The reality show that launched a thousand cauliflower ears.
The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 24, 2006. Featured were the finals from The Ultimate Fighter 3 in both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions as well as a main event between Kenny Florian and Sam Stout. During the event Randy Couture was inducted in to the UFC Hall of Fame and the return of Jens Pulver was announced.
Practical Effects
real unscripted violence, no stunt doubles, actual blood
Production
Couture's Hall of Fame induction, pure MMA history
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This finale aired during UFC's explosive growth period, right before the 2006 UFC boom that would reshape combat sports forever.
Michael Bisping fought on short notice here and still won, beginning his legendary 'always ready' reputation that carried him to a UFC title a decade later.
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