The Ultimate Fighter

10 Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter - Season 20

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 Ultimate Fighter - S20E15

#14 - Finale Main Card (Season 20 - Episode 15)

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The episode was rated 6.91 from 11 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E3

#13 - Don't Fight Fate (Season 20 - Episode 3)

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Bec Rawlings gets called in to Dana White's office and receives the news that her step-father passed away from Parkinson’s disease. Angela Magaña leads the rest of the team in a prayer for Rawlings.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 43 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E6

#12 - Give It All You Have (Season 20 - Episode 6)

Aisling struggles get the attention of Dana White's attention. Tecia's return to the competition angers some fighters. Then, in the sixth fight of the tournament Team Pettis pits #5 ranked Aisling Daly against #12 ranked Angela Magana for a chance to advance to the quarterfinals.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 39 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E2

#11 - We All Came Here to Fight! (Season 20 - Episode 2)

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Hard training takes its toll on Team Melendez, while the Team Pettis fighters grow frustrated with their coaching. Then, Joanne Calderwood faces Emily Kagan for a spot in the quarterfinals.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 50 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E5

#10 - Coming To Get You (Season 20 - Episode 5)

When Gilbert Melendez calls a team meeting, his team turns on Heather Clark after she constantly complains about her injuries, and how she only wants to train with the coaches and not with them.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 48 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E4

#9 - Make a Big Strike (Season 20 - Episode 4)

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Urijah Faber steps in as Team Pettis' temporary coach for the day due to Pettis having a prior engagement, making the ladies "crush" on him during wrestling practice.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 48 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E10

#8 - Fighting for Themselves (Season 20 - Episode 10)

Aisling Daly gets a surprise visit from Conor McGregor. The fighters visit Harley Davidson boot camp. Then, in the second quarterfinal, #5 ranked Aisling Daly takes on #4 ranked Jessica Penne with the winner advancing to the semi-final.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 44 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E1

#7 - Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: For the Belt (Season 20 - Episode 1)

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The Season 20 opener introduces the 16 female fighters battling to become the UFC's first strawweight champ. After coaches Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez pick teams for this first all-female season, the fighters move in and the opening bout is held.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 53 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E7

#6 - Risk It All (Season 20 - Episode 7)

Team Melendez's losing streak is creating some tension with the women coming together as a team and it creates a total divide. So, Angela Magaña and Bec Rawlings start talking behind Lisa Ellis' back because she and Heather Clark have been hanging out with Team Pettis, who Rawlings calls "The Foreigners" at the TUF house.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 43 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E8

#5 - Scrapettes (Season 20 - Episode 8)

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The "Scrapettes" call the first official team meeting to discuss how to kick the "Chumpettes" (Tecia Torres and Heather Clark) out of Team Melendez's room and move into "Chumpette" Lisa Ellis' room. They designate Emily Kagan as the messenger.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 47 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E9

#4 - Don't Talk to Me (Season 20 - Episode 9)

Controversy ignites again within Team Pettis because several fighters now want to train two sessions per day, not just one as preciously agreed upon. The next morning, Markos decides to attend the morning session, much to the chagrin of Carla Esparza. A confrontation takes place in the van on the way to the gym, but Markos refuses to leave. Once the van arrives at the “TUF” gym, Esparza and Herrig bring the situation to coach Pettis’ attention. While he would like to stick to the original agreement of split training sessions, he says MMA is an individual, not team sport, and he can’t make any decisions on Markos’ behalf.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 40 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E11

#3 - Best Job in the World (Season 20 - Episode 11)

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In a special two-fight episode...#3 seed Tecia Torress tries to make the most of her second chance in the tournament, when she faces top seed Carla Esparza in the third quarterfinal fight. Then 7 seed Rose Namajunas, the only fighter remaining from Team Melendez, takes on #2 ranked Joanne Calderwood....for the last spot in the semifinals.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 37 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E13

#2 - Finale Early Preliminary Fights (Season 20 - Episode 13)

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The episode was rated 8.17 from 18 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S20E12

#1 - It's About to Get Real (Season 20 - Episode 12)

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Jessica Penne and Carla Esparza are up next in the semifinal followed by Randa Markos and Rose Namajunas.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 42 votes.

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