Season 1
(2005)
Overview
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 sam…
Cast
as UFC President / Self
as Head Coach / Self
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as Grappling Coach / Self
as Muay Thai Coach / Self
as Boxing Coach / Self
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Episodes
The Quest Begins 5.0
January 17, 2005
Sixteen Mixed Martial Artist fighters arrive in Las Vegas to begin their journey towards fame and fortune. Coached by U…
Team Challenges 9.0
January 24, 2005
Team Couture and Team Liddell compete against each other in a test of strength, agility, and will. After several grueli…
Making Weight 0.0
January 31, 2005
In preparation for the premiere fight, a top contender struggles to lose 20 lbs in 24 hours or face elimination. Two fi…
On The Ropes 0.0
February 7, 2005
After losing three of its members, Team Couture comes up with a new strategy to get a win. UFC President Dana White thr…
Un-Caged 0.0
February 14, 2005
A night on the town for the team members turns violent. Contest rules are broken and the responsible fighters are repri…
The Fight Is On 0.0
February 21, 2005
Two contestants go into intensive training as they prepare for battle. Both teams rally around their fighters as the em…
Ground and Pound 0.0
February 28, 2005
After the much-anticipated Leben vs. Koscheck fight, people in the house are divided as ever. To make matters worse, on…
Sprawl 'n Brawl 0.0
March 7, 2005
One fighter creates controversy by training with the opposing team, Nate discovers his fate in the game, and a previous…
Low Blow 0.0
March 14, 2005
The Light Heavyweights compete in a challenge, and controversy arises during the fighter selection. The mood turns ugly…
Middleweight Semifinal #1 0.0
March 21, 2005
Forrest’s cut puts his dream for the contract in jeopardy. The remaining fighters hear a surprising announcement from D…
Middleweight Semifinal #2 0.0
March 28, 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 pro…
Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals 0.0
April 4, 2005
The light heavyweight semi-finals are up. Stephan Bonnar fights his close friend and training partner Mike Swick in the…
The Ultimate Fighter Finale 0.0
April 9, 2005
In a 2 1/2 hour extravaganza and for the first time on free broadcast television, the TUF finals will be live from Las …
The Ultimate Fighter Finale Pt 2 0.0
April 9, 2005
The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard 4.0
April 9, 2005
The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2 0.0
April 9, 2005