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The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 2

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 2!

The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 2 is "A New Crop", rated 6.8/10 from 27 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "A New Crop" aired on 8/22/2005 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Teams Are Picked".

  • A New Crop
    6.8/10 27 votes

    #1 - A New Crop

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2005-08-22

    The Ultimate Fighter is back and this time it’s the heavyweights and welterweights. Eighteen of the world’s toughest Mixed Martial Artists arrive in Las Vegas to compete for two contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Coached by UFC World Champions, Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin, the two teams will battle each other in the Octagon to see who survives to become The Ultimate Fighter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Teams Are Picked
    6.4/10 24 votes

    #2 - The Teams Are Picked

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2005-08-29

    The coaches make their choices and Team Hughes battles Team Franklin in the first challenge. The opening fight of the season is a knock-out brawl between two welterweights.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Pain, No Gain
    5.9/10 23 votes

    #3 - No Pain, No Gain

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2005-09-05

    Coach Hughes gets annoyed with the constant whining of one of his fighters. A new fighter arrives at the house ruffling some feathers and the heavyweights prepare for their first battle in the Octagon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Strategy
    6.8/10 21 votes

    #4 - Strategy

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2005-09-12

    The fighters form alliances to advance in the competition. Coach Hughes plays mind games with Jorge. And a second welterweight is sent home in brutal fashion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Leave It In The Octagon
    6.6/10 21 votes

    #5 - Leave It In The Octagon

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2005-09-19

    Matt continues to taunt Jorge. Team Franklin adopts some bizarre training practices. And two more heavyweights go toe to toe in the Octagon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Slugfest
    7.1/10 21 votes

    #6 - Slugfest

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2005-09-26

    A dispute over Rashad’s conduct in the Octagon leads to tension at the house. Matt makes his team pay for Tom’s loss. A welterweight suffers a crushing defeat in an all out three round slugfest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Respect
    6.0/10 21 votes

    #7 - No Respect

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2005-10-03

    Jason’s victory fails to win over Matt Hughes. The teams are re-balanced. Things get slippery at the next challenge. And clash of styles in the Octagon sends another heavyweight home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Knees and Elbows
    6.3/10 20 votes

    #8 - Knees and Elbows

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2005-10-10

    Team Franklin launches a sneak attack on Team Hughes. Dana warns the fighters to step it up in the Octagon if they ever want to make it in the UFC. Two welterweights listen to his advice and go to war.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mental Game
    6.2/10 21 votes

    #9 - Mental Game

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2005-10-17

    After his victory, Luke goes on a binge. Brad quickly learns how different training is over at Team Hughes. And a heavyweight must live up to everyone’s expectations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semi-Final #1: Killer Instinct
    6.8/10 20 votes

    #10 - Semi-Final #1: Killer Instinct

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2005-10-24

    Team Hughes is stunned by Mike’s humiliating loss to Rashad. Dana announces the fight match-ups for the semi-finals, and a welterweight demonstrates his killer instinct to become the first finalist.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semi-Final #1: Bloody Brawl
    7.1/10 20 votes

    #11 - Semi-Final #1: Bloody Brawl

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2005-10-31

    Rashad Evans takes on Keith Jardine in the first heavyweight semi-final match. But before the fists can fly, Rashad must contend with Matt Hughes being his corner man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semi-finals #3 & 4: Countdown
    6.5/10 21 votes

    #12 - Semi-finals #3 & 4: Countdown

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2005-11-01

    A doctor examines Jason’s cut to determine if he can fight. If he can’t, Marcus will take his place and fight Joe in the 2nd welterweight semi-final. In the heavyweight semi-final, Brad and Seth battle for the last spot in the finals.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ultimate FIghter 2 Finale
    8.2/10 31 votes

    #13 - The Ultimate FIghter 2 Finale

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2005-11-05

    The finals take place and the two six figure contracts are awarded. First, in the welterweight division, Joe "Daddy" Stevenson will face off against Luke Cummo. Next, Brad "Hillbilly Heartthrob" Imes will battle it out with Rashad Evans in the heavyweight division. Then, one of last year's winners, Diego Sanchez goes face to face with Nick Diaz for the main event.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale Pt 2
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #14 - The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale Pt 2

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2005-11-05

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A