The WORST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter
Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Ultimate Fighter!
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 - 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
#2 - Bump in the Road
Season 23 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/29/2016
#3 - Friends Hurting Friends
Season 23 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/22/2016
A bombshell is dropped as Joanna and Claudia compete in the biggest coaches challenge in "Ultimate Fighter" history. Then, in the first light-heavyweight semifinal, two friends battle it out for a spot in the finale.
#4 - Beast Inside of You
Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2016
Cory gets the test results from his neck injury, and the coaches start training for their upcoming title fight. Then, two more strawweights clash for the last semifinals spot.
#5 - It's a Mental Thing
Season 23 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2016
#6 - No Easy Fight
Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/1/2016
#7 - The Situation
Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/2016
#8 - Battle of the Brits
Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/18/2016
#9 - Wake Up, Guys!
Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/2016
#10 - Who I Am
Season 23 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/4/2016
Helen Harper is distraught after getting injured in practice; Cory and Khalil have a donut-eating contest at the house; Dana White rewards the fighters with a night of video gaming; and two strawweights face off for the first time this season.
#11 - Friends and Foes
Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/2016
The fighters move into the house, and the start of training brings animosity between the coaches. Then, in the first preliminary fight, a dangerous striker takes on a familiar opponent.
#12 - Ladies and Gents
Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/20/2016
Season 23 opens with both light-heavyweight men and strawweight women facing off in 16 elimination bouts. Coaches Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha take in the fights alongside Dana White, then pick their teams from the winners.
#13 - Finale
Season 16 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/15/2012
Colton Smith vs. Mike Ricci in the Season 16 finale in Las Vegas. Roy Nelson vs. Matt Mitrione headlines the additional card. The Ultimate Fighter winner earns a six figure UFC contract and a custom motorcycle.
#14 - 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
#15 - Fight of the Season
Season 23 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/6/2016
#16 - 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.
#17 - Bone on Bone
Season 22 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2015
#18 - Nice and Flowy
Season 22 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2015
#19 - Bullseye
Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2015
#20 - Heart Is Not Enough
Season 22 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2015
#21 - Mental Breakdown
Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2015
#22 - Snake in the Grass
Season 22 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2015
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.