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S17.E1 ∙ Enter the Octagon

Mon, Jan 21, 2013

28 middleweights arrive in Las Vegas for a shot at a UFC contract. Coaches Chael Sonnen and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones evaluate the winners of 14 Elimination Fights. Teams are chosen, and the first Preliminary Fight is announced.

8.3 /10

S17.E2 ∙ Ambush

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

14 victorious middleweights move into the house, and training begins. Gilbert Smith gets emotional after his team shows serious doubts about his readiness. Then Smith faces Luke Barnatt in the first preliminary fight.

7.8 /10

S17.E3 ∙ Embrace the Suffering

Mon, Feb 04, 2013

0 /10

S17.E4 ∙ Sign of Disrespect

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Both teams face off in a spontaneous rap battle at the house. A prank ignites smack talk that carries over to the weigh-in. Then Collin Hart and Kevin Casey face off in the third preliminary fight.

7.9 /10

S17.E5 ∙ The Reflection of Perfection

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Actor Mickey Rourke visits Team Sonnen to share insights from his boxer days. Coach Jones wonders if Samman is ready to fight. Then the competition's youngest fighter, Gastelum of Team Sonnen, takes on Jones' highly experienced training partner, McDaniel.

8.4 /10

S17.E6 ∙ Path to Greatness

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Uriah's attitude ignites a blowup, causing a major rift in Team Sonnen. While the fighters battle it out in a night of bowling, Jon and Chael raise the stakes in a game of their own. Then Josh Samman takes on Tor Troeng in the fifth preliminary fight.

8.1 /10

S17.E7 ∙ His Fist on My Face

Mon, Mar 04, 2013

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S17.E8 ∙ Bag of Tools

Mon, Mar 11, 2013

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S17.E9 ∙ The Wild Card

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Josh Samman calls out a competitor to fight in the next round. Both teams unite for a Thanksgiving feast. Preliminary losers Bubba McDaniel and Kevin Casey battle for a chance to get back in the competition when they throw down in the Wild Card fight.

8 /10

S17.E10 ∙ The Quarterfinals Begin

Mon, Mar 25, 2013

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S17.E11 ∙ The Ultimate Fighter 17 Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen: Vicious

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Showboating striker, Josh Samman, faces the aggressive takedowns of Jimmy Quinlan in the 3rd Quarterfinal. After 3 fights in one month, Bubba McDaniel worries that his body may not be up to the challenge of taking on Uriah Hall in the fourth Quarterfinal.

8.2 /10

S17.E12 ∙ The Semis

Mon, Apr 08, 2013

The coaches join the semifinalists on a visit to the Harley Davidson showroom. Then, the final four battle for a spot in the live finale. Josh Samman faces 21 year-old Kelvin Gastelum, and Uriah Hall guns for another knockout as he takes on Dylan Andrews.

7.7 /10