Ranking every season of The Ultimate Fighter from best to worst
By Chad Porto
10. Season 27 – Undefeated
A season of undefeated prospects coached by Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier? That’s not a bad idea. While it wasn’t the best season with regards to the trash talk or the characters but it did feature several key prospects who, unlike past seasons, are actually doing good work. Kyler Phillips, Michael Trizano, and Bryce Mitchell seem like the real deal. If they can continue their winning ways, then this season may be higher on the list.
9. Season 4 – The Comeback
With Randy Couture and Georges St-Pierre serving as coaches for the season, a bunch of ex-UFC fighters was given a chance to make it back into the promotion, with the winner getting a title shot at their weight class. Most of the fighters weren’t really that impressive anymore but Shoney Carter was easily the boldest-dressed man there. The season saw Matt Serra win, and then shockingly give St-Pierre the biggest upset in MMA history. It was also St-Pierre’s last loss in his pro career.
8. Season 10 – Heavyweights
Where to begin with this one. There was Quinton “Rampage” Jackson tormenting the contestants, which was pretty awful to watch. Then Jackson fought door to a No Contest. Rashad Evans was his usual self, and oh yeah, it was the season that brought Kimbo Slice into the UFC. Plus, Slice wasn’t the only name this show had or produced, with Brendan Schaub, Justin Wren, Roy Nelson, and Matt Mitrione all coming from this season as well.