Ep 1. A New World Champion
- TV-14
- August 30, 2017
- 42 min
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6.3 (9)
In the premiere episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 26, titled "A New World Champion," 16 of the best female flyweights in the world enter the TUF house to compete for the inaugural UFC women's flyweight title. The episode begins with an introduction to coach Eddie Alvarez, former UFC lightweight champion, and Justin Gaethje, former WSOF lightweight champion, as they prepare to lead the two teams of fighters through the competition.
After the women arrive at the TUF house, they are divided into two teams, with coach Alvarez leading Team Alvarez and coach Gaethje leading Team Gaethje. The coaches then choose their first fighters to compete in the first preliminary fight of the season, with Lauren Murphy representing Team Alvarez and Nicco Montano representing Team Gaethje.
The fighters are then shown training with their respective coaches, with each fighter eager to prove themselves and to be the first UFC women's flyweight champion. The episode also highlights the personal stories of some of the fighters, including Roxanne Modafferi, who has been a pioneer in women's MMA, and Sijara Eubanks, a single mother who is pursuing her dream of becoming a UFC champion.
As the first preliminary fight approaches, tensions rise between the two teams. During the weigh-ins, there is some drama when one fighter misses weight, causing her team to scramble to find a replacement fighter. The two fighters then step into the octagon, with Lauren Murphy and Nicco Montano putting on an exciting and closely contested fight.
After the fight, the coaches deliberate on who should receive the win, and the tension is palpable as they make their decision. They ultimately choose the winner, and the fighter is ecstatic to move on to the next round of the competition.
Overall, the premiere episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 26 introduces viewers to the 16 female flyweights who will be competing for the inaugural UFC women's flyweight title. The episode sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive season, with dynamic coaches and talented fighters. Fans of MMA and women's sports will not want to miss this season of The Ultimate Fighter.
