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The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 2 - Ladies First
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    S18:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 6 - Little Princesses
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    S18:E6

    Raquel Pennington vs Jessamyn Duke

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 10 - HWPO
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    S18:E10

    The semifinalists make a special visit to a Harley-Davidson boot camp. Then, British brawler Michael Wootten takes on jiu-jitsu blackbelt Chris Holdsworth, with a spot in the live finale on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 3 - Stick and Move
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    S18:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 4 - Use the Force
    6.6/10(23 votes)

    S18:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 1 - Team Rousey vs. Team Zingano
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    S18:E1

    Dana White looks to make history as for the first time ever, two females will serve as coaches for "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 18 as Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano look to mentor both male and female competitors on the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 12 - One Punch Away
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    S18:E12

    Now it's the men's turn as the first male semi-finalist match-up between Team Rousey's Anthony Gutierrez and David Grant are set to face-off in the octagon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 5 - Redemption
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    S18:E5

    David Grant vs Louis Fisette

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 13 - Aiming for the Top
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    S18:E13

    Jessica Rakoczy vs Raquel Pennington

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 11 - Mean Girls
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    S18:E11

    First semifinal fight: Sarah Moras vs. Julianna Pena.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 7 - Zone In
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    S18:E7

    Michael Wootten vs Josh Hall

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 14 - The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale
    5.7/10(18 votes)

    S18:E14

    Gray Maynard vs Nate Diaz headline The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale live from Las Vegas

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 9 - Sacrifice
    5.6/10(21 votes)

    S18:E9

    Sarah Moras vs Peggy Morgan

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 8 - Tied
    5.4/10(20 votes)

    S18:E8

    Match hightlights from the previous fights are also shown. The history behind Ronda Rousey and Meisha Tate's rivalry is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Ladies First" is the best rated episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 18. It scored 7/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/11/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Little Princesses".