The Ultimate Fighter
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2: UFC Best of 2010
Take a loot at the best take downs, knockouts and all-round bouts of the year 2010.
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60: The Voice vs Michael Jai White
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64: Johnson vs Benavidez II
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32: UFC Ultimate 100 Knockouts
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33: UFC 158
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34: UFC 157
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35: UFC 156
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36: UFC on Fuel 9 - Mousasi Vs Latifi
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37: UFC on Fox 6 - Johnson vs Dodson
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38: UFC Best of 2012 Year In Review
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39: UFC 6
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40: UFC 6 Part 2
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41: UFC 7
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42: UFC 7 Part 2
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43: UFC 8
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44: UFC 8 Part 2
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3: UFC 1
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45: UFC 9
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4: UFC 2
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46: UFC 9 Part 2
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5: UFC 3
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47: UFC 10
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6: UFC 4
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48: UFC 10 Part 2
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7: UFC 5
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49: UFC 11
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8: UFC 5 Part 2
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50: UFC 11 Part 2
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9: UFC 108 Evans Vs Silva Part 1
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51: UFC 12
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10: UFC 108 Evans Vs Silva Part 2
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52: UFC 12 Part 2
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11: UFC Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights 1
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53: UFC 13
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12: UFC Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights 2
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54: UFC 13 Part 2
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13: UFC Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights 3
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55: UFC 14
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14: UFC Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights 4
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56: UFC 14 Part 2
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15: UFC Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights 5
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57: UFC 15: Collision Coarse
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16: UFC 95 Sanchez vs Stevenson 1
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58: UFC 15 Part 2
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17: UFC 95 Sanchez vs Stevenson 2
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59: UFC 16: Battle in the Bayou
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18: UFC 97 Redemption 1
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61: UFC Fight Night 29
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19: UFC 97 Redemption 2
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62: UFC 167 Preliminary Fights
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20: UFC 112 - Invincible (Abu Dhabi)
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63: UFC 167 Post Show
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21: UFC 116 Lesnar vs Carwin
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65: UFC on FOX 9 Prelims
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22: UFC Primetime - Evans vs Jackson Part 1
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23: UFC Primetime - Evans vs Jackson Part 2
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24: UFC The Best of 2008
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25: UFC The Best of 2009
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26: UFC Ultimate Fight Night 20
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27: UFC Ultimate Knockouts 6
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28: UFC Ultimate Knockouts 7
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
1: Road to the Finale
A look back on the season as well as a little behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage.
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
66: Kickoff
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Thursday, March 1st, 2012
67: Preview
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Thursday, May 31st, 2012
29: Finale Weigh-in
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.
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Friday, June 1st, 2012
30: Finale - Prelims
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
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
31: Finale - Post Fight Show
Season 1
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Monday, January 17th, 2005
1: The Quest Begins
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.
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Monday, January 24th, 2005
2: Team Challenges
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.
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Monday, January 31st, 2005
3: Making Weight
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.
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Monday, February 7th, 2005
4: On The Ropes
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.
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Monday, February 14th, 2005
5: Un-Caged
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.
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Monday, February 21st, 2005
6: The Fight Is On
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.
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Monday, February 28th, 2005
7: Ground and Pound
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.
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Monday, March 7th, 2005
8: Sprawl N Brawl
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.
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Monday, March 14th, 2005
9: Low Blow
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.
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Monday, March 21st, 2005
10: Middle Weight Semi Final #1
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.
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Monday, March 28th, 2005
11: Middle Weight Semi Final #2
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.
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Monday, April 4th, 2005
12: Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals
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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Saturday, April 9th, 2005
13: Diego Sanchez vs. Kenny Florian TUF 1 Finale
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.
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Saturday, April 9th, 2005
14: Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar TUF 1 Finale
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.
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Saturday, April 9th, 2005
15: TUF 1 Finale
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.
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Saturday, April 9th, 2005
16: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2
Season 2
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Monday, August 22nd, 2005
1: A New Crop
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.
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Monday, August 29th, 2005
2: The Teams Are Picked
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.
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Monday, September 5th, 2005
3: No Pain, No Gain
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.
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Monday, September 12th, 2005
4: Strategy
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.
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Monday, September 19th, 2005
5: Leave It In The Octagon
Matt continues to taunt Jorge. Team Franklin adopts some bizarre training practices. And two more heavyweights go toe to toe in the Octagon.
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Monday, September 26th, 2005
6: Slugfest
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.
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Monday, October 3rd, 2005
7: No Respect
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.
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Monday, October 10th, 2005
8: Knees and Elbows
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.
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Monday, October 17th, 2005
9: Mental Game
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.
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Monday, October 24th, 2005
10: Semi-Final #1: Killer Instinct
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.
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Monday, October 31st, 2005
11: Semi-Final #1: Bloody Brawl
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.
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2005
12: Semi-finals #3 & 4: Countdown
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.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2005
13: Joe Stevenson vs. Luke Cummo TUF 2 Finale
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.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2005
14: Rashad Evans vs. Brad Imes TUF 2 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale featured undersized wrestler Rashad Evans taking on ex-football player Brad Imes.
Season 3
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Thursday, April 6th, 2006
1: Fresh Meat
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.
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Thursday, April 13th, 2006
2: The Basketball
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.
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Thursday, April 20th, 2006
3: The Dagger
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.
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Thursday, April 27th, 2006
4: Hitting It Hard
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.
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Thursday, May 4th, 2006
5: The Truce Is Over
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.
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Thursday, May 11th, 2006
6: The Letter
Matt’s Hamill’s behavior continues to irritate his teammates. Fighters start going stir crazy in the house. And someone receives disturbing news.
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Thursday, May 18th, 2006
7: Mohawk
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.
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Thursday, May 25th, 2006
8: The Fuse Is Lit
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?
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Thursday, June 1st, 2006
9: The Golden Boy
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.
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Thursday, June 8th, 2006
10: Full House
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.
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Thursday, June 15th, 2006
11: The Jungle
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.
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Thursday, June 15th, 2006
12: Bangin'
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.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2006
13: Kendall Grove vs. Ed Herman TUF 3 Finale
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.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2006
14: Michael Bisping vs. Josh Haynes TUF 3 Finale
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
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Thursday, August 17th, 2006
1: The Comeback Begins
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
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Thursday, August 24th, 2006
2: Blood Bath
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.
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Thursday, August 31st, 2006
3: Passing Guard
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.
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Thursday, September 7th, 2006
4: The Funk
A fighter breaks the rules and is punished. A contagious skin infection spreads through the house. And the second middleweight elimination bout takes place.
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Thursday, September 14th, 2006
5: Flip-A-Coin
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.
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Thursday, September 21st, 2006
6: Captain Miserable
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.
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Thursday, September 28th, 2006
7: Drop to a Knee
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.
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Friday, October 6th, 2006
8: True Colors
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.
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Thursday, October 12th, 2006
9: Semi-Final Match-Ups
The remaining fighters meet with Dana and the trainers to decide the Semi-Final match-ups. The first Middleweight semi-final takes place.
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Thursday, October 19th, 2006
10: Carter vs Serra
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.
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Thursday, October 26th, 2006
11: Lutter vs Sell
The fighters get stir crazy and take it out on the house. Travis Lutter fights Pete Sell in the first middleweight semi-final.
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
12: Cote vs Dewees
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.
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Saturday, November 11th, 2006
13: Travis Lutter vs. Patrick Cote TUF 4 Finale
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.
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Saturday, November 11th, 2006
14: Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle TUF 4 Finale
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
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Thursday, April 5th, 2007
1: It's Like Anarchy Here
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.
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
2: Not In The House
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.
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Thursday, April 19th, 2007
3: This Is My Zone
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.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
4: Waa, Waa
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.
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Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
5: Put Me Back In
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.
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007
6: All Your Might
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?
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Thursday, May 17th, 2007
7: Be The General
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.
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Thursday, May 24th, 2007
8: Not On The Concrete
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?
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Thursday, May 31st, 2007
9: It Was A Brawl
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.
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Thursday, June 7th, 2007
10: Traitor
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.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2007
11: I Humbly Apologize
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.
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Thursday, June 21st, 2007
12: Gave A Hundred
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.
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
13: Nate Diaz vs. Manny Gamburyan TUF 5 Finale
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.
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
14: The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale - Penn vs Pulver II Pt 2
Season 6
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
1: Don't You Tap
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.
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Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
2: I Need You Bro
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.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
3: It's About Character
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.
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
4: Get Out of My Face
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.
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
5: Not A Real Fighter
A fighter receives tragic news from home. Mac blasts Bowman’s marital arts skills. Team Serra looks to win its fourth straight bout.
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
6: It's All A Test
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.
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
7: The Game Plan
After suffering 5 straight loses, Hughes unleashes his wrath on his team. Team Serra turns on George. The 7th preliminary fight takes place.
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
8: War Machine
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.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
9: Karma
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.
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
10: Nothing to Lose
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.
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
11: Upper Decker
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.
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
12: Do You Want This Fight?
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.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007
13: Mac Danzig vs. Tommy Speer TUF 6 Finale
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.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007
14: TEAM HUGHS VS TEAM SERRA
Season 7
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
1: No Poseurs
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.
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
2: Down To Business
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
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
3: The Heebie-Jeebies
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.
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
4: Everything to Lose
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.
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
5: Chewbacle
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.
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
6: Piece Of Meat
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.
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
7: Under The Radar
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.
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
8: Mean and Nasty
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.
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
9: Throwing Bombs
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.
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
10: Losers Go Home
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.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
11: Coco Is King
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.
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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
12: First Time Ever
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.
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008
13: Amir Sadollah vs. CB Dollaway TUF 7 Finale
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?
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008
14: Team Jackson vs Team Griffin Finale Pt 2
Season 8
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
1: Ready To Fight
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.
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
2: Down To Business
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.
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
3: Demons
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.
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
4: Punk
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.
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
5: From Chill To Kill
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.
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
6: Fight, Fight, Kill, Kill
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.
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
7: Body Bag
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.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
8: Splushi
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.
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
9: Hurts Like Hell
Somebody gets knocked out at the house. Light heavyweight Kyle Kingsbury prepares to face Team Mir's #1 pick, Krzysztof Soszynski.
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
10: Fire The Cannons
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
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
11: Make Him Pay
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.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
12: Three Strikes
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.
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Saturday, December 13th, 2008
13: Ryan Bader vs. Vinicius Magalhaes TUF 8 Finale
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.
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Saturday, December 13th, 2008
14: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale
Season 9
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
1: Bangers and Mashers
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.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
2: Scars and Stripes
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.
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
3: Red, White and Bruised
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.
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
4: Game On
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.
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
5: Wiggity Wack
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.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
6: $100 A Tooth
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.
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
7: The Bash Room
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.
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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
8: Negative Energy
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.
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
9: Battle Royale
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.
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
10: Smiling and Punching
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.
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
11: More Ups, Less Downs
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.
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
12: Rematch
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.
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009
13: Ross Pearson vs. Andre Winner TUF 9 Finale
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.
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009
14: James Wilks vs. DaMarques Johnson TUF 9 Finale
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
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
1: Size Does Matter
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.
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
2: All About Survival
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.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
3: The Enemy
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.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
4: Snitch
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.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
5: Rude Awakening
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.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
6: 16 Sharks
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.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
7: Voices in My Head
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.
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
8: One Soldier Left
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.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
9: Rattled
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.
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
10: Gut Check
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.
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
11: Demise Me/ Road To The Finale
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.
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
12: Battle Tested
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.
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009
13: Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub TUF 10 Finale
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.
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009
14: Heavyweights Finale
Season 11
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
1: Smashed Up
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.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
2: Suck it Up
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.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
3: A Lotta Heart
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.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
4: Clown Box
One fighter accuses another of stealing his clothes, and they almost come to blows. Then two preliminary fights in one electrifying episode!
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
5: If It Breathes, It Bleeds
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.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
6: Did Your Dizzle
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.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
7: Coming for Blood
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.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
8: Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed
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.
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
9: Civilized Sport
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.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
10: Shocked and Awed
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.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
11: A Will To Win/ Dogfight
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.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
12: Bell to Bell
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.
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
13: Road to Finale
Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin answer user comments and break down how they think Saturday's finale will go
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010
14: Court McGee vs. Kris McCray TUF 11 Finale
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
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
1: Go For It
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.
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
2: Well Played
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.
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
3: Unleash Hell
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.
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Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
4: Love To Hate
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.
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
5: Disrespectful
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.
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
6: Win or Die
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.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
7: Second Chance
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.
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Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
8: KOs in a Commotion
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.
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
9: Personal
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.
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
10: Spinning Tornado
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.
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
11: Worthy
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.
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
12: Absolute War
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.
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Saturday, December 4th, 2010
13: Jonathan Brookins vs. Michael Johnson TUF 12 Finale
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
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
0: Kickoff
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
1: Something to Prove
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.
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
2: Suck It Up
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.
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
3: Chicken Salad
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.
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
4: A Bad Dream
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.
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
5: Wow Me
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.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
6: Mean Streak
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.
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
7: It's Just Good to Win
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.
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
8: Shut Him Up
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.
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
9: Then It Turned Ugly
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.
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
10: The Biggest Test
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.
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Saturday, June 4th, 2011
11: Tony Ferguson vs. Ramsey Nijem TUF 13 Finale
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
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
1: Scrappers
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.
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
2: I Against I
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.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
3: Death Leprechauns
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.
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
4: Get the 'F' Up
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.
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
5: Swagger Jacker
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.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
6: Thrown to the Lions
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.
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
7: Draft Dodger
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.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
8: Don't Do This at Home
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.
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
9: Get Me To The Finals
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.
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
10: It's About To Go Down
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.
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Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
12: Diego Brandao vs Dennis Bermudez TUF 14 Finale
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.
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Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
11: John Dodson vs. TJ Dillashaw TUF 14 Finale
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.
Season 15
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Thursday, March 1st, 2012
0: Preview
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Friday, March 9th, 2012
1: The Ultimate Fighter® Live
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.
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Friday, March 16th, 2012
2: Embrace the War
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!
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Friday, March 23rd, 2012
3: Old School vs. New School
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.
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
4: All the Pressure
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.
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Friday, April 6th, 2012
5: That Miserable Feeling
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.
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Friday, April 13th, 2012
6: Dog With No Bark
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.
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Friday, April 20th, 2012
7: Weather the Storm
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.
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
8: The Lion's Den
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.
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Friday, May 4th, 2012
9: Become That Hero
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.
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Friday, May 11th, 2012
10: So Real It's Unreal
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
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Friday, May 18th, 2012
11: Like A Spartan
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.
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Friday, May 25th, 2012
12: Reality Check
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.
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Friday, June 1st, 2012
13: Michael Chiesa vs. Al Iaquinta TUF 15 Finale
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
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Friday, September 14th, 2012
1: Bring It!
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.
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Friday, September 21st, 2012
2: What We Do
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.
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Friday, September 28th, 2012
3: We Have Control
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.
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Friday, October 5th, 2012
4: Can't Fix Stupid
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.
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Friday, October 12th, 2012
5: Unleash the Beast
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.
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Friday, October 19th, 2012
6: One Mission
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.
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Friday, October 26th, 2012
7: Summer Camp
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.
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Friday, November 2nd, 2012
8: Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em
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.
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Friday, November 9th, 2012
9: Betrayal
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.
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Friday, November 16th, 2012
10: Coming For You
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.
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Friday, November 30th, 2012
11: Fight the Perfect Fight
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.
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Friday, December 7th, 2012
12: Semifinal Showdown
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.
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Saturday, December 15th, 2012
13: Colton Smith vs. Mike Ricci TUF 16 Finale
TUF 16 Finale
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Saturday, December 15th, 2012
14: Finale
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
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
1: Enter the Octagon
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.
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
2: Ambush
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.
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
3: Embrace the Suffering
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.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
4: Sign of Disrespect
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.
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
5: The Reflection of Perfection
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.
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
6: Path to Greatness
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.
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
7: His Fist on My Face
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.
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
8: Bag of Tools
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.
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
9: The Wild Card
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.
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
10: The Quarterfinals Begin
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.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
11: Vicious
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.
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
12: The Semis
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.
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Saturday, April 13th, 2013
13: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Uriah Hall TUF 17 Finale
Season 18
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Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
1: History in the Making
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.
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Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
2: Ladies First
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.
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Wednesday, September 18th, 2013
3: Stick and Move
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.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2013
4: Use the Force
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.
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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
5: Redemption
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.
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Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
6: Little Princesses
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.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
7: Zone In
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.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
8: Tied
Interviews with Dana White, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and members of the teams recap the season up to this point.
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Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
9: Sacrifice
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?
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
10: HWPO
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.
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
11: Mean Girls
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.
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
12: One Punch Away
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.
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Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
13: Aiming for the Top
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?
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Saturday, November 30th, 2013
14: Chris Holdsworth vs. Davey Grant TUF 18 Finale
TUF 18 Finale
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Saturday, November 30th, 2013
15: Julianna Pena vs. Jessica Rakoczy TUF 18 Finale
Julianna Pena takes on Jessica Rakoczy with the winner becoming the first women's Ultimate FIghter.
Season 19
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2014
1: The Hurting Game
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.
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
2: Flying the Flag
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.
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
3: Anytime, Anywhere
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.
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2014
4: Stand and Bang
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.
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
5: Too Salty
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.
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
6: Fight to Live
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.
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
7: Kinetic Chess
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.
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
8: Someone's Getting Bullied
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.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2014
9: Get That Money
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.
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Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
10: One Fight Away
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.
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2014
11: The Zombie
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.
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014
12: The Big Show
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.
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Sunday, July 6th, 2014
13: Eddie Gordon vs. Dhiego Lima TUF 19 Finale
Eddie Gordon and Dhiego Lima step into the Octagon to determine the winner of the The Ultimate Fighter 19 at the Finale.
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Sunday, July 6th, 2014
14: Corey Anderson vs. Matt Van Buren TUF 19 Finale
One of the top prospects to enter the octagon in 2014, Corey Anderson took on Matt Van Buren at the TUF 19 Finale.
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Sunday, July 6th, 2014
15: The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn
Season 20
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
1: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: For the Belt
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.
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
2: We All Came Here to Fight!
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.
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2014
3: Don't Fight Fate
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.
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
4: Make a Big Strike
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.
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014
5: Coming To Get You
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.
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
6: Give It All You Have
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.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
7: Risk It All
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.
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
8: Scrapettes
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.
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
9: Don't Talk to Me
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.
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
10: Fighting for Themselves
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.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
11: Best Job in the World
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
12: It's About to Get Real
Jessica Penne and Carla Esparza are up next in the semifinal followed by Randa Markos and Rose Namajunas.
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Friday, December 12th, 2014
13: Finale Early Preliminary Fights
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Friday, December 12th, 2014
15: Finale Main Card
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Friday, December 12th, 2014
14: Finale Preliminary Fights
Season 21
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
1: Rumble In South Florida
For the first time ever The Ultimate Fighter will be contested outside of Las Vegas, this time at South Florida. Both gyms, American Top Team and Blackzilians, are introduced, as well as their owners. They both share their stories about the inception of their gyms, including Blackzilians formation, as some of ATT fighters back then defected to the soon-to-be formed gym.
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
2: Owner vs. Owner
Graves expresses his sour feeling due to his loss on the last and also his opinion that he gave an opportunity for the Blackzilians to gain confidence. His teammates talk about the fact that they've all faced losses before and Graves never have. Due to that, Steve Carl believes his teammate will now have less pressure on his shoulders. Graves is supported by Nathan Coy and Hassan, who both say that they're all motivated to defeat their opponents.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
3: Settling The Score
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
4: Tilting the Scales
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Wednesday, May 20th, 2015
5: Battle Wounds
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
6: Fight through the Pain
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
7: Eyes on the Prize
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
8: Lightning Strikes Twice
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
9: No Guts, No Glory
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2015
10: Do or Die
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2015
11: Pushing the Limits
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2015
12: The Showdown
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Sunday, July 12th, 2015
14: The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale Prelims
Josh Samman vs. Caio Magalhães Jerrod Sanders vs. Russell Doane Trevor Smith vs. Dan Miller George Sullivan vs. Dominic Waters
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Sunday, July 12th, 2015
15: The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
Stephen Thompson vs. Jake Ellenberger Kamaru Usman vs. Hayder Hassan Michael Graves vs. Vicente Luque Jorge Masvidal vs. Cezar Ferreira Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Magana Maximo Blanco vs. Mike De La Torre
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Sunday, July 12th, 2015
13: The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale Early Prelims
Willie Gates vs. Darrell Montague
Season 22
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
1: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Europe vs. United States
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.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2015
2: Crowded House
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.
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015
3: Recognize the Enemy
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.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
4: A Faithless Foe
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.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2015
5: Just Do Something
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.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
6: Snake in the Grass
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
7: Mental Breakdown
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2015
8: Heart Is Not Enough
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
9: Bullseye
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
10: Nice and Flowy
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
11: Bone on Bone
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
12: Here For Myself
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.
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Friday, December 11th, 2015
13: The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale Prelims
Joe Lauzon vs. Evan Dunham Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Jason Knight Joby Sanchez vs. Geane Herrera
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Friday, December 11th, 2015
14: The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale
Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes Edson Barboza vs. Tony Ferguson Ryan LaFlare vs. Mike Pierce Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Konstantin Erokhin
Season 23
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
1: Ladies and Gents
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.
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
2: Friends and Foes
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.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
3: Who I Am
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.
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
4: Wake Up, Guys!
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
5: Battle of the Brits
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2016
6: The Situation
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
7: No Easy Fight
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
8: It's a Mental Thing
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2016
9: Beast Inside of You
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.
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016
10: Friends Hurting Friends
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.
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2016
11: Bump in the Road
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Wednesday, July 6th, 2016
12: Fight of the Season
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
13: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia
Early prelims.
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
14: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia
Prelims
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
15: The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Joanna vs. Claudia
Main card.
Season 24
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
1: Team Benavidez vs. Team Cejudo: The Tournament Begins
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
2: Language of Combat
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
3: Look Through Your
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
4: Young and Hungry
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
5: Nothing Stops Us
A fighter delves into his upbringing and how it continues to bring motivation, the fighters get a brief rest to watch UFC 200 at the house, and the No. 7 and No. 10 seeds compete as a ground specialist goes up against an all-around fighter.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
6: Let It Loose
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
7: Animal Instincts
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
8: Round 2
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
9: What Are You Fighting For?
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
10: All On The Line
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016
11: About to Clash
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
12: Last Champion Standing
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Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
13: The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale Fight Pass Prelims
Middleweight Elvis Mutapcic vs. Anthony Smith Light Heavyweight Josh Stansbury vs. Devin Clark
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Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
14: The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale Fox Sports 1 Prelims
Featherweight Gray Maynard vs. Ryan Hall Bantamweight Rob Font vs. Matt Schnell Lightweight Dong Hyun Kim vs. Brendan O'Reilly Women's Strawweight Kailin Curran vs. Jamie Moyle
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Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
15: The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale Fox Sports 1 Main Card
Flyweight Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. Tim Elliott Flyweight Joseph Benavidez vs. Henry Cejudo Welterweight Jake Ellenberger vs. Jorge Masvidal Light Heavyweight Ion Cutelaba vs. Jared Cannonier Women's Bantamweight Sara McMann vs. Alexis Davis Flyweight Brandon Moreno vs. Ryan Benoit
Season 25
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Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
1: Redemption
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Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
2: Eat Some Souls
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
3: Iron Sharpens Iron
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
4: Piece of Us
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Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
5: A Brutal Business
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
6: Let Me Bang
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Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
7: Dark Horse
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Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
8: Kryptonite
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
9: Killashaw
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
10: Time to Smash
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Wednesday, June 28th, 2017
11: Embrace the Snake
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
12: The Winner's Circle
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Friday, July 7th, 2017
13: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Johnson vs Gaethje
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Friday, July 7th, 2017
14: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Johnson vs Gaethje
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Friday, July 7th, 2017
15: The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Johnson vs Gaethje
Season 26
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
1: A New World Champion
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
2: Fight!
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
3: Time To Shine
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Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
4: The Truth in Me
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
5: Feelings Mean Nothing
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Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
6: Predator
Eddie Alvarez pulls out all the stops to give his team a competitive advantage; a fighter struggles with an old injury; and one of the most accomplished fighters in the tournament takes on a young rising star in the sixth preliminary fight. Watch Soon
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
7: Enjoy the Moment
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
8: Sink or Swim
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
9: The Fight Gods
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
10: Make it a Fight
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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
11: A Will to Win
Two women's flyweights take to the Octagon for the first semifinal fight, but not before the coaches engage in a prank war.
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
12: The Ultimate Goal
The second semifinal fight is held for the women's flyweights, determining the matchup for the Season 26 finale in Las Vegas. Beforehand, one fighter turns to the UFC Performance Institute for help with her weight cut.
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Friday, December 1st, 2017
13: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Montano vs Modafferi
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Friday, December 1st, 2017
14: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Montano vs Modafferi
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Friday, December 1st, 2017
15: The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Montano vs Modafferi
Season 27
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
1: Good Day for a Fight
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.
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
2: Fight or Flight
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.
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
3: Pressure Makes Diamonds
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.
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Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
4: Straight Savage
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.
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
5: Break His Will
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.
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
6: Dig Down Deep
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.
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
7: The Cookie Crumbles
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.
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
8: Face Your Fears
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.
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
9: Guns Blazing
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.
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2018
10: Embrace It
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.
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018
11: Ready For War
Cormier and Miocic take to the ice for an intense and entertaining coaches challenge. Then, two lightweights face off in the third semifinal fight.
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018
12: Blood, Sweat, Tears
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.
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Friday, July 6th, 2018
13: Brad Katona vs Jay Cucciniello TUF 27 Finale
Brad Katona vs Jay Cucciniello at TUF 27 Finale from July 6, 2018 in Nevada, USA.
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Friday, July 6th, 2018
14: Mike Trizano vs Joe Giannetti TUF 27 Finale
Mike Trizano vs Joe Giannetti at TUF 27 Finale from July 6, 2018 in Nevada, USA.
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Friday, July 6th, 2018
15: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Tavares vs Adesanya
Featherweight Matt Bessette vs. Steven Peterson Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert vs. Oskar Piechota
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Friday, July 6th, 2018
17: The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya
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.
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Friday, July 6th, 2018
16: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Tavares vs Adesanya
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
Season 28
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
1: Biggest and Baddest
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.
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Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
2: Throw Leather
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.
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
3: War Tanks
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.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
4: A Win Is a Win
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.
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Wednesday, September 26th, 2018
5: Life is a Fight
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.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
6: Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
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.
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
7: I Never Have Fear
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.
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
8: Be First to be Last
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.
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018
9: Act Like a Professional
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.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
10: Made For This
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.
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
11: Be Loose, Be Free, Be Me
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.
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
12: One Thousand Percent
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.
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Friday, November 30th, 2018
13: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Dos Anjos vs Usman
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Friday, November 30th, 2018
14: The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Dos Anjos vs Usman
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Friday, November 30th, 2018
15: The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman
Season 29
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13: Episode 13
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14: Episode 14
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15: Episode 15
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
1: New Beginnings
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
2: Stake Your Claim
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
3: Bring in the Rhino
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
4: On My Time
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2021
5: Hard Headed
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
6: Let the Games Begin
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
7: Friend or Foe
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
8: Fight or Flight
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
9: Clocked
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
10: Eye on the Prize
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2021
11: Snake Bitten
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2021
12: A Beautiful Fight
Season 30
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
1: Road to the Rematch
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.
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Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
2: Time to Eat
Team Peña’s first pick, Helen Peralta, faces Team Nunes’ Kaytlin Neil, for the season’s first flyweight matchup.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
3: Boiling Point
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.
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022
4: Opportunity Knocks
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.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2022
5: Face the Boogeyman
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.
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
6: We Meet Again
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.
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
7: Crush Your Dreams
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.
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2022
8: Make It Ugly
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.
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
9: Bring Your Lunchbox
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.
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2022
10: Throw Nasty Stuff
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.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
11: Time to Come Alive
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.
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
12: Life or Death
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
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Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
1: A Notorious Return
“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.
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
2: A Hefty Price to Pay
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.
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Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
3: No Easy Path
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.
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2023
4: Heart, Soul, and Brain
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.
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2023
5: Conflict of Interest
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.
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
6: Break Your Nose
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.
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Tuesday, July 11th, 2023
7: There Are Levels to This
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.
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Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
8: Protect Ya Neck
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.
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Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
9: It's personal, Not Just Business
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.
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Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
10: Just Win, Baby
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.
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
11: Mississippi vs Louisiana
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.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
12: Whatever It Takes
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.
Season 32
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
1: The Opportunity of Your Life
Coached by Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, this documentary series follows MMA fighters as they train and compete against each other for a contract with the UFC.
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Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
2: Victory or Valhalla
Team Grasso's Omran Chaaban of Finland is poised to take on Russian prospect Shamidkhan Magomedov of Team Shevchenko, but an unexpected problem arises.
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
3: Fly The Flag
On the heels of his quick loss to Robert Valentin, an upset Giannis Bachar lets his emotions get the best of him back at the TUF house. Then, in the second featherweight fight, Kaan Ofli of Australia takes on England's Nathan Fletcher.
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
4: Putting Everyone on Notice
Alexa has Robert Valentin take a bigger role in Team Grasso training sessions. Then, after it was initially postponed because of a medical issue, the middleweight fight between Omran Chaaban of Finland and Shamidkhan Magomedov takes place.
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Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024
5: Full Of Violence
After an unusual and rare moment at the featherweight weigh in, Zygimantas Ramaska of Lithuania and Bekhzod Usmonov of Tajikistan face off in the Octagon, in what Dana White calls one of the best fights in recent TUF history.
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
6: Everything In My Power
Edwin Cooper’s drinking at the house annoys the other fighters. After Ryan Loder is involved in a heated exchange with a teammate at practice, he finally gets his chance in the Octagon as he faces Team Grasso middleweight Tom Theocharis of Canada.
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Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
7: Smash His Face
After his drinking at the house caused a rift with some of the fighters, Edwin Cooper, Jr refocuses his attention on his upcoming fight. Then, he steps into the Octagon to face Brazilian Mairon Santos, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
8: World Class Killer Instinct
Valentina Shevchenko takes her team on a special aerial tour of the Las Vegas Strip. Then middleweights Mark Hulme of South Africa and Paddy McCorry of Ireland face off in the last quarterfinal fight.
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
9: You Know What’s Coming
After a Greek feast at the house to celebrate the end of the quarterfinals, semifinalists Ryan Loder and Omran Chaaban get a special call home. Then, the two face off in the Octagon with a spot in the live finale on the line.
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Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
10: The Biggest Fight of My Life
Team Shevchenko's Roedie Roets takes on Team Grasso's Kaan Ofli. Valentina and Alexa face-off in a basketball shooting contest at the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces facility.
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
11: Friendly Fire
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
12: How Champions Are Born
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