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The Ultimate Fighter S2E9 — Mental Game

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The Ultimate Fighter•Season 2•Episode 9

Mental Game

5.7/10 · 28 votesOct 17, 200560 min

Ranked #11 of 14 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

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Dana White

Dana White

UFC President / Self

Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes

Head Coach / Self

Rich Franklin

Rich Franklin

Head Coach / Self

Rashad Evans

Rashad Evans

Self

Keith Jardine

Keith Jardine

Self

Melvin Guillard

Melvin Guillard

Self

Joe Stevenson

Joe Stevenson

Self

Josh Burkman

Josh Burkman

Self

Jason Von Flue

Jason Von Flue

Self

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Sammy Morgan

Self

Luke Cummo

Luke Cummo

Self

Mike Whitehead

Mike Whitehead

Self

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Garret Elkins

Garret Elkins

Assistant Editor

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Episode Summary

"Mental Game" is episode 9 of The Ultimate Fighter season 2. It scored 5.7/10 from 28 votes, ranking #11 of 14 episodes this season (season average 5.8). It aired on October 17, 2005.

Next: E10 · Semi-Final #1: Killer Instinct Best of Season 2