#THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER SERIES#

In the comeback season featuring UFC fighters who never won a title, East Meadow's Matt Serra decisioned Chris Lytle to earn a title shot against champion Georges St-Pierre on Nov. Kendall Grove won a unanimous decision over Ed Herman to get the UFC contract on June 24, 2006, and remained in the promotion for five-plus years and 12 fights. At the time of his retirement in 2018, Bisping was the UFC leader in career fights at 29 and tied for the most wins at 20. Ten years later, he knocked out Luke Rockhold to win the middleweight title, making Bisping the fourth 'TUF' winner to add a UFC title to his resume. The first notable British import to the UFC, Bisping knocked out Josh Haynes in the second round to win the six-figure contract on June 24, 2006. Season 3: Michael Bisping, light heavyweight Joe Daddy Stevenson decisioned Nate Diaz, then decisioned New Hyde Park's Luke Cummo in the Ultimate Finale to win the contract on Nov. He became one of the most successful 'Ultimate Fighter' winners in UFC history, winning the light heavyweight title against Forrest Griffin.Д«y clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Rashad Evans won a split decision over Brad Imes to win the UFC contract on Nov. He beat Kenny Florian to win the contract on April 9, 2005.

Often forgotten about as a debut season winner, thanks to the Forrest Griffin-Stephan Bonnar brawl, is Diego Sanchez. The bout was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. It was a three-round slugfest and is credited with launching the UFC into the mainstream. The bout between Forrest Griffin, right, and Stephan Bonnar in the finale on April 9, 2005, is considered the greatest UFC fight ever. Season 1: Forrest Griffin, light heavyweight

Here's a look at those mixed martial artists who won previous seasons of 'The Ultimate Fighter' (U.S. The winner of each season earned a guaranteed six-figure contract with the UFC.ДЄfter a two-plus year hiatus, 'TUF' will return with Season 29 in March 2021 and stream on ESPN+.

#THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER SERIES#

The UFC first premiered its reality competition series 'The Ultimate Fighter' in 2005, and that inaugural season draws much credit for being the catalyst for the growth of the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts.

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