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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Cage Season 1

Every episode of Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Cage Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 1 - Kimbo Slice: Rise of a Backyard Brawler
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Kimbo Slice: Rise of a Backyard Brawler

    S1:E1

    Street fighter Kimbo Slice goes from backyard brawling viral sensation to MMA superstar. But after his shocking death, questions arise: was it hype or was he the real deal?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 2 - Diego Sanchez: The Fighter and The Guru
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Diego Sanchez: The Fighter and The Guru

    S1:E2

    Diego Sanchez, one of the UFC's all-time great fighters, is taken advantage of by a guru who turns his life into a living nightmare.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 3 - The Final Days of Evan Tanner
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Final Days of Evan Tanner

    S1:E3

    When UFC pioneer Evan Tanner is found dead of heat exposure alone in the California desert, the MMA world wonders what led to his mysterious passing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ultimate Fighter: The UFC's Ultimate Gamble
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Ultimate Fighter: The UFC's Ultimate Gamble

    S1:E4

    On the verge of financial ruin, the UFC bets everything on an MMA reality television show. The result gives rise to a juggernaut and helps create the Dana White we know today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 5 - Nick Diaz vs the World
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Nick Diaz vs the World

    S1:E5

    When UFC superstar Nick Diaz receives an extraordinary five-year ban for marijuana use, people start to wonder: is the world against Nick Diaz, or is he his own worst enemy?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 6 - The Rise of Pride FC
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Rise of Pride FC

    S1:E6

    Japan’s PRIDE Fighting Championships is the biggest and best in the world, but when its president mysteriously commits suicide, questions arise about its ties to organized crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fall of Pride FC
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Fall of Pride FC

    S1:E7

    Dark clouds circle over PRIDE, the most popular MMA promotion in the world, when rival Yakuza gangs collide and shadowy secrets come out into the open.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 8 - The Disappearance of Ronda Rousey
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Disappearance of Ronda Rousey

    S1:E8

    Ronda Rousey was an MMA trailblazer - the UFC’s first-ever female star and at one point the highest paid fighter of all time, male or female. So why did she suddenly walk away?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 9 - The Triumph and Tragedy of Matt Hughes
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Triumph and Tragedy of Matt Hughes

    S1:E9

    UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes’ legacy is called into question in the wake of a shocking accident that reveals dark truths about his personal life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dark Side of the Cage Season 1 Episode 10 - The Downfall of War Machine
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Downfall of War Machine

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Kimbo Slice: Rise of a Backyard Brawler" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of the Cage" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Diego Sanchez: The Fighter and The Guru".