The BEST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 31
Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 31, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 31!
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.
#1 - Whatever It Takes
Season 31 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/15/2023
As the competition nears its end, both Conor and Michael host special dinners for the fighters. Then in the last semifinal fight, Team McGregor’s only remaining fighter, Rico DiSciullo, faces UFC veteran Cody Gibson of Team Chandler.
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#2 - Conflict of Interest
Season 31 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/27/2023
Conor visits the TUF house to put his fighters through one of his famous workouts. Chandler struggles to coach his next fighter, TUF 27 winner Brad Katona, whose allegiance may lie with the other team. Then, Brad faces off against prospect Carlos Vera to determine who will be the next bantamweight semifinalist.
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#3 - Mississippi vs Louisiana
Season 31 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/8/2023
Conor and Michael square off in the coldest Coaches Challenge in TUF history. Then, teammates and bayou buddies Kurt Holobaugh and Jason Knight battle it out in a lightweight semifinal matchup, with a spot in the final on the line.
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#4 - No Easy Path
Season 31 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2023
A young superfan visits Conor at the Apex to show off his custom-made action figures. Then, Aaron McKenzie tries to snap Team McGregor’s losing streak when he faces Austin Hubbard of Team Chandler in the third quarterfinal fight.
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#5 - Just Win, Baby
Season 31 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/1/2023
TUF 27 winner Brad Katona officially switches teams to prepare for his semifinal fight. Timur Valiev receives inspiration from a visit by UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Then, Katona and Valiev face off with a spot in the bantamweight final on the line.
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#6 - A Hefty Price to Pay
Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2023
After a last-minute medical issue forces the next fight to be postponed, the teams have to regroup and prepare two new fighters for action. With tensions rising between the teams, Conor makes a surprise visit to the house. Then, bantamweights take center stage in the second quarterfinal fight. With the next fight on hold, bantamweights Mando Gutierrez and Cody Gibson are next in line, so they begin their preparations.
#7 - Break Your Nose
Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/4/2023
Kurt Holobaugh, the only fighter to have been signed and cut twice from the UFC, hopes that the third time is the charm as he prepares for his quarterfinal fight. McGregor has high hopes for his next athlete, fellow Irishman and protégé, Lee Hammond. After a hard-fought battle, mayhem ensues at the Apex between the coaches.
#8 - Heart, Soul, and Brain
Season 31 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2023
The matchup between Timur Valiev and Trevor Wells finally happens after a disagreement and negotiations between coaches from each team pertaining to the weight class. Stephen Thompson show up at “Team McGregor” practice to assist the prospects in their ongoing preparations.
#9 - Protect Ya Neck
Season 31 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/18/2023
Only one fight remains as Team McGregor tries to avoid the first-ever quarterfinals sweep in TUF history. Then, after the showdown in the Octagon, Dana meets with the coaches and fighters to set the semifinal matchups.
#10 - A Notorious Return
Season 31 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2023
“A Notorious Return,” is set to premiere on May 30, 2023. Mark your calendars to catch the beginning of this thrilling season. The airing time may vary depending on your region, so check your local listings for the exact time.
#11 - There Are Levels to This
Season 31 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/11/2023
The fallout from Team McGregor’s most recent loss, and Conor’s outburst at the Apex, is felt throughout the house. With tension mounting, Jason Knight tries to continue Chandler’s win streak in his fight against Landon Quiñones but has to overcome a training injury to do so.
#12 - It's personal, Not Just Business
Season 31 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/25/2023
After the fighters learn the semifinal matchups, which are posted at the TUF House, Conor pays both teams a visit and makes a feast of Irish stew. Then, friends and Chandler teammates’ Roosevelt Roberts and Austin Hubbard face off in the first semifinal fight.