The Ultimate Fighter
The next generation of UFC stars are produced in an intense elimination tournament that separates the contenders from the pretenders.
Seasons
The Ultimate Fighter
16 Episodes • 2005
The Ultimate Fighter 2
14 Episodes • 2005
The Ultimate Fighter 3
14 Episodes • 2006
The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback
14 Episodes • 2006
The Ultimate Fighter 5
14 Episodes • 2007
Team Hughes vs. Team Serra
14 Episodes • 2007
Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest
14 Episodes • 2008
Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
14 Episodes • 2008
United States vs. United Kingdom
14 Episodes • 2009
Heavyweights
14 Episodes • 2009
Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz
13 Episodes • 2010
Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
13 Episodes • 2010
Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos
11 Episodes • 2011
Team Bisping vs. Team Miller
12 Episodes • 2011
Live
13 Episodes • 2012
Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson
13 Episodes • 2012
Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen
13 Episodes • 2013
Team Rousey vs. Team Tate
14 Episodes • 2013
Team Edgar vs. Team Penn
13 Episodes • 2014
A Champion Will Be Crowned
13 Episodes • 2014
American Top Team vs. Blackzilians
12 Episodes • 2015
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber
14 Episodes • 2015
Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia
14 Episodes • 2016
Tournament of Champions
15 Episodes • 2016
Redemption
15 Episodes • 2017
Team Alvarez vs Team Gaethje
12 Episodes • 2017
Undefeated
15 Episodes • 2018
Heavy Hitters
15 Episodes • 2018
Team Volkanovski vs Team Ortega
12 Episodes • 2021
Peña vs Nunes
12 Episodes • 2022
Team McGregor vs Team Chandler
12 Episodes • 2023
Team Grasso vs Team Shevchenko
12 Episodes • 2024
Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen
12 Episodes • 2025
Episodes - Season 1
1. The Quest Begins
60mSixteen 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.
2. Team Challenges
60mTeam 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.
3. Making Weight
60mIn 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.
4. On The Ropes
60mAfter 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.
5. Un-Caged
60mA 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.
6. The Fight Is On
60mTwo 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.
7. Ground and Pound
60mAfter 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.
8. Sprawl 'n Brawl
60mOne 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.
9. Low Blow
60mThe 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.
10. Middleweight Semifinal #1
60mForrest’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.
Created by: Dana White, Frank Fertitta III
Top Cast
Dana White
UFC President / Self
Available on: ESPN, Spike, ESPN2, FX, FS1, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
