The Ultimate Fighter

10 Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter - Season 23

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 - S23E13

#15 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale Early Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia (Season 23 - Episode 13)

Early prelims.

The episode was rated 6.73 from 49 votes.

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#14 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Joanna vs. Claudia (Season 23 - Episode 15)

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Main card.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 25 votes.

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#13 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia (Season 23 - Episode 14)

Prelims

The episode was rated 7.37 from 49 votes.

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#12 - The Situation (Season 23 - Episode 6)

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Dana chooses to intervene when Abdel's personal problems threaten his future in the competition. Meanwhile, a losing fighter eyes a second chance. Then, in the fifth preliminary fight, a determined young competitor faces a skilled veteran.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 142 votes.

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#11 - Wake Up, Guys! (Season 23 - Episode 4)

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The episode was rated 7.46 from 153 votes.

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#10 - Who I Am (Season 23 - Episode 3)

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Helen Harper is distraught after getting injured in practice; Cory and Khalil have a donut-eating contest at the house; Dana White rewards the fighters with a night of video gaming; and two strawweights face off for the first time this season.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 158 votes.

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#9 - It's a Mental Thing (Season 23 - Episode 8)

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The episode was rated 7.54 from 149 votes.

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#8 - Beast Inside of You (Season 23 - Episode 9)

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Cory gets the test results from his neck injury, and the coaches start training for their upcoming title fight. Then, two more strawweights clash for the last semifinals spot.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 143 votes.

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#7 - Bump in the Road (Season 23 - Episode 11)

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The episode was rated 7.64 from 148 votes.

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#6 - No Easy Fight (Season 23 - Episode 7)

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The episode was rated 7.69 from 149 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S23E1

#5 - Ladies and Gents (Season 23 - Episode 1)

Season 23 opens with both light-heavyweight men and strawweight women facing off in 16 elimination bouts. Coaches Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha take in the fights alongside Dana White, then pick their teams from the winners.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 176 votes.

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#4 - Friends Hurting Friends (Season 23 - Episode 10)

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A bombshell is dropped as Joanna and Claudia compete in the biggest coaches challenge in "Ultimate Fighter" history. Then, in the first light-heavyweight semifinal, two friends battle it out for a spot in the finale.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 156 votes.

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#3 - Battle of the Brits (Season 23 - Episode 5)

Season 20 winner Carla Esparza pays a visit and helps Team Joanna with training; and Abdel Medjedoub gets a call from home that puts his future in the competition in jeopardy. Then, two strawweights battle for a spot in the semifinals.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 144 votes.

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#2 - Friends and Foes (Season 23 - Episode 2)

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The fighters move into the house, and the start of training brings animosity between the coaches. Then, in the first preliminary fight, a dangerous striker takes on a familiar opponent.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 166 votes.

The Ultimate Fighter - S23E12

#1 - Fight of the Season (Season 23 - Episode 12)

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The episode was rated 7.86 from 110 votes.

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