The Ultimate Fighter Season 27 Episodes
Season 27 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Good Day for a FightFor the first time ever sixteen undefeated fighters from around the world, eight lightweights and eight featherweights, come to Las Vegas to compete on The Ultimate Fighter. The competition begins with coaches Daniel Cormier, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, and Stipe Miocic, the current UFC heavyweight champion, putting the fighters through drills to evaluate their skills. Then after UFC President Dana White arrives and greets the fighters, the coaches pick their teams and choose the first preliminary matchup. After the fighters move into The Ultimate Fighter house, training begins with both teams holding their first practices. The tension continues to build as the teams prep their fighters for the first preliminary matchup of the season.
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Episode 2 - Fight or FlightWith the tournament now officially underway, Stipe Miocic and his coaching staff decide it's time to get the pranks started. Before practice, they redecorate Team Cormier's locker room by adding some questionable pictures to the walls. Stipe then turns his attention to his first featherweight fighter, who is extremely confident that his well-rounded game will be too much for his opponent to handle. As the blue team arrives for their practice session, they are surprised to find their defaced locker room. Cormier is amused and immediately retaliates in shocking fashion. During practice, a fighter loses his calm and proceeds to question Cormier's instructions. The two hash things out in front of their team. Back at the house, the fighters get to know each other and one of the featherweights opens up about his life. Through his home video footage, we find out about his recent move to a big gym and his life with his girlfriend. Nearby, his opponent shares his passion for fighting with one of his teammates. In his home video, we learn more about his day to day at the gym and get to meet his significant other. Back at practice, Team Cormier's upcoming featherweight reveals his analytical approach to the sport as he prepares for the bout. On fight day, the two fighters give it their all and the winner becomes the first featherweight semifinalist in the competition.
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Episode 3 - Pressure Makes DiamondsDuring a tense van ride back to the house after practice, two teammates get into a heated exchange. After the words get personal, a teammate steps in and attempts to resolve the conflict. As two lightweights prep for their upcoming fight, one of them gets into an argument at the house during his weight cut, calling out a fellow fighter. Then, in the third preliminary fight, two lightweights face off with a spot in the semifinals on the line.
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Episode 4 - Straight SavageAfter the fight announcement, coach Cormier reveals to his team that he must leave for a few days, leaving Cain Velasquez in charge of training for the next bout. The fighters return home and one of them reveals that he is struggling with an injury. The next day, Team Miocic is back in the gym to prep a strong stand up specialist who is looking to finish his opponent with his striking. Back at the house, Team Cormier's next competitor finds an interesting way to combat boredom, crafting a bow and arrow from scratch. Through his home video, he shares his passion for hunting and introduces us to his girlfriend and mother. Meanwhile, Team Miocic's fighter shares powerful war stories with his teammates. In his home video, we learn about the many tragedies that he lived through, how he found MMA and landed on his feet after leaving the army. As the fight approaches, Cain Velasquez and Cormier's assistant coaches work hard to prepare their fighter. Meanwhile, the injured fighter continues to worry about his situation and decides to visit the doctor for a diagnosis. The day of the fight both fighters give it all they have and the winner advances to the semifinals.
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Episode 5 - Break His WillAt the house, the rivalry between Tyler of Team Cormier and Suman of Team Miocic continues to heat up after Tyler tells Suman to pick him next in the upcoming fight selection. Later that day at the gym, Team Miocic assistant coach Marc Montoya discovers a prank pulled by the fighters from Team Cormier. After one of the fighters injures his knee during team training, he heads to the UFC's Performance Institute for treatment. While being examined by a physical therapist, an assistant coach from the opposing team walks in on him and discovers his injury. Before the next training session, the coach teases him by letting his entire team know about his secret injury, setting off heated argument. Then, in the fifth preliminary fight, two lightweights face off in the Octagon with a spot in the semifinals on the line.
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Episode 6 - Dig Down DeepAfter finally finding out who he will be facing in the preliminaries, a fighter starts talking smack at the house in the hopes of getting into his opponent's head. Coming to their teammate's defense, his training partners step in and tensions escalate. The fighters threaten to come to blows before being separated. The next day, one of the losing fighters decides to be proactive and hatch out a plan to talk to Dana about letting him back into the competition. He tells one of his coaches, who agrees to help him. At the Team Miocic practice, their upcoming fighter is hard at work despite a nagging injury. Despite being a submission specialist, he looks forward to standing toe to toe with his opponent. Back at the house, the fighter talks to his teammates about how he got into MMA and we get a glimpse of his life through his home video footage. Meanwhile, Team Cormier's next featherweight works on his game at the UFC's Performance Institute. He prides himself on his striking background, which he believes will be the key to victory. Through his home video footage, he introduces us to his daughter, family and gym. At the beginning of fight day, Dana agrees to see the losing fighter who wants back in. After a brief but passionate pitch, Dana promises to take the matter under consideration. The two featherweights finally go to battle and the next semifinalist is revealed.
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Episode 7 - The Cookie CrumblesDuring a visit to the hospital, a banged-up fighter receives good news about his injuries. But as the days go on his physical problems get worse, forcing him to return to the doctor for another examination. During this visit, he gets the news he's been dreading. Two lightweights increase their training regimen in preparation for their upcoming preliminary fight. On fight day, as their showdown inches closer, one of the fighters suffers from excruciating muscle cramps, putting his future in the competition in jeopardy.
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Episode 8 - Face Your FearsAfter an eventful fight day, an injured fighter returns home and explains to his teammates the nature of his problems. The next day, Team Cormier's final featherweight is hard at work at practice. He doesn't seem at all concerned with his fight but Cormier worries that being over-confident may be detrimental to his performance. At Team Miocic's practice, the opposing featherweight is equally convinced that he will not lose his fight, thinking that his striking will be the key to victory. Back at the house, Team Cormier's fighter isolates himself in his room and gets lost in thought. Through his home video, he introduces some of his family members, his girlfriend and talks about the illustrious gym he trains at. As the end of the preliminaries approaches, the fighters wonder how the semifinals will play out. Meanwhile, Team Miocic's next fighter shows off his bling to his teammates. Through his home video, he talks about what sets him apart from the other contestants and how he plans to continue to succeed in life. At the weigh-in, one of the fighters decides to have some fun and impersonate his teammate. Come fight day, the fighters deliver another exciting fight and the last semifinalist is revealed. Dana and the coaches to discuss the semifinals and the matchups are announced.
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Episode 9 - Guns BlazingWith the preliminary round of fights in the books, both teams head out for a night on the town and a trip to a local race track. There the fighters and coaches are allowed to get behind the wheel of various exotic cars, and put their driving skills to the test. At the house after a day of training, the fighters entertain themselves by holding a talent show competition. After Kyler shows off his parkour skills and Bryce tests out his homemade bow and arrow, Mike and John bring down the house with a hilarious performance. During a Team Cormier training session, head coach Daniel Cormier brings in former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway to chat with the fighters. The two MMA stars hang out with the team, answer questions, and give advice on how to succeed in the UFC. Then, after days of training and preparation, two teammates face off in the first semifinal fight of the competition. At stake is a spot in the live finale in Las Vegas on July 6th.
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Episode 10 - Embrace ItAs the end of the competition nears, Cormier brings in current UFC lightweight and TUF Season 15 winner Michael Chiesa to talk to his fighters about what lies ahead for them in their careers. At practice, the two teammates who are facing off in the upcoming fight take no issue with training side by side. They focus mostly on maintaining their cardio as they prepare to fight one another. A few days later, Stipe Miocic decides to stop by the house to watch UFC Fight Night. He brings pizza for all the fighters and they enjoy a fun evening together. One of the upcoming featherweight reveals to another fighter that he believes his coaches see his opponent as the favorite in their fight. He seems to have a bit of a chip on his shoulder and is eager to prove his coaches wrong. Meanwhile, his opponent decides to train late at night at the house, clearly not underestimating the challenge that lies ahead. The day before the fight, at the weigh-ins, one of the fighters presents Cormier with a gift to show his appreciation for all the hard work. Both fighters make weight and spend one final night at the house before their big fight. Finally, the first featherweight semifinal determines who advances to the live finale at the Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas.
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Episode 11 - Ready for WarAfter Cormier promises his team that he'll match any winnings his fighters earn if he's victorious in the coaches challenge, both teams head to City National Arena for the big day. There, Dana greets the coaches via satellite and explains this season's competition...a hockey shootout. After Cormier and Miocic get suited up, the challenge begins. With the fighters looking on, the coaches battle it out to an intense finish. Then, two lightweights prepare for their upcoming semifinal fight. As the fight gets closer, Cormier and his coaches pay a visit to the house and hold a video game tournament with the fighters. Then, in the third semifinal fight, two lightweights face off with a spot in the finale on the line.
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Episode 12 - Blood, Sweat, TearsWith only one fight remaining before the live finale, Team Miocic focus all their energy on preparing their last featherweight contender. After having gone through many ups and downs in the tournament, their fighter works hard to get ready for the toughest fight of his career. Back at the house, his opponent shares stories about painful family hardships that have helped shape him into the man he is today. Meanwhile, Team Miocic's fighter spends some alone time reflecting on his own journey. Team Cormier's fighter uses his final training sessions to study his opponent's style by watching tape from his preliminary fight. He comes up with a solid gameplan with Coach Cormier and has a couple of final sparring sessions to cap off his journey in the Ultimate Fighter gym. After both fighters make weight, Cormier surprises his fighters by hiring a gourmet private chef to come to the house and cook up a goodbye feast for his team. The next day, the two featherweights engage in an epic battle and the winner claims a spot in the live finale. Immediately following the fight, Dana has all the finalists face off in the octagon. Finally, Cormier and Miocic also face off in anticipation of their big super fight at UFC 226.
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Episode 13 - TUF 27 FinaleThe competition is over and the matches are set. A new Ultimate Fighter will be crowned at The Ultimate Fighter - Undefeated Finale at the Pearl Theatre in Las Vegas!
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