Storyline: Welterweight rivals Matt Hughes and Matt Serra return to the series as the coaches, ahead of their title fight which ultimately did not happen. Must-see fight: Nate Diaz vs Rob Emerson, TUF 5 Elimination Round Key fighters: Nate Diaz, Gray Maynard, Joe Lauzon, Manvel GamburyanĬool anecdote: Before team selections are made, Penn asks the fighters to raise their hands if they want to be on his team. Storyline: This was the first season to feature one weight class, as 16 lightweight competitors took their shot at a UFC contract. Must-see fight: Edwin Dewees vs Gideon Ray, TUF 4 Quarterfinal Key fighters: Matt Serra, Travis Lutter, Chris Lytle, Patrick Cote, Shonie CarterĬool anecdote: The winners of this season would receive championship opportunities against the welterweight and middleweight champions. Instead of fighters who were trying to get their foot in the door, the competition on this show included only former UFC fighters looking for one last shot at glory return to the Octagon.Ĭoaches: Randy Couture, Georges St-Pierre Storyline: Season 4 took a different approach with casting. Must-see fight: Ed Herman vs Rory Singer, TUF 3 Semifinal Bisping and Hamill would later fight at UFC 75.
Key fighters: Michael Bisping, Kendall Grove, Ed Herman, Matt HamillĬool anecdote: After an injury to Matt Hamill, middleweight Ross Pointon replaced Hamill in a semifinal matchup at light heavyweight against Michael Bisping. Dana White was the sole host of the show for the first time, a trend that continues today. Storyline: Longtime rivals Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock coached teams of middleweights and light heavyweights. Must-see fight: Jason Von Flue vs Jorge Gurgel, TUF 2 Semifinal Key Fighters: Rashad Evans, Joe Stevenson, Keith Jardine, Melvin GuillardĬool anecdote: Luke Cummo and Brad Imes were both picked last for their respective divisions, but both made it to the finale. Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin lead their teams in a season that featured heavyweights and welterweights. Storyline: Randy Couture joined Dana White as the host for the second season. More on Season 1: How the Ultimate Fighter saved the UFC 15 years ago Must-see fight of the season: Forrest Griffin vs. White gives his "So you want to be a fighter?" speech. Memorable anecdote: UFC president Dana White and musician Willa Ford serve as co-hosts of the show. Key fighters: Forrest Griffin, Diego Sanchez, Stephan Bonnar, Kenny Florian, Chris Leben, Josh Koscheck Storyline: The UFC enters the reality television show realm with The Ultimate Fighter, which features up-and-coming fighters looking to gain a six-figure contract with the UFC. Season 29 is scheduled to be beginning on June 1 and will be broadcast on ESPN+. New seasons will be released here every Tuesday. Seasons that are currently available are outlined below. The iconic reality series has launched the careers of numerous fighters who went on to become UFC champions, contenders and stars, including: Kamaru Usman, Tony Ferguson, TJ Dillashaw, Rose Namajunas, Michael Bisping, Nate Diaz, Michael Chiesa, Al Iaquinta, Kelvin Gastelum, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Uriah Hall and Conor McGregor, who was a coach in TUF 22.Īll 28 seasons will be available on ESPN+. The winner was declared the Ultimate Fighter and earned a six-figure UFC contract. Over the course of 12 weeks, 16 up-and-coming mixed martial artists fought to stay in the house while receiving world-class coaching from the UFC's elite fighters. The reality series launched the mixed martial arts explosion around the world in 2005.
The Ultimate Fighter, the reality show that brought fighters together in a home, has a new home on ESPN+.
How to watch The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN+
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