This Wednesday (31) the first episode of the thirty-first season of The Ultimate Fighter will air, a reality show that has already revealed great champions for the UFC, but also had its share of winners who did not succeed in the organization; Let's remember some!
Winner of the middleweight tournament, the North American, who already had a discreet stint in Ultimate, was rewarded with a chance to lose the belt against Anderson Silva, but he didn't make weight, was submitted and fired after two defeats.
Travis lutter (TUF 4)
The North American even had longevity in the UFC, where he served for six years, but accumulated a record of eight losses and just four wins in the octagon.
Mac danzig (TUF 6)
Undefeated in his career at the time of the win, the lightweight entered with good spirits, but did not meet expectations in any of his three stints in the UFC, accumulating seven defeats and five wins in the organization.
Ephraim Escudero (TUF 8)
Champion of the ninth season alongside compatriot Ross Pearson, the Brit lost two of the three fights he had after winning and had to abandon his career due to serious back injuries.
James Wilks (TUF 9)
Winner of one of the seasons that revealed the most talent for the UFC, the North American was no pushover and was released after defeats to Erik Koch, Charles do Bronx and Dustin Poirier.
Jonathan Brookins (TUF 12)
The Ceará native had a good start to his career in Ultimate, but was unable to maintain his regularity and was cut after recording just one victory in six fights and still falling victim to doping.
Ron Jason(TUF Brazil 1)
The victory over Mike Ricci in the TUF final was Smith's only victory in the UFC. After that, the North American suffered three consecutive defeats and ended up being released.
Colton Smith (TUF 16)
The victory over Brazilian Dhiego Lima was Gordon's last successful act in the octagon. After that, the American suffered three consecutive defeats and was released.
Eddie gordon (TUF 19)
The Brazilian is another who also failed to win any fight after winning TUF and ended up cut after two defeats.
Reginaldo Vieira (TUF Brazil 4)
Winner in the same season as Reginaldo, Glaico was also unsuccessful and said goodbye to the organization after two setbacks.
Glaico France(TUF Brazil 4)
The Mexican repeated the Brazilians' trajectories and was released by the organization after two defeats.
Erick montano(TUF Latin America 2)
Like his compatriot, Bravo was also unsuccessful and lost the three fights he had in the UFC after winning.
Martin Bravo(TUF Latin America 3)
Back in the North American edition, Taylor failed a doping test and did not even play for the UFC after his victory over Dhiego Lima in the final.
Jesse taylor (TUF 25)
Inaugural UFC flyweight champion thanks to her TUF victory, the American lost the title after problems with her weight and it took her two years to return to the Octagon and lose to Julianna Peña before being released.
Nicco Montaño (TUF 26)
Winner of the TUF undefeated season, Katona said goodbye to the UFC after two consecutive defeats, but, at 31 years old, he is having a great time in Brave CF, an event in which he is the bantamweight champion with one defense.