The BEST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 2

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 2!

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: 5/2/2024Network: ESPNStatus: Continuing
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Slugfest
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7.66
79 votes

#1 - Slugfest

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2005

A dispute over Rashad’s conduct in the Octagon leads to tension at the house. Matt makes his team pay for Tom’s loss. A welterweight suffers a crushing defeat in an all out three round slugfest.

Semi-Final #1: Killer Instinct
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7.34
79 votes

#2 - Semi-Final #1: Killer Instinct

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/24/2005

Team Hughes is stunned by Mike’s humiliating loss to Rashad. Dana announces the fight match-ups for the semi-finals, and a welterweight demonstrates his killer instinct to become the first finalist.

Strategy
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7.30
82 votes

#3 - Strategy

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2005

The fighters form alliances to advance in the competition. Coach Hughes plays mind games with Jorge. And a second welterweight is sent home in brutal fashion.

Knees and Elbows
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7.30
80 votes

#4 - Knees and Elbows

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2005

Team Franklin launches a sneak attack on Team Hughes. Dana warns the fighters to step it up in the Octagon if they ever want to make it in the UFC. Two welterweights listen to his advice and go to war.

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No Pain, No Gain
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7.26
81 votes

#5 - No Pain, No Gain

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2005

Coach Hughes gets annoyed with the constant whining of one of his fighters. A new fighter arrives at the house ruffling some feathers and the heavyweights prepare for their first battle in the Octagon.

No Respect
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7.25
79 votes

#6 - No Respect

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2005

Jason’s victory fails to win over Matt Hughes. The teams are re-balanced. Things get slippery at the next challenge. And clash of styles in the Octagon sends another heavyweight home.

The Teams Are Picked
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7.24
79 votes

#7 - The Teams Are Picked

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2005

The coaches make their choices and Team Hughes battles Team Franklin in the first challenge. The opening fight of the season is a knock-out brawl between two welterweights.

Semi-finals #3 & 4: Countdown
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7.22
45 votes

#8 - Semi-finals #3 & 4: Countdown

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/1/2005

A doctor examines Jason’s cut to determine if he can fight. If he can’t, Marcus will take his place and fight Joe in the 2nd welterweight semi-final. In the heavyweight semi-final, Brad and Seth battle for the last spot in the finals.

Semi-Final #1: Bloody Brawl
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7.16
102 votes

#9 - Semi-Final #1: Bloody Brawl

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/31/2005

Rashad Evans takes on Keith Jardine in the first heavyweight semi-final match. But before the fists can fly, Rashad must contend with Matt Hughes being his corner man.

Mental Game
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7.13
107 votes

#10 - Mental Game

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2005

After his victory, Luke goes on a binge. Brad quickly learns how different training is over at Team Hughes. And a heavyweight must live up to everyone’s expectations.

Joe Stevenson vs. Luke Cummo TUF 2 Finale
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7.11
75 votes

#11 - Joe Stevenson vs. Luke Cummo TUF 2 Finale

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/5/2005

An all Team Hughes welterweight final as Joe “Daddy” Stevenson’s guillotine chokes and ground & pound entered the Octagon against Serra/Longo product Luke Cummo with his kickboxing & crafty BJJ skills.

Leave It In The Octagon
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7.09
106 votes

#12 - Leave It In The Octagon

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2005

Matt continues to taunt Jorge. Team Franklin adopts some bizarre training practices. And two more heavyweights go toe to toe in the Octagon.

A New Crop
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7.08
106 votes

#13 - A New Crop

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2005

Eighteen of the world’s toughest Mixed Martial Artists arrive in Las Vegas to compete for two contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Coached by UFC World Champions, Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin, the two teams will battle each other in the Octagon to see who survives to become The Ultimate Fighter.

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Rashad Evans vs. Brad Imes TUF 2 Finale
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7.00
9 votes

#14 - Rashad Evans vs. Brad Imes TUF 2 Finale

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/5/2005

The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale featured undersized wrestler Rashad Evans taking on ex-football player Brad Imes.