Season 22

Episode Guide

Europe vs USA

S22 E1
Who’s the toughest guy in the house? The Ultimate Fighter finds out as a new roster of mixed marital arts fighters’ battle it out for a six-figure UFC contract. With two of the top UFC fighters as coaches these guys will try to kick and punch their way to dominance and to prove who is the Ultimate Fighter.

Crowded House

S22 E2
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 to turn their focus on the competition, the fighters waste no time in starting to size up the competition and new friendships are forged.

Recognize the Enemy

S22 E3
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.

A Faithless Foe

S22 E4
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.

Just Do Something

S22 E5
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.

Snake in the Grass

S22 E6
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.

Mental Breakdown

S22 E7
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.

Heart is not Enough

S22 E8
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.

Bullseye

S22 E9
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.

Nice and Flowy

S22 E10
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.

Bone on Bone

S22 E11
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.

Here for Myself

S22 E12
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.

TUF 22 Finale: The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Team Faber

S22 E13
Who’s the toughest guy in the house? The Ultimate Fighter finds out as a new roster of mixed marital arts fighters’ battle it out for a six-figure UFC contract. With two of the top UFC fighters as coaches these guys will try to kick and punch their way to dominance and to prove who is the Ultimate Fighter.