The Ultimate Fighter (2005)
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.
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Episode 1 - Smashed Up
Release Date: 2010-03-31Legendary UFC rivals and former TUF coaches Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz return to carry on their feud as 28 Middleweights arrive at the new expanded training center and fight their way into the house in a brutal and sometimes bloody elimination tournament.
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Episode 2 - Suck It Up
Release Date: 2010-04-07After surviving the elimination fights 14 middleweights move into the house. Dana confronts Chuck about his controversial team picks, while injuries take a toll on Team Ortiz. Then, two middleweights face off in the first preliminary fight.
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Episode 3 - A Lotta Heart
Release Date: 2010-04-14One fighter's dream comes to an abrupt end, opening the door for another to return. Team Ortiz struggles to find harmony during training. Two Middleweights leave it all in the cage for a slot in the Quarters.
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Episode 4 - Clown Box
Release Date: 2010-04-21One fighter accuses another of stealing his clothes, and they almost come to blows. Then two preliminary fights in one electrifying episode!
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Episode 5 - If It Breathes, It Bleeds
Release Date: 2010-04-28Wildcard speculation heats up, surgery sidelines a fighter, and Tito makes an uncharacteristic apology - all while 2 fighters prepare for the 5th Preliminary match-up.
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Episode 6 - Did Your Dizzle
Release Date: 2010-05-05A disgruntled fighter calls Tito out on his training techniques, and an injury sends another to the hospital. After Chuck and Tito face off in the coaches challenge, dodgeball, it's time for the sixth preliminary fight.
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Episode 7 - Coming for Blood
Release Date: 2010-05-12Nick Ring faces an uncertain future after his knee gives out in practice, comeback kid Seth Baczynski takes on rookie Joe Henle in the 7th Preliminary Fight, and Dana announces which 2 contestants will get a second shot in the Wildcard fight.
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Episode 8 - Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed
Release Date: 2010-05-19Kyacey Uscola and Kris McCray face off in the Wildcard fight. Dana visits the house and makes a shocking announcement that shakes up the competition. And then two fighters battle it out in the first Quarterfinal fight.
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Episode 9 - Civilized Sport
Release Date: 2010-05-26Tito shares disturbing news with his team. In the quarterfinals Kyle Noke faces wildcard winner Kris McCray, and Brad Tavares takes on Seth Baczynski. A verdict in the cage starts a rumble in the gym.
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Episode 10 - Shocked and Awed
Release Date: 2010-06-02It's Jamie Yager versus Josh Bryant in the last quarterfinal fight, with an ending that leaves both teams in shock. Dana makes an unprecedented decision that turns the competition upside-down. After the smoke clears, the semifinal matchups are announced.
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Episode 11 - A Will To Win (1)
Release Date: 2010-06-09In a special 2-hour episode Rich Franklin takes over as the new coach of the red team, and several of the fighters have finally had it with Jamie Yager. All this plus two semifinal fights: Court McGee faces Liddell teammate Brad Tavares, and Josh Bryant takes on Kris McCray in a rematch.
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Episode 12 - Dogfight (2)
Release Date: 2010-06-09In a special 2-hour episode Rich Franklin takes over as the new coach of the red team, and several of the fighters have finally had it with Jamie Yager. All this plus two semifinal fights: Court McGee faces Liddell teammate Brad Tavares, and Josh Bryant takes on Kris McCray in a rematch.
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Episode 13 - Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale
Release Date: 2010-06-19Court McGee and Kris McCray battle for the six-figure contract, Keith Jardine faces Matt Hamill, and plenty more action from The Palms in Las Vegas!