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The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31

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Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31!

The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31

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  1. Background image for A Notorious Return
    6.7/10(62 votes)

    #1 - A Notorious Return

    S31:E1

    The Ultimate Fighter is the reality series that launched the mixed martial arts explosion around the world in 2005. Through 12 weeks, 16 up-and-coming mixed martial artists fight to stay in the house while given world-class coaching by the UFC’s elite fighters. Each competes to be declared the Ultimate Fighter and win a six-figure UFC contract.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for A Hefty Price to Pay
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    #2 - A Hefty Price to Pay

    S31:E2

    After a last-minute medical issue forces the next fight to be postponed, the teams have to regroup and prepare two new fighters for action. With tensions rising between the teams, Conor makes a surprise visit to the house. Then, bantamweights take center stage in the second quarterfinal fight. With the next fight on hold, bantamweights Mando Gutierrez and Cody Gibson are next in line, so they begin their preparations.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for No Easy Path
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #3 - No Easy Path

    S31:E3

    A young superfan visits Conor at the Apex to show off his custom-made action figures. Then, Aaron McKenzie tries to snap Team McGregor’s losing streak when he faces Austin Hubbard of Team Chandler in the third quarterfinal fight.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Heart, Soul and Brian
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Heart, Soul and Brian

    S31:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Conflict Of Interest
    6.5/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Conflict Of Interest

    S31:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Break Your Nose
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Break Your Nose

    S31:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for There's Levels To This
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #7 - There's Levels To This

    S31:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Protect Ya Neck
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Protect Ya Neck

    S31:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S31:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S31:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S31:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S31:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"A Notorious Return" is the best rated episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 31. It scored 6.7/10 based on 62 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/30/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Hefty Price to Pay".