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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Team Peña’s first pick, Helen Peralta, faces Team Nunes’ Kaytlin Neil, for the season’s first flyweight matchup.
The episode was rated 6.73 from 37 votes.
In episode 1, “Road to the Rematch,” the coaches select their teams of combatants to determine the next Ultimate Fighter. Light heavyweight winner of the inaugural The Ultimate Fighter, Forrest Griffin, welcomes the fighters, and no time is wasted as two heavyweights are picked for the first fight of the season.
The episode was rated 7.32 from 38 votes.
In a highly anticipated heavyweight matchup, Mohammed Usman, brother of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, faces Mitchell Sipe, who is looking to make a name for himself as well. A previously canceled bout with Usman left Sipe with a bitter taste in his mouth and he refuses to be intimidated by the Usman family legacy.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 39 votes.
Anxiety levels are running high as both Team Peña’s, Chantel Coates, and Team Nunes’, Brogan Walker, suffer serious setbacks ahead of their flyweight fight. Both teams have exhausted all options to meet the requirements for the fight, to avoid major consequences.
The episode was rated 7.41 from 39 votes.
Still recovering from a knee injury, flyweight Brogan Walker must now enter the Octagon against Hannah Guy to determine who advances to the semifinals. Dana White decides the matchups for the upcoming semifinal fights.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 35 votes.
TUF Season 2 alumni, Bobby Maximus returns to the cage after 13 years away, to face Team Nunes #1 pick, Eduardo Perez, in a heavyweight fight. With a large age and experience gap, a victory may be up for grabs. A conflict takes shape at the fighters’ house leading up to the fight and threatens the unity of Team Peña.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 32 votes.
Heavyweights Mohammed Usman and Eduardo Perez clash to decide who advances to the live TUF finale against Zac Pauga. Usman’s brother, UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, pays a visit to the TUF house.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 29 votes.
Flyweights Juliana Miller and Kaytlin Neil fight to decide who will face Brogan Walker in the live finale. Coaches Julianna Peña and Amanda Nunes take their respective teams out for a night on the town to celebrate the conclusion of the competition.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 32 votes.
Flyweights Laura Gallardo and Brogan Walker face each other to determine who will advance to the TUF live finale. Gallardo’s quick feet and grappling skills are pitted against Walker’s powerful strikes and experience.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 30 votes.
Heavyweights Jordan Heiderman and Zac Pauga face each other in the first semifinal fight of the season. Also, with their respective teams present to cheer them on, Amanda and Julianna face off in an axe-throwing competition for the coach’s challenge.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 32 votes.
It’s time for the final quarterfinal matchup in the heavyweight competition, as Cole looks to push through the pain and advance to the next round when he takes on Jordan Heiderman of Team Pena.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 34 votes.
Flyweights Claire Guthrie and Juliana Miller are poised to fight once again, as their previous fight ended with more questions than answers. Both fighters are determined to leave no doubt the second time around.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 34 votes.
