The BEST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 13

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 13!

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.

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: ESPN+Status: Continuing
Then It Turned Ugly
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7.98
147 votes

#1 - Then It Turned Ugly

Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/2011

The Quarterfinals conclude with a rematch between Chuck and Zach, and hard-hitting action from Tony and Ryan. One fighter may have to hang up his gloves for good, while another makes personal attacks on a teammate. Plus Dana announces the Semifinal fights.

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Wow Me
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7.86
202 votes

#2 - Wow Me

Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2011

Brock comes down hard on his guys after their third loss. Chris Cope clashes with teammates who question his allegiance. It's make-or-break for Team Lesnar going into the fifth preliminary fight.

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It's Just Good to Win
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7.78
257 votes

#3 - It's Just Good to Win

Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/11/2011

Brock and Junior hit the field to compete in a football-themed Coaches' Challenge. Javier and Chuck face-off in the Wild Card fight. And Dana reveals the Quarterfinal match-ups.

Shut Him Up
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7.66
177 votes

#4 - Shut Him Up

Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2011

Both teams get a surprise visit from UFC fighter and US Marine Brian Stann. Clay tries to overcome a dislocated pinky as he takes on Ramsey. And as Chris Cope's yelling continues, Shamar finally gets the chance to shut him up in the cage.

Mean Streak
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7.65
202 votes

#5 - Mean Streak

Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2011

Injuries on Team Lesnar put the future of two fighters in Jeopardy. An incident on Dos Santos' staff forces him to make a drastic decision. Then it's time for the final two preliminary fights and the wild card announcement.

Something to Prove
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7.64
131 votes

#6 - Something to Prove

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/30/2011

Former World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and opposing coach Junior Dos Santos take charge of fourteen energized Welterweights. Intense evaluations leave one fighter's future in the balance. And the first Preliminary match up is fought.

Suck It Up
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7.58
183 votes

#7 - Suck It Up

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/6/2011

The pressure becomes too much for one fighter, forcing him to quit the competition. After a stirring speech from Brock, Team Lesnar faces Team Dos Santos in the second preliminary fight.

A Bad Dream
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7.58
143 votes

#8 - A Bad Dream

Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2011

Ramsey's antics and laid-back attitude force the other fighters to question his toughness. UFC Welterweight legend Matt Hughes pays a visit to a Team Lesnar training session. And two more welterweights square off in the cage.

The Biggest Test
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7.31
94 votes

#9 - The Biggest Test

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/1/2011

Tony Ferguson apologizes for disrespecting Charlie, but his team isn't buying it. With a spot in the finals on the line, Ramsey Nijem faces Chris Cope. Then, Chuck O'Neil looks for revenge as he takes on house outcast Tony.

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7.30
10 votes

#10 - Tony Ferguson vs. Ramsey Nijem TUF 13 Finale

Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/4/2011

In the welterweight season final, Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, who won all his fights on the show by KO/TKO, took on Ramsey Nijem, a fellow welterweight prospect who finished all his opponents as well, two by submission and one by KO/TKO.

Chicken Salad
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7.27
206 votes

#11 - Chicken Salad

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2011

Brock has to explain himself after a post-fight comment offends his fighters. Team Lesnar suspects that one of their own could be consorting with the enemy. And two fighters leave it all in the Octagon for the third Preliminary fight.