The Ultimate Fighter

McGregor and Faber face off in the coaches' challenge. Conor and Urijah argue over the quarterfinal match ups and who will be left out of the competition.

A European powerhouse goes head to head with a Team Faber fighter in the first quarterfinal, and two experienced fighters face off in a match of strength vs technique in the second quarterfinal fight.

Two hard-hitting teammates battle it out in the third quarterfinal fight. Then, a crafty veteran from Team McGregor faces off against one of Team Faber's most dynamic fighters in the fourth and final quarterfinal matchup.

Conor is shocked when he finds out that Team USA coach Urijah Faber has brought in current UFC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo as a guest coach. Then it's the semifinal fights, with a spot in the live finale in Las Vegas on the line.

Two of the top featherweights in the world will meet in the Octagon on Friday, December 11th, as Frankie Edgar battles Chad Mendes in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Team Faber in Las Vegas.

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.

The winning fighters arrive at the TUF house and make a mad dash to claim their beds for the next 6 weeks. A married male fighter finds himself in the awkward position of having to room with girls. He finally convinces a teammate to switch beds with him. The next morning, one of the fighters picked for the first preliminary fight pays a visit to an orthopedic specialist. The doctor examines him and voices his concern for an injury that could have an impact on the fighter's ability to fight. Training officially begins as both teams have their first sessions with Joanna and Claudia. Right off the bat, the coaches show a stark difference in their approach to the game. Having to share the same gym proves to be challenging and sparks fly when Joanna runs into Claudia outside the locker rooms. The two teams waste no time in shifting focus to the first preliminary fight matchup. As it turns out, the fighters know one another and are actually quite familiar with each other's styles. One of them knows that his striking will be the key to victory while the injured fighter anticipates having to take the fight to the ground. Meanwhile, a female fighter comes down with an illness that prevents her from training effectively. The day of the weigh-in, the animosity between Joanna and Claudia takes center stage as Joanna decides to bring her championship belt to the gym. That night, the ailing female fighter suffers more complications and ends up collapsing at the house. Fight day arrives and the two competitors show tremendous respect for one another prior to their bout. A dynamic battle ensues and the first semi-finalist is revealed. Finally, the winning coach picks the second preliminary fight.

After the first preliminary fight of the competition, Team Joanna gets back to work with some intense training. During a grappling session with Ashley Yoder, Helen Harper injures her elbow, the most recent in a string of issues for the British fighter. At the house, she begins to doubt her understanding of Joanna's coaching techniques. Khalil Rountree does his best to console his teammate, but Harper is very emotional, and begins to question her future in the grueling competition. At the house, Khalil and Cory Hendricks settle a bet by engaging in a donut-eating contest. Both teams wake up early in the morning to watch the competition. In the end, the winner earns a golden donut charm and necklace. The loser is forced to undergo a makeover by Amanda Cooper, and parade around the house dressed like a woman. Then in the second preliminary fight, two strawweights face off for the first time this season, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.

With the second preliminary fight in the books, the fighters return to practice. Unhappy with some of the things she's seen, Joanna tries to push her team to work harder. But, after a disappointing session, Joanna ends up losing her cool and lashing out at her team, accusing them of a lack of effort. The coach's harsh words take a toll on team morale but, as the fighters return home, the team's upcoming fighter calls them all into a huddle for a rallying battle cry. As luck would have it, the fighter's opponent witnesses the stunt along with a couple of his teammates. They all laugh it off as a desperate intimidation tactic. Claudia and Joanna turn their attention to the next preliminary. Both fighters seem very confident going into the bout, which promises to be a classic striker vs grappler matchup. Joanna's coaches hope that their fighter's kickboxing background proves to be the key to victory while Claudia's team banks on their fighter's agility and ground game to clinch the W. More drama unfolds at the gym as Joanna accuses Claudia of going over her allotted training time and leaving too much of a mess after her session. In the days leading up to the fight, a male and female fighter form a special bond with one another despite both being in committed relationships. At the weigh-in, one of the fighters pulls a comedic stunt, which his competitor dismisses as a lack of focus. On fight day, the third winner of the season claims a semifinal spot in a decisive victory. Finally, the fourth preliminary fight is announced.

Hoping to light a fire under her team, coach Joanna Jedrzejczyk brings in former UFC Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza to help out in training. The "Cookie Monster" runs the fighters through intense drills and techniques that helped her win season 20 of The Ultimate Fighter. At the house, a producer informs Abdel Medjedoub that his wife has called and she insists that she be allowed to speak with him. After talking to her, he reveals that she is upset with him and demands he leave the competition to come home. Distraught and unsure what to do, Abdel tries to put his personal issues behind him and continue to train with his team. Then in the fourth preliminary fight, two strawweights face off for the first time this season, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.

After reaching the halfway mark in the preliminary round, the coaches turn their attention to their next fighters. However, not all remaining contenders have their head in the game. On the heels of getting a troubling call from his wife back home, Abdel is forced to decide whether to leave the competition or risk the end of his marriage. After hearing about the fighter's predicament, Dana White calls him into his office and ends up giving Abdel an interesting opportunity. Joanna and her coaches work hard to prepare a young competitor for the next fight. The ambitious fighter believes that his inexperience will not hinder him in the fight. Meanwhile, as training continues for both teams, a losing fighter feels likes he may have the opportunity to get a second chance if things don't work out for Abdel. Claudia's next fighter, a skilled veteran with a dark past, is unimpressed by his opponent and feels like he will have no problems getting the victory. As fight day approaches, the fighters have no issues making weight. The night before the matchup, guys and girls decide to have some fun at the house and a series of pranks ensues. Finally, the fighters step into to the octagon and the fifth winner claims his semifinal spot. The next fight is announced for what promises to be an explosive strawweight matchup.