The Ultimate Fighter
Season 23
2016 • 14 Episodes
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
No overview available.
2. Friends and Foes
April 27, 2016
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
No overview available.
4. TBA
May 11, 2016
No overview available.
5. Battle of the Brits
May 18, 2016
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
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
No overview available.
8. It's a Mental Thing
June 8, 2016
No overview available.
9. Beast Inside of You
June 15, 2016
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
No overview available.
11. Bump in the Road
June 29, 2016
No overview available.
12. Fight of the Season
July 6, 2016
No overview available.
13. The Ultimate Fighter Finale Prelims: Joanna vs. Claudia
July 8, 2016
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
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.