The Ultimate Fighter

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  • TV-14
  • 2005
  • 33 Seasons
  • 7.8  (3,270)

The Ultimate Fighter is a reality television show that first premiered in 2005 on the FX network. The show is produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the premise of the show is to find the next great UFC fighter. The show is hosted by UFC president Dana White, who acts as the mentor to the fighters and oversees the competition.

The Ultimate Fighter is an elimination-style competition where fighters from around the world compete for a UFC contract. The fighters are divided into two teams, and each team is coached by a current UFC fighter. Throughout the course of the season, the fighters live in the same house and train together, preparing to compete in a series of fights.

The show has a unique format where the fighters participate in both individual and team challenges. The winning team gets to choose which fighter from their team will fight next, and the losing team has to choose one of their fighters to fight in the next round. The fights are live events that take place in the UFC octagon and are judged by UFC officials.

The casting process for The Ultimate Fighter is rigorous, and the show often attracts top fighters from around the world. Many of the fighters who have appeared on the show have gone on to become UFC champions, including Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, and Michael Bisping.

The show is known for its intense training sessions and emotional moments, as the fighters compete to achieve their ultimate dream of becoming a UFC fighter. The fighters not only have to overcome physical challenges but also mental and emotional hurdles as they adjust to the grueling training and living conditions of the show.

In addition to the training and fights, The Ultimate Fighter also showcases the personal lives of the fighters outside of the octagon. Viewers get to see the struggles and triumphs of each competitor as they strive to make a name for themselves in the MMA world.

The Ultimate Fighter has been praised for its innovation and impact on the MMA industry. The show helped bring mainstream attention to the sport and helped to popularize the UFC. It was also one of the first shows to feature exclusively MMA fighting and helped to launch the careers of many fighters.

Overall, The Ultimate Fighter is an exciting and emotional journey that takes viewers on a journey to find the next great UFC fighter. With intense training sessions, thrilling fights, and personal stories, the show has established itself as a staple in the MMA world and a must-watch for any MMA fan.

The Ultimate Fighter is a series that is currently running and has 33 seasons (438 episodes). The series first aired on January 17, 2005.

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Episode 11
11. Episode 11
August 5, 2025
Summary is not available.
Common Goals Can't Be Shared
10. Common Goals Can't Be Shared
July 29, 2025
Chael Sonnen and Colby Covington take Team Sonnen to se Criss Angel's Iconic show in LAs Vegas, Then, Cormier teammates face off in the first Welterweight semifinal, as Rodrigo Sezinando takes on Jeff Creighton with a spot in the live finale at stake.
Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
9. Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
July 22, 2025
Cormier and Sonnen face off in a pickleball Coaches Challenge. TUF 18 winner and former UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Pena pays a visit to Team Sonnen training. Then, Alibi Idiris and Roybert Echeverria go to war.
The Time For Talk is Over
8. The Time For Talk is Over
July 15, 2025
Summary is not available.
Make Them Remember Me
7. Make Them Remember Me
July 8, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion and TUF Smashes winner Robert Whittaker visits Team Sonnen’s training session.
A Lesson in Brutality
6. A Lesson in Brutality
July 1, 2025
TUF alumni and former UFC champions Rose Namajunas and Raquel Pennington help Team Cormier during training.
Remember My Name!
5. Remember My Name!
June 24, 2025
Summary is not available.
Blood and Business
4. Blood and Business
June 17, 2025
Summary is not available.
Give Them A Show
3. Give Them A Show
June 10, 2025
Summary is not available.
Nothing to Lose
2. Nothing to Lose
June 3, 2025
Summary is not available.
Into The Pressure Cooker
1. Into The Pressure Cooker
May 27, 2025
Summary is not available.
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Where to Watch The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter is available for streaming on the FX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Ultimate Fighter on demand at Amazon, Vudu, ESPN+, YouTube Premium and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 17, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (3,270)