The Ultimate Fighter
Fighters travel to Las Vegas with one dream, one goal - to become The Ultimate Fighter.
Determination, Discipline, Excellence.
These young men are accomplished athletes, disciplined in a wide range of mixed martial arts that includes wrestling, boxing, judo, Jiu-Jitsu, karate and kickboxing. Each has the dream, the hope, and the will to fight in an Ultimate Fighting Championship event. Only one fighter from each of the two weight classes will succeed with the challenge.
During the show the competitors will take their training to a higher level. They will be brought to Las Vegas where the UFC brand has its National Training Center. For the next seven weeks the competitors will be under the strict supervision of two successful and famous UFC fighters and trainers.
The competitors will endure the most grueling training and intense pressure of their lives. They will train together, live together, and fight against each other inside and outside of the storied UFC Octagon. The men are split into two teams and compete against each other within their weight classes to avoid elimination.
At the end of each week, one fighter from each team must fight in the Octagon to avoid being eliminated from the competition until only two remain in each weight division. In the end, The Ultimate Fighter will be decided by a competition match -- a head-to-head fight to the finish inside the Octagon.
The weak are eliminated... The strong will survive... Only one will be left standing from each weight class... The Ultimate Fighter
Build-up to semifinal bouts between Diego and Bryan; Akira and Dennis; John and Johnny; and Dustin and T.J.
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.
Stephan Bonnar is joined by Tony Ferguson, Zach Davis and Chuck O'Neil to hash out the fights and this season's wild card pick.
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 announceme...
The coaches' challenge is football themed; Dana White reveals the quarterfinal matchups. Also: the wild-card fight.
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 ...
Brock comes down hard on the guys after their third loss; Chris Cope clashes with teammates.
The other fighters question Ramsey's toughness; UFC Welterweight legend Matt Hughes visits.
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.
Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos take control of two opposing teams of fighters.
Summary: 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.
Summary: Court McGee battles Kris McCray to determine the next Ultimate Fighter. Then in the main event of the evening Matt Hamill faces off against Keith Jardine in a light heavyweight showdown.
Summary: In a special 2-hour episode Rich Franklin takes over as the new coach of the red team, and several of the fighters have finally had it with Jamie Yager. All this plus two semifinal fights: Court McGee faces Lid...
Summary: 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 c...
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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 Quarterfina...
Summary: 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 se...
Summary: 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 prelimina...
Summary: 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.
Summary: One fighter accuses another of stealing his clothes, and they almost come to blows. Then two preliminary fights in one electrifying episode!
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: 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 th...
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
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 fi...
Summary: 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 win...
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.
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.
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...
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.
It's win or go home! 16 fighters enter the Octagon to earn a chance to compete on the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter! TUF Season 1 winner Forrest Griffin coaches against current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quin...
The finals take place and the two six figure contracts are awarded. First, in the welterweight division, Joe ""Daddy"" Stevenson will face off against Luke Cummo. Next, Brad ""Hillbilly Heartthrob"" Imes will battle it o...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matt continues to taunt Jorge. Team Franklin adopts some bizarre training practices. And two more heavyweights go toe to toe in the Octagon.
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.
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.
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.
The Ultimate Fighter is back and this time it’s the heavyweights and welterweights. Eighteen of the world’s toughest Mixed Martial Artists arrive in Las Vegas to compete for two contracts with the Ultimate ...
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.
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 i...
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.
