The Ultimate Fighter

Season 23

Overview

For the first time ever light heavyweight men and strawweight women will compete on The Ultimate Fighter. But first they must face off in 16 elimination fights to get into the house. The coaches, UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and #1 contender Claudia Gadelha, watch the fights alongside UFC President Dana White. The two coaches pick their teams from the winners, and the first preliminary matchup is announced.

Episodes

1. Ladies and Gents

April 20, 2016

60 min

2. Friends and Foes

April 27, 2016

60 min

The fighters move into the house, and the start of training brings animosity between the coaches. Then, in the first preliminary fight, a dangerous striker takes on a familiar opponent.

3. Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia

May 4, 2016

60 min

4. TBA

May 11, 2016

60 min

5. Battle of the Brits

May 18, 2016

60 min

Season 20 winner Carla Esparza pays a visit and helps Team Joanna with training; and Abdel Medjedoub gets a call from home that puts his future in the competition in jeopardy. Then, two strawweights battle for a spot in the semifinals.

6. The Situation

May 25, 2016

60 min

Dana chooses to intervene when Abdel's personal problems threaten his future in the competition. Meanwhile, a losing fighter eyes a second chance. Then, in the fifth preliminary fight, a determined young competitor faces a skilled veteran.

7. No Easy Fight

June 1, 2016

60 min

8. It's a Mental Thing

June 8, 2016

60 min

9. Beast Inside of You

June 15, 2016

60 min

Cory gets the test results from his neck injury, and the coaches start training for their upcoming title fight. Then, two more strawweights clash for the last semifinals spot.

10. Friends Hurting Friends

June 22, 2016

60 min

11. Bump in the Road

June 29, 2016

60 min

12. Fight of the Season

July 6, 2016

60 min

13. The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia

July 8, 2016

60 min

Gray Maynard vs. Fernando Bruno, John Moraga vs. Matheus Nicolau, Cezar Ferreira vs. Anthony Smith, & Josh Stansbury vs. Cory Hendricks.

14. The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Joanna vs. Claudia

July 8, 2016

60 min

This event was a part of UFC International Fight Week. The fights included Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Claudia Gadelha, Andrew Sanchez vs. Khalil Rountree, Amanda Cooper vs. Tatiana Suarez, Ross Pearson vs. Will Brooks, & Joaquim Silva vs. Andrew Holbrook.