The inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, particularly the show’s finale, effectively resuscitated a nearly flat-lined UFC in April 2005.
Countless captivating bouts have been showcased on finales of the show, including the granddaddy of them all, a bout that determined the winner of Season 1 between Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar.
The show broke new ground 17 seasons later when the company’s brass decided to film a season with both male and female fighters competing in the bantamweight division.
With the finale of the 18th season of The Ultimate Fighter just four days away, here’s a look back at the best scraps in TUF finale history.