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The Ultimate Fighter
The next generation of UFC stars are produced in an intense elimination tournament that separates the contenders from the pretenders.
- Created by:
- Dana White, Frank Fertitta III
- Cast:
- Dana White
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- ESPN, Spike, ESPN2, FX, FS1, ESPN+, Paramount+, ESPN Deportes
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Seasons
The Ultimate Fighter
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 3.0The Quest Begins
2005-01-17 · 60mSixteen 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.7Team Challenges
2005-01-24 · 60mTeam 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 2.0Making Weight
2005-01-31 · 60mIn 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 2.0On The Ropes
2005-02-07 · 60mAfter 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 2.0Un-Caged
2005-02-14 · 60mA 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 2.0The Fight Is On
2005-02-21 · 60mTwo 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.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 1.0Ground and Pound
2005-02-28 · 60mAfter 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.
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Episode 8
★ 2.0Sprawl 'n Brawl
2005-03-07 · 60mOne 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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 2.0Low Blow
2005-03-14 · 60mThe 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 2.0Middleweight Semifinal #1
2005-03-21 · 60mForrest’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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 2.0Middleweight Semifinal #2
2005-03-28 · 60mForrest 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 2.0Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals
2005-04-04 · 60mThe light heavyweight semi-finals are up. Stephan Bonnar fights his close friend and training partner Mike Swick in the first bout. Forrest Griffin finds out if his cut has healed enough to fight Sam Hoger or give up his chance for the contract to alternate Bobby Southworth.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 2.0The Ultimate Fighter Finale
2005-04-09 · 60mIn a 2 1/2 hour extravaganza and for the first time on free broadcast television, the TUF finals will be live from Las Vegas on April 9th. In the middleweight division, Kenny Florian faces Diego Sanchez, and in the Light Heavyweight division, Forrest Griffin will take on Stephan Bonnar. Both of these final matchups will be undercards to the UFC matchup between Ken Shamrock and Rich Franklin.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 2.0The Ultimate Fighter Finale Pt 2
2005-04-09 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 3.0The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard
2005-04-09 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 2.0The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2
2005-04-09 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Dana White
UFC President / Self
