Sixteen Mixed Martial Artist fighters 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®.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 1 The Quest Begins
Jan 17, 2005
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.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 2 Team Challenges
Jan 24, 2005
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.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 3 Making Weight
Jan 31, 2005
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 Middle Weights face off in the Octagon™.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 4 On The Ropes
Feb 7, 2005
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.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 5 Un-Caged
Feb 14, 2005
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™.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 6 The Fight Is On
Feb 21, 2005
After the much-anticipated Leben vs. Koscheck fight, people in the house are divided as ever. One of the teams is struggling with discord among its members. The Light Heavyweights have a match up that pits two of the strongest fighters against each other.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 7 Ground & Pound
Feb 28, 2005
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.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 8 Sprawl N Brawl
Mar 7, 2005
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.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 9 Low Blow
Mar 14, 2005
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.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 10 Middleweight Semi Final #1
Mar 21, 2005
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.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 11 Middleweight Semi Final #2
Mar 28, 2005
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 his up chance for the contract to alternate Bobby Southworth.
The Ultimate Fighter® 1: Ep. 12 Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals
Apr 4, 2005