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The Ultimate Fighter

Season 1 2005
TV-14

  • 2005-01-18T03:00:00Z on ESPN
  • 45m
  • 16h (16 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Reality
The debut season of The Ultimate Fighter premiered on January 17, 2005. Sixteen mixed martial arts fighters were invited to participate in the show where they would reside together and train in two separate teams coached by UFC Light Heavyweight fighters Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture. The teams would compete in physical challenges, segments hosted by singer Willa Ford, to determine which team would have the right to pair one of their own fighters against an opponent of their choice in the same weight class, with the loser being eliminated. The finale was broadcast live on April 9, 2005, where the two finalists in each weight class faced off for a contract with the UFC. It was the first ever live UFC broadcast on non-pay-per-view television, and it drew a very impressive 1.9 overall rating. The series was also broadcast in the UK in the spring of 2005 on Bravo. A 5-disc DVD set of "The Ultimate Fighter" was released on November 1, 2005.

16 episodes

Series Premiere

2005-01-18T03:00:00Z

1x01 The Quest Begins

Series Premiere

1x01 The Quest Begins

  • 2005-01-18T03:00:00Z1h

Sixteen Mixed Martial Artist fighters arrive in Las Vegas to begin their journey towards fame and fortune. Coached by Ultimate Fighting Championship legends, Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, they will fight each other for two six-figure contracts in the UFC.

2005-01-25T03:00:00Z

1x02 Team Challenges

1x02 Team Challenges

  • 2005-01-25T03:00:00Z1h

Team Couture and Team Liddell compete against each other in a test of strength, agility, and will. After several grueling challenges, two fighters are eliminated and sent home.

2005-02-01T03:00:00Z

1x03 Making Weight

1x03 Making Weight

  • 2005-02-01T03:00:00Z1h

In preparation for the premiere fight, a top contender struggles to lose 20 lbs in 24 hours or face elimination. Two fighters christen the Octagon with a classic battle of brute strength.

2005-02-08T03:00:00Z

1x04 On The Ropes

1x04 On The Ropes

  • 2005-02-08T03:00:00Z1h

After losing three of its members, Team Couture comes up with a new strategy to get a win. UFC President Dana White throws a twist into the competition and two Middleweights face off in the Octagon.

2005-02-15T03:00:00Z

1x05 Un-Caged

1x05 Un-Caged

  • 2005-02-15T03:00:00Z1h

A night on the town for the team members turns violent. Contest rules are broken and the responsible fighters are reprimanded. Dana White and his coaches wrestle with how to settle the conflict.

2005-02-22T03:00:00Z

1x06 The Fight Is On

1x06 The Fight Is On

  • 2005-02-22T03:00:00Z1h

Two contestants go into intensive training as they prepare for battle. Both teams rally around their fighters as the emotional conflict is settled in the Octagon.

2005-03-01T03:00:00Z

1x07 Ground and Pound

1x07 Ground and Pound

  • 2005-03-01T03:00:00Z1h

After the much-anticipated Leben vs. Koscheck fight, people in the house are divided as ever. To make matters worse, one of the teams is struggling with discord among its members. The Light Heavyweights have their turn in the Octagon with a match up that pits two of the strongest fighters against each other.

2005-03-08T03:00:00Z

1x08 Sprawl N Brawl

1x08 Sprawl N Brawl

  • 2005-03-08T03:00:00Z1h

One fighter creates controversy by training with the opposing team, Nate discovers his fate in the game, and a previously eliminated fighter gets another shot at the contract.

2005-03-15T03:00:00Z

1x09 Low Blow

1x09 Low Blow

  • 2005-03-15T03:00:00Z1h

The Light Heavyweights compete in a challenge, and controversy arises during the fighter selection. The mood turns ugly when the fighters suspect there is a thief in the house.

Forrest’s cut puts his dream for the contract in jeopardy. The remaining fighters hear a surprising announcement from Dana that effect who they will fight to get into the finals.

Forrest is still up in the air about his future in the contest, but he does get his stitches out and the healing is progressing nicely. The fighters continue their battle for the remaining spot in the middleweight finals.

Stephan Bonnar fights his close friend and training partner Mike Swick in the first bout. Forrest Griffin finds out if his cut has healed enough to fight Sam Hoger or give up his chance for the contract to alternate Bobby Southworth.

After weeks living in a house with nothing to do but train, Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian battle it out inside the Octagon to see who will be The Ultimate Fighter Middleweight winner.

The fight that changed the sport of MMA and the UFC forever; Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar in the finale of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter.

2005-04-10T02:00:00Z

1x15 TUF 1 Finale

1x15 TUF 1 Finale

  • 2005-04-10T02:00:00Z1h

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale was the UFC's watershed moment as the first two winners of the reality show were crowned including the fight that set the world on fire as Stephan Bonnar went to war with Forrest Griffin.

Season Finale

2005-04-10T01:00:00Z

1x16 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2

Season Finale

1x16 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2

  • 2005-04-10T01:00:00Z1h
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