The BEST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 22

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 22, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 22!

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
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7.87
86 votes

#1 - Nice and Flowy

Season 22 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2015

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7.84
91 votes

#2 - Here For Myself

Season 22 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/9/2015

Conor is shocked to find out that Urijah has brought in Jose Aldo as a guest coach. Then, the semifinal fights determine the matchup for the live finale in Las Vegas.

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7.83
131 votes

#3 - Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Europe vs. United States

Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2015

Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber meet as coaches in the opener of Season 22, a U.S. vs. Europe competition. Qualifying fights are held to determine the eight lightweight fighters from each continent who will enter the house and battle for a UFC contract.

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7.77
86 votes

#4 - Bullseye

Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2015

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7.70
96 votes

#5 - Heart Is Not Enough

Season 22 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2015

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7.69
120 votes

#6 - A Faithless Foe

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2015

After a frustrating fight, a coach loses his cool on a fighter in front of the team; Urijah and Conor argue over coaching styles; a member of Team Faber skips practice; and the third preliminary match eliminates another fighter from the competition.

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7.69
126 votes

#7 - Crowded House

Season 22 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2015

The fighters move into the house and begin training; and Dana reveals an unexpected twist to the competition. Then, one of Team USA's most seasoned fighters takes on a European powerhouse in the first preliminary fight.

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7.68
109 votes

#8 - Snake in the Grass

Season 22 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2015

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7.54
93 votes

#9 - Bone on Bone

Season 22 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2015

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7.51
116 votes

#10 - Just Do Something

Season 22 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2015

Pressure mounts for one of the fighters as Conor and Urijah prep their squads ahead of the fourth preliminary fight. Also: Both teams get a chance to relax during a night out with the coaches.

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7.45
105 votes

#11 - Mental Breakdown

Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2015

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7.43
126 votes

#12 - Recognize the Enemy

Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2015

The tension rises as Conor tries to get under Uriah's skin and dares him to fight TJ Dillashaw. Two fighters step into the octagon for the second preliminary bout and a coach completely loses it as he watches the fight unfold.

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7.27
55 votes

#13 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale

Season 22 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/11/2015

Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes Edson Barboza vs. Tony Ferguson Ryan LaFlare vs. Mike Pierce Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Konstantin Erokhin

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6.73
45 votes

#14 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale Prelims

Season 22 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/2015

Joe Lauzon vs. Evan Dunham Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Jason Knight Joby Sanchez vs. Geane Herrera

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