Ep 8. Sink Or Swim
- TV-14
- November 1, 2017
- 42 min
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7.2 (8)
The Ultimate Fighter season 26 is a reality television show that follows 16 female mixed martial arts fighters as they compete for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. In this episode, titled "Sink Or Swim," the competition heats up as the quarterfinal matchups are determined.
The episode begins with the fighters reflecting on their journeys thus far and the challenges they have faced in the competition. UFC President Dana White also speaks with the fighters, reminding them of the high stakes and urging them to give it their all.
The fighters then participate in a grappling competition, where they must work with a partner to complete a series of takedowns and submissions. The winners of each match earn the opportunity to choose their opponents for the quarterfinals.
After the grappling competition, the coaches meet with their respective fighters to discuss strategy and prepare for the upcoming matches. There are tensions between some of the fighters, as they strategize and jockey for position in the bracket.
The quarterfinal matchups are then announced and the fighters begin to mentally and physically prepare for their fights. The coaches offer their final words of encouragement before the fighters make their way to the Octagon.
The fights themselves are intense and hard-fought, with each fighter leaving it all in the ring. The judges consider striking, grappling, and overall performance as they score the fights and determine the winners.
The fighters who advance to the semifinals are overjoyed with their victories, while those who fall short must come to terms with their defeat. The coaches console their fighters and remind them of how far they have come in the competition.
The episode ends with a teaser for the upcoming semifinals, as the remaining fighters continue on their journey towards the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship.