The Ultimate Fighter has long been the lighting rod that helped play a role in the development of mixed martial arts. That fight when Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar collided and glued eyes to the sport will long be recognized as a pivotal moment for not only the UFC but MMA as a whole. Since then the show has produced some interesting moments and even more interesting characters.
While the athletes who are competing for the coveted UFC contract should receive the main spotlight, the coaches from TUF can quickly become central characters of their own. With that in mind, here is a listing of the top five coaches in the history of The Ultimate Fighter.
The coaches on this list were selected due to their ability to lead the men and women who were on their teams during their respective seasons. Their own UFC careers were not fully taken into consideration, although they were recognized for success in the cage that could be used as an example to those on the show. The rankings were dependent upon how well their team finished at the end of the season in relation to the opposing group.