Watch The Ultimate Fighter: Team Australia vs. Team UK - The Smashes

2012
1 Season

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Australia vs. Team UK - The Smashes is a reality television show centered on mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. It features 16 fighters - eight from Australia and eight from the United Kingdom - who live together in a house, are separated into two teams, and compete against each other in weekly fights until only one fighter from each team remains. These two remaining fighters then face off to determine the Ultimate Fighter.

The show is hosted by UFC President Dana White and features renowned MMA coaches Ross Pearson (UK) and George Sotiropoulos (Aus). In addition to the coaches, each team also includes assistant coaches who help train the fighters in various disciplines such as boxing, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and Muay Thai.

The format of the show follows a similar structure to previous seasons of The Ultimate Fighter, with each episode featuring training sessions, house drama, and preparation for the weekly fights. These fights take place in a UFC-style octagon with three rounds of 5 minutes each, and fighters are evaluated based on their performance by a panel of judges.

In addition to the standard fights, there are also a number of twists to keep the show fresh and interesting. For example, at various points in the season, fighters may be forced to switch teams or even compete in a sudden death round to stay in the competition.

One of the unique aspects of this season of The Ultimate Fighter is the "Smashes" element, which refers to the historic cricket rivalry between Australia and the UK. This adds an extra layer of competitiveness and national pride to the competition, which is already highly intense due to the nature of MMA.

The show is filmed in a high-definition format, with dynamic camera angles and focus on the fighters' technique and strategy. There are also expert commentary and analysis from MMA professionals such as Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg, who provide insights into the fighters' performances and overall strategy.

Overall, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Australia vs. Team UK - The Smashes is an entertaining and exciting look at the world of MMA competition. It offers a unique twist through the national rivalry between the two teams and showcases the skills and determination of some of the best up-and-coming fighters from both Australia and the UK. Fans of MMA and reality television alike will find plenty to enjoy in this high-energy and competitive show.

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Seasons

11. Friendly Fire

November 29, 2012

Team UK get to relax and enjoy a visit from some Australian Rugby stars, while Team Australia fighters are forced to pick sides.

10. Smash It Up

November 21, 2012

Adrenaline gets pumping during the insane coaches challenge. Then it's mate vs mate in the first Semi Final.

9. Easy Route

November 14, 2012

Both teams are doing intense in training with the semi finales coming up: causing tension and an injury. Loyalties are tested and one fighter's pride is destroyed when Dana White asks each fighter...

8. Phone Home

November 7, 2012

A scandal shocks Dana White, who is then forced to summon all of the fighters, leaving the team on the edge of ruin. Tensions fire up when Team UK lose their training diary.

7. Unwise Words

October 31, 2012

The UK team gets into a food fight. Manny's replacement Vainikolo settles in and gets ready to fight.

6. True Warrior

October 24, 2012

George must choose between his two remaining lightweights, but when the pressure gets to one in training, it becomes a hard choice.

5. Fight for Your Family

October 10, 2012

Team UK celebrates their win with a night of wild antics, leaving the Aussies unable to sleep. One fighter tells Ross he wants to go home

4. Pick Me!

The coaches up the intensity in training; with George giving the Team AUS conditioning work in the sand dunes, & Ross taking Team UK through the training session from hell.

3. Wasabi

October 3, 2012

The fighters are starting to get restless in the house so Freakshow and Ben Wall tackle a Wasabi challenge to ease boredom. Both teams are confident in their Welterweights, so the coaches engage in mind games seeking to get the edge in the third fight.

2. Freak or Unique

September 26, 2012

UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior Dos Santos drops in to surprise fighters and offer advice. The UFC makes a decision on injured Pastou's future, and Team UK finds hate in Ben Wall. The Australian's hold the power and select the 1st Lightweight bout.

1. National Pride

September 20, 2012

16 fighters from AUS and UK enter the Ultimate Fighter house for 6 weeks of intense training under coaches George Sotiropoulos (Aus) and Ross Pearson (UK). UFC President Dana White fires them up, and the first 2 welterweights step inside The Octagon.

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