The Ultimate Fighter

Sixteen European fighters and sixteen American fighters arrive in Las Vegas to fight for a chance at fulfilling their dreams of entering the UFC. Representing countries such as Russia, Sweden, France, and England, the Europeans face off against each other in the most important bouts of their lives. The fighters from all across America are paired as well, and the winners of all matches will move...

Shortly after a coin toss decided which team would get to pick the first preliminary fight, coach Conor McGregor gathers the European fighters and delivers a prepared speech outlining what his team can expect this season. That night, the winning European and American fighters move into the TUF house. After scoping out their new digs and picking their rooms, a celebratory barbecue ensues. Eager ...

The tension rises as Conor tries to get under Faber's skin and dares him to fight TJ Dillashaw. Germany's Sascha Sharma steps into the octagon to face Chris Gruetzemacher in the second preliminary fight. A coach completely loses it as he watches the fight unfold.

Urijah and Conor argue over coaching styles. A member of Team Faber skips practice. American Tom Gallicchio faces off against Poland's Marcin Wrzosek in the third preliminary match of the competition.

The pressure of the competition starts to weigh on one of the fighters as Urijah and Conor prepare for the fourth preliminary fight featuring two hungry young competitors. Both teams get a chance to relax during a night out with the coaches.

An unorthodox fighter from Team Faber faces one of the top competitors from Team Europe in the fifth preliminary fight of the season. UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw arrives to help Urijah. When Conor calls him a traitor all hell breaks loose.

Two members of Team Faber come face to face in a drunken confrontation at the house. An explosive and highly anticipated American fighter steps into the octagon to face off against a very tough European opponent in the sixth preliminary fight.

In an action-packed two fight episode, the seventh preliminary fight pits a hard-hitting striker from Team McGregor against an American brawler. Then, two more warriors step into the octagon for the eighth preliminary fight.

McGregor and Faber face off in the coaches' challenge. An American fighter gets ready to take on one of the most experienced European fighters in the ninth and final preliminary fight. Conor and Urijah argue over the quarterfinal match ups and who will be left out of the competition.

An unexpected turn of events brings a fighter back into the competition. A European powerhouse goes head to head with a Team Faber fighter in the first quarterfinal, and two experienced fighters face off in a match of strength vs technique in the second quarterfinal fight.

Two hard-hitting teammates battle it out in the third quarterfinal fight. Then, a crafty veteran from Team McGregor faces off against one of Team Faber's most dynamic fighters in the fourth and final quarterfinal matchup.

Conor is shocked when he finds out that Team USA coach Urijah Faber has brought in current UFC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo as a guest coach. Then it's the semifinal fights, with a spot in the live finale in Las Vegas on the line.

Two of the top featherweights in the world will meet in the Octagon on Friday, December 11th, as Frankie Edgar battles Chad Mendes in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Team Faber in Las Vegas. A former UFC lightweight champion, Edgar's quest for a second crown has taken him to 145 pounds, where he has won four straight against Charles Oliveira, BJ Penn, Cub Swanson...