Best Episodes
Sixteen aspiring mixed martial artists live together, train together and compete against each other to become the Ultimate Fighter. They receive coaching from UFC champions and contenders in a variety of martial arts including wrestling, boxing, judo, Jiu-Jitsu, karate and kickboxing. The winner receives a six-figure contract from the UFC.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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The last two semifinals determine who will move on to the finale. Bantamweight Johnny Bedford looks to shut down loud-mouthed teammate John Dodson. And loose cannon Diego Brandao challenges nervous Nellie Bryan Caraway for the Featherweight slot.
The episode was rated 7.13 from 15 votes.
After Dana White greets the fighters and outlines a few exciting new twists for Season 14, 16 bantamweight and 16 featherweight hopefuls face off in a day of elimination fights at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Coaches Michael Bisping and Jason "Mayhem" Miller take in the action from the sidelines.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 23 votes.
Tempers flare during a Team Bisping practice. As the pranks ramp up a rivalry brews between Akira Corassani and Dustin Neace, while John Dodson allies with members of the blue team. Then, 2 bantamweights square off in the second quarterfinal fight.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 19 votes.
Team pranks reach a new high as Bisping and Tiki execute their master plan against Team Miller. Akira’s antics earn him a handful of new enemies. A spot in the Featherweight finale is at stake when Akira faces Dennis in the first Semifinal.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 11 votes.
In the coaches’ challenge, Miller and Bisping play a high stakes game of air hockey on the roof of the Palms. And bantamweight semifinalists TJ Dillashaw and Dustin Pague contend for a spot in the finale.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 11 votes.
Bisping uses insider information to prepare his next fighter. Mayhem tries to identify who on his team is consorting with the enemy. Preliminary fights 3 and 4 result in a Featherweight and a Bantamweight moving ahead in the competition.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 16 votes.
Mayhem hatches a sneaky plan to throw off Team Bisping. The rivalry between Akira Corassani and Dustin Neace turns ugly, setting off a melee at the gym. Team Mayhem goes for its fifth straight win as two more featherweights face off.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 16 votes.
Featherweights Diego and Siler settle their feud in the Octagon. Bisping mouths off to Team Miller. TJ makes a claim that turns his teammates against him. A second fight sends one more competitor to the Semis.
The episode was rated 8.16 from 19 votes.
The bantamweight final saw the two odds on tournament favorites collide as Team Miller’s John “The Magician” Dodson, with his incredible knockout power, took on Team Bisping’s TJ Dillashaw, who possessed dynamic striking & submission skills.
The episode was rated 8.25 from 12 votes.
An infected foot puts Roland's fight future in doubt. Annoyed by TJ's cockiness, Akira and Diego teach him a painful lesson in training. After the last preliminary fight, Dana announces the semifinal matchups.
The episode was rated 8.55 from 11 votes.
