The Ultimate Fighter

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  • TV-14
  • 2005
  • 32 Seasons
  • 7.8  (3,237)

The Ultimate Fighter is a reality television show that first premiered in 2005 on the FX network. The show is produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the premise of the show is to find the next great UFC fighter. The show is hosted by UFC president Dana White, who acts as the mentor to the fighters and oversees the competition.

The Ultimate Fighter is an elimination-style competition where fighters from around the world compete for a UFC contract. The fighters are divided into two teams, and each team is coached by a current UFC fighter. Throughout the course of the season, the fighters live in the same house and train together, preparing to compete in a series of fights.

The show has a unique format where the fighters participate in both individual and team challenges. The winning team gets to choose which fighter from their team will fight next, and the losing team has to choose one of their fighters to fight in the next round. The fights are live events that take place in the UFC octagon and are judged by UFC officials.

The casting process for The Ultimate Fighter is rigorous, and the show often attracts top fighters from around the world. Many of the fighters who have appeared on the show have gone on to become UFC champions, including Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, and Michael Bisping.

The show is known for its intense training sessions and emotional moments, as the fighters compete to achieve their ultimate dream of becoming a UFC fighter. The fighters not only have to overcome physical challenges but also mental and emotional hurdles as they adjust to the grueling training and living conditions of the show.

In addition to the training and fights, The Ultimate Fighter also showcases the personal lives of the fighters outside of the octagon. Viewers get to see the struggles and triumphs of each competitor as they strive to make a name for themselves in the MMA world.

The Ultimate Fighter has been praised for its innovation and impact on the MMA industry. The show helped bring mainstream attention to the sport and helped to popularize the UFC. It was also one of the first shows to feature exclusively MMA fighting and helped to launch the careers of many fighters.

Overall, The Ultimate Fighter is an exciting and emotional journey that takes viewers on a journey to find the next great UFC fighter. With intense training sessions, thrilling fights, and personal stories, the show has established itself as a staple in the MMA world and a must-watch for any MMA fan.

The Ultimate Fighter is a series that is currently running and has 32 seasons (422 episodes). The series first aired on January 17, 2005.

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Smash His Face
7. Smash His Face
July 16, 2024
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.
Everything in My Power
6. Everything in My Power
July 9, 2024
Edwin Cooper’s drinking at the house annoys the other fighters. After Ryan Loder is involved in a heated exchange with a teammate at practice, he finally gets his chance in the Octagon as he faces Team Grasso middleweight Tom Theocharis of Canada.
Full of Violence
5. Full of Violence
July 2, 2024
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.
Putting Everyone on Notice
4. Putting Everyone on Notice
June 25, 2024
Alexa has Robert Valentin take a bigger role in Team Grasso training sessions. Then, after it was initially postponed because of a medical issue, the middleweight fight between Omran Chaaban of Finland and Shamidkhan Magomedov takes place.
Fly the Flag
3. Fly the Flag
June 18, 2024
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.
Victory or Valhalla
2. Victory or Valhalla
June 11, 2024
Team Grasso's Omran Chaaban of Finland is poised to take on Russian prospect Shamidkhan Magomedov of Team Shevchenko, but an unexpected problem arises.
The Opportunity of Your Life
1. The Opportunity of Your Life
June 4, 2024
Current UFC flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, and her rival, former flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko coach 16 fighters representing 14 countries on this season of TUF.
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Where to Watch The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter is available for streaming on the FX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Ultimate Fighter on demand at Amazon, Vudu, ESPN+, YouTube Premium and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 17, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (3,237)