2005
    • Spike TV

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale was the UFC's watershed moment as the first two winners of the reality show were crowned including the fight that set the world on fire as Stephan Bonnar went to war with Forrest Griffin.

Season 2 - The Ultimate Fighter 2

  • S02E01 A New Crop

    • August 22, 2005
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S02E02 The Teams Are Picked

    • August 29, 2005
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    The coaches make their choices and Team Hughes battles Team Franklin in the first challenge. The opening fight of the season is a knock-out brawl between two welterweights.

  • S02E03 No Pain, No Gain

    • September 5, 2005
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    Coach Hughes gets annoyed with the constant whining of one of his fighters. A new fighter arrives at the house ruffling some feathers and the heavyweights prepare for their first battle in the Octagon.

  • S02E04 Strategy

    • September 12, 2005
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    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.

  • S02E05 Leave It In The Octagon

    • September 19, 2005
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    Matt continues to taunt Jorge. Team Franklin adopts some bizarre training practices. And two more heavyweights go toe to toe in the Octagon.

  • S02E06 Slugfest

    • September 26, 2005
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    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.

  • S02E07 No Respect

    • October 3, 2005
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    Jason’s victory fails to win over Matt Hughes. The teams are re-balanced. Things get slippery at the next challenge. And clash of styles in the Octagon sends another heavyweight home.

  • S02E08 Knees and Elbows

    • October 10, 2005
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    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.

  • S02E09 Mental Game

    • October 17, 2005
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    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.

  • S02E10 Semi-Final #1: Killer Instinct

    • October 24, 2005
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    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.

  • S02E11 Semi-Final #1: Bloody Brawl

    • October 31, 2005
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    Rashad Evans takes on Keith Jardine in the first heavyweight semi-final match. But before the fists can fly, Rashad must contend with Matt Hughes being his corner man.

  • S02E12 Semi-finals #3 & 4: Countdown

    • November 1, 2005
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    A doctor examines Jason’s cut to determine if he can fight. If he can’t, Marcus will take his place and fight Joe in the 2nd welterweight semi-final. In the heavyweight semi-final, Brad and Seth battle for the last spot in the finals.

  • S02E13 Joe Stevenson vs. Luke Cummo TUF 2 Finale

    • November 5, 2005
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    An all Team Hughes welterweight final as Joe “Daddy” Stevenson’s guillotine chokes and ground & pound entered the Octagon against Serra/Longo product Luke Cummo with his kickboxing & crafty BJJ skills.

  • S02E14 Rashad Evans vs. Brad Imes TUF 2 Finale

    • November 5, 2005
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    The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale featured undersized wrestler Rashad Evans taking on ex-football player Brad Imes.

Season 3 - The Ultimate Fighter 3

  • S03E01 Fresh Meat

    • April 6, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E02 The Basketball

    • April 13, 2006
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    A basketball drives a wedge between the teams. Feathers are ruffled as Coach Ortiz takes Matt Hamill under his wing. And two light heavyweights fight for a spot in semi-finals.

  • S03E03 The Dagger

    • April 20, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E04 Hitting It Hard

    • April 27, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E05 The Truce Is Over

    • May 4, 2006
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    After another crushing victory by Team Ortiz, Ken Shamrock searches for answers to why his fighters aren’t winning. His frustration boils over and Ken loses his cool. The bad blood between coaches spills over to the next two middleweights who are preparing to bang their way into the semi-finals.

  • S03E06 The Letter

    • May 11, 2006
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    Matt’s Hamill’s behavior continues to irritate his teammates. Fighters start going stir crazy in the house. And someone receives disturbing news.

  • S03E07 Mohawk

    • May 18, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E08 The Fuse Is Lit

    • May 25, 2006
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    Ed “Short Fuse” Herman finally gets his day in the Octagon. Will he be able to prove that Tito should have picked him first or will Danny ‘The Assassin’ take him out?

  • S03E09 The Golden Boy

    • June 1, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E10 Full House

    • June 8, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E11 The Jungle

    • June 15, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E12 Bangin'

    • June 15, 2006
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    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.

  • S03E13 Kendall Grove vs. Ed Herman TUF 3 Finale

    • June 24, 2006
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    Kendall Grove and Ed Herman had a three round war to find out who would win The Ultimate Fighter® 3 Middleweight Bouts crown. Both fighters refused to lose with Grove getting the judges vote.

  • S03E14 Michael Bisping vs. Josh Haynes TUF 3 Finale

    • June 24, 2006
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    TUF 3 light heavyweight finalists Michael Bisping and Josh Haynes waged a compelling war to keep fight fans in Las Vegas happy and also earn the pride of Liverpool a six figure UFC® contract, as Bisping stopped the courageous Haynes at 4:14 of the second round.

Season 4 - The Ultimate Fighter 4

  • S04E01 The Comeback Begins

    • August 17, 2006
    • Spike TV

    16 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

  • S04E02 Blood Bath

    • August 24, 2006
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    Team Mojo has control and decides to mess with Team No Love, but Shonie’s carelessness jeopardizes thier strategy. And things get bloody as two middleweights step into the Octagon.

  • S04E03 Passing Guard

    • August 31, 2006
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    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.

  • S04E04 The Funk

    • September 7, 2006
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    A fighter breaks the rules and is punished. A contagious skin infection spreads through the house. And the second middleweight elimination bout takes place.

  • S04E05 Flip-A-Coin

    • September 14, 2006
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    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.

  • S04E06 Captain Miserable

    • September 21, 2006
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    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.

  • S04E07 Drop to a Knee

    • September 28, 2006
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    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.

  • S04E08 True Colors

    • October 6, 2006
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    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.

  • S04E09 Semi-Final Match-Ups

    • October 12, 2006
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    The remaining fighters meet with Dana and the trainers to decide the Semi-Final match-ups. The first Middleweight semi-final takes place.

  • S04E10 Carter vs Serra

    • October 19, 2006
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    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.

  • S04E11 Lutter vs Sell

    • October 26, 2006
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    The fighters get stir crazy and take it out on the house. Travis Lutter fights Pete Sell in the first middleweight semi-final.

  • S04E12 Cote vs Dewees

    • November 2, 2006
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    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.

  • S04E13 Travis Lutter vs. Patrick Cote TUF 4 Finale

    • November 11, 2006
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    In the middleweight finale, an impending clash of styles entered the Octagon as decorated BJJ blackbelt Travis with 6 of his 8 career wins by submission squared off with the heavy-handed & hard-headed Patrick “The Predator” Cote.

  • S04E14 Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle TUF 4 Finale

    • November 11, 2006
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    Teammates and sparring partners on the show, BJJ blackbelt with knockout power Matt “The Terror” Serra took to the cage to battle pro boxer with savvy submission skills Chris “Lights Out” Lytle, and the winner got a shot at the UFC welterweight title.

Season 5 - The Ultimate Fighter 5

  • S05E01 It's Like Anarchy Here

    • April 5, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E02 Not In The House

    • April 12, 2007
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    BJ Penn has a surprise for Jens Pulver. Choice words cause an eruption at The Ultimate Fighter House. And another lightweight’s dream of a UFC contract is crushed in the Octagon.

  • S05E03 This Is My Zone

    • April 19, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E04 Waa, Waa

    • April 26, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E05 Put Me Back In

    • May 3, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E06 All Your Might

    • May 10, 2007
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    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?

  • S05E07 Be The General

    • May 17, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E08 Not On The Concrete

    • May 24, 2007
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    Tensions at The Ultimate Fighter house reach an all time high and a fight breaks out. The quarterfinal match ups are announced. Who will be the first lightweight to make it into the semi-final round?

  • S05E09 It Was A Brawl

    • May 31, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E10 Traitor

    • June 7, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E11 I Humbly Apologize

    • June 14, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E12 Gave A Hundred

    • June 21, 2007
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    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.

  • S05E13 Nate Diaz vs. Manny Gamburyan TUF 5 Finale

    • June 23, 2007
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    In the season’s lightweight final, Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu’s Nate Diaz, who, prior to the show, contended for the WEC lightweight championship, was set to face his TUF teammate & judo specialist Manny Gamburyan, who was a 6-1 pro coming off back-to-back wins.

Season 6 - Team Hughes vs. Team Serra

  • S06E01 Don't You Tap

    • September 19, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E02 I Need You Bro

    • September 26, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E03 It's About Character

    • October 3, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E04 Get Out of My Face

    • October 10, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E05 Not A Real Fighter

    • October 17, 2007
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    A fighter receives tragic news from home. Mac blasts Bowman’s marital arts skills. Team Serra looks to win its fourth straight bout.

  • S06E06 It's All A Test

    • October 24, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E07 The Game Plan

    • October 31, 2007
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    After suffering 5 straight loses, Hughes unleashes his wrath on his team. Team Serra turns on George. The 7th preliminary fight takes place.

  • S06E08 War Machine

    • November 7, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E09 Karma

    • November 14, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E10 Nothing to Lose

    • November 21, 2007
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    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.

  • S06E11 Upper Decker

    • November 28, 2007
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    Disqualified Team Serra fighters drown their sorrows in booze and leave a nasty surprise for Team Hughes. Ben and Tommy face off in the last quarterfinal of the season. Dana and the coaches pick the match ups for the semis.

  • S06E12 Do You Want This Fight?

    • December 5, 2007
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    Four fighters are scheduled to face off in the semi-finals, but one backs out at the last minute. Who will take his place and get a shot at the finale on December 9th in Las Vegas.

  • S06E13 Mac Danzig vs. Tommy Speer TUF 6 Finale

    • December 8, 2007
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    An all Team Hughes season 6 welterweight final, Tommy “The Farmboy” Speer with his powerful ground & pound that earned him an 11-1 record was ready to clash with 16-4-1 MMA veteran Mac Danzig who won all 3 of his fights on the show by submission.

  • S06E14 TEAM HUGHS VS TEAM SERRA

    • December 8, 2007
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Season 7 - Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest

  • S07E01 No Poseurs

    • April 2, 2008
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    Dana White shocks 32 middleweight fighters by announcing that they have to fight their way on to the show. Coaches, Rampage Jackson and Forrest Griffin, evaluate the first half of the elimination fights, 8 fighters earn their spots in the house.

  • S07E02 Down To Business

    • April 9, 2008
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    The final 8 elimination fights take place to see who will make it into the house. A brutal knockout silences the gym. In the end, 16 fighters are left standing to compete for the UFC contract

  • S07E03 The Heebie-Jeebies

    • April 16, 2008
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    Rampage and Forest pick teams. A fighter has a contagious skin disease, jeopardizing his future in the competition. And the first preliminary match-up of the season is fought.

  • S07E04 Everything to Lose

    • April 23, 2008
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    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.

  • S07E05 Chewbacle

    • April 30, 2008
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    Jeremy May’s obnoxious behavior rubs his fellow fighters the wrong way, putting him in the crosshairs as a potential opponent for Team Forrest. And a controversial fight result causes one coach to unleash his fury.

  • S07E06 Piece Of Meat

    • May 7, 2008
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    Both teams are rooting for Matt Brown to beat down Jeremy May. And everyone is shocked when two nice guys transform into savages in the octagon.

  • S07E07 Under The Radar

    • May 14, 2008
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    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.

  • S07E08 Mean and Nasty

    • May 21, 2008
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    Rampage's trash talking sets Forest off. After the final preliminary fight pitting Nick Klein against #1 pick CB Dollaway, Dana and the coaches are faced with their own challenge...deciding the quarterfinal matchups.

  • S07E09 Throwing Bombs

    • May 28, 2008
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    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.

  • S07E10 Losers Go Home

    • June 4, 2008
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    Jeremy tries to sabotage one fighter's dream as the last quarterfinal fights get underway. After Tim fights Dan, and Cale takes on CB, Dana sets up the semifinal matchups.

  • S07E11 Coco Is King

    • June 11, 2008
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    Forrest and Rampage go head-to-head in the Coaches’ Challenge. Tim Credeur intervenes to save his pal Jesse Taylor when alcohol transforms him into a crazy, drunken animal. Then the two friends must face-off in the Octagon for the first semifinal fight.

  • S07E12 First Time Ever

    • June 18, 2008
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    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.

  • S07E13 Amir Sadollah vs. CB Dollaway TUF 7 Finale

    • June 21, 2008
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    Amir Sadollah takes on CB Dollaway for the second time but this time it's for a UFC® Contract. Would lightning strike twice for Sadollah or would Dollaway get his revenge and the contract?

Season 8 - Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir

  • S08E01 Ready To Fight

    • September 17, 2008
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    UFC Heavyweight Champion Antonio Nogueira and opposing coach Frank Mir greet this season’s 32 Light Heavyweight and Lightweight fighters, each of whom must prove themselves in tournament bouts before they can go on to compete for 2 UFC contracts.

  • S08E02 Down To Business

    • September 24, 2008
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    16 more fighters square off in the last of the tournament fights. After throat-crushing choke outs and a controversial decision the winners head off to the house, but some may be too injured to continue.

  • S08E03 Demons

    • October 1, 2008
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    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.

  • S08E04 Punk

    • October 8, 2008
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    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.

  • S08E05 From Chill To Kill

    • October 15, 2008
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    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.

  • S08E06 Fight, Fight, Kill, Kill

    • October 22, 2008
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    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.

  • S08E07 Body Bag

    • October 29, 2008
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    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.

  • S08E08 Splushi

    • November 5, 2008
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    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.

  • S08E09 Hurts Like Hell

    • November 12, 2008
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    Somebody gets knocked out at the house. Light heavyweight Kyle Kingsbury prepares to face Team Mir's #1 pick, Krzysztof Soszynski.

  • S08E10 Fire The Cannons

    • November 19, 2008
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    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

  • S08E11 Make Him Pay

    • December 3, 2008
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    In the first semifinal match, light heavyweight Ryan Bader of Team Nogueira takes on Team Mir’s Eliot Marshall. Then the teams clash again when lightweight George Roop fights Phillipe Nover.

  • S08E12 Three Strikes

    • December 3, 2008
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    Team Quest teammates Vinny and Krzysztof face off in the last semifinal light heavyweight fight. Then, self-doubts and another incident at the house put Junie’s fight against Efrain in jeopardy.

  • S08E13 Ryan Bader vs. Vinicius Magalhaes TUF 8 Finale

    • December 13, 2008
    • Spike TV

    It's wrestling vs. Jiu-jitsu as Ryan Bader takes on Vinicius Magalhaes at The Ultimate Fighter® Finale. Going into the fight this appeared to be a battle of styles but in the end it came down to who was better in the stand up.

  • S08E14 Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale

    • December 13, 2008
    • Spike TV

Season 9 - United States vs. United Kingdom

  • S09E01 Bangers and Mashers

    • April 1, 2009
    • Spike TV

    16 British fighters duke it out for the top 8 spots that will earn them a plane trip to the US, to be on the Ultimate Fighter.

  • S09E02 Scars and Stripes

    • April 8, 2009
    • Spike TV

    Team UK finishes choosing its fighters, now its Team USA's turn. 16 fighters line up to fight it out represent the US, and go to war with Team UK, to decide who is the Ultimate Fighter.

  • S09E03 Red, White and Bruised

    • April 15, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E04 Game On

    • April 22, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E05 Wiggity Wack

    • April 29, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E06 $100 A Tooth

    • May 6, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E07 The Bash Room

    • May 13, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E08 Negative Energy

    • May 20, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E09 Battle Royale

    • May 27, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E10 Smiling and Punching

    • June 3, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E11 More Ups, Less Downs

    • June 10, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E12 Rematch

    • June 17, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S09E13 Ross Pearson vs. Andre Winner TUF 9 Finale

    • June 20, 2009
    • Spike TV

    In the all England lightweight final between teammates both in & out of the show, the boxing & bullying style of Ross “The Real Deal” Pearson with his 8-3 pro record was set to collide with Andre Winner, a 10-2-1 pro with explosive & dynamic striking.

  • S09E14 James Wilks vs. DaMarques Johnson TUF 9 Finale

    • June 20, 2009
    • Spike TV

    The season 9 welterweight final saw Team US’ DaMarques Johnson, a former member of the US military with a 12-6 MMA record, take on Team UK’s submission ace James Wilks who won all his fights on the show and in his 5-2 pro career by finish.

Season 10 - Heavyweights

  • S10E01 Size Does Matter

    • September 16, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E02 All About Survival

    • September 23, 2009
    • Spike TV

    Rampage scrambles to teach Kimbo new skills, while Team Rashad’s Roy Nelson is deemed "uncoachable." Team Rampage picks the next matchup, pitting size against skills.

  • S10E03 The Enemy

    • September 30, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E04 Snitch

    • October 7, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E05 Rude Awakening

    • October 14, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E06 16 Sharks

    • October 21, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E07 Voices in My Head

    • October 28, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E08 One Soldier Left

    • November 4, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E09 Rattled

    • November 11, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E10 Gut Check

    • November 18, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E11 Demise Me/ Road To The Finale

    • December 2, 2009
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S10E12 Battle Tested

    • December 2, 2009
    • Spike TV

    After weeks of hazing by housemates, Zak Jensen finally fights back. Rampage and Rashad have their fiercest faceoff yet. And two semifinal fights in one show. James McSweeney battles Roy Nelson, and Brendan Schaub takes on Rampage's lone fighter, Marcus Jones.

  • S10E13 Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub TUF 10 Finale

    • December 5, 2009
    • Spike TV

    Former professional football player turned MMA fighter, Brendan Schaub, goes toe-to-toe with the more experienced Roy Nelson in the TUF 10 Finale of the all-heavyweights season.

  • S10E14 Heavyweights Finale

    • December 5, 2009
    • Spike TV

Season 11 - Team Lidell vs. Team Ortiz

  • S11E01 Smashed Up

    • March 31, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E02 Suck it Up

    • April 7, 2010
    • Spike TV

    After surviving the elimination fights 14 middleweights move into the house. Dana confronts Chuck about his controversial team picks, while injuries take a toll on Team Ortiz. Then, two middleweights face off in the first preliminary fight.

  • S11E03 A Lotta Heart

    • April 14, 2010
    • Spike TV

    One fighter's dream comes to an abrupt end, opening the door for another to return. Team Ortiz struggles to find harmony during training. Two Middleweights leave it all in the cage for a slot in the Quarters.

  • S11E04 Clown Box

    • April 21, 2010
    • Spike TV

    One fighter accuses another of stealing his clothes, and they almost come to blows. Then two preliminary fights in one electrifying episode!

  • S11E05 If It Breathes, It Bleeds

    • April 28, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E06 Did Your Dizzle

    • May 5, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E07 Coming for Blood

    • May 12, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E08 Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed

    • May 19, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E09 Civilized Sport

    • May 26, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E10 Shocked and Awed

    • June 2, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E11 A Will To Win/ Dogfight

    • June 9, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S11E12 Bell to Bell

    • June 9, 2010
    • Spike TV

    There's a tense standoff at the house as several fighters have had enough with Jamie Yager. Then, Kris McCray and Josh Bryant face off in a rematch in the last semifinal fight.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Road to the Finale

    • June 16, 2010

    A look back on the season as well as a little behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage.

  • S11E13 Road to Finale

    • June 16, 2010
    • Spike TV

    Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin answer user comments and break down how they think Saturday's finale will go

  • S11E14 Court McGee vs. Kris McCray TUF 11 Finale

    • June 19, 2010
    • Spike TV

    Team Liddell fighter Court McGee takes on Team Ortiz/Team Franklin fighter Kris McCray as the main card fight of the TUF 11 Finale. The underrated 25 year old McGee delivered two dominating submissions to earn the fight against the KO power of McCray who topped the TUF record books.

Season 12 - Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck

  • S12E01 Go For It

    • September 15, 2010
    • Spike TV

    After 28 lightweights arrive to the UFC training center Dana White introduces the coaches: UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and Season 1 alum Josh Koscheck. A day of fast-paced and intense elimination fights culminates with 14 winners securing a spot in the house.

  • S12E02 Well Played

    • September 22, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E03 Unleash Hell

    • September 29, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E04 Love To Hate

    • October 6, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E05 Disrespectful

    • October 13, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E06 Win or Die

    • October 20, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E07 Second Chance

    • October 27, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E08 KOs in a Commotion

    • November 3, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E09 Personal

    • November 10, 2010
    • Spike TV

    The Quarterfinals get underway as Judo expert Sako Chivitchian of Team Koscheck takes on Team GSP's rising star, Jonathan Brookins. In the second fight skilled pupil Nam Phan faces Koscheck's trash-talking nemesis, Cody McKenzie.

  • S12E10 Spinning Tornado

    • November 17, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E11 Worthy

    • December 1, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E12 Absolute War

    • December 1, 2010
    • Spike TV

    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.

  • S12E13 Jonathan Brookins vs. Michael Johnson TUF 12 Finale

    • December 4, 2010
    • Spike TV

    Team GSP’s 1st and 2nd picks met in the lightweight season finals as explosive striker Michael “The Menace” Johnson, with his 8-4 pro record, entered the Octagon against the non-stop pressure of Jonathan Brookins and his 11-3 MMA record.

Season 13 - Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos

  • S13E01 Something to Prove

    • March 30, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Former World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and opposing coach Junior Dos Santos take charge of fourteen energized Welterweights. Intense evaluations leave one fighter's future in the balance. And the first Preliminary match up is fought.

  • S13E02 Suck It Up

    • April 6, 2011
    • Spike TV

    The pressure becomes too much for one fighter, forcing him to quit the competition. After a stirring speech from Brock, Team Lesnar faces Team Dos Santos in the second preliminary fight.

  • S13E03 Chicken Salad

    • April 13, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Brock has to explain himself after a post-fight comment offends his fighters. Team Lesnar suspects that one of their own could be consorting with the enemy. And two fighters leave it all in the Octagon for the third Preliminary fight.

  • S13E04 A Bad Dream

    • April 20, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Ramsey's antics and laid-back attitude force the other fighters to question his toughness. UFC Welterweight legend Matt Hughes pays a visit to a Team Lesnar training session. And two more welterweights square off in the cage.

  • S13E05 Wow Me

    • April 27, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Brock comes down hard on his guys after their third loss. Chris Cope clashes with teammates who question his allegiance. It's make-or-break for Team Lesnar going into the fifth preliminary fight.

  • S13E06 Mean Streak

    • May 4, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Injuries on Team Lesnar put the future of two fighters in Jeopardy. An incident on Dos Santos' staff forces him to make a drastic decision. Then it's time for the final two preliminary fights and the wild card announcement.

  • S13E07 It's Just Good to Win

    • May 11, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Brock and Junior hit the field to compete in a football-themed Coaches' Challenge. Javier and Chuck face-off in the Wild Card fight. And Dana reveals the Quarterfinal match-ups.

  • S13E08 Shut Him Up

    • May 18, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Both teams get a surprise visit from UFC fighter and US Marine Brian Stann. Clay tries to overcome a dislocated pinky as he takes on Ramsey. And as Chris Cope's yelling continues, Shamar finally gets the chance to shut him up in the cage.

  • S13E09 Then It Turned Ugly

    • May 25, 2011
    • Spike TV

    The Quarterfinals conclude with a rematch between Chuck and Zach, and hard-hitting action from Tony and Ryan. One fighter may have to hang up his gloves for good, while another makes personal attacks on a teammate. Plus Dana announces the Semifinal fights.

  • S13E10 The Biggest Test

    • June 1, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Tony Ferguson apologizes for disrespecting Charlie, but his team isn't buying it. With a spot in the finals on the line, Ramsey Nijem faces Chris Cope. Then, Chuck O'Neil looks for revenge as he takes on house outcast Tony.

  • S13E11 Tony Ferguson vs. Ramsey Nijem TUF 13 Finale

    • June 4, 2011
    • Spike TV

    In the welterweight season final, Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, who won all his fights on the show by KO/TKO, took on Ramsey Nijem, a fellow welterweight prospect who finished all his opponents as well, two by submission and one by KO/TKO.

Season 14 - Team Bisping vs. Team Miller

  • S14E01 Scrappers

    • September 21, 2011
    • Spike TV

    After Dana White greets the fighters and outlines a few exciting new twists for Season 14, 16 bantamweight and 16 featherweight hopefuls face off in a day of elimination fights at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Coaches Michael Bisping and Jason "Mayhem" Miller take in the action from the sidelines.

  • S14E02 I Against I

    • September 28, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Coaches Michael Bisping and Jason Miller select their teams from the crop of victorious Featherweights and Bantamweights. The first matchup is chosen, and one fighter is forced to deal with his severe anxiety issues.

  • S14E03 Death Leprechauns

    • October 5, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Tempers flare during a Team Bisping practice. As the pranks ramp up a rivalry brews between Akira Corassani and Dustin Neace, while John Dodson allies with members of the blue team. Then, 2 bantamweights square off in the second quarterfinal fight.

  • S14E04 Get the 'F' Up

    • October 12, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Bisping uses insider information to prepare his next fighter. Mayhem tries to identify who on his team is consorting with the enemy. Preliminary fights 3 and 4 result in a Featherweight and a Bantamweight moving ahead in the competition.

  • S14E05 Swagger Jacker

    • October 19, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Mayhem hatches a sneaky plan to throw off Team Bisping. The rivalry between Akira Corassani and Dustin Neace turns ugly, setting off a melee at the gym. Team Mayhem goes for its fifth straight win as two more featherweights face off.

  • S14E06 Thrown to the Lions

    • October 26, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Featherweights Diego and Siler settle their feud in the Octagon. Bisping mouths off to Team Miller. TJ makes a claim that turns his teammates against him. A second fight sends one more competitor to the Semis.

  • S14E07 Draft Dodger

    • November 2, 2011
    • Spike TV

    An infected foot puts Roland's fight future in doubt. Annoyed by TJ's cockiness, Akira and Diego teach him a painful lesson in training. After the last preliminary fight, Dana announces the semifinal matchups.

  • S14E08 Don't Do This at Home

    • November 9, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Team pranks reach a new high as Bisping and Tiki execute their master plan against Team Miller. Akira’s antics earn him a handful of new enemies. A spot in the Featherweight finale is at stake when Akira faces Dennis in the first Semifinal.

  • S14E09 Get Me To The Finals

    • November 16, 2011
    • Spike TV

    In the coaches’ challenge, Miller and Bisping play a high stakes game of air hockey on the roof of the Palms. And bantamweight semifinalists TJ Dillashaw and Dustin Pague contend for a spot in the finale.

  • S14E10 It's About To Go Down

    • November 30, 2011
    • Spike TV

    The last two semifinals determine who will move on to the finale. Bantamweight Johnny Bedford looks to shut down loud-mouthed teammate John Dodson. And loose cannon Diego Brandao challenges nervous Nellie Bryan Caraway for the Featherweight slot.

  • S14E11 John Dodson vs. TJ Dillashaw TUF 14 Finale

    • December 3, 2011
    • Spike TV

    The bantamweight final saw the two odds on tournament favorites collide as Team Miller’s John “The Magician” Dodson, with his incredible knockout power, took on Team Bisping’s TJ Dillashaw, who possessed dynamic striking & submission skills.

  • S14E12 Diego Brandao vs Dennis Bermudez TUF 14 Finale

    • December 3, 2011
    • Spike TV

    Agile, mobile, & hostile! The featherweight final was non-stop exciting from beginning to end as Team Miller’s Dennis “The Menace” Bermudez was shot out of a cannon at Team Bisping’s Diego Brandao who was launched from a catapult at the same time.

Season 15 - Live

  • S15E01 The Ultimate Fighter® Live

    • March 9, 2012
    • FX

    In a special two and a half hour event the UFC hopefuls will square off in 16 action-packed fights, all vying for a spot in the house and a shot at the six-figure UFC contract.

  • S15E02 Embrace the War

    • March 16, 2012
    • FX

    Sixteen victorious lightweights move into the house & begin their quest for a 6-figure UFC contract. After coaches Urijah Faber & Dominick Cruz select their teams, training begins. Then, 2 warriors face off in the first two-round preliminary fight!

  • S15E03 Old School vs. New School

    • March 23, 2012
    • FX

    Teams react after Cruz picks two top fighters to face off early in the competition. Cruz trains number one pick Justin Lawrence as Faber prepares Brazilian jiu-jitsu veteran Cristiano Marcello for their highly-anticipated clash in the Octagon.

  • S15E04 All the Pressure

    • March 30, 2012
    • FX

    An injury in practice puts one fighter's future in doubt. Faber brings in a life coach to help the fighters be more positive. Then, Faber #1 pick Al Iaquinta takes on Myles "Fury" Jury of Team Cruz in the third preliminary fight.

  • S15E05 That Miserable Feeling

    • April 6, 2012
    • FX

    Sam Sicilia must decide to share information with his team about best friend, Mike Chiesa. After Andy Ogle struggles in practice, Faber sits him down for a heart to heart. Cruz is fed up with Chris Tickle's complaining. Chiesa & Jeremy Larsen face off.

  • S15E06 Dog With No Bark

    • April 13, 2012
    • FX

    Tempers flare between Mike Rio and Justin Lawrence during sparring. Both teams enjoy a relaxing Easter Sunday. Then, house loudmouth Chris Tickle faces tough guy Joe Proctor in the fifth preliminary fight.

  • S15E07 Weather the Storm

    • April 20, 2012
    • FX

    Cruz gives Tickle an earful after his loss. When Faber comes to his defense, the coaches get into it. With the tensions at the house taking a toll, Andy Ogle has an emotional breakdown. Then Pichel & Cofer face off in the sixth preliminary fight.

  • S15E08 The Lion's Den

    • April 27, 2012
    • FX

    Women's MMA Champion Ronda Rousey trains in the gym, then visits the TUF house. Cruz gets a surprise from Faber and his coaches. Underdog Chris Saunders faces Team Cruz number two Sam Sicilia in the seventh Preliminary Fight.

  • S15E09 Become That Hero

    • May 4, 2012
    • FX

    Both teams head to a desert shooting range for an explosive Coaches Challenge. Andy Ogle takes on Mike Rio in the last preliminary fight, then Dana announces the first two quarterfinal matchups.

  • S15E10 So Real It's Unreal

    • May 11, 2012
    • FX

    Dana makes a surprise visit to the gym for a shocking announcement. Then the quarterfinal round kicks off with two fights: James Vick vs Joe Proctor, and Justin Lawrence vs Michael Chiesa

  • S15E11 Like A Spartan

    • May 18, 2012
    • FX

    Chris Saunders battles through emotional issues as he prepares to face Vinc Pichel of Team Cruz. Then, in the last quarterfinal fight, Faber teammates square off when Andy Ogle takes on Al Iaquinta.

  • S15E12 Reality Check

    • May 25, 2012
    • FX

    Tickle and Cruickshank get violent in the house. Dana makes a surprise announcement. Teams Cruz and Faber go to war for a spot in the Finale, as Vick takes on Chiesa and Pichel faces Iaquinta in the last 2 Semifinal fights.

  • SPECIAL 0x29 Finale Weigh-in

    • May 31, 2012

    Previewing The Ultimate Fighter Live finale night in Las Vegas. "TUF" Season 15 finalists Mike Chiesa and Al Iaquinta (lightweights) co-headline the card with welterweights Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann.

  • SPECIAL 0x30 Finale - Prelims

    • June 1, 2012

    Undercard MMA bouts on Ultimate Fighter Finale night in Las Vegas. Scheduled: Myles Jury-Chris Saunders; Daron Cruickshank-Chris Tickle; Cristiano Marcello-Sam Sicilia; John Albert-Erik Perez

  • S15E13 Michael Chiesa vs. Al Iaquinta TUF 15 Finale

    • June 1, 2012
    • FX

    In an all Team Faber lightweight final, undefeated Michael “Maverick” Chiesa, with his burly beard & dangerous submission skills, entered the Octagon against the fast & accurate striking of “Raging” Al Iaquinta, who possessed a 5-1-1 pro record.

Season 16 - Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson

  • S16E01 Bring It!

    • September 14, 2012
    • FX

    UFC President Dana White greets 32 eager welterweights at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Opposing coaches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson and Shane Carwin watch with Dana as 16 fighters prevail in a full day of Elimination fights, then team picks.

  • S16E02 What We Do

    • September 21, 2012
    • FX

    Just a day after moving into the TUF House, vicious smack talk begins between the fighters. Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin pick their squads and begin training. Then the first two welterweights face off in the first preliminary fight.

  • S16E03 We Have Control

    • September 28, 2012
    • FX

    When one fighter engages in noisy late night activities, he creates enemies on both teams. Coach Carwin announces his first match-up, sending two more Welterweights into the Octagon for the 2nd Preliminary fight.

  • S16E04 Can't Fix Stupid

    • October 5, 2012
    • FX

    Dana treats the fighters to a special outing away from the house. After Roy uses a bizarre method to pick the next matchup, one fighter's weight problem puts his future in jeopardy. Then, two more welterweights face off in the Octagon.

  • S16E05 Unleash the Beast

    • October 12, 2012
    • FX

    Julian Lane lashes out after being disrespected by another fighter. Team Nelson wants more coaching from Roy. Mike Ricci once again finds himself at odds with Nic Herron-Webb. Coach Carwin chooses two Welterweights to collide in the 4th Preliminary fight.

  • S16E06 One Mission

    • October 19, 2012
    • FX

    While Team Nelson has doubts about leadership, Carwin puts his squad through an unusual training session away from the gym. A prank at the house ignites heated talk between fighters. Then two more welterweights face off in the fifth preliminary fight.

  • S16E07 Summer Camp

    • October 26, 2012
    • FX

    Nelson once again has a fighter choose his opponent. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Forrest Griffin drops in for training. The feud between Hill and Secor reaches a boiling point. Dana White expresses outrage after the result of the 6th Prelim Fight.

  • S16E08 Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

    • November 2, 2012
    • FX

    After the trash talk heats up, a scuffle ensues. Dana visits the house to give the fighters an eye-opening lecture. Then two more welterweights face off in the 7th preliminary fight.

  • S16E09 Betrayal

    • November 9, 2012
    • FX

    James Chaney owns up to his unsportsmanlike conduct. One fighter turns against his friend. Team Carwin’s Mike Ricci takes on Nelson number one pick Dom Waters in the final preliminary fight. Dana White announces the Quarterfinal match-ups.

  • S16E10 Coming For You

    • November 16, 2012
    • FX

    The rift grows between Canadians Michael Hill and Mike Ricci. The Quarterfinals kick off as Bristol Marunde faces Neil Magny. Then, after a near-brawl at the weigh-in, Colton Smith takes on Igor Araujo with a spot in the Semis on the line.

  • S16E11 Fight the Perfect Fight

    • November 30, 2012
    • FX

    Quarterfinal action continues as Nelson teammates Joey Rivera and Jon Manley face-off to stay in the competition. The tension builds between fellow Canadians Michal Hill and Mike Ricci before they enter the Octagon to unleash their aggression.

  • S16E12 Semifinal Showdown

    • December 7, 2012
    • FX

    Teammates battle it out for a spot in the finale on December 15th. Multi-skilled Jon Manley faces Army Ranger Colton Smith in a Team Nelson showdown. And Team Carwin tough guy Neil Magny tries to take out Canadian pretty boy Mike Ricci.

  • S16E13 Colton Smith vs. Mike Ricci TUF 16 Finale

    • December 15, 2012
    • FX

    TUF 16 Finale

  • S16E14 Finale

    • December 15, 2012
    • FX

    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.

Season 17 - Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen

  • S17E01 Enter the Octagon

    • January 22, 2013
    • FX

    28 middleweights arrive in Las Vegas for a shot at a UFC contract. Coaches Chael Sonnen and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones evaluate the winners of 14 Elimination Fights. Teams are chosen, and the first Preliminary Fight is announced.

  • S17E02 Ambush

    • January 29, 2013
    • FX

    14 victorious middleweights move into the house, and training begins. Gilbert Smith gets emotional after his team shows serious doubts about his readiness. Then Smith faces Luke Barnatt in the first preliminary fight.

  • S17E03 Embrace the Suffering

    • February 5, 2013
    • FX

    Kevin Casey responds after Bubba McDaniel calls him out. Coach Sonnen gives advice to a fighter lacking confidence. Coach Jones bonds with his team during a house visit. Uriah Hall and Adam Cella deliver explosive action in the Octagon.

  • S17E04 Sign of Disrespect

    • February 12, 2013
    • FX

    Both teams face off in a spontaneous rap battle at the house. A prank ignites smack talk that carries over to the weigh-in. Then Collin Hart and Kevin Casey face off in the third preliminary fight.

  • S17E05 The Reflection of Perfection

    • February 19, 2013
    • FX

    Actor Mickey Rourke visits Team Sonnen to share insights from his boxer days. Coach Jones wonders if Samman is ready to fight. Then the competition's youngest fighter, Gastelum of Team Sonnen, takes on Jones' highly experienced training partner, McDaniel.

  • S17E06 Path to Greatness

    • February 26, 2013
    • FX

    Uriah's attitude ignites a blowup, 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. Then Josh Samman takes on Tor Troeng in the fifth preliminary fight.

  • S17E07 His Fist on My Face

    • March 5, 2013
    • FX

    One fighter cuts loose and another alienates himself while the others hit Hooters. Josh Samman's recurring leg pain lands him in the hospital. Cop-turned-fighter Jimmy Quinlan faces Team Jones first pick Clint Hester in the sixth Preliminary Fight.

  • S17E08 Bag of Tools

    • March 12, 2013
    • FX

    Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen face off in the most unique, and difficult, Coaches Challenge ever. After Dylan Andrews takes on Zak Cummings in the last preliminary fight, Dana forces the coaches to decide on the Wildcard matchup.

  • S17E09 The Wild Card

    • March 19, 2013
    • FX

    Josh Samman calls out a competitor to fight in the next round. Both teams unite for a Thanksgiving feast. Preliminary losers Bubba McDaniel and Kevin Casey battle for a chance to get back in the competition when they throw down in the Wild Card fight.

  • S17E10 The Quarterfinals Begin

    • March 26, 2013
    • FX

    Kelvin Gastelum gets a surprise visit from UFC champ Ronda Rousey, as he prepares for his showdown with tough-as-nails Collin Hart. Boxing legend Mike Tyson is in attendance when Dylan Andrews tries to secure a spot in the final four facing Luke Barnatt.

  • S17E11 Vicious

    • April 2, 2013
    • FX

    Showboating striker, Josh Samman, faces the aggressive takedowns of Jimmy Quinlan in the 3rd Quarterfinal. After 3 fights in one month, Bubba McDaniel worries that his body may not be up to the challenge of taking on Uriah Hall in the fourth Quarterfinal.

  • S17E12 The Semis

    • April 9, 2013
    • FX

    The coaches join the semifinalists on a visit to the Harley Davidson showroom. Then, the final four battle for a spot in the live finale. Josh Samman faces 21 year-old Kelvin Gastelum, and Uriah Hall guns for another knockout as he takes on Dylan Andrews.

  • S17E13 Kelvin Gastelum vs. Uriah Hall TUF 17 Finale

    • April 13, 2013
    • FX

Season 18 - Team Rousey vs. Team Tate

  • S18E01 History in the Making

    • September 4, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    For the first time ever, women will compete on the Ultimate Fighter. Sixteen women will fight alongside sixteen men for their spot in the house. Coaches Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate choose teams and the first Preliminary Fight is announced.

  • S18E02 Ladies First

    • September 11, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    Tensions rise as the coaches cross paths, and a hopeful fighter's UFC dream is threatened by injury. Then the women go to battle when the number one female picks Julianna Pena of Team Tate and veteran Shayna Baszler of Team Rousey square off.

  • S18E03 Stick and Move

    • September 18, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    Team Tate is in the hunt for its second win as Chris Holdsworth takes on Rousey’s number one male pick, Chris Beal. The coaches nearly come to blows over an old controversy, and hints of romance as the coeds settle into their new living arrangements.

  • S18E04 Use the Force

    • September 25, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    The feud between coaches heats up when assistant Edmond Traverdyan of Team Rousey and guest coach Dennis Hallman of Team Tate get into an altercation. Then, in the third prelim fight, Team Tate's Roxanne Modafferi takes on decorated boxer Jessica Rakoczy.

  • S18E05 Redemption

    • October 2, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    The team Rousey fighters get some extra inspiration when Rousey invites her mother, winner of the 1984 World Judo Championships, to guest coach. Team Tate’s Louis Fisette looks to redeem his elimination fight loss as he prepares for Rousey’s David Grant.

  • S18E06 Little Princesses

    • October 9, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    After the fighters attend a special Hooter's event, Anthony Gutierrez annoys everyone at the house. Then, Team Tate's Raquel Pennington takes on Jessamyn Duke of Team Rousey, with a spot in the semis on the line.

  • S18E07 Zone In

    • October 16, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    On Father’s Day, Rousey visits the Ultimate Fighter house to drop off presents to the fathers. Then, in the sixth preliminary fight of the season, Team Rousey’s Michael Wootten and Josh Hill of Team Tate duke it out for a coveted spot in the semifinals.

  • S18E08 Tied

    • October 23, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    Interviews with Dana White, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and members of the teams recap the season up to this point.

  • S18E09 Sacrifice

    • October 30, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    It’s the final two prelim fights! Anthony Gutierrez is slated to take on Team Tate’s Cody Bollinger. On the women’s side, Sarah Moras is matched up against the 6’1” Peggy Morgan of Team Rousey. Which fighters will solidify their spots in the semi’s?

  • S18E10 HWPO

    • November 6, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    The semifinalists make a special visit to a Harley-Davidson boot camp. Then, British brawler Michael Wootten takes on jiu-jitsu blackbelt Chris Holdsworth, with a spot in the live finale on the line.

  • S18E11 Mean Girls

    • November 13, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    Tate Teammates Sarah Moras and Julianna Peña are matched up in the first women’s semifinal fight of the competition. The fight promises to be one of emotion as Peña attempts to avenge a loss to Moras earlier in her career.

  • S18E12 One Punch Away

    • November 20, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    Both teams head to Mandalay Bay where Ronda and Miesha face off in a rock climbing Coaches Challenge. Weight issues come into play leading up to the last men's semifinal, putting one fighter's dreams of fighting in the finale in jeopardy.

  • S18E13 Aiming for the Top

    • November 27, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    Team Rousey's Jessica Rakoczy and Team Tate's Raquel Pennington are hit with serious injuries during training. Who can muster up the strength to fight through the pain, and earn a spot in the live finale against Julianna Pena?

  • S18E14 Chris Holdsworth vs. Davey Grant TUF 18 Finale

    • November 30, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    TUF 18 Finale

  • S18E15 Julianna Pena vs. Jessica Rakoczy TUF 18 Finale

    • November 30, 2013
    • FOX Sports 1

    Julianna Pena takes on Jessica Rakoczy with the winner becoming the first women's Ultimate FIghter.

Season 19 - Team Edgar vs. Team Penn

  • S19E01 The Hurting Game

    • April 16, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Two-time opponents Frankie Edgar and B.J. Penn meet as opposing coaches in Season 19, which opens with 16 middleweights and 16 light heavyweights battling to enter the competition. The first matchup is announced after Penn and Edgar select their teams.

  • S19E02 Flying the Flag

    • April 23, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Eight middleweights and eight light heavyweights move into the fighter house, ready to pursue their dream of becoming The Ultimate Fighter. The tournament kicks off with a matchup between Irishman Cathal Pendred and the Mexican-born Hector Urbina. At weigh-ins, Coaches BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar must pull their heated fighters apart. Later, the two middleweights enter the Octagon prepared for a vicious battle.

  • S19E03 Anytime, Anywhere

    • April 30, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    After losing the first fight of the competition, Frankie Edgar brings in famed jiu jitsu black belt Renzo Gracie to work with his team. While Team Penn's Daniel Spohn uses free time at the house to work on training techniques, Team Edgar preacher Todd Monaghan gathers the teams during down time to hold a sermon. Then, with a spot in the semis on the line, Spohn and Monaghan face off in the second preliminary fight.

  • S19E04 Stand and Bang

    • May 7, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Having secured two wins in the first two matchups, Team Penn looks to continue the streak. Meanwhile, at the house, a rivalry develops between two light heavyweights. In the Octagon, it’s a middleweight battle as jui jitsu brown belt Tim Williams of Team Penn takes on jui jitsu purple belt Dhiego Lima of Team Edgar.

  • S19E05 Too Salty

    • May 14, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    On the heels of Tim Williams' suprising loss, BJ gives his team a lecture on the risks of overtraining. Team Edgar heads to the mountains for a scenic practice session. Then, former boxer Josh Clark tries to get momentum back in Team Penn's favor, as he faces skilled wrestler Corey Anderson of Team Edgar.

  • S19E06 Fight to Live

    • May 21, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    The teams are tied heading into the third middleweight matchup of the season. Roger Zapata takes on the favored Ian Stephens and when the fight is finished, Dana reacts explosively to one of the most controversial bouts in TUF history.

  • S19E07 Kinetic Chess

    • May 28, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Tensions boil over at the house in the wake of Roger Zapata's controversial win over Ian Stephens, causing a rift between the teams. And in the sixth preliminary fight, wrestler Patrick Walsh of Team Edgar tries to get the momentum back in their favor and take out Team Penn #1 pick Anton Berzin.

  • S19E08 Someone's Getting Bullied

    • June 4, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Team Penn’s number one middleweight Mike King takes on the powerful underdog, Eddie Gordon of Team Edgar. Only one will win, earning a spot in the semifinals. And, BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar make a splash in this season’s coaches’ challenge.

  • S19E09 Get That Money

    • June 11, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    The fighters take a field trip to the Harley-Davidson Boot Camp. Cocky Matt Van Buren of Team Edgar and Irish fighter Chris Fields of Team Penn bring their rivalry to the Octagon in the last preliminary fight. Then, Dana announces the semifinal matchups.

  • S19E10 One Fight Away

    • June 18, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    The semifinals kick off with a middleweight battle between the highly touted Irishman, Cathal Pendred and the underdog from New York, Eddie Gordon. But first, Dana brings the semifinalists to the MGM Grand, delivering an inspiring speech to those still in the tournament.

  • S19E11 The Zombie

    • June 25, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Teammates Patrick Walsh and Corey Anderson prepare to face off in the semi-finals. Training controversy causes the Edgar fighters to erupt in rage, and the coaches attempt to mediate. And then, it’s a semifinal slugfest between light heavyweights.

  • S19E12 The Big Show

    • July 2, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    The remaining finale spots are determined in two semifinal fights. First, it’s a middleweight battle as Dhiego Lima takes on Roger Zapata. Then, light heavyweights Matt Van Buren and Daniel Spohn bring their heavy hands to the cage, facing off in the most vicious battle of the season.

  • S19E13 Eddie Gordon vs. Dhiego Lima TUF 19 Finale

    • July 6, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Eddie Gordon and Dhiego Lima step into the Octagon to determine the winner of the The Ultimate Fighter 19 at the Finale.

  • S19E14 Corey Anderson vs. Matt Van Buren TUF 19 Finale

    • July 6, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    One of the top prospects to enter the octagon in 2014, Corey Anderson took on Matt Van Buren at the TUF 19 Finale.

  • S19E15 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn

    • July 6, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

Season 20 - A Champion Will Be Crowned

  • S20E01 Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: For the Belt

    • September 10, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    The Season 20 opener introduces the 16 female fighters battling to become the UFC's first strawweight champ. After coaches Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez pick teams for this first all-female season, the fighters move in and the opening bout is held.

  • S20E02 We All Came Here to Fight!

    • September 17, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    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.

  • S20E03 Don't Fight Fate

    • September 24, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Bec Rawlings gets called in to Dana White's office and receives the news that her step-father passed away from Parkinson’s disease. Angela Magaña leads the rest of the team in a prayer for Rawlings.

  • S20E04 Make a Big Strike

    • October 1, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Urijah Faber steps in as Team Pettis' temporary coach for the day due to Pettis having a prior engagement, making the ladies "crush" on him during wrestling practice.

  • S20E05 Coming To Get You

    • October 22, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    When Gilbert Melendez calls a team meeting, his team turns on Heather Clark after she constantly complains about her injuries, and how she only wants to train with the coaches and not with them.

  • S20E06 Give It All You Have

    • October 29, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    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.

  • S20E07 Risk It All

    • November 5, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Team Melendez's losing streak is creating some tension with the women coming together as a team and it creates a total divide. So, Angela Magaña and Bec Rawlings start talking behind Lisa Ellis' back because she and Heather Clark have been hanging out with Team Pettis, who Rawlings calls "The Foreigners" at the TUF house.

  • S20E08 Scrapettes

    • November 12, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    The "Scrapettes" call the first official team meeting to discuss how to kick the "Chumpettes" (Tecia Torres and Heather Clark) out of Team Melendez's room and move into "Chumpette" Lisa Ellis' room. They designate Emily Kagan as the messenger.

  • S20E09 Don't Talk to Me

    • November 19, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Controversy ignites again within Team Pettis because several fighters now want to train two sessions per day, not just one as preciously agreed upon. The next morning, Markos decides to attend the morning session, much to the chagrin of Carla Esparza. A confrontation takes place in the van on the way to the gym, but Markos refuses to leave. Once the van arrives at the “TUF” gym, Esparza and Herrig bring the situation to coach Pettis’ attention. While he would like to stick to the original agreement of split training sessions, he says MMA is an individual, not team sport, and he can’t make any decisions on Markos’ behalf.

  • S20E10 Fighting for Themselves

    • November 26, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Aisling Daly gets a surprise visit from Conor McGregor. The fighters visit Harley Davidson boot camp. Then, in the second quarterfinal, #5 ranked Aisling Daly takes on #4 ranked Jessica Penne with the winner advancing to the semi-final.

  • S20E11 Best Job in the World

    • December 3, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S20E12 It's About to Get Real

    • December 10, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

    Jessica Penne and Carla Esparza are up next in the semifinal followed by Randa Markos and Rose Namajunas.

  • S20E13 Finale Early Preliminary Fights

    • December 12, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S20E14 Finale Preliminary Fights

    • December 12, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S20E15 Finale Main Card

    • December 12, 2014
    • FOX Sports 1

Season 21 - American Top Team vs. Blackzilians

Season 22 - Team McGregor vs. Team Faber

  • S22E01 Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Europe vs. United States

    • September 9, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber meet as coaches in the opener of Season 22, a U.S. vs. Europe competition. Qualifying fights are held to determine the eight lightweight fighters from each continent who will enter the house and battle for a UFC contract.

  • S22E02 Crowded House

    • September 16, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    The fighters move into the house and begin training; and Dana reveals an unexpected twist to the competition. Then, one of Team USA's most seasoned fighters takes on a European powerhouse in the first preliminary fight.

  • S22E03 Recognize the Enemy

    • September 23, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    The tension rises as Conor tries to get under Uriah's skin and dares him to fight TJ Dillashaw. Two fighters step into the octagon for the second preliminary bout and a coach completely loses it as he watches the fight unfold.

  • S22E04 A Faithless Foe

    • September 30, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    After a frustrating fight, a coach loses his cool on a fighter in front of the team; Urijah and Conor argue over coaching styles; a member of Team Faber skips practice; and the third preliminary match eliminates another fighter from the competition.

  • S22E05 Just Do Something

    • October 7, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    Pressure mounts for one of the fighters as Conor and Urijah prep their squads ahead of the fourth preliminary fight. Also: Both teams get a chance to relax during a night out with the coaches.

  • S22E06 Snake in the Grass

    • October 21, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S22E07 Mental Breakdown

    • November 4, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S22E08 Heart Is Not Enough

    • November 11, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S22E09 Bullseye

    • November 18, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S22E10 Nice and Flowy

    • November 25, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S22E11 Bone on Bone

    • December 2, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S22E12 Here For Myself

    • December 9, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    Conor is shocked to find out that Urijah has brought in Jose Aldo as a guest coach. Then, the semifinal fights determine the matchup for the live finale in Las Vegas.

  • S22E13 The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale Prelims

    • December 11, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    Joe Lauzon vs. Evan Dunham Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Jason Knight Joby Sanchez vs. Geane Herrera

  • S22E14 The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale

    • December 11, 2015
    • FOX Sports 1

    Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes Edson Barboza vs. Tony Ferguson Ryan LaFlare vs. Mike Pierce Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Konstantin Erokhin

Season 23 - Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia

  • S23E01 Ladies and Gents

    • April 20, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    Season 23 opens with both light-heavyweight men and strawweight women facing off in 16 elimination bouts. Coaches Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha take in the fights alongside Dana White, then pick their teams from the winners.

  • S23E02 Friends and Foes

    • April 27, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    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.

  • S23E03 Who I Am

    • May 4, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    Helen Harper is distraught after getting injured in practice; Cory and Khalil have a donut-eating contest at the house; Dana White rewards the fighters with a night of video gaming; and two strawweights face off for the first time this season.

  • S23E04 Wake Up, Guys!

    • May 11, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S23E05 Battle of the Brits

    • May 18, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S23E06 The Situation

    • May 25, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S23E07 No Easy Fight

    • June 1, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S23E08 It's a Mental Thing

    • June 8, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S23E09 Beast Inside of You

    • June 15, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    Cory gets the test results from his neck injury, and the coaches start training for their upcoming title fight. Then, two more strawweights clash for the last semifinals spot.

  • S23E10 Friends Hurting Friends

    • June 22, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    A bombshell is dropped as Joanna and Claudia compete in the biggest coaches challenge in "Ultimate Fighter" history. Then, in the first light-heavyweight semifinal, two friends battle it out for a spot in the finale.

  • S23E11 Bump in the Road

    • June 29, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S23E12 Fight of the Season

    • July 6, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S23E13 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia

    • July 8, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    Early prelims.

  • S23E14 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia

    • July 8, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    Prelims

  • S23E15 The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Joanna vs. Claudia

    • July 8, 2016
    • FOX Sports 1

    Main card.

Season 24 - Tournament of Champions: Team Benavidez vs. Team Cejudo

Season 25 - Redemption: Team Garbrandt vs. Team Dillashaw

Season 26 - A New World Champion: Team Alvarez vs. Team Gaethje

Season 27 - Undefeated: Team Miocic vs. Team Cormier

  • S27E01 Good Day for a Fight

    • April 18, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    For the first time ever, sixteen undefeated fighters from around the world -- eight lightweights and eight featherweights -- come to Las Vegas to compete on The Ultimate Fighter. The competition begins with coaches Daniel Cormier, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, and Stipe Miocic, the current UFC heavyweight champion, putting the fighters through drills to evaluate their skills. After UFC President Dana White arrives and greets the fighters, the coaches pick their teams and choose the first preliminary matchup.

  • S27E02 Fight or Flight

    • April 25, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Stipe Miocic gets creative redecorating the opposing team’s locker room. A fighter has a heated exchange with Cormier during practice. Then, the two most well-rounded featherweights in the competition go head to head in the Octagon.

  • S27E03 Pressure Makes Diamonds

    • May 2, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    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. Then, two lightweights face off in the third preliminary fight.

  • S27E04 Straight Savage

    • May 9, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    A serious injury threatens to take a fighter out of the competition. Daniel Cormier leaves Cain Velasquez temporarily in charge of the team. Then, two featherweights battle for a spot in the semifinals.

  • S27E05 Break His Will

    • May 16, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Things get heated between the teams after an assistant coach discovers that one of the fighters on the opposing team is injured. Then, two lightweights face off in the fifth preliminary fight.

  • S27E06 Dig Down Deep

    • May 23, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Tensions rise at the house after a fighter tries to provoke his opponent. Two losing fighters lobby Dana to get back in the competition. Then, the third featherweight fight determines the next semifinalist.

  • S27E07 The Cookie Crumbles

    • May 30, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    One of the fighters receives devastating news that affects his standing in the competition. Then, in the buildup to the seventh preliminary fight, a lightweight encounters unexpected physical problems that put his fight future in doubt.

  • S27E08 Face Your Fears

    • June 6, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    A controversial fighter faces off against one of the top featherweights in the last preliminary fight of the season. Dana White meets with the coaches to discuss the semifinals and the matchups are announced.

  • S27E09 Guns Blazing

    • June 13, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    With the preliminary fights in the rear-view mirror, the teams celebrate with an evening out racing exotic cars. Two UFC champions, current featherweight champ Max Holloway and former middleweight champ Luke Rockhold, pay a visit to a Team Cormier training session. Then Miocic teammates face off in the first semifinal fight.

  • S27E10 Embrace It

    • June 20, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    UFC lightweight Michael Chiesa visits Team Cormier at the gym. Miocic joins the fighters at the house to watch Fight Night. Then, two teammates leave it all on the line for a spot in the featherweight final.

  • S27E11 Ready For War

    • June 27, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Cormier and Miocic take to the ice for an intense and entertaining coaches challenge. Then, two lightweights face off in the third semifinal fight.

  • S27E12 Blood, Sweat, Tears

    • July 4, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    With only one fight remaining in the competition before the live finale, Cormier surprises his team by hiring a private chef to cook a goodbye meal. Then, two warriors engage in an epic battle to determine who moves on to the featherweight final.

  • S27E13 Brad Katona vs Jay Cucciniello TUF 27 Finale

    • July 6, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Brad Katona vs Jay Cucciniello at TUF 27 Finale from July 6, 2018 in Nevada, USA.

  • S27E14 Mike Trizano vs Joe Giannetti TUF 27 Finale

    • July 6, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Mike Trizano vs Joe Giannetti at TUF 27 Finale from July 6, 2018 in Nevada, USA.

  • S27E15 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Tavares vs Adesanya

    • July 6, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Featherweight Matt Bessette vs. Steven Peterson Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert vs. Oskar Piechota

  • S27E16 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Tavares vs Adesanya

    • July 6, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Women's Flyweight Montana De La Rosa vs. Rachael Ostovich Lightweight Luis Peña vs. Richie Smullen Lightweight John Gunther vs. Allan Zuñiga Featherweight Tyler Diamond vs. Bryce Mitchell

  • S27E17 The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya

    • July 6, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Brad Tavares vs. Israel Adesanya, Joe Giannetti vs. Mike Trizano – “The Ultimate Fighter 27” lightweight tournament final, Jay Cucciniello vs. Brad Katona – “The Ultimate Fighter 27” featherweight tournament final, Martin Bravo vs. Alex Caceres ,Barb Honchak vs. Roxanne Modafferi, Alessio Di Chirico vs. Julian Marquez.

Season 28 - Heavy Hitters: Team Whittaker vs. Team Gastelum

  • S28E01 Biggest and Baddest

    • August 29, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    8 heavyweights and 8 female featherweights from around the world come to Las Vegas to compete in the first-ever tournament between the biggest fighters in MMA. TUF Smashes winner and current UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, and TUF 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum take the helm as coaches, and the competition kicks off with the first preliminary matchup.

  • S28E02 Throw Leather

    • September 5, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    A heavyweight struggles with his conditioning. A mishap at the gym lands a fighter in the dentist chair. Then, two fighters go head to head in the first female featherweight matchup in Ultimate Fighter history.

  • S28E03 War Tanks

    • September 12, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    It’s a house divided, as a rift emerges between the American and foreign fighters. A fighter gets help from his entire team during a difficult weight cut. And two more heavyweights face off in the third preliminary fight.

  • S28E04 A Win Is a Win

    • September 19, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Kelvin Gastelum gets a welcome surprise from one of his longtime coaches. A featherweight struggles to mesh with her team. Then, two featherweights battle for a spot in the semifinals.

  • S28E05 Life is a Fight

    • September 26, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    After a visit to the house from Kelvin and his coaching staff, Leah debates whether she should switch teams. A motivational trainer helps out one of the teams and puts the fighters through rigorous drills. Then two more heavyweights face off in the fifth preliminary fight.

  • S28E06 Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

    • October 3, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    A featherweight edges closer to switching teams. Kelvin invites his opponent in the TUF 17 final to join his coaching staff. Then, the third featherweight preliminary fight determines the next semifinalist.

  • S28E07 I Never Have Fear

    • October 24, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Leah finally makes a decision on whether to switch teams. Maurice gets into a heated confrontation with Juan. Then two heavyweights face off in the seventh preliminary fight.

  • S28E08 Be First to be Last

    • October 31, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Maurice Greene’s excessive drinking becomes a problem at the house. The remaining two featherweights battle it out in the final preliminary fight. Then, Dana White announces the semifinal matchups.

  • S28E09 Act Like a Professional

    • November 7, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Maurice’s drunken tirade causes tension between the teams, and forces one fighter to contemplate quitting the competition. Then, the semifinals kick off as two heavyweights take to the Octagon, with a spot in the finale at stake.

  • S28E10 Made For This

    • November 14, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Maurice Greene substitutes cigarettes for alcohol in an effort to keep his emotions in check. Dana White rewards both teams with a fun day at the waterpark. Then, the first featherweight semifinal determines who moves on to the finale.

  • S28E11 Be Loose, Be Free, Be Me

    • November 21, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Team Whittaker has issues with their coaching staff, and takes training into their own hands. Robert and Kelvin face off in the coaches challenge. Then two fighters go head to head in the second heavyweight semifinal.

  • S28E12 One Thousand Percent

    • November 28, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

    Two featherweights prepare for the last fight ever to take place in the Ultimate Fighter gym. A difficult weight cut leads a fighter to break down during practice. Then, an exciting semifinal bout determines who moves on to the live finale.

  • S28E13 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Dos Anjos vs Usman

    • November 30, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S28E14 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Dos Anjos vs Usman

    • November 30, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

  • S28E15 The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman

    • November 30, 2018
    • FOX Sports 1

Season 29 - The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega

Season 30 - Team Peña vs. Team Nunes

  • S30E01 Road to the Rematch

    • May 3, 2022

    In episode 1, “Road to the Rematch,” the coaches select their teams of combatants to determine the next Ultimate Fighter. Light heavyweight winner of the inaugural The Ultimate Fighter, Forrest Griffin, welcomes the fighters, and no time is wasted as two heavyweights are picked for the first fight of the season.

  • S30E02 Time to Eat

    • May 10, 2022

    Team Peña’s first pick, Helen Peralta, faces Team Nunes’ Kaytlin Neil, for the season’s first flyweight matchup.

  • S30E03 Boiling Point

    • May 17, 2022

    In a highly anticipated heavyweight matchup, Mohammed Usman, brother of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, faces Mitchell Sipe, who is looking to make a name for himself as well. A previously canceled bout with Usman left Sipe with a bitter taste in his mouth and he refuses to be intimidated by the Usman family legacy.

  • S30E04 Opportunity Knocks

    • May 24, 2022

    Anxiety levels are running high as both Team Peña’s, Chantel Coates, and Team Nunes’, Brogan Walker, suffer serious setbacks ahead of their flyweight fight. Both teams have exhausted all options to meet the requirements for the fight, to avoid major consequences.

  • S30E05 Face the Boogeyman

    • May 31, 2022

    TUF Season 2 alumni, Bobby Maximus returns to the cage after 13 years away, to face Team Nunes #1 pick, Eduardo Perez, in a heavyweight fight. With a large age and experience gap, a victory may be up for grabs. A conflict takes shape at the fighters’ house leading up to the fight and threatens the unity of Team Peña.

  • S30E06 We Meet Again

    • June 7, 2022

    Flyweights Claire Guthrie and Juliana Miller are poised to fight once again, as their previous fight ended with more questions than answers. Both fighters are determined to leave no doubt the second time around.

  • S30E07 Crush Your Dreams

    • June 14, 2022

    It’s time for the final quarterfinal matchup in the heavyweight competition, as Cole looks to push through the pain and advance to the next round when he takes on Jordan Heiderman of Team Pena.

  • S30E08 Make It Ugly

    • June 21, 2022

    Still recovering from a knee injury, flyweight Brogan Walker must now enter the Octagon against Hannah Guy to determine who advances to the semifinals. Dana White decides the matchups for the upcoming semifinal fights.

  • S30E09 Bring Your Lunchbox

    • June 28, 2022

    Heavyweights Jordan Heiderman and Zac Pauga face each other in the first semifinal fight of the season. Also, with their respective teams present to cheer them on, Amanda and Julianna face off in an axe-throwing competition for the coach’s challenge.

  • S30E10 Throw Nasty Stuff

    • July 5, 2022

    Flyweights Laura Gallardo and Brogan Walker face each other to determine who will advance to the TUF live finale. Gallardo’s quick feet and grappling skills are pitted against Walker’s powerful strikes and experience.

  • S30E11 Time to Come Alive

    • July 12, 2022

    Heavyweights Mohammed Usman and Eduardo Perez clash to decide who advances to the live TUF finale against Zac Pauga. Usman’s brother, UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, pays a visit to the TUF house.

  • S30E12 Life or Death

    • July 19, 2022

    Flyweights Juliana Miller and Kaytlin Neil fight to decide who will face Brogan Walker in the live finale. Coaches Julianna Peña and Amanda Nunes take their respective teams out for a night on the town to celebrate the conclusion of the competition.

Season 31 - Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler

  • S31E01 A Notorious Return

    • May 30, 2023
    • ESPN

    “A Notorious Return,” is set to premiere on May 30, 2023. Mark your calendars to catch the beginning of this thrilling season. The airing time may vary depending on your region, so check your local listings for the exact time.

  • S31E02 A Hefty Price to Pay

    • June 6, 2023
    • ESPN

    After a last-minute medical issue forces the next fight to be postponed, the teams have to regroup and prepare two new fighters for action. With tensions rising between the teams, Conor makes a surprise visit to the house. Then, bantamweights take center stage in the second quarterfinal fight. With the next fight on hold, bantamweights Mando Gutierrez and Cody Gibson are next in line, so they begin their preparations.

  • S31E03 No Easy Path

    • June 13, 2023
    • ESPN

    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.

  • S31E04 Heart, Soul, and Brain

    • June 20, 2023
    • ESPN

    The matchup between Timur Valiev and Trevor Wells finally happens after a disagreement and negotiations between coaches from each team pertaining to the weight class. Stephen Thompson show up at “Team McGregor” practice to assist the prospects in their ongoing preparations.

  • S31E05 Conflict of Interest

    • June 27, 2023
    • ESPN

    Conor visits the TUF house to put his fighters through one of his famous workouts. Chandler struggles to coach his next fighter, TUF 27 winner Brad Katona, whose allegiance may lie with the other team. Then, Brad faces off against prospect Carlos Vera to determine who will be the next bantamweight semifinalist.

  • S31E06 Break Your Nose

    • July 4, 2023
    • ESPN

    Kurt Holobaugh, the only fighter to have been signed and cut twice from the UFC, hopes that the third time is the charm as he prepares for his quarterfinal fight. McGregor has high hopes for his next athlete, fellow Irishman and protégé, Lee Hammond. After a hard-fought battle, mayhem ensues at the Apex between the coaches.

  • S31E07 There Are Levels to This

    • July 11, 2023
    • ESPN

    The fallout from Team McGregor’s most recent loss, and Conor’s outburst at the Apex, is felt throughout the house. With tension mounting, Jason Knight tries to continue Chandler’s win streak in his fight against Landon Quiñones but has to overcome a training injury to do so.

  • S31E08 Protect Ya Neck

    • July 18, 2023
    • ESPN

    Only one fight remains as Team McGregor tries to avoid the first-ever quarterfinals sweep in TUF history. Then, after the showdown in the Octagon, Dana meets with the coaches and fighters to set the semifinal matchups.

  • S31E09 It's personal, Not Just Business

    • July 25, 2023
    • ESPN

    After the fighters learn the semifinal matchups, which are posted at the TUF House, Conor pays both teams a visit and makes a feast of Irish stew. Then, friends and Chandler teammates’ Roosevelt Roberts and Austin Hubbard face off in the first semifinal fight.

  • S31E10 Just Win, Baby

    • August 1, 2023
    • ESPN

    TUF 27 winner Brad Katona officially switches teams to prepare for his semifinal fight. Timur Valiev receives inspiration from a visit by UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Then, Katona and Valiev face off with a spot in the bantamweight final on the line.

  • S31E11 Mississippi vs Louisiana

    • August 8, 2023
    • ESPN

    Conor and Michael square off in the coldest Coaches Challenge in TUF history. Then, teammates and bayou buddies Kurt Holobaugh and Jason Knight battle it out in a lightweight semifinal matchup, with a spot in the final on the line.

  • S31E12 Whatever It Takes

    • August 15, 2023
    • ESPN

    As the competition nears its end, both Conor and Michael host special dinners for the fighters. Then in the last semifinal fight, Team McGregor’s only remaining fighter, Rico DiSciullo, faces UFC veteran Cody Gibson of Team Chandler.

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